Board Blog Aenea

Dear reader, 

Meanwhile, we have passed the Christmas vacation, and a new year has begun. A moment to pause, reflect on the past year, and look forward to everything that lies ahead this year. 

Since October, we have officially taken office as the XVIth board, and I have been serving as the Formal Internal Affairs Officer. Looking back, I remember feeling excited about embarking on this journey with my fellow board members and stepping into the ‘board world’. What does it really feel like to be part of the board? What experiences await me? What challenges will I face? And will everything go well? These were all questions swirling in my mind at the beginning of this adventure. 

Alongside these questions and uncertainties, I also felt a great deal of enthusiasm. I had a tremendous amount of energy to collaborate with members in organizing activities and to build our association with my fellow board members. My best friends and countless beautiful moments I've experienced with them are owed to SPiN, which is why I feel so enthusiastic about being able to give back to our association. 

Looking back on the past three months, I have learned, experienced, and enjoyed so much. The uncertainties I felt at the beginning are no longer there. If I ever find myself in a difficult situation or if I am unsure about something, all I have to do is call a fellow board member, and they are there for me. I greatly appreciate this, and it makes me feel like I am never alone. Most of my fellow board members I didn't know personally before, but it is incredibly valuable and meaningful to get to know each other so well in such a short time. It's beautiful to see how we, as a board, are growing and how I am developing in my function. 

So, what am I doing on a daily basis as a Formal Internal Affairs Officer? I guide the committees that organize psychology-related activities such as workshops, lectures, and excursions. I am in contact with many people every day, whether it's coordinating or brainstorming with committees or chatting in the SPiN room during my office hours. It all gives me a lot of energy and joy. Therefore, I’m glad to fulfill this function in the board because I can share my enthusiasm with members and derive a lot of satisfaction from it. 

I have asked myself a few times if, with the knowledge I have gained and the experiences, I would choose to do it all over again. Each time, I didn't have to think long to come to an answer: YES. 

I am really looking forward to working together on new activities in 2024 and seeing you again at, among other things, our lectures, socials, excursions, and trips. To learn together, enjoy, and create beautiful memories. 

All the love, 

Aenea :)