“Becoming a mentor was one of the best decisions I made during my studies. Not only I had the best and craziest nights out, but I also found my closest friends. As a mentor, in addition to having a connection with your group, you create a bond with the other mentors and active members, which is really strong. We organized events together, been on trips, shared tents, tears and definitely a lot of beer. We got to know each other very well, and I could not have asked for a better company during my years as a member. Though some might not be mentors anymore, we all still keep in touch and meet up regularly. Additionally, to the ‘awesome-community’ aspect, I also enjoy to help out and take over some responsibilities for an organization that I like and want to support. A lot of students are looking for an extra-curricular activity next to their studies and being active at I*ESN, for me as a mentor, was an excellent way to find that.” -Laura Golz, Psychology student at Tilburg University #iesntilburg #thisisesn #esn #iesn #tilburg

We are very happy with our new mural of king Willem Alexander made by @junior_mokoma . Thanks a lot! #mural #king #willemalexander #dutch #iesn #iesntilburg #thisisesn #tilburg #carpenoctem #cheers #painting

Fun Fact: Next semester people from around 42 different countries will come to Tilburg. Do you want to guid them? Sign up as a mentor via www.iesntilburg.nl/join

Fun fact: We organise more than 45 fun activities each semester! Help us out organising these by becoming a mentor. More info via www.iesntilburg.nl/join

Fun Fact: Join us as a mentor and get to know 35 amazing colleague mentors! More info via www.iesntilburg.nl/join

Fun fact: 650 new international students will arrive this summer! Would you like to guide these students and have fun with then? Apply now as a mentor via www.iesntilburg.nl/join

If I had to think of a reason why I came to Tilburg, I’d say amazing weather. And you probably wouldn’t believe me. You would probably be right. Never have I thought that this cosy little Dutch town would change my life. I remember my first interaction with I*ESN - weird guys and girls running around with huge smiles and asking me if I need any help. My first thought was “omg I’m never gonna be like them” and “why are they so excited..?” Well, little did I know. After all the fun I’ve had as a student, I decided to become a mentor. Looking back now, it was tougher than I expected it to be. First of all, every semester I had to say goodbye to wonderful people knowing I probably wouldn’t see some of them ever again. Also, I have to blame Carpe Noctem for causing irreversible damage to my liver and to my body in general (we all fell down from those damn stairs). Yet for all that, it was all worth it. It’s impossible to put everything in writing and it’d also exceed insta caption limit and I probably would simply not be able to do it. What I can say for sure is that I had the best time of my life with I*ESN, gained an amazing experience and made lots of international friends. We all loved, cried, laughed, got drunk, and most importantly, felt at home. For that I am very thankful. Even though I am currently living in Russia, Tilburg will always be my home, for which I thank everyone I met there. By Natalia, mentor More info on our website (link in bio) #iesntilburg #thisisesn #international #tilburguniversity #esn #iesn #beer #join

We proudly announce our Candidate Board for 2018-2019! Sabine Damen - President Robin Veenman - Vice-President & Integration Manager Kevin Evers - Treasurer Iris Godlieb - Event Manager & Secretary Isanya Köhne - Marketing & PR Manager Mumba A Sambo - Building Manager Ana Luiza Marin - Project Manager Left to right: Robin, Isanya, Mumba, Sabine, Iris, Kevin and Ana. #thisisesn #iesntilburg #international #tilburguniversity #iesn #esn

Interested in expanding your horizon? Become a mentor at I*ESN and have fun, improve your English, better understand other cultures and extend your CV. How? By eating pasta with Alessandro from Italy. Drinking Wodka with Natasha from Russia. Dance and fall of your bike with the South Americans. Speak English with the peeps from the UK, Ireland, Australia, Canada and the US which gets you good grades. And when the semester is over, look back at an incredible time together with your former co-mentors and new Dutch friends Willem & Loes while your enhanced CV gets you an amazing job in the Caribbean. What are you waiting for? Apply now via https://goo.gl/forms/sivcRMlwUrOjHLfy1 #tilburguniversity #tilburg #esn #iesn #iesntilburg #uvt #thisisesn #international