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Welcome to the second edition of the Leisure Magazine. In nine weeks we have created an issue full of exciting articles for you to read. The magazine is packed full of interviews with students, test panels, information about the education and fun test to make. We hope you enjoy reading the magazine. For questions regarding the magazine feel free to e-mail us at:

Kind regards, the editorial team,

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By Martin Groters

Last week I was joining the Eurosonic Noorderslag Conference

in Groningen. This conference is part of the Eurosonic

Noorderslag Festival (ESNF), the key exchange and networking

platform for European music, European artists, and the

international music industry and scene. For those who like

figures: there were 337 acts, 45 acts, 3750 conference

visitors and 39 nationalities. I experienced a few concerts

on Friday evening, but my main goal was to visit the

conference in order to learn more from the international

music industry and the cultural sector, as part of the

leisure industry.

Therefore I joined a few workshops and lectures. In the

workshop ‘Trends and developments at Dutch concert

venues and rock festivals’ I learned that concert

venues and festivals are booking less alternative acts because of the decrease in

subsidies they receive from the Dutch government. By booking more mainstream bands venues

take less risk and can be sure they have a certain amount of visitors and therefore more

profits. Result of this trend is that young, alternative musicians have fewer

opportunities to play and gain experience on stage.

At another workshop from Yourope, The European Festival Association, the increasing

problem of abandoned tents at festivals was discussed. About 10 % of the festival visitors

leave their tents behind at the camping sites, tons of waste is the result. Of course this

causes a major environmental problem. This phenomenon exists because there is a lack of

connection between the tent and the festival-goer. Tents can be bought for 10 euros, so

campers don’t see the worth in cleaning, packing and carrying the tents home and use them

again.

That all these abandoned tents will be collected and reused is a huge misconception, this

happens to only a small percentage. A solution is that throughout the festival the tents

are sprayed with a festival stamp of attendance, what makes the tent a kind of

collector’s item, like the festival attendance bracelets festival goers are wearing

sometimes for years. Of course informing festival goers and making them aware of this

problem is also part of the solution.

At the conference I also learned about seniors and the cultural sector, 25 years of house

music in The Netherlands, the age of curation (Spotify, 22Tracks, Deezer, etc..) , and

higher education in the cultural sector. Going to these conferences is important if you

are a professional in the leisure industry. New developments and trends can also be found

in all kind of magazines and journals (this morning I read in De Volkskrant about the new

trend of underwater hotels!). In the Stenden library, on the first floor, you can find all

kind of journals covering different sectors in the Leisure Industry. It’s good if you go

there so now and then to see what’s going on in the leisure field.

By Hilda Koops

Module evaluation period 1: At the end of every module you are asked to fill in an online module evaluation. We are very

thankful for you doing so and wouldn’t it be nice to see the main results? This study year some changes have been made and we need the results of the module evaluations to find out if these changes are effective or not.

One of the major changes this year is the PBL/CBL system. Last year you had to hand in your homework online and it was graded. This year you have to have at least 80% participation at PBL/CBL and the link between the cases and module assignments is better. A second change this year is that each module now has two module assignments where one is a research assignment. This is to train you for

your dissociation at the end of your education.

IVK: In the module IVK everybody enjoyed the trip and thought it was organised well.

In the evaluation the main aspects that have to be improved are the amount of lessons and the busy schedule.

HRM: The results of HRM were good. The link between cases and module

assignments were found to be effective. The main results that have to be looked at in the future are:

- The explanation of the cases

- The explanation of the assessment criteria

- There should be more BE lessons

Aspects that were rated positively:

- Lectures LAW and Service

Provision - Management skills - CBL, the no homework grading

Planned changes: - Better explanation of the

cases - New vacancy text for the

recruitment assignment

@WORK:

The evaluation was not filled in by enough students to qualitative results. Main results that were found by the people who did fill it in were:

- The quality between the internship

placement companies are very different. - Some internship companies were evaluated

as very bad.

Future changes: - Be critical at finding the right companies

for the research and internship.

Strategic management The module strategic management will not be evaluated until the end of module two.

Students that followed the module in period 1 are allowed to e-mail their feedback to the module coordinator.

Internship:

Last module 19 students participated in an evaluation about their internship. The students see the internship as a very nice experience to learn more. The tasks within the internship fit the knowledge the student has learned at Stenden. The internship was rated high by students and companies.

WRITTEN BY: JANNIE HOEKMAN – 5 DECEMBER 2013

It has been a long time ago since I last blogged, acutely that long,

that my exchange experience is almost finished! It’s so much fun here

that I don’t even think about blogging, or home in fact! It seems

like yesterday that I started writing my blog and before you know it,

it’s already the 5th of December, which means Sinterklaas! Maybe I

will leave my shoe out tonight with a carrot in it, you never know if

he will pass by England. Funny actually, this is the first time ever

that I am not celebrating the 5th of December.

In two weeks I will be back on Dutch grounds to celebrate Christmas,

the new year and my old lad turning 50! As a perfect daughter I

couldn’t miss that now could I! After all the festivities I will fly

back to Birmingham for a last couple of weeks school and then my time

in England is over. That means I will be going back to Stenden which I

am not really looking forward to as I am so use to the English way of

education now.

Right, time to look back at what I have experienced so far in England.

Pff, it’s so much that I feel like I am having a blackout and can’t

remember anything at all. I guess one of the best things I am

experiencing now in the UK is that they are absolutely obsessed with

CHRISTMAS! For the last three weeks now there is a daily Christmas

market which is huge and goes through the whole town centre.

Everywhere are activities such as; eating as much as you want,

alcohol, all kinds of fun things to buy and of course, fantastic

Christmas decorations! Its seems that when the Market is on, the whole

of Birmingham is at the market and that is great!

Right, what else have I been up to, let me think. Well shopping, going

out with friends and of course school. English education is VERY

DIFFERENT to Dutch education. I wouldn’t say easier, but just way

more laid back, relaxed and chilled! The teachers are very friendly

and helpful what I find great!

Anyway, writing this makes me feel a little sad that it is all coming

to an end so I think I am going to stop now!

Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

- JANNIE

WHO: Jannie Hoekman

AGE: 21 years old

NATIONALITY: Dutch

EXCHANGE

PROGRAMME: project management

for events and

events industry

LOCATION: Birmingham

FAVORITE

ENGLISH FOOD: Fish and Chips

WHAT DOES

JANNIE MISS THE

MOST: Friends and family

FAVORITE

ENGLISH SAYING: HI YA LOVE

Discover  Leeuwarden!  A  lot  of  students  are  coming  home  from  a  great  adventure  or  leaving  on  an  

exchange/Grand  tour  around  this  time  of  the  year.  Are  you  staying  in  Leeuwarden?  

No  worries!  Discover  Leeuwarden  again.  

Leeuwarden,  Cultural  capital  of  2018,  capital  of  water  technology  and  capital  of  the  

beautiful  province  Friesland  has  a  lot  to  offer!  Many  beautiful  and  fun  places,  jet  

undiscovered,  are  there  to  be  discovered  by  not  only  the  citizens,  but  also  by  you,  

their  students!    

Leeuwarden,  Cultural  capital  of  2018  has  beautiful  authentic  and  historical  places  

and  museums  like  the  Oldehove.  More  interested  in  a  fun  day  at  the  water?  Get  to  

know  the  city  better  in  one  of  the  tour  boats.  Or  do  you  prefer  the  ice?  The  

Leeuwarden  skating  rink  offers  joy  for  young  and  old!    

Ready  for  a  night  out  in  Leeuwarden?  First  visit  Mango,  a  beautiful,  new  and  luxury  

cocktail  bar,  for  a  great  dinner  or  some  delicious  cocktails!    After  some  gossip,  

cocktails  and  something  to  eat,  you  get  a  warm  welcome  from  the  best  DJ’s  in  Club  

Red.  Club  Red  is  the  biggest  club  in  Leeuwarden  and  opened  his  doors  in  2012.    

Leeuwarden  also  offers  you  joy  in  the  local  pub.  Visit  the  BigBen,  a  pool  café  for  

young  and  old,  with  a  fun  bar  and  of  course  the  pool  tables!  The  BigBen  just  got  a  

total  makeover,  but  has  still  that  warm,  authentic  and  cheerful  atmosphere.    

Totally  addicted  to  bands?  The  blokhuispoort  presents  the  best-­‐unknown  bands  

every  Friday  for  only  €5,00!  Their  target  audience  is  really  wide  and  everybody  is  

welcome  for  a  fun  night  with  a  lot  of  beautiful  music  from  bands  like  Mister  and  

Mississippi!    

So  don’t  worry,  because  your  adventure  can  start  all  over  in  Leeuwarden!  

Leeuwarden  is  full  of  great  activities,  interesting  companies  and  a  spectacular  

nightlife.  

The  place  to  be    

 

 

 

 

 

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!The!number!of!‘Single!toners’!among!us!is!ever!rising!and!creating!a!whole!new!trend!in!the!leisure!industry.!‘Single!toners’!can!be!described!as!the!lifestyle!of!adults!living!but!also!travelling!alone,!which!are!enjoying!a!‘together!alone’!way!of!life,!especially!since!the!beginning!of!social!media.!So!one!thing!you!can!be!sure:!the!next!time!you!check!in,!there!will!be!more!Single!toners!than!ever.!

!Customer!service!costs!money!and!meeting!customer!satisfactions!is!quite!hard,!so!why!not!get!customers!do!it!themselves?!Putting!the!customers!in!charge!by!‘selfEserve’!is!an!everEappearing!trend!in!recent!times.!Current!examples!include!selfE!serve!in!supermarkets,!airports!and!DIY!self!check!outs!in!hotels.!But!watch!out,!trends!with!even!more!intelligent!vending!machines!won’t!be!long!in!coming…!

!One!of!the!recent!trends!in!tourism!can!be!defined!as!‘Social!holiday’.!It!basically!means!that!travellers!are!socially!connected,!not!only!before!and!after!but!increasingly!during!their!trips,!thanks!to!new!mobile!devices.!More!than!ever,!consumers!are!using!social!media!platforms!to!talk!about!their!holidays,!post!pictures!of!it!and!consequently!also!exchange!opinions!about!recent!experience.!!Well,!lets!see!whether!the!new!travel!bloggers!of!today!will!be!the!new!travel!entrepreneurs!of!tomorrow.!

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Although!that!customers!are!demanding!better!experience,!the!global!economy!and!especially!their!personal!savings!account!continues!to!play!a!important!role!in!their!decision!making!process.!Therefore,!another!trend!that!can!be!identified!is!that!people!are!seeking!for!vacations!close!to!home.!Especially!due!rising!living!expenses,!people!have!less!money,!and!potential!customers!are!looking!for!‘allEinclusives’,!so!they!know!how!much!to!budget.!

Especially!during!the!last!decade!consumer!behaviour!changed!immense.!When!back!in!the!old!days,!people!could!not!afford!everything!and!still!had!wishes!for!specific!products;!nowadays!society!does!not!desire!the!actual!product!anymore,!but!more!the!corresponding!experience!of!it.!Therefore,!as!a!new!guiding!rule!can!be!defined:!‘’It!is!not!about!what!we!buy!anymore,!but!how$we!interact!and$how!we!experience!the!leisure!brands!’!

Hurst,!M.!(3.!August!2007).!Measuring*Trends*in*Leisure:*The*Allocatio*of*Time*Over*Five*Decades.!Received!at!5.!January!2014!from!The!national!Burau!of!Economic!Research:!http://www.nber.org/papers/w12082!Resonance.!(2013).!Leisure*Trends.!Reeived!at!22.!December!2013!from!Resonance:!http://www.resonanceco.com/category/leisureEtrends/!What's!next.!(2013).!Top*Trends*in*retail,*shopping*&*leisure.!Received!at!22.!December!2013!from!What's!next,!stay!ahead!of!the!future:!http://www.nowandnext.com/?action=top_trend/list_trends&sectorId=6!

Stenden  University  is  a  very  international  school  and  has  therefore  a  lot  of  people  with  different  cultures  walking  around.  These  students  express  their  standards  &  values  partly  through  their  clothes.  We  asked  a  few  of  our  leisure  students  to  put  on  their  best  clothes  and  tell  the  story  behind  these  clothes.  Quickly  read  further!    

 

The story of Julian Nickel – second year student ILM

First  of  all,  his  clothing  style  is  not  boring!  He  likes  colors,  because  they  express  his  mood.  Like  he  said  himself:  “I  want  to  dress  funky  and  don’t  like  to  wear  normal  and  casual  clothes”.    

Julian  is  always  very  happy  and  colorful.  And  there  is  one  special  message  he  would  like  to  tell  the  people  with  his  clothing  style:      “Dress  yourself  colorful  and  the  way  you  feel.”  

The story of Jannine de Zwaan – First year student LM

“I  like  basic  clothes,  combined  with  nice  jewelry  or  scarves.”  The  sneakers  are  the  finishing  touch!  Jannine  de  Zwaan  describes  herself  as  sturdy  and  won’t  wear  easily  heals,  dresses  or  skirts.    

This  girl  is  confident  about  herself  and  loves  to  wear  comfy  clothes!    And  she  has  one  last  thing  to  say  to  you:    

“Be  yourself  and  wear  whatever  you  like!”  

The story of Michelle Bouma – Third year student LM

Michelle  is  also  a  sturdy  chick  and  loves  to  wear  a  lot  of  shirts  from  bands.  By  wearing  these  shirts,  she  shows  her  respect  and  support  towards  the  bands  she  likes.    

 Michelle  also  likes  to  wear  the  colors  red  and  black.    And  like  she  said  herself  ,“  I  feel  good  with  what  I  wear,  it  fits  my  body”.  And  this  is  also  the  message  she  would  want  to  share  with  you:  

“Be  yourself  and  never  let  somebody  tell  you  that  you  can’t  do  something  “  

   

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The StuRa of Leisure Management is responsible for sharing student's ideas, concerns and interests with school principals and teachers. Moreover, the overall goal is it to

improve the Leisure Management program, based on the received feedback, for the Dutch and the International stream.

Sabina – Assistant Chairman My name is Sabina Schaafsma and I am a 3rd year leisure management student. Next to school I like to go out and party. (like most other students) In my free time I also like to exercise and work. I am looking forward to next year because I am going to attend the minor innovative tourism in South-Africa. I joined the StuRa because I want to help the students of Leisure Management and of course it is a good learning experience.

Torben - Marketing

My Name is Torben Flocke and I am 23 and from Germany. I grew up in a small village close to Hamburg and finished my High School with 19. Afterwards I did social work and started to study Leisure Management in September 2011. I’m in the third year now and in the StuRa since the reintroduction. I am going on Grand Tour in February. In my free time I love to do Sports, to cook and spend time with my friends.

Faye – Operations

My name is Faye Linskey and yes, also I am my 3rd year of Leisure Management. Just like most other students I spend a lot of time doing my homework and studying, but when I have free time I love to cook, chat, shop, laugh and enjoy time with friends. I love life and always try to make the most of everything.  Not  a  day  goes  by  where  I  haven’t  had  a  good  laugh! Joining the StuRa challenges me to use and grow different qualities I have learned from this education.

Eva – Operations

My name is Eva van Uffelen and i am 24 years old. I am also a 3rd year Leisure Management student. In my free time I like to listen to music, cook different recipes, go on city trips, tennis and bargain hunt. I would like to mean something for the students of Leisure Management and that is why I joined the StuRa team.

Ilse – Chairman

I am Ilse Schouten and am in the 3rd year of Leisure Management. Before this I did the Havo and a fast course MBO hotelmanagement. I chose for Leisure Management because I liked the idea of organizing events. This is also one of the reasons I joined the StuRa. I am the chairman of this wonderful team and make the final decisions. I hope to graduate next year and in my free time I like to exercise, spend money and eat good food!

Ilse Sabina Torben Faye Eva Look on our Facebook or e-mail us for more information!

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sturalm@stenden.com

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INTERNSHI

WORKING AT

HUGO HEADQUATERS H U G O B O S S

Can$you$tell$me$a$bit$about$yourself?$I!am!25,!studying!international!Leisure!Management!at!Stenden!University!and!currently!in!my!fourth!year!of!studies.!Thus,!right!now!I!am!doing!my!internship!at!Hugo!Boss!in!Metzingen,!Germany.!!

What$is$your$internship$about?$I!am!doing!my!internship!in!the!department!of!communication!and!in!the!Team!of!Sport!Sponsoring.!Hugo!Boss!is!sponsoring!Golf,!Sailing,!the!German!national!soccer!team!and!McLaren!(Formula1).!As!an!intern!I!am!busy!with!the!daily!operations!of!our!team,!which!includes!a!lot!of!power!points,!a!lot!of!excel!files,!administrational!tasks!and!I!am!responsible!for!keeping!track!of!the!budget.!Moreover,!I!have!to!come!up!with!possible!outfits!for!our!athletes!if!there!are!any!shootings!or!public!appearances!for!instance.!I!have!to!be!aware!of!the!actual!collection!and!search!for!clothing!items,!which!suits!the!different!occasions!of!our!athletes.!Besides!the!daily!operations!I!am!organising!the!shuttle!service!for!the!VIP’s!of!the!Hugo!Boss!Christmas!party.!Celebrities!of!the!German!Show!business,!musicians,!models!and!players!of!the!German!National!Soccer!Team!will!be!present!at!the!Christmas!party.!In!December!I!will!go!for!2!weeks!to!Kitzbühel!in!Austria.!Hugo!Boss!has!a!mobile!Store!(Hugo!Boss!Truck),!which!can!be!used!as!a!selling!point,!and!this!truck!will!stay!in!the!city!centre!of!Kitzbühel!to!promote!the!actual!winter!collection!and!especially!the!new!ski!collection.!I!will!be!in!charge!of!that!truck!during!the!two!weeks.!!

Lastly,$do$you$have$any$helpful$tips$for$students$that$are$now$applying$for$an$internship?$What!I!can!recommend!is!to!search!for!internships!via!LinkedIn.!A!lot!of!internships!can!be!found!on!the!website.!In!addition!it!is!very!important!to!put!a!lot!effort!into!the!application.!So!many!people!apply!for!only!one!spot!and!so!many!of!them!are!sorted!out!due!to!mistakes!in!the!application!letters!or!due!to!simple!layout!mistakes.!Hence,!make!sure!your!application!is!perfect!to!get!at!least!the!chance!of!an!application!interview,!where!it!is!up!to!you!whether!you!get!the!internship!or!not.!!

What$is$your$conclusion$after$3$month$of$internship$so$far?$Are$you$still$enthusiastic$about$your$internship?$I!am!very!enthusiastic!about!my!internship.!The!tasks!of!the!first!few!weeks!were!really!easy!and!not!really!challenging.!But!after!a!few!weeks,!were!

I!could!proof!what!I!am!capable!of!I!go!the!tasks,!which!were!exiting,!challenging!and!difficult.!I!guess!it!is!more!than!common!to!let!interns!in!the!

What$has$been$the$most$interesting$part$of$your$internship$at$Hugo$Boss$so$far?$The!most!exiting!part!of!my!internship!so!far!is!the!coordination!of!the!VIP!Shuttle!Service!of!the!Hugo!Boss!

Christmas!Party!and!the!organisation!of!the!Hugo!Boss!Mobile!Store!(truck)!for!Kitzbühel.!!

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!‘’THE$MOST$EXITING$

PART$OF$MY$INTERSHIP$SO$FAR$IS$THE$

COORDINATION$OF$THE$VIP$SHUTTLE$SERVICE$OF$

THE$HUGO$BOSS$CHRISTMAS$PARTY’’$

 

Important  politici  make  mistakes  to!    

Prime  minister  Joop  den  Uyl  (1973  –  1977):  “We  are  a  country  of  undertakers”  

Joop  den  Uyl  bedoelt:  “we  zijn  een  land  van  ondernemers”,  MAAR  hij  zegt  “wij  zijn  een  land  van  begrafenis-­‐ondernemers”.    

Joop  van  den  Uyl  means:  “we  are  a  country  of  entrepreneurs”.      

The  mayor  of  Delft:    “  This  is  where  we  bury  our  oranges”  

Hij  bedoelt:  “Dit  is  waar  de  ‘oranjes’  (koninklijke  familie)  zijn  begraven”  

He  means:  “This  is  where  the  royal  family  is  buried”    

Dunglish  is  the  same  as  Dutch  English.  Many  native  Dutch  

speakers  make  mistakes  in  the  sentences  they  form,  when  speaking  English.  In  this  way,  you  get  funny  and  weird  sentences  like;  ‘make  that  the  cat  wise’.    

The  Dutch  word  for  the  most  poorest  Dunglish  is  ‘Steenkolenengels’.  This  word  comes  from  the  twentieth  century,  when  Dutch  people  where  working  in  foreign  countries,  communicating  to  the  personnel  of  English  coal  ships.    

The  top  3  of  Dunglish  words:      

Doodlopende  straat  –  deadwalking  streat  Kinderslot  –  childrenlock  Ondernemer  –  undertaker    

Ready  for  a  Dunglish  song?  Check  it  out  here!    (layar)  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eGO8NNp-­‐EAg  

 

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The StuRa is looking for

new members!

Would you like to be the link between the

students and the Dean? Organize some nice

events for Leisure?

Then write your motivation letter and send it

to

sturalm@stenden.com

Hope to see you soon,

StuRa Team

- Free study points

- Meet new people

- Organise great events

- Create new skills

1.When do you enter the campus?

A. 15 minutes after my lesson starts

B. 15 minutes before my lessons starts

2. What do you do first, when entering the campus?

A. Take a cup of coffee or smoke a

cigarette, or both.

B. Go to the toilet.

3. The tutor is asking you questions, how do you react?

A. I look at my tutor full of expectation

and hope he is going to give me the

right answer.

B.I look everywhere around me, except to

4. What do you do during a lecture?

A. I stick at the lips of the lecturer, no

matter how dry the subject matter is.

B.I try to concentrate myself on the

lecturer, however swerve now and

then and am busy with other stuff.

5. The lecture is nearly over, what do you do?

A.5 min. before end I start packing things

and think about other stuff.

B.I make small notes to at least know what

it was about.

6. How do you act during teamwork?

A.I directly identify the deficits of team-

members and compensate them and take

over the leader-role.

B. I don’t recognize in which team some

when affiliate with someone and

7. Two more weeks until exams..

How do you feel?

A. I am relaxed, because I am perfectly

prepared.

B. I get panicked and start with organizing

myself (taking notes, learning,…)

8. What do you thinks, how do the

other students see you?

A. I am helpful, love to have fun and the

other see me as friend

9. Why do you study, the subject

you study?

A. I am studying it because I am

interested  in the content.

B. I study here, because I need it for my

10. What are your plans after your study?

A. I directly want to start working.

B. I don’t know yet, maybe travelling

around or starting something new.

C. I don’t know yet, that is why I am want

1. A=0 B=10 C=5

2. A=0 B= 5 C=10

3. A=5 B=0 C=10

5. A=5 B=10 C=0

6. A=10 B=0 C=5

7. A=10 B=0 C=5

8. A=5 B=0 C=10

9. A=5 B=10 C=0

10. A=10 B= 0 C=5

You are always on time and prepare yourself extensively previous to the sessions.

You only leave a lecture or lesson when the last word of the tutor has been spoken and you can be sure to not miss out any important information. Moreover, you are a well-organized person that sorts all his notes from sessions in order to be prepared for exams. Also your group member know about your organisational talent, for which reason you are always the first point of contact for students that missed out information.

Compared to other students, you already have a plan for your life after study because even before you stared studying it was clear for you in which vocational direction you are heading.

Concluding it can be said that you are a dream

You always know in which direction you are heading, however you don’t necessarily need to be attended for this at all time. You don’t directly worry if miss out a lecture because you know that eventually one of the other guys will provide you with the most important information. You mostly are punctual however you do not directly worry out when having to wait in long canteen queues because you know that your grades still will be ok cause you never failed an exam.

Your exact future plan is still kept open by you, eventually you can do a lot with this kind of study, so you wont be pressured to take decisions now.

Also when doing group work you never prefer to be the leader and leave that role up to others as long as your basic ideas will be implemented.

The only thing where you are reliable for is that you will always e too late, however still relaxed and with a coffee in your hand. Also cigarette breaks belong as a fixed component to your study routine!

The only questions that you would ask during a lecture are ‘’Did I miss out something?’’ or ‘’Did the attendance list already go around?’’.

However, two days before the actual exams you start to panic and realize that you cant remember anything of the lessons you attended and the homework that you quickly scrawled down.

Still the others value you for the nice talks during breaks and your open and friendly way of living.

All in all it can be said that you are one of the than-life artist within the stressful Stenden student life.

Ready for a work out!?

Maybe it was one of your intentions for this year, 2014, to keep on track or to change your life completely and focus more on sports. Signing up for fitness or yoga… it is really easy, but to really take the step to put on your sports clothes and go, is another thing.

Body mix, Yoga mindfulness, squash, fitness, you name it! There are so many different possibilities to keep yourself moving. And we do move all the time; climbing up the stairs, cycling to school and walking to our classroom. But according to CBS (2010), 77% of the men between 6-80 years are working out and only 66% of the women. The last three years there is a slight decrease and this got to change, we got to change!

We decided to ask the blogger, Jelle Hermes (Sochicken), to give us some advice on how to really take the step and participate in any sport you like! Jelle gave us the following tips:

1. Start working out with one of your friends. In this way you make it fun for eachother and you can motivate eachother to really go to the gym.

2. Keep an eye on your progress, so you stay motivated. 3. Not motivated? Push yourself and after the work out

you will feel so much better! 4. Make sure you plan your sportmoment during a quiet

moment. 5. Start small. If you haven’t been training for a long

time, don’t push your body to the limit. Start small and make it a little bit harder for your self every second time.

So are you ready to face the challenge and start with some work-outs once in a while? Then take the advice with you and find a sport that suits you.

Where to go? Bewegingscentrum Leeuwarden is right across Stenden University and has got a lot of special offers for students! Ready for something more exciting? Sign up for the survival challenge of Copinibuitensport at the Groene Ster! Go to www.bewegingscentrumleeuwarden.nl or www.copinibuitensport.nl for more information.

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Laurens, can you introduce yourself briefly to the readers? My name is Laurens Christmas and I am 26 years old. After having followed the courses Leisure and Recreation at Noorderpoort College in Groningen, I am now first year Leisure Management student at Stenden Hogeschool. What is your hobby? My hobby is that I am a voluntary presenter for the radio station at the MCL (Medisch Centrum Leeuwarden). The radio station not only broadcasts within the hospital but also at three different nursing homes, which are located near the hospital.

Since when have you been into being presenter for a radio station? I can’t really give you a precise date, but I do

remember that I started in 2010. At first I had some meetings with the

board of the radio studio for them to see if I was suitable for the

volunteer work. They needed me to sign some important papers (like a contract) and they also wanted me to do some co-presenting to see if I met all

their requirements. After all of this I was able to

start presenting on my own; which is something that I really enjoy doing.

What do you like about your hobby? Then one thing I really like about presenting at the MCL is that the people, such as patient, visitors nurses, and doctors,, can hear the songs you are presenting to them. With some of the programs at the radio station people can request a song and then the presenter of that particular program can announce it. !

It gives me the feeling that there is interaction between the people and the radio station and that people can hear their requested song.

Why do you think your hobby is special compared to others? Let me think about this one … I think it is special because you are doing it mainly for the patients in the hospital and the elderly people in the nursing homes. You can, in some cases, have a bit of interaction with them and also are giving them a good time while being there for whatever reason. Therefore, we are trying to give them, as much of a good time as we can by presenting songs and different themes to them; 7 days a week.

Lastly, can also other students start this hobby? Yes, the radio station is always looking for people who are interested in doing one of the following: - Presenting "!Doing!the!technical!stuff!during!a!show!"!ICT!Students can apply quicker by sending the board an e-mail and mentioning their reason for interest. There are of course, some, specifications that students would require for the various jobs that are either available or students are interested in. Students who are Dutch are most welcome since everything we do is in Dutch. The website of the radio station is http://www.omroepnoorderbreedte.nl/ here students can also find out how to apply and learn more about the radio station.

‘’We are trying to give them as much

of a good time as we

can.’’

As in every edition of our Leisure Magazine we are presenting you a quarterly student. This time, Laurens is giving us an insight in his exceptional hobby.

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Can’t sleep, headache, feeling down, what’s going on? Written by Faye Linskey It must be exam week coming up! These 10 tips should help you beat the stress!

It's never too late to make a revision plan or timetable. Doing so will help you priorities and feel more in control. But be realistic!

Schedule regular breaks, and do take them. Make breaks longer as the day goes on. Remember that most people can only concentrate fully for about 45 minutes at a time.

Don’t try to revise for too long in one day, especially as exams draw nearer. Try to avoid revising late at night. Work on your most difficult subjects during your ‘peak’ periods

Try to get enough sleep - tiredness promotes anxiety. Spend some time unwinding before you go to bed.

Pay attention to your diet, and take regular, aerobic exercise (if you enjoy it).

Avoid caffeine, which in large doses can cause tension and anxiety. Remember caffeine occurs in tea, cola drinks and chocolate as well as coffee. Drink plenty of water.

Avoid people who are obviously panicking. It can be contagious! Try not to have post mortems on each exam, as this can also increase your anxiety about later papers. Aim instead for a constructive appraisal of your time management.

Consider revising with friends - splitting responsibility for obtaining photocopies and revision notes can save a lot of time.

Try some relaxation exercises. They can reduce your overall anxiety level and help you cope with any panicky feelings.

Make sure you spend some time relaxing and having fun.

As student it is really difficult to find a room that meets your expectations, especially

in the center of the city. Often the size of the room doesn’t meet the expectations. All

your stuff won’t fit in the room, while it is so important to have a nice couch, a big

bed and a nice study space. So how can we make sure that everything fits in the room?

And how can we make the room look big and bright?

Bright colors, a few objects and small tables make your room look

bigger… We already knew that. But did you also know that horizontal

lines make  your room look bigger? In this way you won’t get the

feeling that you are living in a really small room with to much

furniture. You will get the feeling that you have enough space to

move and you will have a clear mind.

Next to working with forms, you can also work with different kind of

furniture. Making use of a sleep couch or high sleeper increases your space for other furniture like a table. A

table that has got a desk function to. Also, you can work with the height, by using long cabinets.

Finally, make sure you don’t put to many things on your wall. This will make your room look really small

and makes it more chaotic. And when your room is chaotic, your mind will get chaotic to.

So remodel your room and create a comfort zone. As long as you are creative and you use the right forms and

furniture, your room will look big and become multifunctional!

 

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Student house of the year 2013 will be

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 Not only the styling of your student room can improve your student life… Your roomies can do so to! Which student house will be this year’s winner? Go to www.studenten.net , sign up and get selected for the title!  

Update your student room!

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On Wednesday the 20th of November 25% of Leisure Managements second year students received their propaedeutic diploma. What a great achievement! The other 50% will

receive theirs in the second year! This means they collected all 60 points

that can be received in the first year of Leisure Management.

At around 15.45 students and their families started to arrive in the

hall next to the auditorium. The StuRa provided a cup of tea or coffee whilst

they were waiting. The students had to sign their diploma before the ceremony

could begin.

Finally after every student had signed their diploma everybody was moved

in to the auditorium where the ceremony took place. Different teachers from

Leisure Management were

also there to show their support and help.

The students were called down one by one to

receive their diploma and a flower from

flower boy and girl “Edou Hilverda and

Lia Kuperus” After the ceremony everyone

was moved back to the hall where champagne

was ready and photos could be taken!

In the evening an propaedeutic

ceremony after party was organised in DE OUWE STOEP for the students who received their diploma

but also friends, family and classmates. As far as we heard it was a night to remember!

A big thank you to the StuRa and employees of Leisure Management for realizing the

ceremony and other activities a part of it!

Written by; Faye Linskey

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The Green Key !The world is changing rapidly and we are al aware of that fact. Woods are getting poorer and the earth is heating up. Also, the air we breath isn’t the same as 200 years ago. Nowadays, we breathe the air, that is filled with dirty gases. With sustainable solutions, we try to make the world a better place again. And what’s your green key that leads to a healthier world? !Today, we are realizing that we have got to change, to make our livingspace healthier. The companies are having a big part in this change to and therefore they developed ‘the green key’. The green key is an international eco-label for companies with certain sustainable standards and ‘rules’. If the companies follow these standards & rules, they will be awarded with this green key. Nowadays, around 2300 companies in 44 countries are having the green key! But what is the advantage of this label for a company? The advantage is that they are in favor when costumers make their choice during shopping. By choosing a company to shop that is sustainable, you are acting responsible. Stenden’s ‘company’, the hotel, has the green key to. They and the universit itself are trying to work as sustainable as possible. A few examples of the activities of this sustainable hotel:

1. The hotel is working with sustainable coffee and tea cups, plates and napkins. 2. They are seperating the garbage through three different bins. 3. The hotel makes use of sustainable lighting

Stenden wants their students to be aware of the fact that we all should handle sustainable. Therefore the University wants their students to print sided. Another example is the following; students are not allowed to hand in their reports within a plastic cover. And what is your green key that leads to a healthier world? A question that we asked you earlier. Why? Because you, as a student, can make a difference to! First of all you could also seperate your garbage. And are you also using a new coffee cup at school very often? You could also choose for your own plastic coffee cup, that you can bring with you every day. Finally, there are a lot of other ways to act in a sustainable way. So by being sustainable, you can make a difference. Ask your friends, family or other people for new sustainable ideas, or spread your own ideas. Start living green!

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By Faye Linskey

ARIES 21 MAR – 19 APR

Pay more attention to your family and loved ones this month, it will make you feel more happy with yourself. This month is a good month to start dating if you are single.

TAURUS 20 APR – 20 MAY

You need to do more exercise this month as you are feeling lazy and tired. Going to the gym could be a good idea and you might just bump in to a new lover.

GEMINI 21 MAY – 21 JUN

This month is a “everything  is  possible”  month.  Set  challenges  and  do them as you are feeling on top of the world. Hard work will pay off!

CANCER 22 JUN – 22 JUL

You are feeling a little alone this month. Maybe  it’s  time  to  contact  a  relative that you have not seen in a while. It will make you feel better!

LIBRA 23 SEP – 22 OCT

This month is a creative month for you. Decorate or rearrange your house could be a good idea to use your creativity. However, try not to spend too much money.

SCORPIO 23 OCT – 21 NOV

People might think you are being a little offensive because of how honest you are this month. Don’t  let  them  get  to you. You know who your true friends are.

SAGITTARIUS 22 NOV – 21 DEC

This is a good month for you. Work is going easy and productive which gives you more time to enjoy the company of your friends.

LEO 23 JUL – 22 AUG

This is your lucky month! It could be the winning lottery ticket or just finding money on the street. However the odds are defiantly in your favour!

CAPRICORN 22 DEC – 19 JAN

Uh oh! When you checked yesterday you still had enough money in the bank and today you have nothing. Be careful  with  your  spending’s  this  month!

AQUARIUS 20 JAN – 18 FEB

You are feeling under the weather this month. Take some rest, go to bed early and eat plenty of fruits and vegetables. You will soon feel better!

VIRGO 23 AUG – 22 SEP

You feel the need to get away. This is a perfect time to take a couple of days off and go on a mini vacation with your loved ones. You will come home feeling like a different person!

PISCES 19 FEB – 20 MAR

When was the last time you read a book? It is time to put the computer and smartphone away for the evening and enjoy the company of something non – digital!

COLOFON.

Redaction team Anna Bölling

Merel Bot

Faye Linskey

2nd edition 1st of February 2014

Design & layout Anna Bölling

Merel Bot

Faye Linskey

Contact details secretariaat.lt@stenden.com.

People who cooperated

Mijke Bos

Michelle Bouma

Laurens Christmas

Mark van Driel

Andreas Ebel

Martin Groters

Edou Hilverda

Jannie Hoekman

Sandra Hoekstra

Hilda Koops

Julian Nickel

StuRa LM

Jose Westerhof

Jannine de Zwaan

Next issue scheduled 14th of April 2014

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