Students Eager to Network, Have Fun and Build Community in Amsterdam

On 17 May, Wittenborg held an exciting event at Aloha Amsterdam, bringing students and staff together for an evening of laser tag, mini-golf and socialising. Organised by the event committee, the gathering aimed to build a sense of community and provide a fun break from studies.

Mehak Panwar, a student and event committee member, explained the planning behind the event. "We agreed as a team to choose activities that fit our budget and would be fun for the students. At Aloha, which is located close to Amsterdam Central, we got to play two rounds of laser tag and an hour of mini-golf. Both games were played in groups, helping everyone to feel like part of the community."

As students arrived, they collected their drinks and mingled. "Students were playing pool, taking pictures and sharing their stories. The atmosphere was lively," Mehak noted.  

Mehak also highlighted the organisers' role in encouraging interaction. "As organisers, students came to us first, which made it easy to interact. People look for positive energy. If we show we care, they are more open to interacting."

The laser tag game turned out to be a highlight for many. "We had two teams of about 10 people each. It was exciting to see how students found ways to play the game. Everyone was having fun," Mehak said.

The event was a great way to build a sense of community. "Team games help students feel like they belong. When they meet new people, they get more comfortable. This helps them communicate better and feel more welcome," Mehak explained further.

Allegra Zazzaro, Admissions Administrator at Wittenborg, shared her experience. "The atmosphere during the event was relaxed at the beginning but very lively when the game started. It was easy to interact with other attendees. I love talking with new people, learning new perspectives and having fun."

Etumuka Amamize, a Wittenborg student, shared her excitement. "I had so much fun. Truly a great experience. We should have something like this again. Thank you, Wittenborg."

Wittenborg student, Helia Tirabadi also enjoyed it. "I’d say that was the best event Wittenborg arranged for students. It was such fun and involved a lot of thrills. The location was also nice."

Busra Bozkurt, a new student, reflected on her experience. "It was my first event as a student at Wittenborg. Even though I was new and didn't know anyone, everyone was eager to chat and have fun. I've met a lot of lovely people. We were 21 people playing laser tag, and the experience was full of giggles and laughs. We had our drinks, kept meeting and chatting with people. I personally enjoyed my evening very much and I'm thankful to our students and team for organising the event. Looking forward to many more fun activities and events in the future."

WUP 27/05/2024 
by Erene Roux 
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