By Gerjanne Hoek Did you know that, might it ever snow in lovely Middelburg, and that as you then walk across Helmsquare one chilly afternoon, you then can spot a defrosted, dried-up spot right in the middle between Franklin and Theodore? Sounds mysterious right? The cause of that phenomenon lies under the ground, literally. As…
Chamber of Secrets: UCR Exposed (Part II)
By Daan Brok Yours truly and UCR section editor Gerjanne Hoek went on a quest through the academic buildings of UCR. We were accompanied by Onno van de Weg, Keeper of the Keys, Housemaster and Tour Guide extraordinaire. In the Tabula Rasa Baby Print Edition, you were able to read how we visited the ceiling…
“UCR: 15 Weeks To Give It All” – Dean Van den Brink Is On A Mission
Like every academic year, UCR welcomed many new faces this August. This year however, instead of just welcoming new students, it also welcomed a new Dean. Professor Bert van den Brink already introduced himself to the students last semester when he hosted the Elliott Pub Quiz, however now that he is here, Tabula Rasa’s…
City Guide: A Day in the Life of Amsterdam
Many of us travel far away to explore the most exotic places on our little planet. We go through the hassle of flying to other continents and packing huge bags. It would be so much easier if we did not have to travel that far to gain new experiences. What if I told you…
How To Trick Yourself Into Thinking You’re An Artsy Student™
Somehow you did not end up living that artsy student life in Berlin or London, taking your coursework on the tube, instagramming a different take-away breakfast everyday. When people ask you to justify your choice for Middelburg, you stutter that your university looks just like Hogwarts. Under your breath you ask yourself if that…
“Southside With You” (2016): The Love Story of Michelle and Barack Obama
As our semester is coming to end, so is our year, and I become increasingly nostalgic over the past 12 months and its ‘big moments’. This year was characterized by some massive global changes, one of which did not strike lightly. When we learned that Donald Trump would soon replace Barack Obama as president…