Committee 2011-2012
Rozalie Horka - President
Hi! :)
I am Rozalie, a PPE (Politics, Philosophy and Economics)
second-year student. As my degree does not allow Erasmus stay, I
have to make up for the fun I am missing out on by being on the
Erasmus Society Committee! :)
I am in charge of running the society. That means I should know
of everything that is happening in the ErasmusSoc, or that is
related to Erasmus matters (or at least I know a person who can
help), so if you have any issues, any question, any problems - let
me know. :)
(I am constantly checking the Erasmus Soc email account.. and
obviously the same applies to facebook as well - feel free to use
either!)
Also, if you have any idea for another social event for
ErasmusSoc, let me know as well. We love new ideas!
And apart from Erasmus? I love dancing, travelling, music, food
nights, people.. and many, many other things that I can't really
fit in here.. ;) Just come and chat with me at the next Erasmus
event, that's going to be much more fun!
Marijke Struijk - Vice-president
Hello,
I am Marijke. I am Dutch.
I am currently a second year Environmental Science student here
in York, and having a happy time being the vice-president of the
Erasmus Society. :) My function involves some secretarial jobs,
such as the weekly emails, as well as being involved with lots of
other stuff that needs to be done. I really enjoy working together
with the committee and meeting so many nice Erasmus people at the
events! It's truly a great and welcoming group. :) Also, if you
have any concerns, questions, suggestions, compliments, complaints,
or need some help, don't hesitate to get in touch.
Happy Erasmus-ing!
Daisy Pickles - Treasurer
Hello, I am Daisy. I
am a final year Maths student after returning from my Erasmus year
in Aachen, Germany. Having had an amazing Erasmus year myself, I
wanted to be involved in the society to help ensure that Erasmus
students in York have an amazing experience like I did. I also want
to encourage students who are thinking of doing Erasmus to apply,
so feel free to contact me with any questions! As treasurer, I deal
with the budget for socials and trips and I am also involved in the
buddy/tandem schemes.
Arianha Bayley - Welfare Officer
Hi, I'm Arianha, and
I am a second year Maths student. I like lots of things such as
knitting, cooking, house parties, cats, etc etc. If you fancy a cup
of tea and a chat, then feel free to contact me, and I will bake
you a cake (as long as I'm not busy doing Maths assignments!).
Rohit Kishor - Social Rep
Derek Choi - Social Rep
I am a second year full
time student studying PPE (that's Politics, Philosophy and
Economics). Originally from Hong Kong, I came to the UK when I was
twelve and I have stayed here ever since. It is always fun to meet
people from different cultures and backgrounds, and Erasmus Society
has given me unparalleled access to such group of diversities.
There's no point in going to another country without experiencing
the local culture, and Erasmus Society is here exactly to help you
do that. So, do come to our events, make friends from around the
world, and you may be surprised to have discovered your own
life-changing experience here!
Damar Hoogland - Communications Officer
Hello! My name is Damar. I'm a second year
Philosophy & Linguistics student from the Netherlands. Although
I am not and have never been an Erasmus student, I really enjoy
being in the Erasmus society and meeting people from all over
Europe and also the rest of the world. This is why I joint last
year, and also why I am very happy to be in the committee this
year. I hope we can help make your time here as good as
possible!
Pedro Ribeiro - IT Officer
I am now a postgraduate studying Computer Science at the
University of York. This is my fifth year in York after having
completed an MEng also in the same field. I am from Portugal, and
previously I have lived and studied in Belgium for a couple of
years. I am literally used to the enriching experience of meeting,
working, studying and living together with people from all over the
world. I have been actively involved in the Erasmus Society
Committee since 2007 in one way or another: I've usually held the
role of webmaster and last year I served as President. I am always
keen on meeting new people and helping them get used to student
experience at York: I know everyone is on the same boat:) My main
duties include maintaining this website, helping out the committee
on any IT issues, including the maintenance of our Facebook
presence and mailing list.
Johannes - Ballroom dance teacher
Hi, I'm Johannes, an Erasmus student from Bonn,
Germany. Besides my studies (at the York Law School) a big and
awesome part of my time here in York is of course the ErasmusSoc.
Right from the arrival the Erasmus activities where great to get in
touch with many people from different countries, with the uni and
with the English culture (food, language and also the nightlife
=)). After some weeks of 'just' enjoying the Erasmus events, I now
try to help a little and support the Committee.
So if you want to dance (ballroom/latin) with a lot of
nice international students: come on over - you'll have a lot of
fun!
Last updated 28 November 2011