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| Newsletter #2, 17 May 2023 |
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| Hi there! Welcome to the second (of three) newsletters for all new Master students in EPA |
You have registered for the master's program Engineering and Policy Analysis (EPA)! You may still have doubts about whether you are going to follow this program or what studying at TU Delft actually entails. To help you make this choice, three international students have gathered all the information they need to help you!
Meet the team
We are a team of three current international EPA students, Morris, Imam and Ettore, , who also had doubts before deciding to come here, so we decided to join and write this issue from our own experiences to orient newcomers. This issue covers the counsellors at the faculty and interviews with the teaching faculty and alumni. We have also enclosed some information about the health insurance and GP registration. |
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| In this newsletter |
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- Academic Counsellors at TPM
- Delft Centre for Entrepreneurship
- Interview with the Professors and Alumni
- Information about Housing
- Dutch Culture and Popular Places to Visit in Delft
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| Welcome by Director of Studies MSc EPA, Haiko van der Voort |
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What are you most excited about the upcoming EPA cohort? I thoroughly like the diversity of EPA-students. They come from everywhere. Just see the world map that is on the wall here at the 5th floor of Wijnhaven. Every student is invited to put a sticker on the place of birth.
Ok, there is some concentration in Western Europe. But there is also a huge variety of other countries. You feel it every day here. Somehow this diversity is a connector. There is eagerness to learn about each other’s culture. EPA involves a lot of group work, so there is a natural mechanism to exchange wisdoms and – let’s be fair – stupidities of cultures. |
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| What's going on at the fifth floor?! |
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Just a brief note on what is going on here in The Hague. Courses, of course. Now with good weather as a context. April is quite intense here. Not just because of the courses, but because of all kind of extracurricular activities that are organized here. These posters casually stuck on a wall show just a sample of activities, organized by study association Dentatus and by the EPA program: a seminar about Climate Change and Housing Policy, an elective series on Water, a Business Tour, a Book Club, A Borrel (Drinks) and a seminar by EPA alumni, that are eager to have their sentimental journey back to EPA.
Again, this is just a sample. It looks like the sun energizes us to wake up after the lockdown period! |
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| Academic Counsellors at TPM |
We – Agaby Masih and Charles Fayt – are looking forward to meeting you all at the start of the Academic year. We will be your Academic Counsellors for the whole duration of your time with us in Delft.
But what does an Academic Counsellor do?
You can reach out to us by - mail – appointment - during consultation hours - to discuss things impacting your study.
But what kind of things?
Think of studying with a disability, need of making a new study planning, study skills, when you have unfortunately to deal with personal circumstances reducing your ability to study. It can also be about the choices to be made within your programme as electives or thesis. We are here for you offering a listening ear in a safe environment free of judgements. We can also help you get access or redirect you to some of the many facilities at the Delft like the student psychologists, student doctors. Do you know of writing coaches or the opportunity to work on your personal development by taking a workshop on essential study skills? We are very much looking forward to meeting you at the faculty!
Agaby Masih and Charles Fayt |
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| All About King's Day |
On April 27, we celebrated King's Day. King's day or Koningsdag celebrates King Willem Alexander's birthday.
- Why do Dutch people celebrate King's Day?
- How do Dutch people celebrate King's Day?
- Where to celebrate King's Day?
Click the link to see more information about King's Day. |
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| About Housing |
After deciding to choose TU Delft as your university, you should start looking for housing. Finding a place to stay during your studies is an essential thing that is coming up next. These link could guide you in getting some information regarding housing in the Netherlands.
Please note: All students are strongly encouraged to guarantee their housing before coming to the Netherlands. |
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| Meet study association Dentatus! |
Hello there! We are Dentatus, the student organization of EPA and are looking forward to meeting all you new prospective students! Our team is composed of: Nicolo Canal (President), Dorukhan Yesilli (Secretary), Helena Heijmen (Treasurer), and Floris van der Heijde (Commissioner of Education).
At the moment, we are working hard to ensure that you have a very smooth transition period into your master's studies, we are also setting up fun events and opportunities to grow for your future careers. We also are knowledge brokers, thus for any question you have, we probably can lead you to the right answer!
If you ever want to ask any questions please reach us at dentatus@curius.nl. |
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| Timeline Infographics |
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| Please note that you have to finish the financial requirements as explained in the financial letter before the first of July. |
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| Delft Centre for Entrepreneurship |
| Delft Centre for Entrepreneurship (DCE) is part of Delft University of Technology, Faculty of Technology, Policy and Management. They are responsible for providing education programs and doing research on Technology Entrepreneurship. DCE focuses on technology-based entrepreneurship and employs a wide range of research methodologies, tactics, and teaching strategies. In collaboration with TU Delft, DCE, the tech-incubator YES!Delft, the Valorisation Centre, and Delft Enterprises will encourage engineering students to contribute to the strong entrepreneurial environment of TU Delft. |
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| Popular Places to Visit in Delft |
| Delft has many great hangout places to offer where you can chill after college hours. Click the link to see our recommended list! |
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| Colophon |
Second edition Delft, the Netherlands, May 2023
Delft University of Technology, Faculty of Technology, Policy and Management
Master programme EPA
Editors: Canan Tezgec, Haiko van der Voort, Joyce Zwetsloot, Toke Hoek
The 1st edition of the EPA newsletter is still available online |
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| Contact |
| If you have any questions about this newsletter or suggestions for possible new items or events, please contact the editorial office at internationaloffice‑tbm@tudelft.nl. |
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