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Global thinkers. Engaged leaders. Investing in knowledge.

About Extensus

Extensus is the study association for Honours students of all three universities in Amsterdam: VU Amsterdam, the University of Amsterdam (UvA) and Amsterdam University College (AUC). With a vast increase of members each year, Extensus is building a valuable network of Honours students of all disciplines. By organizing social, professional and academic events, Extensus aims to be a valuable extension of the Honours Programme for those students who want to look beyond the boundaries of a lecture room. Becoming a member of Extensus is an excellent way to get the most out of your Honours Programme. You can join our borrels, the study trip, career dinner, masterclasses, social drinks and a lot more!

This is extensus

Extensus is the Study Association of the Honours Programme of VU, UvA and AUC. It came into existence as a student initiative in September 2009. Since then, we have been engaged in various efforts to have participants of the Amsterdam Honours Programme benefit more from being a part of this Amsterdam-wide community of high-achieving students. Initially only open to those honours students studying at VU, Extensus expanded to the UvA and AUC in 2011.

Who are

we

& our goals

Adding Value

The aim of Extensus is to enhance the community of the Honours Programme by bringing together Honours students from all faculties and universities in Amsterdam. It does so by organizing professional, academic and social events, that are all aimed at the broad interests of the Honours students. Examples include study trips, career dinners and master classes.

Our Base

The word extensus is derived from the verb extendere, meaning to stretch out, to extend, to increase, to broaden. It is also used poetically: maiores pennas nido extendere, to spread one’s wings beyond the nest (adapted from Horace). The name of the study association symbolizes the two goals of the Honours Programme: to broaden students’ horizons, and to extend their knowledge within their own field. It also alludes to the ambition, innovative spirit, and commitment to excellent education that is demonstrated by students and teachers involved in the Honours Programme.

Our Future

So far, Extensus is thrilled to see the yearly increase in the number of Honours Students and their eagerness to contribute to a platform for excellence. Extensus justly considers itself to be the starting grid for future leaders and is dedicated to paving the way for collaboration between Honours students and their future employers from which both parties undoubtedly benefit. Extensus is always keen to welcome new members and Honours Students who wish to be involved in the organisation. Aspirations for the future are high, since Extensus aims to grow both in number and in substance, making full use of its interuniversity network and international orientation.

What's in it for you?


Why Extensus?

We bring together Honours students from all universities in Amsterdam to develop their professional and social skills beyond the lecture room.

Our students are curious, driven and ambitious. We enable them to learn more and to create a valuable network that will not only help them now but also in their future.

Through eight years of cooperation with market leading companies, Extensus has become a platform for our excellent students to reach out to businesses that inspire them. Today our alumni take up challenging roles across our partner companies and institutions.

What can Extensus mean for you?

Is your company interested in working with Extensus? To get in
touch with our talented members? Here are some examples of events we can organize together with you:

Inhouse days / Career dinner / Promotion / Social events

Our students…

Only the top 5% of the students in Amsterdam are eligible for the Honours Programme and can therefore join Extensus. Extensus has 450+ members.

Our students…
… have broad knowledge.
… are highly motivated.
… are internationally oriented.
… come from a wide variety of study programs.
… end up working for top companies with steep career paths.

 

Members

& Past Boards

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Past Boards

Board of 2021-2022
Nina Fischer – President
Sanne Goedhart – Vice President & Secretary
Kristina Veljkovic – Treasurer
Preyanha Hemakanthan – PR Officer
Karolin Wald – Commercial Officer
Aaron Jacobs – Project Officer

Board of 2019-2020
Lara Valent – President
Vongai Batidzirai – Vice President & Secretary
Eva Bergsma – Treasurer
Naina Parasher – PR Officer
Rosalie de Kerf – Commercial Officer
Thomas Litan – Project Officer

Board of 2017-2018
Anna Kostiouk – President
Jo-Anne Kramer – Vice President & Secretary
Jakob Hagenberg – Treasurer
Aukje Terpstra – Project Officer
Femke Jansen – PR Officer
Daniel Osterwald – Commercial Officer

Board of 2015-2016
Aniek Broekhuizen – President
Miranda Huang – Vice President & Secretary
Tim Everaert – Treasurer
Yvonne Melcherts – Project Officer
Dora Knezevic – PR Officer
Lisa Tenge – Commercial Officer

Board of 2013-2014
Floris Busscher – President
Harleen Rai – Vice President & Secretary
Wouter Griffioen – Treasurer
Danique Wildschut – Project Officer
Rachelle Meijers – PR Officer
Jorn Koch – Commercial Officer

Board of 2011-2012
Leander Peters – President
Lisa Aarsman – Vice President & Secretary
Sem Aronson – Treasurer
Marijn Jonkhart – Project Officer
Emilie Holtbach – PR Officer

Board of 2020-2021
Anel Hasic – President
Trin Sirivadhanakul – Vice President & Secretary
Jessica Meyer – Treasurer
Amy van Meeteren – Commercial Officer
Alessandra Gaia Saracini – Project Officer

Board of 2018-2019
Sebastiaan De Vries – President
Koen Donatz – Vice President & Secretary
Josephina Neess – Treasurer
Tom Niggebrugge – Project Officer
Merel Makkus – PR Officer
Daphne Pieterse – Commercial Officer

Board of 2016-2017
Felicia Ong – President
Thomas Bennis – Vice President & Secretary
Gillis Kruisselbrink – Treasurer
Urscha Fajdiga – PR Officer
Matthijs Eigenhuis – Commercial Officer

Board of 2014-2015
Maartje ter Hoeve – President
Mees Vergouwen – Vice President & Secretary
Ruben Stukart – Treasurer
Ciska Taal – Project Officer
Errol Verwey – PR Officer
Nathalie Smit – Commercial Officer

Board of 2012-2013
Guy Wijnen – President
Niko Schindler – Vice President & Secretary
Ada Sneekes – Treasurer
Danielle Schuitemaker – Project Officer
Eline Schaart – PR Officer
Sherida Sille – Commercial Officer

Board of 2010-2011
Aileen Nederlof – President
Rory Deen – Vice President & Secretary
Dajana Zubrinic – Treasurer

 

Founding Board of 2009-2010
Winnie van Dijk
Lars Jongerius

Events

Extensus is student-driven and student-focused, which focuses our efforts in various events. It offers events for students with diverse interests, ranging from professional, academic, and social events. 

Professional Events

Career Dinner

The Career dinner is our most focused professional event of the year, where corporations of different industries are invited under a common interest: talent. What the corporations scout, our members offer. Under a semi-formal atmosphere, companies reach out to our members.

Since numerous Extensus members stem from business-related disciplines, Extensus hold consultancy drinks to connect students with consultancy organizations, and to immerse them in its atmosphere. Under a semi-formal event, this is where students can expand their social network and experiences with consultancy companies.

Consultancy Drinks

In-house Days

Students often feel an academic bubble within their universities. Extensus holds in-house days for several companies to bring students out of this bubble, and experience a day in the life of professionals that they may one day have as their career.

Academic Events

Lectures

With our broad reach to a variety of different disciplines, we bring in the attention of lecturers that teaches interesting subjects for a living. Where students often stop at their own study, these lectures may provide holistic insight into interdisciplinary approaches to current world problems.

Extensus also values practical skills that will be used in future careers. Masterclasses are the best way to gain these skills in short crash-course timing by our field experts.

Masterclasses

Social Events

Extensus Meets Its Freshmen

During ‘Extensus Meets its Freshmen’, you will get the opportunity to get to know your fellow honours students outside the classroom during a day of different fun activities in Amsterdam. Afterwards, other Extensus members will join us for some drinks, giving you the chance to get to know them as well. If you sign up to become a member of Extensus, you even get a free dinner!

During the year, Extensus will host several get-togethers. We will come together for some drinks or an activity so we, as the board, can get to know our members and our members to get to know each other. Upcoming get-togethers will be anounced on the website, Facebook and in the newsletters so stay tuned!

Get-togethers

Study Trip

The Study Trip is a great opportunity to get to know your fellow Extensus members in a different environment. We will explore a different city every year, visit the local university and have a lot of fun. The weekend is always filled with a good balance of cultural, social and educational activities. Come along with us!

The annual New Year’s Gala is the best way to celebrate the new year with your fellow Extensus members. The Gala Committee is our most festive committee! Every year they think of an amazing theme and make the New Year’s Gala an unforgettable night!

Annual Gala

Members' Weekend

The Member Weekend will be filled with fun activities and is a great way to hang out with your fellow members and for Extensus freshmen to get to know the association. This trip will be closer to home than the Study Trip, but it will be just as gezellig! Join us on the next trip!

The Graduation Event is for all students that finished both their bachelor and Honours Programme. The ceremony will include musical performances and speeches. The evening will be concluded when everyone traditionally throws their graduation cap into the air.

Graduation Event

83%

of recent graduates
started new job

400+

Members

14

years of history

Who We Worked With

Graduate Programs

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We’re now eleven years into our experiment and incredibly proud of the outcome. We’ve educated over 875 students between 2009-2020 through in-person programs.

At Estuidar University, we prepare you to launch your career by providing a supportive, creative, and professional environment from which to learn practical skills, build a network of industry contacts.

Tell us a little about yourself and we’ll help with the rest. Our convenient online application tool only takes 10 minutes to complete.

After you submit your application, an admissions representative will contact you and will help you to complete the process.

Once you’ve completed your application and connected with an admissions representative, you’re ready to create your schedule.

Tuition & Fees

This new plan is designed to reduce the average cost of a Make School Education while preserving the core protections of ISAs – if you don’t have a job after Make School, you should not have to pay until you are employed.

Tuition Costs,
2020-2022

total

$ 75,000

Tuition Costs,
2021-2023

total

$ 85,000

Student
Life

Our students create a vibrant and inclusive community

The Campus
Experience

At Estuidar University, we prepare you to launch your career by providing a supportive, creative, and professional environment from which to learn practical skills, build a network of industry contacts, and gain real-world experience. You’ll have the opportunity to generate innovative design and business solutions.

Sports and Activities

This new plan is designed to reduce the average cost of a Make School Education while preserving the core protections of ISAs – if you don’t have a job after Make School, you should not have to pay until you are employed.

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Scholarship Programs

At Estuidar University, we prepare you to launch your career by providing a supportive, creative, and professional environment from which to learn practical skills and build a network of industry contacts.

Student
Life

Our students create a vibrant and inclusive community

Sports and Activities

This new plan is designed to reduce the average cost of a Make School Education while preserving the core protections of ISAs – if you don’t have a job after Make School, you should not have to pay until you are employed.

Are you ready to take the next step toward your future career?