Portfolio holder Personal Development and Education
The University of Twente is known for its large number of associations, committees and activities. This is only made possible by students who commit to extracurricular activities. In its role as the umbrella organisation, the Student Union wants to ensure this is possible and Heleen is responsible for this within the Student Union’s Board.
He takes care of all extracurricular education opportunities for students. This includes offering students the opportunity to participate in extra-curricular activities. Participation is stimulated in a variety of ways, for example by awarding the More Than a Degree Awards. Heleen also provides opportunities for students who are already active to (further) develop themselves through training sessions such as the ‘Board Improvement Program’.
Heleen de Vos
Study: Management, Society & Technology
Active at: DSCC/DJCR 'Audentis et Virtutis', Dispuut Pimpelle
Comes from: Rotterdam, Nederland
E-mail: h.c.c.devos@utwente.nl
About 2.5 years ago, I moved from Rotterdam to Enschede to study Management, Society & Technology at the University of Twente. As I was still quite young when I started studying, I knew right away that I would like to gain experiences outside my studies in whatever form. In my first year, I therefore decided to join DSCC/DJCR ‘Audentis et Virtutis’ through where I met a lot of nice people, found a great house and sorority, and where I was active as secretary of the Kick-In committee in 2024. After this fantastic experience at the Kick-In committee, my interest in a board year was more and more sparked. The Student Union board seemed like the coolest and most instructive place for this.
The Student Union's motto - ‘Everything we do is done for our fellow students - to empower them to achieve more than a degree’ - is something I am incredibly committed to. Achieving more than just a degree is very valuable. Therefore, my expectation is that I will learn a lot about myself and my portfolios in this board year, which I will enjoy for the rest of my life. I am incredibly looking forward to all the collaborations and experiences upcoming year!
