Are you interested in a board year, but have no clue what those board members are doing all the time? Send an email to board@inter-actief.net!

Oft seen around the association room (and drinking rooms occasionally), the board is working tirelessly to keep the association alive. What they do exactly is for many people, however, a bit of a mystery. You might be interested in doing a board year, but have no clue what a working day looks like for them. If that is the case, you can send an email to board@inter-actief.net and request a Board for a Day! Just send some dates you are available, (or partially available) and, if applicable, which board function(s) you are interested in, and the board will find (part of) a day where a board member will also be present in the room, and you can stalk them to your heart's content as they walk you through their day as it progresses.

No more fruit from the university, but the board is searching for an alternative!

Why did the orange stop rolling down the hill? It ran out of juice, just like the free fruit that we regularly got from the faculty! As we said hello to 2024, they said goodbye to their fruit contract. As the board has noticed how much everyone appreciated the fruit, they are hard at work looking for an alternative way of providing the healthy snack for our members.

Ready for an unforgettable journey? Study Tour Ascend will explore the world of Interconnected Technologies in the spectacular countries Australia and Japan in September 2024.

📆 Tour: Q1 of 2024-2025

🚀 Preparations: Q3/Q4 of 2023-2024

During this adventure, we'll visit educational institutes and innovative tech companies, all aligned with our Interconnected Technologies theme. It's an accredited minor course module at the University of Twente, open to Bachelor and Master's students in (Technical) Computer Science and Business Information Technology.

🌐 For more details, visit our website on studytourascend.com

📧 Have questions? Reach out to us at info@studytourascend.com

📝 Want to apply? Fill in the form at studytourascend.com/apply

The International Business Course committee has been formed! The function division is as follows:

• Chair - Tessa van Belois
• Secretary - Thomas van den Berg
• Treasurer - Duru Kocak
• Logistics - Ivo Broekhof
• Excursions - Joris Kuiper
• Excursions - Lisa Stashevskaia

From left to right: Lisa, Ivo, Thomas, Tessa, Duru, Joris

We have recently finished work on our new educational mailing! This new mailing will be sent every quartile and contain some educational information about the past quartile!

This new mailing will be sent every quartile and contain a quick summary of the past quartile, including the educational complaints and how they were handled and, at times, pieces by either the study directors or our own Educational Committee.

Interested? Then go to your profile and indicate under your preferences (under "Edit") that you wish to receive the new mailing.

We're thrilled to announce a significant upgrade to our tutoring service, and we're ready to welcome both potential tutors and enthusiastic tutees!

If you're a student with a deep understanding of specific subjects and a passion for helping your peers succeed, we invite you to consider becoming a tutor. This role offers you a unique chance to impact fellow students' academic journeys profoundly. By sharing your expertise, providing assistance with challenging subjects, and offering guidance, you'll contribute significantly to their success. The best part? You can also earn compensation for your valuable time and skills. To embark on this fulfilling tutoring journey, sign up here.

Now, for students seeking academic support, you're in the right place. Our reimagined tutoring service is tailor-made to assist you. We understand that navigating coursework can be challenging, which is why our dedicated tutors are here to help. They offer personalized guidance, clear explanations, and assistance designed to meet your needs. Whether you're looking to grasp complex concepts, improve your grades, or enhance your understanding, our tutors are ready to lend a helping hand.

Getting started on your tutoring journey is easy. Just reach out to us by sending an email to tutor@inter-actief.net, and we'll connect you with a tutor who's ready to provide the support you need.

As the new academic year begins, we acknowledge the complexity of Dutch systems and university protocols, which can be daunting for newcomers to our academic environment.

Welcome to the new academic year! As you start this new part of your academic journey, we understand that navigating the intricate maze of Dutch systems and university protocols can be quite the challenge, especially for those new to our academic environment.

It is because of this that we have decided to implement the "buddy system", your go-to resource for all those questions that may have you scratching your head! Wondering how to navigate the Dutch public transport system or which library is the best spot for late-night studying? Pondering the intricacies of course registration or just want to know the secret to surviving Dutch winters? Your buddy has got you covered!

If you find yourself in need of assistance or simply seek to establish a connection with another student, don't hesitate to reach out. Just send an email to buddy@inter-actief.net, and we'll connect you with a buddy who can provide you with firsthand insights, advice, and a warm welcome to our academic community.

Are you a seasoned student who's been through the ups and downs of academic life? Do you have valuable insights and experiences to share? If you're eager to make a positive impact on your fellow students and contribute to a vibrant and supportive academic community, consider becoming a Buddy! If you're enthusiastic about helping your fellow students, send an email to buddy@inter-actief.net. Let us know that you're interested in becoming a Buddy.

Last year of Summer Sounds was a blast, which is why we are looking for you to organise the next one!

After a successful second edition of Summer Sounds 2023, where we transformed the O&O into one of the most lively places the University has ever seen, it is time to start looking at the organisation of the 2024 edition of Summer Sounds. In order to make that edition an even bigger spectacle than this year we need you! We are looking for the next Summer Sounds Committee! Do you have what it takes to organise the greatest end-of-year festival that the UT has ever seen? Then make sure to send an email to 2024@summersounds.nl with your name and contact information before the 6th of October!

Let’s make the Summer Sounds 2024 another thriving festival for everyone to enjoy!

The Programme Committee of Computer Science is looking for a minutes maker for their meetings.

The meetings are every month from September up to and including July - on Tuesday from 10.45 AM to 12.45 PM.

The meetings are in English and the minutes also be in English.

You must be present at every meeting and be able to start in September 2023. The meetings are online and sometimes physically at the University.

If you are interested or if you have any questions, send an email to boz-cs@utwente.nl

The 45th board of I.C.T.S.V. has been charged!

At the GMM of 5 September 2023, the 44th board made way for its successors. The 45th board has been charged as follows:

• Chairman - Twan Weerdenburg
• Secretary - Wander Stribos
• Treasurer - Tristan van Beurden
• Officer of Internal Affairs - Mathijs Vogelezang
• Officer of External Affairs - Sander Timmer
• Officer of Educational Affairs - Daniël Jonker

From left to right: Daniël, Mathijs, Wander, Twan, Tristan, Sander

During the General Members Meeting of the 5th of September 2023, it has been decided to proclaim Frank van Mourik a Member of Merit.

Seven years ago, Frank van Mourik started his studies, and before the end of the year, he became active. He then went on to join four different long-term committees, including the Audit Committee and Sociëteitscommissie. Next to that, he joined many short-term committees, from organising the first edition of Summer Sounds to being chair of the LuCie that organised Lustrum Pixelate, all of which coming up to a staggering thirteen different committees. All of the experience he got from this was always freely available, and any member experiencing trouble with committee work could always come up to him for advice and guidance.

To summarize, for many years now, Frank has been invaluable to the association in terms of his knowledge and contributions, and his activism career is an example to young active members.

The committee which will organise the Study Tour in 2024 has been formed!

Their function division is as follows:

• Chairwoman - Lynn van der Horst
• Secretary & Research coordinator - Quirijn Hoenink
• Treasurer - Jeongyeon Huh
• Travel coordinator - Mihai-Gabriel Pop
• External affairs - Maarten Meijer
• Logistics - Robin Kreuger

f.l.t.r. Robin, Mihai, Quirijn, Lynn, Jeongyeon, Maarten