WELCOME TO THE UnIVERSITY OF A
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WELCOME TO THE UnIVERSITY OF A
ISSUE 15 welcome to the UA! THIS IS YOUR FREE COPY OF UNIA MAGAZINE | OFFICIAL MAGAZINE OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ARUBA | OCTOBER 2015 Dear new and returning students On behalf of the complete staff of the University of Aruba I wish to welcome you as a student to our own national university. By choosing to study with us, you are contributing to an important development within the Aruban society. In order for Aruba to develop as a nation and become a mature member of the international world, the development of an academic community within society is essential. The University of Aruba has three main goals. The first is to foster scientific research and enhance our insights into the integrality of the sciences. The second is to offer the higher education to those who need it for responsible functions within our society. The third is to offer service to society and instill a sense of civic responsibility. The people working for the University of Aruba have worked hard to design quality programs and activities offered here ‘at home’ for you. The programs and activities will trigger your thinking and your feeling to learn more about yourself and about Aruba. If you chose to study law, you will learn about the law and the legal system of Aruba, of the Kingdom of the Netherlands and the western world we function in. You will learn how to relate to the world from the perspective of norms, legal rules and their effects on society. Finance, Accounting and Marketing will make you conscious of the way we value things and how we administer value. You will also learn about markets and learn to think about marketing strategies. If you chose Social Work and Development, you will learn about the human being within a social context and networks. We will help you better engage and interact with human beings and analyze their relationship within society and help you understand how to develop this relationship into a healthy one. Our math program will help you become a skilled mathematician. We will also make you competent in how to teach this subject to others. With Organization, Governance and Management we will guide you to understand how people get together within groups and combine their work and their efforts, as well as how and based on what decisions are made and how to best handle available resources. Within the Hospitality and Tourism management programs you will learn about the environment, conditions and behaviors that determine what happens in this field of international business. It is our goal to help the citizens of Aruba and all of our graduates be the most competent they can be. I hereby want to invite you to sharpen your mind, enhance your logic and open your heart. You can make a difference in the development of Aruba if you grasp this opportunity. Seize your moment. It is with great satisfaction that we offer our programs to help you be well prepared for your future role of being a responsible member of the Aruban society. Glenn Thodé Rector UA 1 In this issue: Welcome to the University of Aruba P3 Orientation Week P5 disclaimer Creative Designer: Final Format by Michel Almary E Prome Game Changer P7 www.finalformat.net FEF: Class of 2015 P9 DESPA, CBS en FEF werken samen aan Gezondheidsrekeningen P11 Fraude Onderzoek P12 Leanne Geerman P13 Proof Readers: Ruby Eckmeyer Valerie Maduro Yolanda Richardson Coach and Coördinator of Magazine and Marketing: Charisse Hoen-Daly OSA Team SUA’s new academic year goals for 2015 P14 S.T.A.M.P. P14 Cover Photo: Ashwin Maduro Changing Entrepreneurship in Society P15 Bo estudio … Ta di bo! P20 Contributing Writers: OSA Team Charisse Hoen-Daly Dilma Arends Yolanda Richardson Thais Franken FEF, Class of 2015 Saskia Franken Bauke Feenstra Leanne Geerman SUA Jonathan Henriquez Jaromir Petronilia Melendy Neuman Jo-Ann Croes Ziphora Baarh Ghislaine Nicolaas Jochem Pennekamp Magali Guzman Rosette Hernandez Vandana Geerman CKI Carolien Gaarthuis Ruby Eckmeyer Reynaldo Maldonado Jr. The Adventure of a Lifetime P21 Master’s in Innovative Hospitality Management P23 A summer in Geneva P25 Exchange experience at University College Utrecht P27 Diversity P28 A word by Vandana Geerman P29 More of O-week P30 CKI: Welcome to the University of Aruba! P31 Erasmus Exchange P32 Our visit to the Carolinas P33 Why do Yoga? P35 Ruby Eckmeyer P36 Don Pastechi Factory P38 Charisse Hoen-Daly Ruby Eyckmeyer Michel Almary Valerie Maduro Yolanda Richardson WELCOME Welcome to the Un We’re counting on you to prove him right So you're finally here and we're very happy to have you. We're not only happy to have you, we're counting on you to stay and graduate in four or, in case you've enrolled at the FHTMS, three years. The aim of this article is not to put pressure on you, but you should know that lecturers are expecting you to be prepared for this exciting journey and new phase in your life. You see, we have been preparing to welcome you for the better part of April, May, June and July to give you the best experience ever. And without a doubt, I’m sure that I can speak for all of my UA colleagues in saying that we expect that you’re ready to excel at your studies. After our first introduction and orientation, let us call it the honeymoon phase, most lecturers are going to move into the next gear and speed up things. The main objectives are 3 to cover the material prescribed for each module and to ensure that you acquire the learning objectives distributed over the various years of the study program. So, if I put it mildly we can say that lecturers are assuming that you’ve enjoyed your vacation, recharged your battery, are focused and eager to start with the classes. If not, then this article should help you just before you “board” and the flight takes off. First of all, we expect you to be critical. My colleagues and I want you to challenge us, ask questions and be engaged. Secondly, we expect you to prepare your reading before class. Most classes will be futile if you think you can come and “consume” all that the lecturer has to say. Lecturers may prepare a Powerpoint, but this will definitely never cover all the material in the literature. Be aware, that contrary to your high school or secondary school, these presentations mainly only cover additional material. Furthermore, more often than not, the presentations are niversity of Aruba made to stimulate discussion in class. They’re absolutely not intended to substitute the required reading and you can be assured that once you experience a delay or you’re not up to date with the reading, it will cost you many sleepless nights to make up for the loss. My third tip is for you to get a planner (agenda) and for you to develop discipline as if you’re preparing for a marathon or some kind of arduous competition. Studying requires time, perseverance, devotion and passion. This is certainly confirmed by the definition I found for studying on the Internet through the common search engines. It reads: “devote time and attention to acquiring knowledge on (an academic subject), especially by means of books”. It should be clear that only those who possess the skills I mentioned in my third point, can comply with the aforementioned definition. This brings me to my fourth tip; studying occurs when you understand that it is a process and you are to acquire a body of knowledge, but you’re also expected to acquire certain skills. Some examples are leadership as well as professional and communication skills. Don’t beat yourself up, this might take time. You might not acquire these skills immediately, but accept that it is a process and you might fail or fall now and then. Once you accept this you will be able to turn things around. Finally, set your goals and follow through. Build your future one block at a time. If you put everything into perspective and work on a day-by-day, credit-by-credit basis, you will reach the finish line before you know it. So, if you read this article completely through, it seems to me that you’re in the right place. You did not quit, and you’re ready to take on any challenge. The Greek Philosopher Aristotle wrote: the roots of education are bitter, but the fruit are sweet... Prove him right! Yolanda Richardson 4 Spot Light Orientation week University of Aruba’s Orientation week inspires incoming students Persistence and skills are key for success! S ome 200 individuals will initiate their higher education at the University of Aruba, UA, this year. But after spending some days together during the ‘Be the Game Changer’ Orientation Week, these individuals are now a team and are ready to truly start with their studies at the university. The O’ Week or Orientation Week is a program the UA organizes annually for new students. However, in view of the growing interests of late to choose to study in Aruba, it was deemed necessary to ensure that the students realize their value, not only as members of the UA family but also of their contribution to each other and the community. “Be the Game Changer’ took off lightheartedly at the Oranjestad Ballroom. The students were welcomed by the organizing team, lead by the Office of Student Affairs, OSA. The team comprised not only UA staffers but also students of the various faculties and of organizations active within the university, including the Students Council. Acting Rector Luciano Milliard also welcomed the new students and his message was simple: “The crown is only for those who cross the finish line.” Milliard emphasized the need for students to press on, despite challenges, without diverting from assuming one own’s responsibility. He called the UA a meritocratic institution, 5 based on the Meritocracy poem, which also focuses on the rewards of hard work, on how to break the cycle of poverty and deprivation. The students got to learn more about their own faculties and peers the next day. Each faculty gave out information on the studies but also on what is expected of them. For instance, the Financial Economic Faculty Staff set up a ‘speed dating’ session allowing students to meet each other personally. According to Dean Joost Jacobs, the group of 75 is less than the previous year, but there is a reason. “The percentage of HAVO graduates this year is lower and we’ve noticed that.” But even so, 75 new students for FEF is a large number and experience has shown that some will stop after the first year, others will use the year in order to transfer to the law faculty and some will go to the Netherlands. Yet, the number of students who consciously chose to stay in Aruba to study is quite conspicuous. “The study here is accredited, recognized and it makes economic sense to stay here instead of going to The Netherlands,” some said. The faculty with most new students is the Faculty of Arts and Science, FAS. This is in great part due to the Mathematics program, a bi-annual program that this year has 50 students ready to start. It is the second cohort of students for this program, which opens the way to become Math teachers in higher, secondary education. There are many adults in the group of students, some are teachers and some are professionals in other fields. Andy Dirksz, for instance, brought his son to learn more about the possibilities of the UA and learned about the math program and decided to participate. “I got the interest for myself and now I am committed to finish the program as well,” he said. Collins John is another student, whose background is in the social, well being sector. Yet, as someone who runs an after school program for children, John saw the benefit to specialize in Math. FAS in addition to the Math program, also offers the Social Work and Development, as well as the Organization, Governance and Management bachelor’s programs. The Faculty of Law also held conversation with incoming students and it was quite riveting for the faculty to welcome Jurney Tromp, who was inspired by her mother’s tenure as a law student at the UA. Her mother graduated in 2003 and Tromp said that it was since then she wanted to follow in the foot steps of her mother who now works in the banking sector. During the orientation conversations, students were made aware that the law study offers more possibilities, career wise, than the traditional positions of lawyers, prosecutors and/or judges. The Faculty of Hospitality and Tourism Management Studies, FHTMS also held its own introduction, and Dean John Wardlaw deemed it important for students to understand right away the value of working together on projects. They got their first ‘test’ on what is leadership. The new cohort of FHTMS students were also introduced to three exchange students from Germany. The three are second-year students, but will participate in the first semester of the FHTMS faculty this year. “This means they can help our students with the skills they already have,” Wardlaw said. The number of students entering FHTMS is not as high as the other faculties and the explanation is that the requirements are also different and more demanding. FHTMS not only requires the TOEFL test, which tests the proficiency of the English language, but also has a high demand for the Scholastic Aptitude Test score, the SAT. These requirements are for all students, including those who have graduated VWO ( the academic high school) at Colegio Arubano. The Orientation Week was concluded with activities to stimulate the mind and body. The incoming students participated on that day to a Creative Thinking session, which entailed a workshop designed by FEF facilitator Edward Erasmus and UA alumni and now entrepreneur Robert Anjie. The so called H.E.I.S.T. ( Higher Education Intensive Skills Training) entailed three sessions of 35 minutes each, during which the students, divided in the Empire, Phoenix and Synergy teams had to execute tasks by working together, using their own creative resources, working against the clock. Erasmus at the end shared some important elements for each student and said that he hopes “they will continue to work on improving these skills during their academic period at the UA.” And after this creative pressure, the new students of the UA had the opportunity to relax and work on their body and mind, through a beach yoga session. DushiYoga Aruba guided the students but also the Orientation Week organizers to a relaxing and restful yoga session. The session was especially important for the organizers who on their own were inspirational to the newcomers, as they exuded enthusiasm of the entire institution in welcoming the new UA family members. Photos illustrate the various moments during the Orientation Week, and depict among others the dynamic team responsible for the organization of all the activities. A team that represents all faculties and organizations that gave OSA all they could to ensure the new UA students received the necessary inspiration to continue motivated in order to cross the finish line which will then crown them with their academic diploma. Dilma Arends 6 Interview E prome Game Changer E prome Game Changer" cu UNIA a entrevista ta U niversidad di Aruba desde su inicio na 1988 ta ofrece e pueblo di Aruba oportunidad pa sigui diferente estudio riba nivel academico. E historia di Universidad di Aruba ta cuminsa cu e Facultad di Derecho (FdR) cu por cierto ta esun di mas conoci. Na 1993 a amplia e comunidad di Universidad di Aruba cu e Facultad di Economia y finansa (FEF) y na 2005 a cuminsa cu e Facultad di Hospitality and Tourism Management Studies (FHTMS) cu tabata un stap logico teniendo cuenta cu e pilar di economia mas importante di nos Aruba. Na 2009, despues di un investigacion de parti di gobierno a añadi e Facultad di Arte y Sciencia (FAS). Hunto ta ofrece un total di 8 programa di estudio y ta spera cu den futuro lo por expande y ofrece mas programa di estudio pa tanto studiantenan local y international. Universidad di Aruba ya tin mas cu 600 graduado cu ta aporta na e desaroyo di Aruba y e aña aki tambe diferente studiantenan a registra. E programa di orientacion ta tras di lomba, a reconoce tur esnan cu a destaca y e aña academico 2015-2016 a cuminsa oficialmente dia 11 di September ultimo. E tema di e aña academico aki ta: "Be a game changer" y UNIA den su proximo edicionnan ta presenta un columna caminda cu bo lo cera conoci cu un studiante cu a compromete su mes pa ta un "Game Changer". 7 Thais Franken UNIA : Ken ta Thais Franken? Esaki ta un pregunta hopi grandi pa contesta, pero mi lo haci mi best. Mane por lesa, mi nomber ta Thais Franken, mi tin 19 aña di edad y mi ta actualmente un studiante na Universidad di Aruba. Mi por bisa cu mi ta un persona hopi dedica na mi estudio paso mi ta gusta siña cosnan nobo y mi ta un persona cu hopi pasion pa yuda otronan. Mi tin varios hobbies cu ta haci mi e persona cu mi ta awe. Paar di mi hobbies ta inclui skirbimento, cantamento, lesamento y bailamento. Como cu mi ta un introvert den personalidad, mi ta encanta expresa mi mes den storianan. E privilegio di por expresa mi mes ta algo cu mi ta gradecido p'e y e ta refleha su mes den e 4 hobbies cu mi tin. Den e mesun rosea mi lo por conclui cu mi ta un persona hopi amabel, artistico, determina y diferente. UNIA: Dicon bo a dicidi di keda Aruba y bo a scohe UA? Ora mi a gradua for di Colegio Arubano mi tabata hopi jong ainda. Hopi hende a conseha mi di no bay studia afo ainda y mi a tuma e conseho di warda. Despues di Colegio Arubano mi mester a sigui studia y no tabata tin hopi opcion of variacion den opleiding y scol na Aruba mes. Mi a bay diferente open dag na Universidad di Aruba y mi a hay'e un scol leuk pa forma parti di dje. E parti dificil a bini ora mi mester a kies un opleiding. Mi no tabata sa kico pa studia paso mi interesnan tabata hopi grandi. Na final mi a kies pa aplica pa FEF, cual ta ofrece un bachelor den e area di finansa, economia y mercadeo. Esaki no a bay manera mi tabata kier y mi a haya mi mes ta cambia estudio. Actualmente mi ta forma parti di FAS, e facultad di arte y sciencia . Mi ta contento cu mi a dicidi di keda studia na Aruba paso ela encurasha mi y prepara mi pa crece como persona. Na comienso mi kier a djis keda un aña pa mata tempo pa mi bay hulanda, pero awor mi a dicidi di sigui mi estudio aki mes na Aruba. UNIA: Kico bo ta studiando? Wel, manera mi a menciona caba mi ta forma parti di FAS, studiando Organization, Governance & Management (OGM). E bachelor program aki ta un compilacion di teorianan scientifico di organisacion (priva y publico) y maneho. Cu e estudio aki un studiante por logra posicionnan como por ehempel manager, consehero, researcher y consultante. E estudio ta hopi extensivo y varia, dunando studiantenan e manera y e espacio pa crece y busca di berdad nan destino. E estudio ta completamente na ingles cual ta perfecto pa nos studiante cu despues lo kier bay den exterior pa sigui studia of cu lo tin e deseo pa traha internationalmente. Mi ta hopi contento cu mi a scohe pa atende e estudio aki, paso awo cu mi ta bayendo mi di dos aña, mi por bisa cu mi a crece masha hopi mes. Mi a traha riba diferente projectonan caba cual a duna mi e chens pa compronde e materia no solamente den e contexto international pero local. Sin lubida, mi mester menciona cu ami como studiante di OGM y di Universidad di Aruba, a haya oportunidadnan caba pa studia den exterior y esey ta algo cu mi ta aprecia masha hopi mes. UNIA: Dicon bo ta kere bo ta un game changer? Prome cu mi contesta e pregunta mi lo kier splica kico ami ta compronde den e concepto di ta un game changer. Pa mi un game charger simplemente ta un persona cu ta reconoce potencial, un persona cu no ta laga un oportunidad pas'e voorbij. Hopi biaha den bida cosnan ta pasa sin cu nos sa dicon. Nos ta kibra cabes ora nos ta jong tratando di formula kico nos kier bira ora nos ta bira grandi. Ora e momento crucial yega nos no sa kico nos kier den bida. Esaki ta completamente normal pa pasa door di dje. Pero como un game changer bo ta tuma e reto di ta diferente, pa ta bo mes. Pa sigui e caminda destina pa bo, pa kere den bo mes y pa kere cu bo lo logra bo soñonan. Pa ta un game changer kiermen pa tin un vision den bida. Mi no ta bay gaña, ta tin momento den mi bida cu mi a sinti hopi perdi y frustra, pero mi no a give up. Mi a kere suficiente den mi mes y mi deseonan cu awe mi por bisa mi ta un paso mas cerca di realisa un di mi metanan mas grandi actualmente, cual ta pa cana exitoso den mi estudio cu un smile riba mi cara y pa eventualmente gradua cu un bachelor degree. E importancia no ta den e final ora mi tin e diploma so, pero e preciosidad ta den mi biahe academico como studiante, e proceso di cada aña, cu mi ta siña di cada momento y cu mi ta tuma tur e retonan den bida. cara cara. Esaki mi a haci y mi tabata exitoso. Tur dia tin su retonan, pero awor mi sa cu mi por y cu nada por stop mi di logra mi proposito den bida. Mi sa awor cu mi por expresa mi mes y cu nada lo por silencia mi, ni mi desabilidad. UNIA: Kico bo ta conseha otronan cu tin e deseo di sigui studia? Esaki mi ta bisa tur hende cu mi topa; “Nunca ta laat pa busca un estudio”. E crecemento cu un persona ta experiencia ta algo sumamente real. Na prome luga, sa cu bo tin un proposito special y un yamada pa cumpli cu ne. Den bida semper tin momentonan cu hopi obstaculo y dolor, pero esaki no ta defeni bo como persona. Abo tin e abilidad pa determina unda bo ta yega den bida. Abo tin e capacidad pa tuma un decision y busca un futuro cu ta acopla na bo proposito den bida. Mayoria personan exitoso a yega nan destinacion door di a lanta ariba cada biaha nan a faya. E bunitesa ta Sali ora bo ta usa bo desabilidad of fayonan pa mehora y bay dilanti. Na di dos lugar, busca bo informacion. Hasi bo investigacion, puntra pregunta na hendenan concerni y informa bo UNIA: Ki desafionan bo mes mester a mes bon. Tanto bal bo kier cuminsa surpasa pa bo ta un studiante cu exito? studia, pero bo no tin niun idea kico bo For di chikito mi tabata un persona opcionnan ta, pesey e ta sumamente cu hopi ambicion. Ora mi a drenta importante pa ta informa. E no ta Universidad di Aruba mi tabata sa cu solamente na beneficio di bo mes, e e lo ta un reto nobo den mi bida. Na ta yuda bo ta un persona asertivo, un comienso mi tabata un studiante cu persona cu sa kico e kier. Por ultimo, hopi insiguridad personal. Na prome tuma e stap di curashi y cuminsa. Hopi lugar, mi tabata traha duro semper y studiante kier studia, ta papia di kier mi tabata hopi dedica, pero mi tabata studia, pero nan no ta tuma e prome bataya cu anciedad y miedo pa fracasa paso. “Don’t just talk the talk, walk the den mi estudio. Mi por clasifica mi mes walk”. Tuma e decision di bula den e como un perfectionista y esaki como awa frieu, paso despues di un rato un bon atributo na e mesun momento e temperatura ta baha, bo curpa ta tabata stroba mi di progresa. Mi mester eventualmente custuma y bo reaccion a siña di confia den mi mes pa sa cu natural ta pa cuminsa landa. Confia den mi esfuersonan no ta bay envano, cu bo mes cu bo por, paso niun hende por mi lo faya den bida y cu eta okay. E kita bo conocemento for di bo. Confia importancia tabata ta pa keda recorda cu bo bida lo no ta mescos despues di mi mes cu cada reto ta un oportunidad a tuma e decision pa scohe pa un miho pa crecemento. Banda di esaki, mi futuro. mester a kibra e miedo cu mi tabata “Nothing could be worse than the fear tin di papia den publico. Tin hopi rason that one had given up too soon, and dicon mi tabata bataya cu esaki, pero left one unexpended effort that might un di nan sigur ta mi impedimento have saved the world” - Jane Addams. vocal. Pa introduci mi mes den publico so tabata un experiencia traumatico Por ultimo Thais ta bisa tur lesado di y mi ta corda con nervioso mi tabata UNIA: "Be the next game changer for bira ora mester a presenta den klas of your generation, for your community ora mi mester a debati riba topiconan and for your country. You have the di importancia. Miedo ta algo hopi winning hand and you have the key to problematico y e unico manera pa open doors." kibra cu ne ta pa confronta bo miedo Interviewed by Yolanda Richardson 8 FEF Class of Journey The last four years at the Faculty for Accounting, Finance & Marketing at the University of Aruba have been a journey, where we grew both professionally and intellectually. We must note that it has not always been easy. Every journey has its ups and downs, its obstacles to overcome and many challenges that pushed us to reach our maximum potential. This wonderful journey provided us with the opportunity to search deep within, while making us more independent and complete individuals and therefore better people. Now at the end of our journey, we feel accomplished because of the hard work and sacrifices we made to obtain our Bachelor Degree. Moreover, we are truly honored and proud for having attended a faculty that just received its accreditation from the NVAO. At the beginning of this journey, we started as students with different backgrounds and different ways of thinking. Notwithstanding, we learned to know each other and grew as a group, as we started as classmates, eventually turned 9 into study buddies and ultimately into good friends. Now as each of us stands at a crossroads, we must each choose a new direction and endeavors to proceed on this beautiful journey called life. However, we will always treasure and look back with gained strength, knowledge and accomplishment. Thanks As FEF graduates, we owe our gratitude to all of our lecturers for their assistance and guidance during these four years. We feel very privileged having attended a university where there is an open door policy as well as the willingness and the availability of all of our lecturers to assist us when we needed it the most. Moreover, we would like to thank them for their unwavering support and encouragement. We would like to acknowledge the entire UA staff, especially Darlene and Jennifer. We cannot thank them enough for their dedication as well as for their patience and collaboration in attending to ALL of our needs. f 2015 Tips “The function of education is to teach one to think intensively and to think critically. Intelligence plus character – that is the goal of true education.” – Martin Luther King, Jr. – Character entails personality, disposition and mentality. Therefore we would like to give the following tips, hoping that by practicing them they will become habits which on due terms will influence character, which are as follows: - Stay determined even when you feel like giving up; - Don’t be afraid to ask questions; - Set realistic goals; - Structure and planning (make a list of important dates); - Stay motivated. Our message to all students is to keep going when you feel it becomes unbearable, keep on fighting when all strength is gone, keep on pushing in time constraints. In short, you will cry, feel desperate, anxious, overwhelmed, but keep in mind that all these feelings combined with hard work will be compensated with your degree and the feelings will be transformed into joy, pride and an indescribable sense of achievement. Class of 2015 10 FEF D DESPA, CBS en FEF werken samen aan Gezondheidsrekeningen e belangrijkste gezondheidsstakeholders op Aruba hebben in november 2014 vergaderd over het belang van het institutionaliseren van de zorgrekeningen (National Health Accounts, NHA). Dit naar aanleiding van een oproep van Minister Alex Schwengle - belast met Volksgezondheid, Bejaardenzorg en Sport - om een voorstel te schrijven om de NHA-activiteiten zo snel mogelijk te hervatten en de continuïteit van deze activiteiten op lange termijn te verzekeren. Tijdens de vergadering werd besloten een samenwerkingsverband op te zetten en zo werd in december 2014 een voorstel ingediend en werden plannen gemaakt voor de uitvoering. Wat zijn NHA’s nou precies? Waarom is het zo belangrijk? NHA’s worden opgesteld om de financiële stromen die verbonden zijn aan de consumptie van gezondheidszorg door, in dit geval, de ingezetenen aangenomen: Thais Pourier, Dianmary Almary en Maria Santa Cruz Flores. Deze studenten werden begeleid door twee bedrijfsbegeleiders (Patrick en Nivia) en twee docentbegeleiders (Edward Erasmus en Saskia). Ondanks een zeer drukke periode voor alle groepsleden hebben de drie studenten hun scriptie op tijd afgerond en succesvol verdedigd. Opbrengst van dit traject is dat er nu informatie is op het gebied van de zorgrekeningen met betrekking tot Diabetici en HIV/Aids voor het jaar 2013. Ook zijn de uitgaven van het Hospitaal aan intramurale curatieve zorg en dagbehandelingen geanalyseerd voor dat jaar. Het een en ander is dus al gedaan, maar de gezondheidsrekeningen van de voorgaande jaren zijn er nog niet. Daar is specialistische kennis voor nodig, maar ook iemand die volledig ingezet kan worden voor deze taak. Afgelopen juni werd daarom een NHAexpert, Cor van Mosseveld, van de World Health Organization (WHO) op Aruba ontvangen. Voor de continuïteit zijn er ook sollicitatiegesprekken geweest (ook met de studenten) en wordt er binnenkort een nieuwe collega verwelkomd. van Aruba zichtbaar te maken. Deze rekeningen beantwoorden onder meer de volgende vragen: Waar is het geld voor de gezondheidszorg van een populatie afkomstig? Wie geeft het geld uit? Voor welke diensten? Wie verleent de diensten? Wie komt dit ten goede? Zijn er bepaalde veranderingen in uitgaven te zien? Zijn daar verklaringen voor? De rekeningen voorzien dus de beleidsmakers met essentiële financiële informatie over het gezondheidssysteem van Aruba en dragen bij aan het faciliteren van een meer duurzame, billijke en efficiënte allocatie van middelen in de gezondheidszorg. De samenwerking en continuïteit wordt geborgd door het benoemen van een Stuurgroep en een Werkgroep. Deze groepen worden ondersteund door twee Ministers, namelijk Minister Alex Schwengle (voor DESPA) en Minister Mike de Meza (voor CBS). De werkgroep wordt gevormd door Nivia Doolabi (DESPA), Patrick Suykerbuyk (CBS) en Saskia Franken (UA). De Stuurgroep bestaat uit vertegenwoordigers van o.a. het UO-AZV, Horacio Oduber Hospitaal, Imsan en Directie Financiën. In het kader van de uitvoering werd een afstudeeropdracht verstrekt en gezien de omvang, belang en inhoud werd besloten nauw samen te werken. Er werden drie studenten van de FEF 11 De UA draagt graag bij aan productieve samenwerkingsverbanden met het werkveld. Op bepaalde vraagstukken, in dit geval DESPA en CBS, kan de FEF een bijdrage leveren door studenten en docenten in te zetten. Daarnaast past deze samenwerking ook mooi bij de Minor Health, Aging and Pensions die in 2018 van start zal gaan. Ook een “kenniscentrum” is in oprichting waarbij onderzoeksvragen besproken kunnen worden met verschillende stakeholders, kennis opgebouwd kan worden en praktische oplossingen gevonden kunnen worden in nauwe samenwerking met hen. NHA en volksgezondheid zijn maatschappelijk relevante thema’s en de UA-FEF is blij om ook daarvoor haar diensten te kunnen verlenen. Saskia Franken Fraude-onderzoek in samenwerking met Hogeschool Windesheim D e FEF gaat in samenwerking met het lectoraat Accountancy en Controlling van de hogeschool Windesheim onderzoeksprojecten initiëren die liggen op het terrein van accountancy en interne controle. Sinds mei 2014 hebben beide instituten hun samenwerking geïntensiveerd met als doel om tot kennisuitwisseling te komen op het gebied van onderzoek en onderwijs. Uiteindelijk zal dit ook moeten leiden tot een Arubaans lectoraat of kenniscentrum op het gebied van Accountancy en Controlling . Deze samenwerking past binnen de ambitie van de FEF om - in samenwerking met het bedrijfsleven en de overheid - praktijkgericht onderzoek neer te zetten. In dit kader hebben maart jl. gesprekken plaats gevonden met verschillende lokale partnerbedrijven en organisaties uit de accountancy- en de gezondheidssector alsmede de bankwereld. Op basis van deze gesprekken is een inventarisatie gedaan van actuele ontwikkelingen in het bedrijfsleven. Trends die genoemd werden, zijn: integratie van accounting en ICT (lean in processen), integriteit en fraude issues, ethiek en change management, corporate governance en bestuurdersaansprakelijkheid. Daarnaast werd tijdens de gesprekken van gedachten gewisseld over relevante onderzoeksthema’s. In onderstaande box staan de belangrijkste thema’s die aan de orde zijn geweest. Mogelijke onderzoekthema’s genoemd door het Arubaanse werkveld • Hoe kunnen internationale frameworks, methodieken en concepten, zoals het COSO-model, ISO-standaarden, triple aim in gezondheidszorg etc. tailor-made gemaakt worden voor de Arubaanse situatie? • Onderzoek naar het stimuleren van het toerisme door facilitering en exploitatie van medische voorzieningen • Vergelijkend onderzoek naar verslaggevingskaders in de Dutch Caribbean • Integriteitsissues en fraude in een kleinschalige omgeving • Welke mate van compliance regelgeving is adequaat voor de lokale bankwereld om een “overkill” te voorkomen? • Welke belemmerende werking gaat uit van het huidige fiscale stelsel en bijgaande hoge administratieve lasten, en wat is het effect op de economische activiteiten in het MKB? Bauke Feenstra Fraude-onderzoek Op basis van deze inventarisatie en in nauw overleg met het lectoraat Accountancy en Controlling is ervoor gekozen om vanaf september 2015 een fraude-onderzoek te starten waarin de Arubaanse context centraal staat. Voor het theoretisch kader wordt gebruik gemaakt van een uitgebreid Nederlands fraudeonderzoek dat is uitgevoerd door Alan Kabki. In 2014 kreeg dit onderzoek in Nederland nationale bekendheid, toen de Tweede Kamer hieraan aandacht besteedde in een debat. In dit onderzoek wordt afwezigheid van toezicht (zgn. guardianship) als een van de belangrijke voorwaarden geformuleerd waaraan moet worden voldaan wil fraude ontstaan. Anders gezegd: Bestuurlijk, strafrechtelijk of privaat toezicht ontmoedigt potentiële daders fraude te plegen; afwezigheid van toezicht bemoedigt de fraudeur. De Arubaanse context kenmerkt zich door haar relatieve kleinschaligheid. Verwacht wordt dat de verschillende vormen van toezicht door de kleinere bevolkingsomvang minder sterk aanwezig te zullen zijn en kunnen daarom – vergeleken met de Nederlandse situatie - bepaalde vormen van fraude bemoedigen of juist ontmoedigen. Het is interessant om te onderzoeken of de kleinschaligheid van Aruba van invloed is op de aanwezigheid van toezicht en daarmee het aantal of type fraudes of fraudeurs. Naast de theoretische relevantie (validering model-Kabki) heeft het onderzoek ook maatschappelijke en beleidsrelevantie, omdat fraude en integriteitsvraagstukken maatschappelijk gezien aanzienlijke kosten met zich meebrengen. Fraudepreventie en – beleid kan deze kosten helpen te reduceren. Verder kan inzicht in en validering van het model-Kabki een bijdrage leveren aan ontwikkeling van beleid ter ontwikkeling van guardianship. Het betreft een breed multi-disciplinair onderzoek waarin vanuit verschillende perspectieven – bedrijfseconomisch, organisatiekundig, criminologisch, juridisch c.q. strafrechtelijk het fenomeen fraude op Aruba wordt belicht. Vanaf september tot en met december worden verschillende gesprekken, interviews gevoerd met belanghebbenden. Het resultaat van het verkennend onderzoek zou moeten zijn dat er inzicht is over het aantal fraudegevallen, soort van fraude (belastingfraude, bankfraude, faillissementsfraude enz.), trends en ontwikkelingen op Aruba. Verder moet op basis van het vooronderzoek bekeken worden welke informatiebronnen beschikbaar zijn. Op basis hiervan wordt het diepteonderzoek ingericht en worden studenten van zowel de Rechtenfaculteit als de Financieel Economische Faculteit uitgekozen om het onderzoek uit te voeren dat gepland is in de periode februari tot en met juni 2016. Voor meer informatie kunt u contact opnemen met drs. Bauke Feenstra, tel. 526 2232 of email: [email protected]. 12 FEF Leanne Geerman FEF – Bachelor Bedrijfseconomie graduate (Class of 2014) Current: Erasmus University Rotterdam Pre-Master Economics & Business I attended the University of Aruba from 2010 until 2014. I did well in my studies, was actively involved in the student community and I can honestly say I had an amazing time at the UA. Being a University of Aruba graduate I can now reflect on what added value studying at Aruba has to us as students or young professionals. UA students can gain work experience through their internships and work experience which is highly valued nowadays. Completing an internship in Aruba gives a student perspective on how the job market and work field works, which prepares the future for their prospective career. UA students can also do an internship abroad if they prefer to gain some international experience. As a University of Aruba student, you have endless possibilities when it comes to your studies if you just look for them. You most likely grew up on a small island and you might sometimes feel as if you have limited choices but it isn’t necessarily so, you have to look for these possibilities yourself. The faculty and/or the office of student affairs will help you for sure but in the end you are the one that has to do your own research and decide what you want to do with the possibilities offered. You can also do summer schools and exchanges abroad but it’s up to you to have the willpower to actually do it. During my bachelor at the UA I was actively involved in the student community and organizations; this is one of the perks of studying at ‘home’. Living in the Netherlands I can now compare the situations and I realize that it is not that easy to be involved in student organizations and keep up with school work, especially while living alone. Being active in student organizations is something that most students do not realize the importance of until they have graduated and are looking for a job. In Aruba it’s easier because you live at home and have more free time to do such things. You can join the debate club, the student council, the Kiwanis Circle K, the UNIA Magazine, etc. Being part of such organizations will give you skills that you cannot learn in a classroom and also helps you later on with internships or when 13 you are looking for a job. Being actively involved in organizations gives you priceless contacts and employers appreciate a student’s extra curricular activities. This is why I strongly recommend new UA students to join at least one club; you will be happy you did once you’re looking for an internship or job! After leaving the University of Aruba you will think, is this it? Am I done? Am I ready to work? For myself, my answer was NO. I felt that I was not ready to work and that I hadn’t reached my full potential when it came to my studies and that was the moment that I decided to continue for my Master’s degree. But it isn’t as easy as you might think. There is a big gap between HBO and University (wetenschappelijk onderwijs). Living in the Netherlands, you will have to adjust to the new system and the new lifestyle. This was one of my mistakes; I underestimated the level of difficulty of the Master and I also underestimated the role that my family has in my life. But after a few months here I can look back on how much I have grown personally and academically. In just a few months I have done so much for school and have gained extraordinary knowledge. Being away from home is emotionally difficult because you miss out on important events for your family members and you will miss them but hopefully after a few months you will realize that it will all be worth it once you are done. Now it’s up to you to decide which path you will follow; will you be the typical student who gets average grades and just goes to class or will you be the more ambitious student that is willing to take on challenges head-on because it is all possible here at the University of Aruba. SUA’s new academic year goals for 2015 SUA is a student council with a representative structure which consists of the following members: President (Christopher Habibe), Secretary (Daniella Piazzi), PR Officer (Tian Xie), Vice PR Officer (Mireille Sint-Jago) and Policy Advisor (Yanelis Jimenez). One of our goals is to advocate and represent all students at the University of Aruba. SUA was founded in 2012 because there was a need of representation among our students. The student council helps share students’ concerns, interests, ideas during faculty meetings. Besides this, we also work in collaboration with the University management team for the benefits of our students. In the coming academic year, SUA will organize Happy Hours in October to create more social interaction between students from the different UA faculties. There will be weekly meetings for the SUA board to discuss the students’ concerns and projects of SUA. You will be informed of the dates on which these events shall be planned. We also plan to start a University of Aruba Toastmasters Club as a means to not only help our students practice their communication skills in English and Dutch, but also to develop their leadership skills by becoming a member of the board. Furthermore, the SUA board is going to repeat the successful Softball and Futsal sports-event held in June 2015. In October SUA will organize the next Student sports competition where teams from different schools and institutions for higher and vocational education measure their physical and strategic strength. We hope to see you at one of our activities and we are always open to ideas, complaints, suggestions etc. from UA students! Contact us at [email protected]. S.T. A.M.p. A few staff members of the University of Aruba started an initiative 2 years ago with the goal to offer the students and staff of the UA interesting, thought-provoking and entertaining movies and documentaries. The result: STAMP (Students, Teachers and Moving Pictures). During the past 2 years, STAMP was able to offer a very broad assortment of movies and documentaries at the University and completely for free. There are about 2 activities per month during the entire academic year. At each activity there are drinks and snacks available which are purchased through the contributions of those attending. These snacks and drinks are upgraded and adjusted a couple of times per year to go along with the time of the year, a specific theme of that night’s showing or just for fun. Last year several students joined the STAMP committee and they ensured a fresh impulse to the movies being offered. This academic year we would like to grow the number of people attending even more and as such we are organizing our first movie-night of the 2015-2016 year during the introduction days. We would like to invite all first year students to join us in the aula for a presentation of the movie: The Big Lebowski. For the entire schedule of the 1st semester, please see below (dates are tentative). If you have any questions you can contact STAMP at: [email protected] Films: 27 Oct: Monty Python & the Holy Grail 10 Nov: Citizen four 24 Nov: Heat 8 Dec: Casablanca 14 Changing entrepreneurship in society Our journey at The Hague Summer School of Applied Sciences O n June 6th 2015 three other Aruban students from the University of Aruba and myself started our journey at The Hague University of Applied Sciences. We participated at the annual summer school program which hosts highly ambitious students from all over the world. This summer school is located in the international city of peace and justice, consequently aligning perfectly with this years theme of ‘Peace’. An uncondensed four week program consisting of four different chosen general modules and electives in connection to subjects and international perspectives surrounding the theme of peace. The summer school program gives the opportunity for students to learn different approaches and world-wide conflicts in a multicultural environment. Gaining not only international exposure with all the different modules, but also by meeting new people, creating the means to network with classmates, guest speakers and teachers. Thais Franken With much joy I would like to share my experience after following four courses at The Hague summer school of 2015. But, before I do, I would like to introduce myself. My name is Thais Franken and I recently became a second year OGM student at the University of Aruba. Now that I am back home from The Hague I can definitely say that it was one of the best decisions I have made so far. When I first entered the OGM program I knew that I was going to start a new journey in my life. Little did I know that after my enrollment and the completion of my first year I would get an opportunity to go abroad and meet amazing young students from all over the world. The Hague summer school was a great personal stepping stone and I will shortly explain why. 15 My chosen electives Part of the program was to choose two electives next to two other mandatory courses. The mandatory courses were Global Trends Affecting Peace and Change & Innovation Towards Peace. When applying for the other two courses there was a list of different free electives. Knowing this, I decided to choose electives that I could benefit from, but there were endless possibilities, which definitely made it a hard decision to make. At the end I chose the following two electives, which were; Changing Entrepreneurship in Society and Business & Peace. what I was being taught. My teachers really encouraged me to be my own thinker, a person who doesn’t let the chance to question something pass by. Being a student doesn’t simply stop when one receives a diploma, it is something that will remain within you forever. This is why I am thankful that I chose the elective Business & Peace. In this course we focussed primarily on the roles of businesses in the modern society. The responsibility that we have as citizens in taking care of the environment. We went a bit further and took to The first two weeks I really enjoyed my chosen elective Changing Entrepreneurship in Society. Nowadays, the concept of being an entrepreneur is becoming very eminent. Entrepreneurs are rising all over the world, making it a task to tackle global changes and challenges into new renowned business opportunities. However, as the world is changing, so is the entrepreneur. During the first two weeks students learn about new types of enterprises and innovative business models and strategies which promote entrepreneurship in society. Students are encouraged to find their ‘inner entrepreneur’ by combining theory, self-learning and group work. There are so many things I can express about this course, but I feel that aside from all the theory, I understood 2 important things. First of all, having the correct attitude will make or break your future. Being an entrepreneur demands our freedom of thought, being creative and opportunity seeking. It also demands having motivation to change things. An interesting thing our teacher told us, is that problems simply do not exist, only opportunities to make a difference. Next to this, a true entrepreneur has the willingness to act on the new opportunities that come their way. Second of all, I learned to never assume people around me will the conflict areas in this world, countries who are part of a war or countries where people are living in detrimental circumstances. My perspective on doing business or being a future business woman expanded to another level. We debated concepts such as corporate social responsibility CSR and how this will develop in the future. We visited different organizations and NGOs such as Unilever, Cordaid NL or Oxfam Novib, trying to visualize the theory we learned in class in real life. We had intense conversations with the United Nations Global Compact on the role of businesses regarding the development of the better world. Building business for peace, encouraging countries to understand corporate sustainability through the demensions of Human Rights, Labour, Environment and AntiCoruption. see things as I do and that is okay. The life of an entrepreneur is not like any other, it challenges your attitude, it is exciting, outside of the box and never the same. In the picture you see me (right) with my groupmates from the representing countries of Canada and Indonesia. We presented our business plan as a solution to a problem affecting the world. Aruba is in need for an entrepreneurial encouragement and boost. It all starts with us, the rising generation ready to inspire. Becoming my own thinker After completing the first part of the summer school I could already notice a difference in myself. I became much more critical about At the end of the program each group had to present their business models and strategies to encourage the sustainability plan by creating an innovative business plan for a country in conflict. My chosen conflict country was Afghanistan, a country in need of a new socio-economic platform. After much dedication my group and I created “Learning for Life International”, the opportunity for a new start. There is nothing more gratifying than to know that you have contributed to people's lives. I feel so honored to have met different people from all over the world, people I now call my friends. The added value one receives after spending hours brain storming, making business plans, answering research questions, reading articles and debating new concepts is something that will never leave me. The Hague has enabled me to face my fears and has introduced me to other opportunities. It was not easy, but for sure worth every rough moment. 16 Going abroad on exchange has many benefits. It doesn’t matter where your destination is, the journey is what will be cherished the most. There are five reasons why a person, in my opinion should consider going abroad; • You break away from your comfort zone • You experience growth • You are exposed to diversity • You become a critical student • You gain confidence In conclusion, there are some tips I would like to share, hoping that it would help you in your journey. First of all, it is very important to have a goal in mind. Many times opportunities pass us by, because we are not focussed on a specific goal. You have the power to determine your success. Second of all, get to know yourself. Find your purpose in life, find that one thing that makes you happy. When you do, you will realize the benefit of having a clear vision. Lastly, take some risks in life. This might come as a shock, but going to The Hague was a big risk and I don’t regret it. I learned that the reward is always in the risk we decide to take. Eleanor Roosevelt once said; “The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.” Our generation has a great task to maneuver, which is to work towards peace and as future professionals we have to start becoming people driven for change. Dare to be different even when you are the only one seeing a light at the end of the tunnel. Be the next game changer for your generation! Jonathan Henriquez “A Blessing in Disguise” There are some things in life that happen to us, which are unexplainable. The best interpreter to these miracles is “Time”. When the great men say that “hard work pays off”; it must be true. Working hard since the beginning of the OGM freshman year, this Summer School scholarship was truly a blessing in disguise. By striving to keep my grades high and also feeding my motivation I was able to land this massive opportunity. It took me around 4 hours to write half a page that illustrated my motivation towards this favorable circumstance. Questioning each sentence and looking for the best synonym really made it special. My aim was to write a motivation letter that even in China they could not deny it. Yes I am a person that strives towards excellence. Although I might have my ambitions I am not the person who likes to stand alone. Therefore, I believe that the time has come that I want to take you with me on this Summer School journey. Fasten your seatbelt and enjoy the ride through The Hague Summer School 2015 program. This summer school was revolving around theme of “Peace”. Imagine coming from a blessed island with not so much conflict and not being exposed to the many global trends affecting peace; how challenging it was to conceptualize the impact that conflict might have on the battle for peace. Before embarking on this voyage we had different assignments that had to be handed in prior to the attendance of the program itself. Assignments such as; conflict mind mapping, designing word cloud, creating a literature review of a foreign conflict that I did not had a clue what was happening. Next to that it was required to define the following concepts; self employed, micro 17 entrepreneur and small and medium entrepreneur. You might ask yourself; how are all these concepts interrelated? Well, the program consisted of 4 electives, of which two were mandatory and the others had to be chosen from a list of electives. I must confess that I am very much inclined to entrepreneurship. So, in the first two weeks I followed the mandatory module of “Global Trends Affecting Peace” and “Entrepreneurship in Changing Societies”. For the second half of the program I attended “Change and Innovation For Peace” and “Business And Peace”. Since I am trying to keep it short and sweet, let us get down to business. Attending the modules of “Global Trends Affecting Peace” and “”Entrepreneurship in Changing Societies”, has really broadened my perspectives on how i can help my country and also the world that we are living in. Doing some research on global trends affecting peace, made me aware of the different trends such as; Economic Warfare, Military Role in the 21st Century, Youth Discontent and other trends that occurs on the national and global level. As a small and well developed island in the Caribbean, Aruba is vulnerable to all global changes. As a UA student it is of great importance to understand the foreign implications that occur on the global level. Searching and analyzing the different global trends that affect peace around the world provides the opportunity to better understand the environment that we live in. This consequently leads to a better prevention and solution. This general module really opened my eyes for things that are of global importance. I wish that the UA can provide these types of general modules that in this case are worth 1 EC, but, foster the awareness of our global surroundings. Aruba is small and has its own wicked problems, and it is through these modules that idealistic and pragmatic solutions can be developed. Furthermore, the elective “Entrepreneurship in changing society”, was the cherry on the cake for some pending ideas that i had in mind involving the University of Aruba. Attending this elective I have been able to understand the difference between being self employed, an entrepreneur and corporate. The difference between these concepts is not based on their definition but rather in their characteristics. The general understanding of “Entrepreneurship” is just business. Please allow me to broaden your perspective. Entrepreneurship is of great benefit for the country of Aruba. The reason for this statement is because, there are so many different types of entrepreneurs and each can make a massive contribution to their community. They are the so called “Change Promoters”. What impacted me the most in this elective was; the way social entrepreneurs can help their community in a sustainable way and still being socially responsible. When we speak about being socially responsible, we have to keep in mind the people that we are doing this for, who are the ones creating the product and also looking at social & environmental impact of our actions. Entrepreneurship is not for everybody; however, acting entrepreneurial will bring many benefits to the personal and communal well being. One theme I would like for you to remember in the future will be “The UA Incubator”. The UA has all the potential and connections to turn our beautiful Aruba around for the best. As a proud UA student I would like to encourage all readers to seek the best that you can offer your community as a future responsible professional. Moving on to the last two weeks of this experience I attended the following two modules; “Change and Innovation for Peace” and “Business and Peace”. Here we discussed and created awareness towards the different wicked problems that we have all throughout the world. It might be that for the general population of Aruba the word “Peace” has little meaning, because of the little conflicts that occur on national and regional level. However, when the scope gets wider and the atrocities committed towards each other become a wicked problem, it will definitely give it a deeper meaning. These two modules provided understandings of business in conflict areas, also, created awareness of possible consequences for all the different stakeholders in these fragile states. I do believe that students of the UA should be more exposed to the global trends and opportunities that might create awareness and look for greater solutions to the wicked problems of Aruba. Last but not the least; The Hague is the perfect place to understand and embrace diversity. It was an awesome experience to share this journey with friends from all over the world such as: Colombia, Finland, Korea, China, Bangladesh, Brazil, Argentina, Bulgaria, France, Portugal Germany and many other countries. There are no words to express the immense gratitude and happiness that is captured in my soul. Since having this opportunity i would like to encourage, motivate and inspire you to work hard toward goals. Dreams become reality, if you are willing to believe, sacrifice and commit a 120% towards making it a reality. My name is Jonathan Henriquez and my motivation for you is: “DREAM BIG, WORK HARD & START NOW!” Jaromir Petronilia Jonathan and Thais have shared their personal experiences of the Hague Summer School, and so will I. My name is Jaromir Petronilia and I also received the scholarship to attend this Summer School in The Hague. I am very grateful for this, and want to thank everyone who helped to make this happen. The educational part of the summer school is very interesting. Many topics related to global trends, peace, business, entrepreneurship marketing, psychology, and innovation were discussed. What I really enjoyed about the summer school is the multicultural aspects of it. Many students from different cultures attend the summer school, and I was learning and admiring many different 18 aspects of their cultures. Part of the general module of the program were the courses Global Trends Affecting Peace and Change and Innovation for Peace, I also followed Changing Entrepreneurship in Society and Nudging as my elective courses. In the general module certain problems we have in the world today were discussed, including: human right violations on the internet, the 21th century role of the military, economic warfare, and youth discontent. Guest speakers with different backgrounds and experiences related to the problems presented their knowledge on the topics with us. The students were divided in groups, and at the end of the second week had to present on one of problems. My group has examined the issue of the deep web in very great depth, and doing so realized the scope of this problem. The deep web is the hidden part of the web, because it is inaccessible to conventional search engines. On this part of the internet there are black markets for items like drugs, child pornography, weapons, and assassinations. I thinks that in a broader view of the summer school, the intention of the general module was to make us students more aware of certain worldwide problems, before diving into the elective modules in were we got more specific and practical knowledge on the topics. The elective course that I liked the most was Changing Entrepreneurship in Society because I could relate to this course the most and this is also a topic of my interest. It build on some things I have learned last year at school. New things that I have learnt were some of the entrepreneurial characteristics that are needed when starting a business. Also a positive entrepreneurial attitude is needed, which includes freedom of thought, motivation to change, and willingness to act. There also was a strong emphasis on the topic of social entrepreneurship and entrepreneurship in the inclusive business. With the first being the attempt to draw upon business techniques to find solutions to social problems. An inclusive business is a business that operates in a low-income market trying to be profitable, but also contributing to the society through the inclusion of low income communities in its value chain. Also positively contributing to the course was the fact that the main lecturer Mr. Molenaar was very good in explaining about all the subjects, especially because he had many years of entrepreneurial experience. Also many guest speakers were invited to the classes, and we had several business visits throughout the two weeks. In the second part of the summer school I followed the elective course of Nudging. Nudging is the art of influencing people decisions, in order to make better choices. This topic is based on a lot of psychology and marketing theories. Before I went to the Netherlands I followed a psychology course at my faculty, and I’m very happy with this because it helped me relate with the subject. Nudges are created for the influencing of various social behaviors in the environment such as: increasing exercise, encouraging people to do the right thing in public, increasing road safety, reducing addictive smartphone behavior and reducing energy use at home or office. I think that on Aruba more efforts could be done to implement nudging, or nudging related efforts to let people make more socially responsible choices. Overall the summer school was a fantastic experience for me, in which I learnt a lot, made new friends, networked, and experienced the student life in Netherlands. What I would do differently from now on is to look to certain problems more critically. I think that I will try to look at problems and arguments through the eyes of the other parties more frequently. Of course the multicultural aspect the groups was also very interesting and helped me to respect and appreciate other cultures. Interviewed by Charisse Hoen-Daly 19 bo estudio … T a normal cu na e momentonan aki ainda bo ta puntra bo mes: “Pakico studia?”, “Mi a scohe e direccion corecto?”, “Mi tin yiu y mi ta traha, con lo mi logra?” Contesta riba e preguntanan aki ta cada studiante individual so por contesta. Pero ta bon pa realisa cu: Bo estudio … ta di bo! Colegialidad Un parti hopi importante durante bo estudio ta traha riba proyectonan den grupo. E proyectonan aki no ta solamente pa test bo abilidad den un cierto materia, pero tambe pa bo siña coopera cu bo colega studiantenan, delega trabao y specialmente pa cumpli honestamente cu e tarea cu bo a keda encarga cune. Colegialidad ta un aspecto masha importante den e forma di traha aki. Bo por haya bo ta traha den un grupo hunto cu otro studiantenan cu ta mustra poco interes y menos dedicacion cu bo. Na momentonan asina, e liderazgo den bo tin cu sobre sali. Teniendo cuenta cu “Bo estudio … ta di bo”, ta keda na ‘bo pa ta abierto cu bo colega studiantenan y si ta necesario, tambe cu bo mentor. Comunicacion y honestidad lo por evita cu cosnan ta cana robes. Contratiempo Durante bo trayectorio como studiante bo ta encontra varios contratiempo, entre otro: falta di transportacion, buki no ta yega na tempo, colega studiantenan cu no gusta coopera y mucho mas. Sin lubida, e teror cu hopi studiante ta pasa aden, esta: “Perde bo documento ora bo ta casi keda cla pa motibo cu bo laptop a daña of bo a perde bo usb-stick.” Experencia Propio Riba dia di mi cumpleaños mi a traha henter dia riba un proyecto. Terminando cu e proyecto pa despues bay un cena cu famia, mi a bay busca mi USB-stick pa save e proyecto. Pa mi sorpresa, ora mi a yega bek na e mesa, mi a bin ripara cu mi laptop ya no ta funciona mas. Y asina mi a perde tur cos y mi por a lubida riba e cena pa celebra mi cumpleaños. Un tip hopi esencial: Save tur bo documentonan den Google Drive, Dropbox of cualke otro programa cu bo por habri unda cu bo por ta! ta di bo Strategia pa logra bo meta E palabra magico ta dedicacion, dedicacion, dedicacion! E material di estudio ta hopi mas di loke bo a calcula. E tempo cu e docentenan tin pa pasa door di e materia ta masha cortico. E trabao independiente cu bo tin cu haci durante bo tempo liber ta esencial pa bo por complementa bo conocemento. Tur esaki ta exihi hopi dedicacion y maneho di tempo. “Bo estudio … ta di bo”, ta nifica cu abo ta den control di bo abilidadnan. Ya bo a tuma e prome paso, no ta keda nada otro pa forma bo mesun caminda di excelencia. Soño Bo estudio no ta limita na Universidad di Aruba so. Hopi a soña pa experencia un estudio y/of intercambio den exterior y esaki a bira realidad. Universidad di Aruba tin diferente convenio cu universidadnan international cu ta haci e intercambio aki posibel, tanto durante bo estudio como despues cu bo caba di studia na UA. Manera nan ta bisa: “soña no ta costa nada”, pero si ta keda na abo pa tuma e curashi pa haci esaki bira realidad. Hopi porta lo habri pa bo si bo ta kere den bo mes y bo soñonan. Experencia Propio Despues di a termina mi bachelor na e Faculty of Hospitality, Tourism and International Business na UA na aña 2009, mi a cuminsa traha na e hotel caminda mi a haci mi stage. E soño pa experencia e bida di studiante den exterior a keda persigui mi. Despues di un aña ta traha, mi a haci mi soño realidad y a tuma e reto di bay studia na Hulanda. Na 2012 mi a gradua pa e estudio di Master in Business Administration cu specialisacion den Organizational Design and Development na Radboud University Nijmegen. Despues di a haya e titulo di MSc. mi a haya e oportunidad pa traha na Universidad di Aruba su Center for Quality Assurance. Como studiante di prome aña cu tur bo duda-, meta- y soñonan, bo por ta un poco confundi di e decision cu bo a tuma. No preocupa! Cu hopi dedicacion, perseverancia y confianza den bo mes tur duda lo disparce y tur bo meta- y soñonan lo bira realidad. Melendy Neuman Center for Quality Assurance 20 FHTMS Adventure of a Lifetime the 2015 FHTMS Field Trip: Arizona, Utah, and Las Vegas E very year the Faculty of Hospitality, Tourism, and International Business Studies organizes a field trip to give students a unique experience abroad and an opportunity to see how businesses in the tourism industry function. The field trip is open to students who have completed the freshman year of the FHTMS program. Past field trips included destinations such as Breckenridge, Colorado, Tennessee, and Miami, Florida. This year the faculty together with the students decided to go on a field trip to three different states including Arizona, Utah, and Nevada. Months before the students were scheduled to go on the field trip, they got opportunities to raise funds in order to cover the costs. Fundraisers included wine tasting events, fun walks, and a raffle. On May 28, 2015, we embarked on an adventure of a lifetime. We were a group of 11 students and 4 teachers. The first leg of our journey was a four and a half hour flight to New York City, then a seven-hour flight to Los Angeles, and finally a one-hour flight to Las Vegas, Nevada. In Las Vegas we spent and 5 courses. Each time you completed a course the next one increases in difficulty and skill level. Most of us made it through till the third and fourth course. The only two students who completed the fifth and most challenging course were Aimee Boderie and Henry Diaz. We ended our final day in Flagstaff with a visit to the Lowell Observatory. Even though it was a cloudy night we still managed to see Saturn, Jupiter, and the moon. Astronomers gave us interesting information on NASA’s New Horizons space probe that on its closest approach to Pluto on July 14, 2015, will send new images of the dwarf planet to us here on earth. The journey of the New Horizons space probe took more than 9.5 years to reach Pluto. All in all, our 4 days in Flagstaff, Arizona were a great experience for all of us and made us very excited to see what was up ahead on this trip. 21 a few hours getting necessary items for our five-hour road-trip to Flagstaff, Arizona. 36 hours after we left Aruba, we finally arrived at our cabin in Flagstaff, Arizona. The first day we visited the Northern Arizona University campus. The university has an excellent hotel and restaurant management bachelor program. Next on the program were the Meteor Crater and also a visit to the scenic town of Sedona, Arizona. In Sedona we visited a beautiful arts and crafts village called Tlaquepaque. Tlaquepaque itself is a wondrous work of art and is home to many art galleries and restaurants. On the second day we visited the Grand Canyon National Park. This was one of the most anticipated activities of the whole trip. Many people dream about having the opportunity to visit the Grand Canyon at least once in their lifetime. And here we were at the South rim of the Grand Canyon looking over 5,000ft drop to the Colorado River below. The pictures we took do not capture the beauty of the vast landscape. On our final day in Flagstaff we did the Flagstaff Extreme Adventure Course. The full course has 10 to 17 different types of obstacles Early the next morning we started our journey again, next stop Mount Carmel, Utah. After a very long day of driving through the desert we finally arrived at the Ponderosa Ranch Resort in Mount Carmel where our log cabin was located. Our cabin was located right outside the Zion National Park which was going to be our playground for the next five days. The first day we did a short hike in Zion National Park, we visited Springdale, which is a town inside the canyon of Zion National Park, and also hiked to the observation point where we saw the sun set over the Zion Canyon. The next day we had an interesting meeting with a park ranger Mike, who gave us general information about the park and answered all of our questions about the park. After that we went on three different hiking trails including the Narrows, Emerald Pools and the Weeping Rocks. All of the trails were unique in their own way. We only got to see a very small part of the Narrows, which is the narrowest section of the Zion canyon and the trail is surrounded on both sides with 900ft walls. The Emerald Pools is a 2-mile trail. The hike is a collection of short trails that meander past a small, lushly vegetated stream that rolls down from the cliffs and forms several interesting pools. The Weeping Rock trail was a milder trail and at the top we reached the landmark Weeping Rock formation, which has water dripping off the walls of the canyon from the melting winter snow on the top of the canyon. Before we went home we went to visit the owner of the cabin where we were staying to get a glimpse of how she manages her getaway vacation packages and rental homes. Whenever we got back to the cabin, which was usually at night, Mrs. Thais Nierop (aka Mrs. T) made sure that we had a delicious hearty dinner and not to forget she was the one to wake up early every morning to make sure that we got a good breakfast before our next adventure. The next day we went to Bryce National Park, located approximately one hour away from our cabin. There we went on the Navajo loop, which is one of the most scenic trails in the park and also of the whole trip. The last day in Utah we all decided to stay on the resort grounds. We went on an ATV tour, Zip-lining, and all of us including the teachers went paintballing. At night we went to a rodeo and then back to the cabin to prepare for the morning drive to Las Vegas. The next morning we started our road trip to Las Vegas. On the way to Las Vegas we made a detour to the Hoover Dam. That afternoon we arrived in Las Vegas, we did some shopping and then checked-in at the Treasure Island Resort. That night some of the girls did the Sky Jump at the Stratosphere and others went to explore the different resorts on the Las Vegas Strip. Our second and final day of the trip we got a private tour of the Treasure Island Resort by Ms. Lina Ducasses. The rest of the day we were free to do whatever we wanted to do. Some of us went shopping and others went to do some exploring. At night we went to see Mystere by Cirque Du Soleil. After the show we had one last dinner together at the hotel and then we hit the strip. From the fountains at the Bellagio to the nightclubs in Planet Hollywood we explored as much as we could. The next day we had a late flight so most of us did some last minute shopping and then packed for our flight back to Aruba. Overall we had an amazing time on this year’s field trip. It was definitely a once in a lifetime experience. On behalf of the all the students that went on the trip we would like to thank Ms. Thais, Mr. Wardlaw, Ms. Madhu and Ms. Saskia for making this truly an adventure of a lifetime. A very special thanks goes to Mr. Wardlaw for driving us everywhere and to Ms. Thais for planning the whole trip and also for cooking great meals for us every day. To our new students we welcome you to our Faculty. Thank you for choosing the Faculty of Hospitality, Tourism, and International Business Studies. We know you want to succeed and our faculty is ready to give you the tools you need to complete this program successfully. The beginning is going to be exciting, it can also be overwhelming and sometimes scary, but it will all be worth it in the end. Take advantage of every opportunity that the University of Aruba has to offer and make the best of the next three years. Sometimes it is not about the destination, but about the journey instead. So buckle up because it is going to be an exciting ride. Jo-Ann Croes 22 FHTMS Master’s in Innovative Hospitality Management W here to begin? My experience this past year would be in one word: INCREDIBLE. I am proud to say I am an UA alumni - class of 2013. As part of the Faculty of Hospitality and Tourism Studies, I had the opportunity to study the dynamism of the tourism industry with a great class and dedicated lecturers. During the summer after graduation, I started pondering the idea of continuing my studies abroad – but wasn’t sure yet what I would like to do nor where to go, so I decided I’ll stay put in Aruba for a while. The study made way for me to start working in the hospitality industry directly –and I had the opportunity to start my career at Aruba Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino. I worked in Human Resources for a year in the area of recruitment, where I was able to get a deeper insight of what it takes to work in this diverse industry. 23 During that year, my desire to study abroad grew and I decided I was ready to do my Masters. As I started doing research on the different studies I would be able to do, I made up my mind that I want an international experience. Not only that, but I wanted to get it done in a year’s time. Demanding much? Maybe. But that’s what I wanted – and after some searching and sending applications, I came across a Master’s in Innovative Hospitality Management (IHM). And yes, you guessed it. It was exactly what I was looking for. In the title itself – innovation – was intriguing and it is a one year Master’s program. The study is an international collaboration between Hotel Management School Maastricht and School of Tourism & Hospitality Management Sant Ignasi – part of Ramon Llull University, and is held in association with Oxford School of Hotel Management. It has three parts. The first block is three months in Barcelona, Spain (say WHAT?), yes, Barcelona. I think this speaks for itself. By September 2014, I was in one of the most visited cities in the world, by myself, and not knowing anyone except for my new Irish flat mates. My first night there it dawned on me; I had left a great job, my family, friends, and my incredibly supportive boyfriend for a year to do this study. A few (or a bit more) tears ran down my face as I looked outside the window of my room and thought I am alone for the first time in my life. Scary and yet thrilling. But Barcelona is an incredible city, with much history, culture, and beauty. I was more than excited to be there. In a few weeks, classes started and the IHM class was made up of students of 13 different nationalities. Talk about international. During this time, I had courses such as Entrepreneurship and Intrapreneurship, Innovation Management in Hospitality, and Leadership Development. By the end of December 2014, the Barcelona block was over and we had a few weeks of Christmas break to get ready for the Maastricht Block. At the beginning of January, I moved to Maastricht, The Netherlands to begin the second part of my study. Maastricht is a city in the south of the Netherlands, bordering Germany and Belgium, and is known for its historic Dutch architecture. The next three months was dedicated to carrying out the research for my thesis and keeping up with classes. A few of the courses during this block are Accounting and Revenue Management, International Marketing Management, and International Strategic Management. We also had two study trips as part of the IHM - in Mallorca, Spain, and Oxford, United Kingdom. These study trips enhanced the international experience, where we visited many hotels among other hospitality companies and were able to see firsthand the ins and outs of the industry. By April, we had finished the Maastricht Block and moved once again to the country, or city, we needed to be for our In-Company Placement. I had the incredible opportunity to work at the InterContinental Amstel Amsterdam in Marketing & PR for my internship. The hotel, known as the Amstel Hotel, is the oldest, and most classic hotel in Amsterdam, being known to welcome royalty and many famous guests to its five star accommodations. I lived six months in Amsterdam during the time of my internship, and by the end, realized that this past year has really been the time of my life. Now my internship is over and I am going back to Barcelona to present my Innovative Research Project that I completed during my internship, and graduate. The year flew by, and I am beyond grateful for the experience I’ve had and what I learned. I look forward to continuing my career in hospitality and traveling to many more countries. It all started with my study at the University of Aruba – surely the right choice! Ziphora Baarh 24 G A en Su m t m St he e ud C r G y ap o in it ve g a rn G l f an lo or c ba e l e v in a FAS Ghislaine Nicolaas T Geneva Summer School Class of 2015 his past summer I decided to do something a little different, instead of repeating the quintessential summer plans I attended the Geneva Summer School program Understanding Global Governance hosted by the University of Geneva, in Geneva Switzerland. A summer school is a great opportunity to travel and discover new places, meet amazing new people from all over the world and network, be academically challenged by prominent professors in their field and most important of all have a memorable time. My name is Ghislaine Nicolaas and I am a 4th year OGM student. Within the OGM program students are able to pursue free elective modules, these modules can be chosen from any of the sister faculties at the University of Aruba itself, or from other academic programs throughout the world. With this in mind I started my search on finding a summer school which program would match with my interests; International Affairs. The Understanding Global Governance Geneva Summer School was for a duration of 3 weeks and we were a group of about 20 students coming from all over the world. Every day was packed with either interactive lectures from professors ranging from Princeton, Oxford and University of Geneva itself, to visiting the offices of various international organizations. We visited organizations such as WHO, IOM, WTO, ICRC, and CERN to name a few 25 Visit to the Swiss Riviera Montreux Did you know? • The University of Geneva is over 450 years old. • Famous alumni of the university include, Kofi Annan (former • • • Last group picture after going away dinner • Secretary General of the United Nations) and James Bond. Geneva is home to more than 300 international organizations. Swiss electrical outlets are triangle shaped. Swimming in lake Geneva is a good way to cool down, highest temperature was measured at 41 degrees Celsius while Ghislaine was there. Ghislaine hiked (no stairs) up the Mont Salève (1,379km) that is more than 8 times the height of the Hooiberg. and we could not have left Geneva without a visit to the Palais des Nations which houses the offices of the United Nations in Geneva. CERN visit to old laboratory where particle research was done Group Picture Castle Chillon The summer school provided me with various perspectives on global governance such as; international law, macroeconomics and trade, emerging global actors in global governance, global history, global risks and security and involvement of NGO’s in global governance. The course provided enough depth and possibility to also engage with the professors on the material. The lectures were all of a high academic caliber and the one I found the most fascinating was on the topic of global history as we traipsed through the decades starting in 1920’s until we arrived in the present day and speculated about the future. Besides the academic part, a social program was also provided as it was time to discover the city of Geneva and a bit of Switzerland. I’ve visited the old castle in Chillon by the lakeside which has been visited by Lord Byron 200 years prior, been to the wine region of Lavaux and drank Swiss wine, had a swim in the bluest body of water I had ever seen, enjoyed a full moon salsa party in the park by the lake, climbed the cathedral clock tower to get a beautiful view of the city and the jet d’eau, hiked up a mountain and enjoyed a breathtaking sunset overlooking Geneva from France and so much more. La vie Genevoise suited me. Portrait at the WHO visit Looking back on my experience in Geneva it has been an incredible opportunity to participate, make new friends and gain new insights and inspiration. If you see me walking around the UA campus, you can approach me and we can talk some more about global governance and the summer school experience. There is so much more to say than what is written in these pages of UNIA. Lastly, I hope to have convinced you to go out there and for you to have a summer school experience of your own. 26 Sunset from Mont Saleve overlooking Geneva FAS Exchange experience at University College Utrecht S taring through the window of my unit on the fourth floor of the tower, looking at a bunch of students handing in their final assignments before the summer term starts; it crosses my mind that my exchange program here in the Netherlands has come to a bittersweet end. It is my great pleasure to share my experience with you. Throughout the course of eighteen weeks, I have had the privilege to experience life as a student of the University College Utrecht (UCU), University Utrecht’s International Honors College. UCU’s philosophy of academic excellence, cultural and intellectual exchange of knowledge is exemplified through its intimate residential and educational campus, as the majority of students live on campus, just a short walk to their classes. My first week was characterized by a so-called ‘introduction week’ held the week prior to the beginning of the semester. Both exchange students and degree students were divided into numerous ‘families’, through which I was able to meet other students all having international backgrounds. During this week, participants partake in several activities and practicalities, including: ‘Stamppot Dinner’, ‘Get To Know Each Other Party’, ‘Real-Life Stratego’, ‘Ice Skating’, ‘Movie night’, and the large number of parties not to be forgotten. The weeks following (all) revolved around long hours of studying, reading articles, preparing for classes, writing papers; the study room served as some sort of a second home to me. During class, we usually had discussions about the literature we 27 were assigned, with the professor providing further insight. To give an example, for the ‘Introduction to Law’ course, reading about hundred pages and analyzing four judicial cases a week was not unheard of. The program is thus rather demanding. In hindsight, ‘Political science’ was one of the courses I enjoyed the most. Throughout the course, I familiarized myself with political science to the extent of grasping the complexity of it. In class we had several interesting debates regarding elections and voting behavior, interest groups, legislatures, public policy, and the welfare state to name a few. In ‘Religious Studies’ we addressed some of the predominant religious ideologies; Islam, Buddhism, and Christianity, answering the overarching question of what constitutes a religion. Furthermore, we explored the phenomenon of religious violence. Finally, in ‘Introduction to Anthropology’, we touched upon the basic terms and research methods of cultural anthropology. Moreover, we had to conduct a participant observatory research to explore the role of religious rituals in an Anglican Church community. As I have noticed, the UCU seems to place a high value on books and readings whilst the University of Aruba, or at least OGM, is focused on the lectures as the primary source of learning. To sum up, studying four different subjects and coping with a workload significantly greater than anything experienced before, has prepared me well for my fourth and final academic year on Aruba. Though I was considering to extent my exchange period, I am looking forward to flying back to Aruba to get a bit tanned. See y’all in August! Jochem Pennekamp OGM BA4 DIVERSITY noun di·ver·si·ty \də-'vər-sə-tē, dī-\ : the quality or state of having many different forms, types, ideas, etc. : the state of having people who are different races or who have different cultures in a group or organization reflections of students The social meaning given to the concept of diversity is partially derived from the definition by the Merriam Webster online dictionary that identifies the differences as between things and ideas. The academic discussion regarding diversity covers dimensions of our society that were never before openly discussed. These dimensions include race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, age, physical abilities, religious beliefs, political beliefs, or other ideologies. To me diversity means much more than tolerance to a minority. It encompasses the recognition of the uniqueness of each individual and the acceptance, respect, value and celebration of unique attributes, that enriches our life experiences. The truth is that diversity always existed. There were always foreigners and locals, majority and minority, the rich and the poor, men and women, and so on. Furthermore, Christian beliefs and fundamental training always require us to treat others equally and I see this as a prescription to apply diversity in our daily life. So, the apparent focus on diversity nowadays is very striking and I ask myself why diversity is so often discussed and why is it the cause of many debates? I believe that, access to the latest technological and media gimmicks, for the first time in history, give minorities a powerful voice. This access (through the latest technology) is the gateway to spread their actions and opinions to the entire world and atrocities and mis-conduct towards minorities are easily spread to any remote corner. Nowadays we are bombarded with news on immigrants rights, LGTB rights, we hear about “women breaking through the glass ceiling” and many others topics related to diversity. In my opinion, diversity now, is getting personal. In the past, the differences were usually found outside the family bonds, but now, they are inside our homes. For example, families are facing gay family members, women are fighting for their rights at the cost of the family stability, and individuals are facing fear to demonstrate their political or ideological beliefs because or against injustice from those in power or against them or their family members. This is what is happening in the world, and it is happening in Aruba as well. Maybe the big difference is that here in Aruba, there is still not an open dialog about important aspects of diversity. For example, aspects such as migration policies, LGTB rights, women equality, and ethnic discrimination are not discussed openly. Aruba is a living laboratory of multicultural, multinational and multilingual environment, with so much richness in many aspects of society. However, after taking the diversity class I convinced that there is a lack of consciousness of the true treasure that we have, the multilingualism, multicultural and the natural ability to interact with each other, are qualities of high value on a globalized world. As discussed previously, diversity coexisted with humanity from the beginning of times, and yet it is one of our biggest struggles. Hopefully, in Aruba, the awareness of diversity will grow, and new forums for open opinion will emerge, in order to provide room for discussions. Magali Guzman the importance of embracing diversity Imagine how many types of fishes and other creatures there are in the sea. Even though they differ from each other, they all are part of the ocean. However, although these creatures might not get along very well, together they form a pretty beautiful picture. I hope you agree with me that this example is applicable to other animals and human beings as well, because despite the fact that we are all different from each other, together we shape the world. For this reason, I believe that it is essential for us as first year students of the OGM program to gain knowledge on aspects of diversity, because it is a very important matter within our society and in our lives. Before I started the OGM program, I never put focused on the importance of diversity or the affects it has on modern society. Furthermore, this module has made me realize that even though the idea of being different might feel like a problem sometimes, it certainly is more important to see diversity as strength and that one should consistently put emphasis on the idea that it is all right to be different. Subsequently, after I became conscious of this during the classes on Diversity, it lead me to realize how important it is to bring awareness about embracing diversity, not only as a course, but also as the reality of what it is and how being diverse affects us on a daily basis. Furthermore, I now believe that individuals must become more aware of their own values and on how their beliefs and behaviors can affect other beings. Additionally, when it comes to the reality of diversity, this module also taught me as a student to develop a more critical perspective and understanding on how to manage diversity within organizations that consist of multicultural and multilingual environments. To me, the most meaningful aspect of this course has been that I learned when and how to stand up against discrimination, because it became clearer on how important it is to prevent it from happening. As a result. I see definitely understand the correlation between the module Diversity and the OGM program in general. Furthermore, I now believe that we can consciously embrace diversity by understanding and appreciating each other’s perspectives, in order to develop new and innovative ideas. Finally, I can easily say that the module Diversity made me understand why we are the way that we are. Above that, it made me want to figure out new ways to walk through this world with each other despite having different cultures, traditions, values, behaviors, beliefs, rituals and so forth. Therefore, I believe that embracing diversity is the key to a peaceful world. “You can do what I cannot do, I can do what you cannot do, together we can do great things”. --Mother Theresa Rosette Hernandez Experience D ear Students, Congratulations!! You have made one of the most important choices in your life by starting your academic journey at the University of Aruba. This will undoubtedly be one of your most redeeming challenges in your life that you will conquer. Though four years of studying might seem like a long time, it is very much worth it. The transition from high school to college might seem difficult in the beginning. Most of the students you graduated with have moved to Holland to pursue their higher education while you made the choice to stay in Aruba or have moved back. You probably do not even know three-quarter of your classmates. But, they are soon to become your new friends and extended academic family. Remember, this is your time to shine, build on your academic and professional relationships no matter where you came from. Take a good look at those who are present at the introduction week and those who are in your first semester of classes. The classroom might seem intimidatingly full of strangers and interesting lecturers, but this feeling of trepidation will be reduced over time. Nevertheless, these are all individuals you will encounter back in the future. Aruba is a small island; so invest time in building positive relationships, as you will realize that we all need each other in the long run. Feelings of stress, asking yourself what you got yourself into and wanting to run away from class are all normal throughout the academic years. The truth is university life and high school life are two different things. At the university, you are expected to take responsibility for your actions, be proactive, manage your own time and be well organized. You can expect a 29 lot of paper writings, projects, research and teamwork. But you can do it with the assistance of your peers, lecturers, parents and by just believing in yourself. The period of studying the night before an exam and still being able to pass that exam like in high school has passed!!!! When you have to study half a book for one exam, you definitely need at least one week of in-depth studying. Also, when you have to write papers, you need enough time to research your topic, which can rarely be completed in one day unless you are like speed racer and speedy gonzales of course. Remember, although at times you will feel like you want to cry, at the end all your tears will be worth it because even though you will still be shedding tears at the end, they will be tears of joy. Having recently completed my Bachelor degree in Social Work and Development, I wish to end my letter with a few tips for surviving your academic career: • Set clear personal and professional or academic goals • Reflect frequently on your goals • Get involved in the different university clubs • Buy your books from EBay or Amazon • Take a vacation to clear your mind • Join a fitness club to reduce stress • Be organized • Learn to manage your time efficiently • Do not be afraid to ask your professors for help when you do not understand something Yours truly Vandana Geerman Recent graduate in BA SW&D More of O-Week 30 CKI e m lco y t e i s r e W Univ e th to f Aruba! o T he Circle K of the University of Aruba (CKI) would like to welcome and congratulate you on your acceptance to the University of Aruba. Being a student at the University of Aruba is more than the pursuit for a scholastic degree — it offers good times, getting to know others, personal development, and meaningful contributions to the world. CKI provides a unique opportunity to make a difference now — CKI is the total University of Aruba experience. CKI is a non-profit service organization and is part of the Kiwanis International family. CKI is a self-governing organization that elects its own officers, conducts its own meetings, and determines its own service activities. With more than 13.000 members in 17 nations, CKI is making a positive impact on the world every day. Where to find us? We have our general meeting every Tuesday (7 PM) at the University of Aruba. Questions? Feel free to send us an email at [email protected] or contact us via fb.com/circlek.ua ‘Pasa Dushi’ with St. Dominicus College On Monday, June 22, Kiwanis Circle K of The University of Aruba organized a ‘Pasa Dushi’ together with Kiwanis Club of Palm Beach, St. Dominicus College, IBISA and the Red Cross Aruba for 225 students of St. Dominicus College at the Neptali Henriquez Park. This event was organized to celebrate the closing of the 2014-15 ‘Terrific Kids’ program of the St. Dominicus College. Circle K takes Indianapolis On Monday, June 22, a group of 6 members and, our Faculty Advisor, Natalie Solognier headed to Indianapolis, Indiana where the annual Circle K International Convention (CKIx) took place. Alongside the convention this year the 100th anniversary of Kiwanis International was celebrated. CKIx is the biggest event of the Circle K year. CKIx combines the best aspects of the Circle K International convention and the Large Scale Service Project. Imagine giving back to the convention host city by doing service and celebrating the amazing things CKI does with members from across the world. Our members spent an entire week meeting and getting to know fellow Kiwanians from all over the world, being a part of various service projects, following courses and exploring Indianapolis. There were also a great amount of surprises on this trip. The biggest surprise was receiving the second place award for ‘Preferred Charities and Service Partners’ of Circle K International. This is the first time we — Circle K of the University of Aruba — were recognized internationally for one of our projects. The project we were recognized for was our annual valentines day cupcake sale, this year we sold a total of 2.500 cupcakes. All of the profit was donated to March of Dimes International and baby Jaynahlianne. All members of CKI are eligible to go to the convention, don’t miss out on these amazing opportunities. Join CKI! Next year CKIx will be heading to... Toronto, Canada. Live to Serve, love to serve. The students started the morning off with various games such as Beach Pong, Sponge Relay and Tug of War. The students also created various works of art using paper, macaroni and paperboard. After being physically active for a good few hours the students enjoyed a healthy lunch. We are sure that all the students, as well as all the volunteers had a fun-filled day. [email protected] 31 ERASMUS exchange F ua students expand horizons or the first time ever, from 2015, students of the University of Aruba will participate in the ERASMUS international exchange programme! Erasmus exchange allows students of the University of Aruba to spend one semester of their studies in a partner university in Europe. The ERASMUS programme provides financing for exchange students, including a grant covering flight costs and a generous monthly living allowance. The exchange programme is available to students that have completed the first 2 years of their degree and the credits for the courses taken in our partner universities apply directly to the attainment of their degree instead of the elective courses that they would have taken in Aruba. In addition, language support is available for students that will study in another language while on exchange. Language assessment and online language courses are provided free of charge by the ERASMUS programme. Living and studying in another country and culture is a perspective-changing and mind-broadening experience. Returning exchange students come back to their home university, the University of Aruba, transformed and this impacts the whole student body and society. Are you ready to be an agent of change in Aruba? Are you ready to spread your wings and go abroad to learn and grow and then return to inspire the next wave of exchange students? In this first year of ERASMUS exchange, the University of Aruba has partner institutions in Belgium, Germany, Spain and the Czech Republic, but more opportunities are on the horizon! In the near future we also hope to offer opportunities to our students to study in the United Kingdom, Denmark, Poland, and even Greenland! In the academic year 2015-2016, it is estimated that up to 12 students will travel abroad as ERASMUS exchange students, representing the University of Aruba and the island of Aruba in general. This number will only increase every year as our experience increases and our partnerships with EU country institutions grow. Exchange is not limited to students; the staff of the University of Aruba is also eligible to participate in exchange for teaching or training, although for a shorter time of about 3 weeks. This opportunity also allows the UA staff to travel and to learn from our partners and to keep up with the developments in their areas of research and in teaching methods. In the beginning of the academic year 2015-2016, an ERASMUS information session will be held to answer questions about application procedures and to explain how the (for now) limited spots for exchange will be awarded to the students who apply. Selection is based on the UA application form for outgoing exchange students, which includes a letter of motivation, as well as academic standing. The Office of International Affairs and the Office of Student Affairs are proud and happy to be part of this wonderful opportunity for students of the University of Aruba and will be on standby to facilitate the participation of the greatest number of students possible. For more information come to the information sessions or contact the Office of International Affairs oia@ ua.aw! This project has been funded with support from the European Commission. This publication (communication) reflects the views only of the author, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein. Our visit to the Carolinas The 2nd Annual International Executive Forum on Tourism Innovation & Entrepreneurship T he Aruba Management Institute for Sustainable Tourism Development in collaboration with the Faculty of Hospitality, Tourism, and International Business Management of the University of Aruba and the School of Hotel, Restaurant, and Tourism Management of the University of South Carolina, held from August 2 4, 2015 the second annual international executive forum on tourism innovation & entrepreneurship at the Capstone House at the University of South Carolina in Columbia, South Carolina. Following a successful executive forum held in Aruba in late 2014. A total of 10 students and faculty members from the University of Aruba traveled to Columbia, South Carolina exclusively to attend the forum. The delegation was primarily in charge of the social media aspects of the forum and promoting the forum in Latin America and the Caribbean. Also the management of the questions that were asked through Twitter and 33 Facebook during the forum were filtered and relayed to the hosts and speakers via our group. The forum provided students with a unique opportunity to network and interact with young innovative entrepreneurs from various areas of the hospitality industry. The forum began with a welcome event and reception hosted at the McCutchen House in the heart of the University of South Carolina’s Horseshoe. The main events took place the following two days. Hosted by Dr. Simon Hudson from the University of South Carolina and Dr. Ryan Peterson from the University of Aruba. The forum included some keynote speakers such as, Matthew von Ertfelda from Marriott International, John Cosgrove from Eco Caters, Derek Nattier from Southern Valet, Frank Scozzafava from Scoot-Away scooter sharing, Kevin Ayres form State Street Snacks, Bill Kirkland from the USC office of Economic Engagement, Amy Love from the SC Department of Commerce, Chip & Scott Hartford from Royal Green Farms, Laura Corder from the Columbia Incubator, Dr. Dirk Brown from the Faber Entrepreneurship Center, Diego Acevedo from Blue Rise, Darin McAuliffe from Topside Business Acceleration, Chris Stone from Greenville CVB, and the forum was concluded with a final presentation by Dr. Ryan Peterson and Dr. Simon Hudson on next steps and new directions. Topics covered during the forum were, tourism and technology entrepreneurship, tourism incubation and acceleration, risk taking, social media and technology, and social and technological transformation in the hospitality industry. After the conclusion of the forum the group made a site visit to the Royal Green Farms. Royal Green Farms is an up and coming hydroponics farm that uses nutrient rich water to grow lettuce in an accelerated speed without using artificial chemicals. The group also made a visit to the historic city of Charleston and our trip culminated in a two day stay in Charlotte, North Carolina where we visited the US National White Water Center where we did some white water rafting and zip lining. All in all it was a great learning and networking experience for all of the students and the faculty. On behalf of the students and faculty we would like to thank the University of South Carolina for hosting the event and also a special thanks goes to Dr. Ryan Peterson for giving us the opportunity to be part of the conference this year. We are looking forward to the next conference organized by the Aruba Management Institute for Sustainable Tourism Development scheduled to be held in late 2016. Jo-Ann Croes 34 Sport Why do yoga? Carolien Gaarthuis M any people say that yoga is good for you. But why is that? Carolien Gaarthuis -teacher at FEF and DushiYoga instructor- discusses six reasons why you should consider giving yoga a try: Yoga improves your range of motion and flexibility During a yoga class you will move through poses that help you stretch your muscles. They can help you move better and feel less stiff or tired. Performing yoga on a regular basis also helps improve your overall mobility. Yoga helps you to focus In yoga there is a strong emphasis on creating a focal point that doesn’t move (drishti) so you stay consistent while you’re moving. This technique helps tremendously when you need to concentrate while studying or paying attention during class. Yoga helps you to breathe more efficiently Yoga involves paying attention to your breath, which can help you calm your mind. Yoga helps you learn how to breathe deeply into your midriff, which helps your ability to produce more power and hold movements for longer durations. Yoga helps you to balance Practicing yoga poses help you achieve the ability to balance both in a physical and mental way. Yoga promotes a healthy, balanced lifestyle. 35 Yoga keeps you fit Yoga has long been known to lower blood pressure and slow the heart rate. A slower heart rate can benefit people with high blood pressure or heart disease and people who've had a stroke. Besides that, Yoga will lengthen your muscles and improve your overall posture. Yoga helps you to relax Nowadays, life is all about moving fast with intensity, but in order to cultivate speed you must also cultivate rest. Being able to relax deeply helps you come back with more power, focus, and determination, because you took time to recover. Yoga helps you to effectively relax deeply. In short, yoga is a great way to work on your flexibility, posture, focus and wellbeing. Just about everyone can do it, too! It's not just for people who can touch their toes or want to meditate. After doing yoga, you will most propably feel less stressed and more relaxed. Once a month, Carolien Gaarthuis organizes a free yoga class to UA staff and students. This event is called Mindful Monday and takes place in the aula from 6-7PM. So feel welcome to join, try out yoga and experience it for yourself! See you on the mat! Facebook: DushiYoga Instagram: DushiYoga Contact: [email protected] Ruby Eckmeyer MA ta despedi despues di 5 aña trahando na UA C oordinado di investigacion pa e area di Arte y Cultura. Ora mi a cuminsa traha na UA, Dr. Lydia Emerencia tabata hefe di Center for Research and Development (CRD) y nos tabatin dos colega mas, esta drs. Herbert Diaz y drs. Joyce Pereira. Sra. Emerencia tabata encarga cu e area di educacion den enseñansa, sra. Pereira tabata coordina investigcion riba tereno di idioma y sr. Diaz su area di trabou tabata esun Social Economico. Despues cu hunto nos team a traha riba un Plan di Maneho pa CRD, cada coordinado a traha un Plan di Ehecucion pa su area. Na aña 2011, prome cu sra. Emerencia a bay for di UA, CRD tabata e unico centro di UA cu a entrega su plan di maneho hunto cu su plan di ehecucion y presupuesto na dirigentenan di UA. Tambe cada coordinado a stipula algun topico of proyecto di prioridad cu nan kier bay traha ariba. Como e coordinado pa e area di Arte y Cultura mi a pone como prioridad e proyecto Expedicion Rescate. 36 I nvestigacion di Historia Oral Den cuadro di un protocol cu Departamento di Cultura Aruba (DCA) a sera na aña 2009 cu Kas di Kultura Kòrsou y Servisio di Kultura, Arte y Literatura di Boneiro, CRD a yega na un acuerdo cu e Seccion di Investigacion y Documentacion (SID) di DCA. Hunto cu drs. Shailiny Tromp-Lee, hefe di SID, mi a coordina e proyecto “Expedicion Rescate” (ER). Nos a haya e oportunidad di crea, planea y ehecuta varios proyecto di investigacion y documentacion. E proyecto ER ta un di e proyectonan di UA, cu den mi concepto, mas a cumpli cu un di e tareanan nucleo di UA, esta e tarea pa duna servicio y contribui na desaroyo socialcultural na Aruba. Hunto cu algun persona mas nos a stipula e metanan y e plan di maneho y organisatorio. ER a duna mi e oportunidad di traha cu expertonan na Corsou riba tereno di historia oral, manera Dr. Rene Rosalia, drs. Jean Henriquez, drs. Crisen Schorea y Dr. Rosemary Allen. Tabata un experiencia unico di por a traha y siña masha hopi di e fotografo documentalista di Venezuela, Sr. Alexis Perez Luna. Tambe mi a cera conoci cu Dr. Manuel Viega, profesor na Universidad di Republica di Cabo Verde, cu ta situa na West-Afrika, pega cu Senegal. Danki na e entusiasmo y perfeccionismo di Sra. Munye Winklaar-Oduber, nos tin recuerdo di e grupo cu a cuminsa cu ER na 2010, kende a bisa nos: “Shonnan esaki ta un dia historico! Un proyecto masha importante pa Aruba, ban saca un potret hunto awor.” P royecto Expedicion Rescate (ER) Cu e proyecto di ER nos a traha cu un grupo grandi di boluntario. Den practica no ta tur hende por sigui traha a base boluntario. Lamentablemente desde aña 2013 UA no tabatin fondo financiero disponibel pa sigui implementa e trabounan di ER. A sigui traha a base di e fondonan cu a haya di UNOCA, entre otro pa produci e buki “Historia Oral, ta historia di pueblo” (Henriquez, 2013) y cu fondo disponibel na DCA. Mayoria di e trabou tabata riba propio gasto di e boluntarionan. Tambe a traha hunto cu otro instancia manera Archivo Nacional y Parke Nacional. Hunto cu Sticting Filmtent Nederland a realisa un documental di ER, pero pa falta di fondo no por pone sub-titulo pa e por keda publica. T area nucleo di UA pa sirbi comunidad di Aruba E trabou di documentacion y coordicacion di investigacion riba tereno di nos herencia cultural como parti di UA ta sumamente necesario, ya cu den Caribe ta masha poco isla tin un infrastructura di investigacion cu ta cubri diferente area. Aruba no ta un excepcion. Den Caribe Hulandes, UA ta e unico universidad cu tabatin un centro di investigacion cu no tabata cay bou di un facultad. Pa e motibo aki CRD tabata un primicia den mundo 37 universitario den Caribe Hulandes y mi ta sumamente orguyoso di por a forma parti di e team di CRD. Tambe mi ta masha agradecido na mi otro coleganan di UA cu for di principio a duna mi tur cooperacion y mustra nan interes den mi trabou. Entre otro di CLL (Deborah Alexander y Anchi Fingal), di OSA (Charisse Hoen y Richard Trimon), di CQA (Lilian Felter y Melendy Neuman), di FAS (Clementia Eugene y Yolanda Richardson), di FMD (Jennifer Boekhoudt, Melvin Quilotte, Rodney Tromp y Yeritza Tromp), consultant mr. Noris van Lis-Donata y mi no kier keda sin menciona Charmain Pappers (HR) cu kende mi a traha riba e exposicion di 25 aña UA; Cheryl Laclé pa atende mi yamadanan di telefoon ora mi no ta trahando na oficina y Aracely Gomez pa e combersacionnan cu no tin nada di haber cu mi trabou, pero cu ta asina importante den bida. Tambe mi kier menciona un persona y funcion, cu mi ta kere cu ya mayoria hende a lubida, pero cu den e trabou di duna servicio na cumunidad na e edificio di Apex a hunga un rol importante, esey ta Norwin Gomez kende a funciona como nos asistente tecnico na cada curso, charla of actividad despues di ora di oficina. Norwin su asistencia ta loke ta haci un diferencia grandi den nos trabou como coordinado di un evento. U A como e identidad Arubiano den comunidad Mi ta masha contento cu e oportunidadnan cu mi a haya na UA riba tereno di investigacion. Mi ta masha agradecido na mi coleganan cu tin un titulo di PhD manera Dr. Lydia Emerencia, Dr. Lisa Madden, Dr. Earney Lasten y Dr. Gino Kock, y mi coleganan studiante siguiendo e programa di PhD School di UA bou di guia di Dr. Glenn Sankatsing y Prof. dr. Cees Hamelink, for di kendenan mi a siña masha hopi di investigacion riba un otro dimencion na nivel academico. Un pa un, nan a yuda mi kita e ‘bril Eurocentrista’ cu mi tabatin bisti y pon’e un banda. Nan tin en comun cu nan ta masha (auto)critico y cu un meta nan dilanti: UA mester duna servicio na nos comunidad dirigi riba nos realidad formando parti di Caribe. Awor cu mi a finalisa mi etapa laboral na UA, mi tin un deseo: pa den futuro UA dedica mas atencion na conocemento di nos herencia cultural, cultura nacional, tradicionnan y identidad Arubiano, tanto pa e studiante- como e docentenan cu ta forma parti di UA. Tur hende tin cu realisa cu apesar cu den Caribe cada isla ta consisti di un sociedad mixto, cu un variedad grandi na nacionalidad, esey no ta kita afo cu nos tin nos propio idioma, historia y identidad. No ta existi un hende sin su raiz ta ankra un caminda. Ta cuestion di busca pa sa na unda bo raiz ta ancra y bringa pa defende nos identidad colectivo na un universidad cu mester ta e base di nos crecemento como pais, pa por crea un sociedad fuerte y progresivo. Mi ta despedi cu un frase di Rosa Parks (1955): “You must never be fearful about what you are doing when it is right.” D an ki U A History Don Pastechi Factory R Nomber: Reynaldo Maldonado Jr. Naci na: Aruba, 11 augustus 1968 eynaldo ta corda ainda con cu 9 pa 10 aña e tabata biba na Hulanda y ta lanta trempan riba diasabra of diadomingo pasobra e tabata tin mag di cushina desayuno pa su mayornan y su ruman homber mas chikito. Asina su gusto pa cushina a cuminsa. Ya como un hoben na Aruba e tabata yuda den negoshi di su mayornan cu tabatatin un Grill Restaurant, “The Shoarma King”. Despues Reynaldo a bay traha na Papiamento Restaurant y Playa Linda Beach Resort caminda el a traha bou di guia di famia Ellis, entre otro bou di guia di Eduardo y Lennie. Esaki a habri porta pa e por a traha den varios restaurant na Aruba y den diferente area di restaurant prome cu el a bay Hulanda caminda el a traha na Hilton Schiphol. Na aña 1987 el a bay Venezuela y a traha den dos diferente restaurant durante mas o menos tres aña. Ora el a bini bek na Aruba el a cuminsa hunto cu su señora Natascha, nan propio negoshi “Malybu Catering”, cu nan a maneha pa varios aña. Y na aña 2000 e oportunidad a yega pa Reynaldo bay Costa Rica, unda e por a studia Arte Culinario na Escuela Gourmet ARCAM y el a termina esaki cu exito. Parti di su stage el a haci na e hotel di 5 strea Barcelo San Jose Palacios. Ademas el a logra su certificado como Chef de Cuisine for di e Asosacion Nacional de Chef de Costa Rica (ANCH) y World Asociation of Chefs Society (WACS). Na Costa Rica el a traha como instructor di panaderia, pasteleria y cushina general. El a presenta den programanan na television y revista di cushina. Tambe el a haci varios catering priva. Bek na Aruba Reynaldo a traha na Calloway Airline Catering pa cinco (5) aña como Assistant Operation Manager/Chef, unda e por a traha y colabora cu creacion pa menu pa aerolinea nan manera KLM, US Airways, Delta Airlines y algun mas. Esaki tambe tabata e temporada cu e a colabora cu “Extreme H Games”, un programa desaroya pa stimula hobennan di tur barrio na Aruba pa come saludabel y pa haci actividad fisico. Algo cu el a haci cu hopi gusto. Na 2010 Reynaldo a bolbe bay biba na Costa Rica y el a traha como Chef Instructor na Escuela Gourmet ARCAM pa dos (2) aña. Ora e oportunidad ta presenta na Aruba pa haci un estudio cu pa hopi aña e tabata desea di haci, esta Consumptieve Technieken Tweedegraads na IPA, e ta bini bek Aruba. Actualmente Reynaldo ta docente na EPB Oranjestad den e unit di horeca, unda e ta duna les den e disciplina di koken, patiserie y bakkerij. Banda di su profesion e ta aporta y colabora cu su señora, Natascha Maldonado Bulos, kende ta dirigi “Don Pastechi Factory”, un negoshi di catering cu enfoke riba snacks. Esaki ta un negoshi cu a cuminsa den famia mas di 30 aña pasa den un forma masha simple. E wela di Reynaldo banda di mama, tabata traha pastechi y entrega pedido na Refresqueria Arco Iris. Despues su welo banda di tata a tuma encargo di e trabou aki y despues di tempo e mama di Reynaldo a tuma esaki over. Pa un periodo e negoshi tabata na encargo di e ruman homber di Reynaldo. Asina e negoshi a sigui crece y cambia durante e añanan y e experencia a keda pasa di generacion pa generacion den famia Maldonado-Bulos, te cu awo e ta operacional bou di e nomber di Don Pastechi Factory (DPF). Awendia DPF ta entrega pedido di pastech na varios refresqueria y tambe pedido di snacks pa fiestanan priva.
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