The world of cycling descended to Maastricht this weekend for the 50th edition of the Amstel Gold Race (AGR), which is held annually. On saturday, 15.000 leisure cyclist climbed on their bikes to do their ride, on Sunday it was…
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EuroSim 2015, Skidmore College Saratoga Springs NY
Last week I was selected to represent my faculty (Maastricht University) at EuroSim 2015, a simulation of the European institutions. The convention was held at Skidmore College, Saratoga Springs NY. This was my first encounter with the US and to…
City Polo Maastricht 2015
Maastricht not only has a beautiful historical city centre, they also host events that persuade people from all over the world to make their way to Maastricht. An example of such an event is Maastricht City Polo which was held…
Maastricht University FASoS Faculty Drinks
I brought my camera to yesterday’s FASoS Faculty drinks and of course I couldn’t resist the temptation to take some shots. All photos © Brian Megens
The Value of Education in the Job-Market
What is your degree really worth and is university mainly to prepare you for the job-market? These questions stood central in the last Ambassador Lecture Series on education in the job-market. In the panel were Secretary of State Sander Dekker,…
Patrick Magee in Ambassador Lecture Series
In the Ambassador Lecture Series Brighton bomber Patrick Magee came to Maastricht to talk about his actions and time in the IRA. All photos © Brian Megens
Leeuwenborgh Open Day 2015
Two weeks ago, I was hired to produce an impression of the Leeuwenborgh Open Day. Leeuwenborgh offers education in aerospace engineering. As Leeuwenborgh has hangars full with airplanes, jet fighters, and helicopters, it was the perfect location to get some…
Brussels Trip Concordantia
Last week, I went to Brussels on a Concordantia (study association FASoS) trip to the EU institutions for two days. While waiting in Liege for the connecting train to Brussels, I saw a chance to take a photo of the…
Opening MyMaastricht.com
Yesterday, I was at the opening of MyMaastricht.com. The website aims at informing international students about life in Maastricht. All photos © Brian Megens