This is Extensus
Supporting Honours Students
Extensus is the Study Association of the Honours Programme of the VU, UvA and AUC. It came into existence as a student initiative in September 2009. Since 2009 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 excellent students. Initially only open to those honours students studying at the VU, Extensus expanded to the UvA and AUC in 2011.
Adding Value
The aim of Extensus is to enhance the community of the Honours Programme by bringing together Honours students from different 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 of our yearly events are the study trip, seminars, dinners and a career conference. More information on commercial relations.
Additional added value is given by the Extensus Alumni Network: EAN in short. EAN connects Extensus members after their graduation, to provide a valuable professional and social network. More information on EAN.
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.
Our Current board
2020-2021

Anel Hasic
President

TRIN SIRIVADHANAKUL
Vice President & Secretary

ALESSANDRA GAIA SARACINI
Project Officer

SELJAN ABBAS
PR Officer

AMY VAN MEETEREN
Commercial Officer

JESSICA MEYER
Treasurer
Assisting bodies
- Advisory Board
Anna Kostiouk
Joram Knigge
Ruben Stukart
Sebastiaan de Vries - Audit Committee
Daphne Pieterse
Koen Donatz
Vladimir van Roest
Our mission for 2020-21
The board of 2020-2021 is made up of Extensus members who greatly value the association and wish to add to this value. We recognize that the social bonds between board members as well as between the board and Extensus’ members are key to strengthen the organization as a whole. We are committed to being a valuable addition to the honours programme by facilitating and stimulating personal relations between honours students and organizing events that enhance their academic, professional and personal development. We will establish bonds with new members and maintain ties with current members. In doing so, we wish to build a community where everyone can be involved in the organization as much as desired. We aspire to be a board that is open to initiatives by all members in order to contribute to the unique character of Extensus and to make this a wonderful year for all members.
Previous Boards
- 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 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 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 2016-2017
Felicia Ong – President
Thomas Bennis – Vice President & Secretary
Gillis Kruisselbrink – Treasurer
Urscha Fajdiga – PR Officer
Matthijs Eigenhuis – 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 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 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 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 2011-2012
Leander Peters – President
Lisa Aarsman – Vice President & Secretary
Sem Aronson – Treasurer
Marijn Jonkhart – Project Officer
Emilie Holtbach – PR 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