Board Blog Julia

Dear reader, 

It has now been 9 months since I got the call that I would become a board member. I was ecstatic because something I had planned to do since I first became an active member was finally coming true! It’s honestly unbelievable to me that this was already 9 months ago, it really feels like time is flying when you are enjoying yourself and the function in the board. Technically, my journey already started two years ago when my interest about becoming a board member first sparked. I enjoyed being an active member and just wanted to become even more involved. Since I wanted to first finish my study and go on a semester abroad (also because I had no clue about my master’s choice yet), I waited for the right timing. I knew that this was the year, and I am so happy that it now also is! I am having the best board year ever with six amazing people by my side who are just as enthusiastic about SPiN as I am. 

Starting a board year involved a lot of getting used to. In the beginning you have to figure out a lot of things and how you personally will design your function. Slowly but steadily, I have found my pace in the past months, having a lot of variety in my function. From the usual board business such as meetings or room duties, to being an advisory member in the department committee of psychology, the book sale organisation, representing SPiN in the national foundation of psychology associations (SSPN) as well as the university and supervising two committees… I really love all of it! It is also great to see all my fellow psychology students coming to our activities, getting involved and just getting good feedback about our association and what we are doing.  

Through ample contact with the university, I learned a lot about how the university and our study programme is working which is super fascinating! I also learned all kinds of abbreviations by heart, such as SSPN, SLIM, OLC, FOSS, SOFv… You could ask me any time of the day and I’d be able to tell you what they stand for. A real academic relations officer skill. 

It is honestly also crazy how I did not know any of the other board members beforehand and we grew so close so quickly! We go through thick and thin together, help each other out and make so many unique memories together. I couldn’t imagine doing this board year with anyone else and am looking forward to the rest of this year :D  

I think this all really confirms how good my decision was to one day become part of the board and I understand even more clearly now why everyone who did a board year before kept telling me to go for it and don’t miss out on this unique and amazing experience. 

If you have any questions about my functions or my experience as a board member, feel free to reach out to me via academic@spin-nijmegen.com. I am really enthusiastic about my board year, so I love sharing info :D 

Cheers! 

Julia