Hey everyone! My name is Isolde and I'm a 23-year-old master's student in computing science. I'm a big fan of (board)games, sports, cooking, and meeting new people. I love animals, my favorite food is shakshuka and my favorite show right now is Vikings. I work as a TA for some of your courses, work in the library on campus, do a bunch of committees and all sorts of other stuff, so you’re sure to see me around somewhere! I’d love to show you the ropes of student life and look forward to hanging out with you guys all week! Can’t wait to hear where you’re from and who you guys are!

My name is Wouter, I am 20 years old and I am currently in my second year of the bachelor. Even though I am originally not from Nijmegen, I have lived here for almost 2 years now and I have really fallen in love with it. I am very excited to meet all of you and show you the beauty of our association and city during a week which you will never forget. 

Hi people!

Welcome to Nijmegen! I'll (hopefully) be your host, Max. This week is sure to be filled with lots of cool activities, partying and making new friends! Because that's what I think is the most valuable part of the intro: getting to know all those other Sjaars! Of course we are going to have an awesome introgroup, and from my experience it is also extremely valuable to mix in with other introgroups from time to time. Apart from awesome other Sjaars, there's also lots of other awesome mentors who might be your future TA and colleague-student! So, even if I won't be your mentor, I hope you'll drop by to say hi during the introweek ;).

Now something about myself: 

I am an active member of Thalia, being part of the event committee (I strongly recommend joining a committee, its one of the best ways to, say it with me: getting to know new people!). 

During my free time I like to play some games, code some games myself or be at the next awesome Thalia event. Sometimes I will do some sporting, such as bouldering or going for a bikeride (although I admit I'm not the most physically fit person).

Anyway, that's a big enough text-wall, I really hope to see you at our awesome introweek!

TL;DR introweek good, make friends, be happy!

Until then,

Max

"I n 2021, I introduced myself as Julian, a 3-year student at Radboud University with a range of hobbies including creating websites for online drinking games and snowboarding.

U nfortunately, my latest hobby - 3D printing - has become somewhat of an addiction and is affecting my studies. I need help!

S o, who am I? Well, my name is still Julian and I am still a student at Radboud University.

E ven though I am two years older, I still haven't finished my bachelor

D espite me writing a piece for the orientation every year, nobody seems to read this

C ome tell me the secret word from the first letters of each sentence and I'll buy you a beer, wine, or ""frisje"" (a Dutch soft drink).

H owever, I am a student and a bit broke so I can't promise this to all kids, just my own.

A nyways, I am very excited for another orientation week

T rust me, this week will be amazing.  

G oing above and beyond is important to me, so during the orientation week, I will be available to help you in any way possible, whether it's with navigating the campus or answering questions about student life.

P utting it all together, that's a little bit about me!

T hanks for reading and see you at the orientation week!"

"Hello intro kiddos!

I am Lars at the time of the intro week 20 years old and this year will be my second year of studying computing science. I will guide you this week as one of your mentors. The intro week last year was one of the funnest weeks of my life where I met a lot of awesome people so this week will definitely be one you will remember although maybe not everything 🍻.

I hope to see you this week and afterwards at one of the Thalia borrels."

Ioana here ready to be your mentor! I am in my second year of study at the time your read this and I come from Romania! Hopefully you will survive the intro week. I will be there to hold your hands! <3

"Hey future computing scientist! I am Joris, 22 years old and in the fourth year of my bachelor of Computing Science.

Besides my studies I like to be active within Thalia, work out, photography, gaming and of course a beer or two (sometimes even three!)

You will get to know Nijmegen a lot better, we'll explore student life here, learn about the study association Thalia (it's a lot of fun!) and way more...

I hope you are as excited about the introduction as I am, because we are gonna have an amazing week. See you in the introduction week!"

Hey! My (easier-to-say) name is Nadia, and I'm from Bulgaria! I've been studying at Radboud for 4 years now (I'm practically a fossil to you) and consider Nijmegen my home, so I am excited to show you around and introduce you to the student life here! I like traveling, reading, watching movies and socializing (especially at Thalia events!). I'm really excited to meet you, answer all of your questions and make your orientation week one to remember! :)

Hi, I am Emmy! I'm 22 years old and next year will be my second year as a computing science student at Radboud University. I have lived in Nijmegen my whole life, so I can tell you all you need to know about this amazing city. In my free time I enjoy (kick)boxing, going on walks, and hanging out with friends. I can't wait to meet you, and I hope you have a great time during your orientation week!

Hellooo, I'm Jochem. I'm a second/third years computing science student. I like speed skating swimming and I am a semi-professional bowler. 

Hey I'm Mark, i enjoy hanging out with friends at borrels and at my sailing association. In my free time i mostly code and take care of my plants! I enjoy being at Thalia events a lot and you'll see me around campus running around trying to catch meetings a lot. Further i like socializing and having a talk in Mercator while being distracted from my studies. 

Hello my name is Gijsbert.

If you can read this, then I am probably a second year student.  I am looking forward to being your mentor, in this special week in which you will make your first friendships at the Radboud university. Which will be helpfull and fun for your study. 

My hobbies are Gaming, reading, listing to music, and just doing things with friends.

I am looking forward to meeting you in the introduction week.

Hey guys, I'm Bart, i'm currently a master student computing science and I'll be doing by best to show you guys how amazing student life will be. I myself love to exercise a lot, and with exercise I do include exercising my liver aswel. As most of you i'm also a lover of computers and everything to do with it and spend my spare time as part of the radboud CTF team. I hope to be seeing and getting to know you guys soon!!

"Hi I am Sabin! I am originally from Romania and I am currently finishing my second year of Computer Science. I am quite an outgoing person so I am very excited to meet you all! In my free time I enjoy going out (all music sounds good to me after a few shots) and working out (to compensate for the previously mentioned shots). I also enjoy more chill stuff, such as cycling, eating kapsalon (peak Dutch cuisine) and watching Netflix shows in one go. 

Hi, I'm Andrei. I'm 20 years old, from Romania and I cannot wait to give you the best Intro experience you will ever have. I will take care of showing you all sides(or as many you can in a week) of student life while being the (hopefully) fun "uncle" :). 

Hiiii, my name is Sophie and I am very excited to be mentor again this year!! In the upcoming year I will be a third year student, who is looking forward to showing you around in Nijmegen and getting you familiar with student life and Thalia. My hobbies are traveling, photographing, playing sports, listening to music and spending loads of time with my friends (and the amazing study association Thalia). Intro is definitely (for me) one of the best weeks of the year, and I want to give you too an amazing experience. See you soon! 

My name is Sebastiaan, i’m 22 years old and starting my 5th year at the study this year. I am a big fan of playing football and playing games with friends. I am very excited to be your mentor this year and with my years of experience here in nijmegen, I will be able to give you a good impression on what the university, nijmegen and most importantly thalia has to offer for you. Together we will be sure to experience the best introduction you can have.

I'm Jeroen Brinkhorst, a first (by the time you read this second) year student Computing Science at the same uni you'll be starting at in a few weeks! I'm 18 years old, living in a small town near Nijmegen. Besides being busy with Thalia (The study association for our study) and grinding for my courses I spend a fair amount of time building programs and similar random stuff. I also spend time in aviation as my main outlet outside of uni. 

Hi, my name is Lisa and I will start my third year after orientation. I am really looking forward to take you to nijmegen and to introduce you to the amazing association Thalia. I like taking walks and doing macrame(look it up, its very cool I think). I hope to see you at the orientation! 

Hello! I am Jasmijn, I'm 21 years old and am in my 4th year of the bachelor right now. Besides Computing Science, I like to spend my time on reading, working out and drawing. You can usually find me in Mercator struggling behind my laptop, being distracted (sogging) or desperately trying to fix my laptop.  

I am looking forward to seeing you all in the intro and showing you around Nijmegen!

My name is Seppe, I am 18 years old. I love music and play guitar. I also like sports and going out.