Current board

We´re proud to present the board of ESN Twente 2011-2012:

• President: Siraj Zubair 
• Secretary & Vice President: Lena Kern
• Treasurer: Marek Wiebusch
• External Affairs Coordinator: Andrej Uhrich
• Mentor Coordinator: Jennifer Naumann
• Activity Coordinator: Stefan Sennekamp 
• PR Coordinator: Igors Skute 

President

Hello everybody,
 
My name is Siraj Zubair. I came to attend the family of University of Twente in 2008, graduated with a Masters degree in business administration and started with my PhD in financial management at the school of Management and Governance since 2010.
 
From the very first day of my life at UT, ESN network has made a very positive impression on me. I have noticed how ESN through its engaging activities has made the life of International students enjoyable and memorable. This is why I’ve decided to join the ESN board and after a rigorous selection procedure I have got the opportunity to serve for ESN Twente as the president of the new board, where my focus would be to bring Dutch and foreign students community much closer. This also gives me an opportunity to meet new people and making new friends. Together with six other board members I will be always with you, for you and at your service.
 
Besides my studies and ESN activities, in my free times I spend playing tennis, badminton, horseback riding, cycling. I also like to travel, reading books, and collecting coins.
 
So this is pretty much about me. I’m always open to any suggestions for interesting activities for ESN. Feel free to drop me a line.
 
I am looking forward meeting you all personally. Meanwhile, you keep smiling and enjoy the vibe in UT.
 

Secretary & Vice-President

Hey everyone!
 
I am Lena. I was born in Germany, in a little town close to Frankfurt and just moved to Enschede last year, to start my study: European Studies. Since I am enjoying student life VERY much, I decided to join the new ESN board and pass some of this on to you.
 
Moving to a new city, experiencing different cultures, is something I enjoy very much, which is why I can’t wait to meet all the internationals and hear their stories. My first contact with ESN was at various parties they organized and weekly drinks, which won me over completely since we always had a lot of fun.
 
In the new board I will be the Secretary and Vice-President, thus answering all your mails, keeping track of the tasks of all the board members and supporting the President. I hope you all enjoy your stay in the Netherlands and have a great study-abroad-experience.
 

I can’t wait meeting you all, taking a drink,joining all the activities and Party!!  

Treasurer

Hello and welcome to all of you!
 
My name is Marek Wiebusch. I am 25 years old and may fulfill the joyful position of the treasurer.
I am very excited about the upcoming year and my role in the ESN – board. My task is to assure that my fellow colleagues have access to sufficient financial resources to be able to transform money into awesome activities, joy and entertainment. However, I have to keep an eye on the money flow so that it is not transferred into “every day beer and joy” and we are broke in a few weeks.
When I began to do “European Studies” at the University of Twente I was immediately fascinated by life on the campus. Pretty soon I recognized that the UT is full of nice national and international people and I decided to better integrate myself into this multicultural society. Finally, I ended up here and was so happy when the possibility was given to me to be an active part of the machinery that keeps the ESN-Community alive.
In terms of sports I love mountain biking and fast downhill sections. However, the unfavorable landscape of this region urged me to find alternative activities to relax the mind and keep the body in shape (at least somewhat). My choice fell on Box-Fitness and Spinning for the time being. Moreover, I always enjoy the outdoors, travelling and social activities with nice people.
I am really looking forward to get to know you and to help you make unique and interesting experiences that you will never forget.
 

Mentor Coordinator

Hello everyone,

I am Jennifer, 20-year old German/British Girl, who was brought up in Germany but who was always close to the English culture, too. I enjoy being in an international society and getting to know other people and their cultures.
 
I was a Mentor during the last Kick-In and enjoyed working with the new arrivals . This was the main reason for me to apply as a board member. After completing the interview process I was very pleased to hear that I was given the position as ‘Mentor coordinator’- that’s right: I’ll be the one organizing and planning the Kick-In’s to try and make the start of the
Erasmus-Experience as exciting as possible. Of course this experience cannot be created without the great help of my fellow board members and the motivated mentors.
 
This is going to be my 2nd year as an International Business Administration student at the University of Twente, so even my study has an international focus. In my free time I like to play Volleyball, go to the gym and its courses and most importantly: spend time with my friends!
 
I have recently moved off the Campus to also get to know what it is like to be an Enschede-City-Girl. :) (Although I will probably miss the quick and easy access to class!)
 
I think this following year is going to be the most exciting one so far, I can’t wait to get started!

External Affairs Coordinator

 Hey!

My name is Andrej Uhrich and I’m gonna be one of the next year’s ESN Twente boardmembers! I’m originally from Russia, but since my 9th year I lived in Germany. Since five years now I am have been living in Twente and am currently studying Master of Business Administration.
 
Actually 2010 I had a chance to know more about Erasmus and especially about the Erasmus Student Network. Through a co-incidence I was offered to spend a week with ESN activists and board members from all over Europe in Bulgaria. It was a great time and back then I was already playing with the idea to became a member of the Erasmus Student Network.
 
When I saw the information flyer and attended at the info-lunch, I thought that I could give it a try and applied to become a board member. I always liked the idea to be around international people, learn more about different cultures and be part of a community.
 
Here I am now and will represent the external coordinator of ESN Twente. I am eager to implement some ideas and realize plans. As external affairs coordinator I am communication with the “outer world”, trying to find sponsors and acting as link between university organizations and ESN Twente.
 
In my spare time I love to play the guitar, do sports and hang with friends. As far as sports go, I really love climbing, but windsurfing and training at the gym are also great activities.
 
I hope to see you all! Enjoy an awesome time in Enschede and I’m looking forward to meet
all of you guys!
 

Activity Coordinator

 Hey!

I´m Stefan and I will be the ESN Twente activity coordinator for 2011/2012. I´m 20 years old and I just finished my first year of European Studies, which was very interesting and a lots of fun. Originally I´m from a village close to Münster in Germany, which by the way won the LivCom-Award for the ‘most livable city in the world’ in 2004. We will visit this city and it´s Christmas market, which is very popular amongst Dutch people, in December.
 
Now that I finished my first year at the UT, I decided to get active for ESN in order to meet new international students and help them to feel comfortable here. In the early stages of my new life in Enschede I met many people, who were willing to help new students and therefore you don´t have to worry: You will get to know many people and you will have lots of fun in Enschede.
 
In my free time I really love doing many different sports like football, basketball, tennis or beach volleyball. In the winter holidays I often go snowboarding in Austria or France, which is a lot of fun. Another thing I like is making music, especially playing guitar. It is a really nice feeling when you´re on stage with your band and people are listening to your music.
 
I hope you´ll all have a great time in Enschede and I´m looking forward to meet you!
Stefan
 

PR Coordinator

Hello,

My name is Igors Skute, I am 21 years old and I have finished the first year of International Business Administration program. Originally I come from Latvia and the coast of Baltic Sea; therefore I am really familiar with all the international things you can expect to face here.
 
In the next study year I am going to be the PR Coordinator at ESN Twente, and my responsibilities include tasks to promote activities organized by our association, make you familiar with opportunities provided specially for you and make ESN Twente more popular in this bright study environment.
 
I am really enthusiastic in my expectations for the next study year, because I got in contact with ESN through a simple flyer, but now I am one of the board members, thus simple and sometimes unnoticed things can make a major changes in your life, full of fun, new friends and unforgettable experience. That’s what ESN is about!
 
I am looking forward to meet you at our university and I hope that together we can make the next study year better!