Sam Graafmans (18) from Halsteren is studying History. He is happy to be able to meet fellow students in person today.

‘I really wanted to participate in the orientation week. I thought it would be useful to get practical information about my studies. And I had heard from others that it is a nice week, in which you get to know the city well.

This year everything is indeed sober, but I have not considered doing everything online only. During the physical activities today, I can get to know some of my fellow students. That works better in real life. We just met, half an hour before the intro market.

Yes, I wanted to study right after my graduation, a gap year is not something that suits me. I think I probably would mainly hang out on the couch at home instead of working.

What do I think of the market? In essence, it is useful. I have already registered with the study association, and have also went to talk to two fraternities. I don’t know yet if I will join.

I moved into a student room at Vossenveld. I wanted to leave my parent’s place, it seemed like a good moment to start living on my own now. I am from a village just above Bergen op Zoom. Yes, at the moment there are many corona infections over there. Maybe it is indeed a good thing that I am not there now.’