What do Students Do During the Summer?
The Vacation Of Irene & Salma: Exploring Each Other’s Countries.
https://www.wittenborg.eu/what-do-students-do-during-summer.htm-0
Studying at an international school like Wittenborg University of Applied Sciences allows students to meet people from many different countries and build memorable friendships. This is the case of Irene Vieira, from Greece, and Salma Sierra, from Mexico, who met back in 2019, and this summer they had the opportunity to visit each other’s countries and learn more about their cultures.
Irene Vieira is 22 years old, and is half Greek, half Portuguese, but was born and grew up in Luxembourg. Having a multicultural background gave Irene the chance to speak fluent Greek, Portuguese and French. Moreover, she learnt English and Spanish. Currently, she is in the final year of her bachelor's degree studies in MCI Marketing & Communication.
Salma Sierra, also 22, comes from Mexico City, Mexico, and joined Wittenborg in February 2019 to start her bachelor's studies in IBA Economics & Management. Currently, she is in Phase 3 – the last year - of the study programme and expects to graduate at the beginning of 2022.
Wittenborg's Professional Field Panel Rolled Out
Alumni Experience a Valuable Contribution to Panel
https://www.wittenborg.eu/wittenborgs-professional-field-panel-rolled-out.htm
Wittenborg’s Professional Field Panel was officially rolled out in an MS Teams meeting on 18th June. The purpose of setting up this panel is to bring together Wittenborg’s faculty, business practitioners and working graduates (alumni) to ensure that Wittenborg’s programmes are in line with the industry’s requirements and market trends.
The panel is made up of two members of the Advisory Board, Wittenborg's two Heads of Schools and five alumni. The two members of the Advisory Board are Rijn Platteel and Wim Oonk. Platteel has been appointed Chair of the Panel. The decision to include alumni on this panel is to ensure that Wittenborg can take advantage from the experiences the alumni bring to the new developments and changes, as they have experienced the programme planning, delivery and the final outcome of the programmes offered at Wittenborg.
Netherlands to Drop Social Distancing in Universities by 30 August
"Vaccination is the Way Out of this Nightmare" - Wittenborg President
https://www.wittenborg.eu/netherlands-drop-social-distancing-universities-30-august.htm
There will be no social distancing in Dutch universities and universities of applied sciences when the new academic year starts this autumn. This announcement was made by the Dutch prime minister, Mark Rutte, on Friday at a press conference which also anticipates more COVID-19 restrictions lifted later in September.
Classes in the Netherlands are set to start on 30 August. There will however be a maximum limit of 75 students per class and outside of classes in hallways people are expected to wear a face mask. Universities must ensure there are good ventilation inside and general hygiene like washing hands must be observed.
Rutte said the decision was made because more than a million students in the Netherlands have had to make do with improvised education the past year and a half and that it had serious implications not only for their academic progress but also their mental health.
Olympic Glory for Apeldoorn
"It's raining Medals" in City where Wittenborg is Located
https://www.wittenborg.eu/olympic-glory-apeldoorn.htm
Not only was the Netherlands the best-performing EU-country at this year’s 2020 Tokyo Olympics, but Apeldoorn – the Dutch city where Wittenborg University of Applied Sciences is located – can lay claim to a high number of medals. In the final medal table, the Netherlands is ranked 7th in the world – beating France, Germany and Italy in the Top 10.
Of the whopping 36 medals won by Dutch athletes at the Olympics, 7 of those are coming to Apeldoorn. In other words, 20%. Yes, we did the maths. No wonder the Dutch daily, De Stentor, reported “it’s raining medals in Apeldoorn”.
All 7 medals were won by four cyclists: Harrie Lavreysen (2 golds, 1 bronze), Jeffrey Hoogland (1 gold, 1 silver), Roy van den Berg (1 gold) and Shanne Braspennincx (1 gold).
The Incalculable Worth of Volunteerism
Many Studies Promote Volunteerism
https://www.wittenborg.eu/incalculable-worth-volunteerism.htm
New Study Looks at Work Values of Generation Z
The Future of Managing Diversity in Multinational Organisations
https://www.wittenborg.eu/new-study-looks-work-values-generation-z.htm
A new study sheds light on the work values of Generation Z – those born after 1995 – who are often considered the first truly global generation and expected to account for more than a quarter of the global workforce in the next few years. The study surveyed almost 1,200 undergraduates from the Netherlands, China, Germany and Thailand – most of them business students (82%).
According to the researchers, the results of the study underscore the importance of managing diversity in multinational organisations and of having a thorough understanding of value differences among the multinational workforce. “The results of this exploratory study show that nationality serves as a key differentiator in terms of Gen Z work value preferences and desirability. This suggests that a uniform corporate approach to managing global HR and work design is ill advised. Attention should be paid to accommodating differences on the work floor in order to ensure long-term Gen Z employee engagement and retention.”
News Overview Page What Do Students Do During The Summer?
Moving to the "nicest country in Europe"
https://www.wittenborg.eu/what-do-students-do-during-summer-staycation-with-Quynh.htm
Due to the COVID19 pandemic, a new term emerged: “staycation”. Widely used in the tourism sector in the Netherlands, staycation refers to travelling within your national borders and encouraging people to explore the country they live in. Ha Yen Quynh, an MBA International Management student, has taken staycation to a whole new level.
Hà Yến Quỳnh comes from the city of Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam. She is 27 years old and is currently in the thesis phase of her postgraduate studies (MBA) in International Management. She expects to graduate at the end of 2021 and hopes to stay in the Netherlands after completing her degree.
When she arrived at Wittenborg, it was her first time in the Netherlands and also her first time leaving Vietnam for such a long period. She felt motivated by recommendations from friends about the country, the English proficiency of the Dutch and the convenient location in the continent when it comes to connections with other countries. Passionate about travelling, she packed her luggage and came to what is for her the nicest country in Europe.
The Physics of the Quest A Truth-Seeking Journey
The Physics of the Quest
https://www.wittenborg.eu/physics-quest-truth-seeking-journey.htm
Have you ever felt a time when you found yourself lost, confused, and searching for what you really wanted in life? And have you ever felt that you just want to stop everything and rewind or fast-forward your life to something more desirable than what you have now? It is an undeniable fact that we often have something that resonates inside us - something we wish we could make go away or that we want to pursue. Work, study, relationships, sports, hobby or some other facet of life. But more often than not, we are unwilling to let go or loosen our grip on our present life and follow that wish inside us. We are reluctant to venture into the unknown, as we do not wish to risk everything we have or we are too fearful to step outside our present comfort zone.
Erasmus Charter for Higher Education 2021-2027 Certificate Opens More Opportunities for Wittenborg
The Many Benefits of Learning Mobility
Earlier this year, in March 2021, Wittenborg University of Applied Sciences was awarded the Erasmus Charter for Higher Education (ECHE) quality certificate for the period of 2021-2027 (read the news article here). Being accorded the ECHE certificate means that Wittenborg is eligible to participate in learning mobility of individuals and/or cooperation for innovation and good practices under Erasmus+.
Under Erasmus+, learning mobility opportunities aim to encourage the mobility of students, staff, trainees, apprentices, youth workers and young people and the role of the organisations in this process is to organise these opportunities for them. There are many benefits to learning mobility of individuals. Among them include an increased capacity to operate at an international level, improved management skills, a more attractive portfolio of opportunities for students and staff and the opportunity to develop innovative projects with partners from around the world.
What Do Students Do During Summer?
Anna Timofeeva’s Re-flourishing Passion For Photography
https://www.wittenborg.eu/what-do-students-do-during-summer.htm
After several years of being disconnected from one of her most cherished hobbies, photography, HBA Event Management student Anna Timofeeva has been able to reconnect with her lost passion during the summer, her most recent works inspired by travelling and people portraits.
Anna Timofeeva, from Moscow, Russia, is a 22-year-old student of the HBA Event Management bachelor's programme. Currently, she is in Phase 3 (final year) of her studies at Wittenborg and expects to graduate at the end of Block 2 of the upcoming academic year.
Last year was not easy for her, as she relates; the pandemic and all its consequences, such as lockdowns, travel restrictions, the shutting down of the hospitality sector, affected her physically and emotionally. Nevertheless, by December 2020, she was able to visit Moscow for a month and meet her family after a long time. Also, 2021 has brought more positivity to her life and experience as an international student in the Netherlands.
What do Students Do During the Summer?
The Vacation Of Irene & Salma: Exploring Each Other’s Countries.
https://www.wittenborg.eu/what-do-students-do-during-summer.htm-0
Studying at an international school like Wittenborg University of Applied Sciences allows students to meet people from many different countries and build memorable friendships. This is the case of Irene Vieira, from Greece, and Salma Sierra, from Mexico, who met back in 2019, and this summer they had the opportunity to visit each other’s countries and learn more about their cultures.
Irene Vieira is 22 years old, and is half Greek, half Portuguese, but was born and grew up in Luxembourg. Having a multicultural background gave Irene the chance to speak fluent Greek, Portuguese and French. Moreover, she learnt English and Spanish. Currently, she is in the final year of her bachelor's degree studies in MCI Marketing & Communication.
Salma Sierra, also 22, comes from Mexico City, Mexico, and joined Wittenborg in February 2019 to start her bachelor's studies in IBA Economics & Management. Currently, she is in Phase 3 – the last year - of the study programme and expects to graduate at the beginning of 2022.
Wittenborg's Professional Field Panel Rolled Out
Alumni Experience a Valuable Contribution to Panel
https://www.wittenborg.eu/wittenborgs-professional-field-panel-rolled-out.htm
Wittenborg’s Professional Field Panel was officially rolled out in an MS Teams meeting on 18th June. The purpose of setting up this panel is to bring together Wittenborg’s faculty, business practitioners and working graduates (alumni) to ensure that Wittenborg’s programmes are in line with the industry’s requirements and market trends.
The panel is made up of two members of the Advisory Board, Wittenborg's two Heads of Schools and five alumni. The two members of the Advisory Board are Rijn Platteel and Wim Oonk. Platteel has been appointed Chair of the Panel. The decision to include alumni on this panel is to ensure that Wittenborg can take advantage from the experiences the alumni bring to the new developments and changes, as they have experienced the programme planning, delivery and the final outcome of the programmes offered at Wittenborg.
Netherlands to Drop Social Distancing in Universities by 30 August
"Vaccination is the Way Out of this Nightmare" - Wittenborg President
https://www.wittenborg.eu/netherlands-drop-social-distancing-universities-30-august.htm
There will be no social distancing in Dutch universities and universities of applied sciences when the new academic year starts this autumn. This announcement was made by the Dutch prime minister, Mark Rutte, on Friday at a press conference which also anticipates more COVID-19 restrictions lifted later in September.
Classes in the Netherlands are set to start on 30 August. There will however be a maximum limit of 75 students per class and outside of classes in hallways people are expected to wear a face mask. Universities must ensure there are good ventilation inside and general hygiene like washing hands must be observed.
Rutte said the decision was made because more than a million students in the Netherlands have had to make do with improvised education the past year and a half and that it had serious implications not only for their academic progress but also their mental health.
Olympic Glory for Apeldoorn
"It's raining Medals" in City where Wittenborg is Located
https://www.wittenborg.eu/olympic-glory-apeldoorn.htm
Not only was the Netherlands the best-performing EU-country at this year’s 2020 Tokyo Olympics, but Apeldoorn – the Dutch city where Wittenborg University of Applied Sciences is located – can lay claim to a high number of medals. In the final medal table, the Netherlands is ranked 7th in the world – beating France, Germany and Italy in the Top 10.
Of the whopping 36 medals won by Dutch athletes at the Olympics, 7 of those are coming to Apeldoorn. In other words, 20%. Yes, we did the maths. No wonder the Dutch daily, De Stentor, reported “it’s raining medals in Apeldoorn”.
All 7 medals were won by four cyclists: Harrie Lavreysen (2 golds, 1 bronze), Jeffrey Hoogland (1 gold, 1 silver), Roy van den Berg (1 gold) and Shanne Braspennincx (1 gold).
The Incalculable Worth of Volunteerism
Many Studies Promote Volunteerism
https://www.wittenborg.eu/incalculable-worth-volunteerism.htm
New Study Looks at Work Values of Generation Z
The Future of Managing Diversity in Multinational Organisations
https://www.wittenborg.eu/new-study-looks-work-values-generation-z.htm
A new study sheds light on the work values of Generation Z – those born after 1995 – who are often considered the first truly global generation and expected to account for more than a quarter of the global workforce in the next few years. The study surveyed almost 1,200 undergraduates from the Netherlands, China, Germany and Thailand – most of them business students (82%).
According to the researchers, the results of the study underscore the importance of managing diversity in multinational organisations and of having a thorough understanding of value differences among the multinational workforce. “The results of this exploratory study show that nationality serves as a key differentiator in terms of Gen Z work value preferences and desirability. This suggests that a uniform corporate approach to managing global HR and work design is ill advised. Attention should be paid to accommodating differences on the work floor in order to ensure long-term Gen Z employee engagement and retention.”
News Overview Page What Do Students Do During The Summer?
Moving to the "nicest country in Europe"
https://www.wittenborg.eu/what-do-students-do-during-summer-staycation-with-Quynh.htm
Due to the COVID19 pandemic, a new term emerged: “staycation”. Widely used in the tourism sector in the Netherlands, staycation refers to travelling within your national borders and encouraging people to explore the country they live in. Ha Yen Quynh, an MBA International Management student, has taken staycation to a whole new level.
Hà Yến Quỳnh comes from the city of Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam. She is 27 years old and is currently in the thesis phase of her postgraduate studies (MBA) in International Management. She expects to graduate at the end of 2021 and hopes to stay in the Netherlands after completing her degree.
When she arrived at Wittenborg, it was her first time in the Netherlands and also her first time leaving Vietnam for such a long period. She felt motivated by recommendations from friends about the country, the English proficiency of the Dutch and the convenient location in the continent when it comes to connections with other countries. Passionate about travelling, she packed her luggage and came to what is for her the nicest country in Europe.
The Physics of the Quest A Truth-Seeking Journey
The Physics of the Quest
https://www.wittenborg.eu/physics-quest-truth-seeking-journey.htm
Have you ever felt a time when you found yourself lost, confused, and searching for what you really wanted in life? And have you ever felt that you just want to stop everything and rewind or fast-forward your life to something more desirable than what you have now? It is an undeniable fact that we often have something that resonates inside us - something we wish we could make go away or that we want to pursue. Work, study, relationships, sports, hobby or some other facet of life. But more often than not, we are unwilling to let go or loosen our grip on our present life and follow that wish inside us. We are reluctant to venture into the unknown, as we do not wish to risk everything we have or we are too fearful to step outside our present comfort zone.
Erasmus Charter for Higher Education 2021-2027 Certificate Opens More Opportunities for Wittenborg
The Many Benefits of Learning Mobility
Earlier this year, in March 2021, Wittenborg University of Applied Sciences was awarded the Erasmus Charter for Higher Education (ECHE) quality certificate for the period of 2021-2027 (read the news article here). Being accorded the ECHE certificate means that Wittenborg is eligible to participate in learning mobility of individuals and/or cooperation for innovation and good practices under Erasmus+.
Under Erasmus+, learning mobility opportunities aim to encourage the mobility of students, staff, trainees, apprentices, youth workers and young people and the role of the organisations in this process is to organise these opportunities for them. There are many benefits to learning mobility of individuals. Among them include an increased capacity to operate at an international level, improved management skills, a more attractive portfolio of opportunities for students and staff and the opportunity to develop innovative projects with partners from around the world.
What Do Students Do During Summer?
Anna Timofeeva’s Re-flourishing Passion For Photography
https://www.wittenborg.eu/what-do-students-do-during-summer.htm
After several years of being disconnected from one of her most cherished hobbies, photography, HBA Event Management student Anna Timofeeva has been able to reconnect with her lost passion during the summer, her most recent works inspired by travelling and people portraits.
Anna Timofeeva, from Moscow, Russia, is a 22-year-old student of the HBA Event Management bachelor's programme. Currently, she is in Phase 3 (final year) of her studies at Wittenborg and expects to graduate at the end of Block 2 of the upcoming academic year.
Last year was not easy for her, as she relates; the pandemic and all its consequences, such as lockdowns, travel restrictions, the shutting down of the hospitality sector, affected her physically and emotionally. Nevertheless, by December 2020, she was able to visit Moscow for a month and meet her family after a long time. Also, 2021 has brought more positivity to her life and experience as an international student in the Netherlands.