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What is the Economic Faculty association Rotterdam? The Economic Faculty association Rotterdam (EFR) was officially founded in 1964. Forty-eight years later, the EFR has distinguished itself by establishing a reputation of being one of the largest, most active and professional student organisations in Europe. The EFR has over 4000 members and is run by 100 student members that voluntarily commit themselves to organising activities for fellow students next to their studies.
The EFR aims to bridge the gap between theory and practice. The EFR’s strength lies in our rich history, loyal partners and broad social and professional networks. We give students the opportunity to gain an early insight behind the scenes of the corporate world and offer you a vibrant social scene ranging from parties to study trips. Through the EFR, students get the chance to meet business- and political leaders as well as to mingle with a large number of enthusiastic fellow students.
The EFR is the official study association of Erasmus School of Economics (ESE) and is not to be confused with a fraternity or a student association.
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the EFR-IBEB Introduction Weekend?
W hat is th e i nt ro w eek en d?
Wh at c an i exp ect ?
The EFR organises a wide range of activities and services for students of the ESE, including the EFR-IBEB Introduction Weekend. This weekend is especially organised for you and entails the perfect opportunity to get to know your fellow classmates before starting the academic year. In addition, participation in the EFR-IBEB Introduction Weekend is highly recommended by ESE.
All new IBEB students leave by bus to a unique location in the Netherlands. On Friday and Saturday various activities are organised, for instance a quest through Rotterdam to get to know the city and a business game to experience what the Bachelor IBEB will be like.This way you have the chance to get acquainted with the IBEB Class of 2012/2013!
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Practical Information Date of Departure: 31st of August 2012, afternoon, Erasmus University Rotterdam. Date of Return: 2nd of September, arriving in the afternoon at Erasmus University Rotterdam. Costs for the whole weekend (incl. accommodation, 3 meals a day & snacks, excl. drinks during the evening programme): E 67.50
You can subscribe at: www.efr.nl/intro You receive more information on the specific activities and necessities once you subscribe. Note: You don’t have to be a member/become a member to join the EFR-IBEB Introduction Weekend. Becoming a member of EFR is completely voluntarily and up to you only!
Transportation to and from the location of the weekend is taken care off.
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What is the EFR-iBuddy Programme? Together with the Erasmus School of Economics (ESE), the EFR offers you the chance to participate in the EFR-iBuddy Programme, which you are automatically enrolled in when coming from abroad. The programme is designed to welcome all new international IBEB-students to the ESE and introduce them to the student life in Rotterdam in a personal and interactive way. Upon and before arrival in the Netherlands, your iBuddy provides you with information about housing, social events, Erasmus University Rotterdam and much more. Thursday the 30th of August there will be an official introduction of the iBuddies in the afternoon. The day after both the EFR-iBuddies and prospective IBEB students will leave for the EFR-IBEB Introduction Weekend.
The advantages of joining the programme include enlarging your international network, enjoying fun parties and activities and making new international contacts and friends! If you do not want to participate in the EFR- iBuddy Programme, please send an email to international@efr.nl. If you want to get a buddy assigned even though you are from the Netherlands, you can also send an email to international@efr.nl. For detailed information about the EFR-iBuddy Programme check out the following link: www.efr.nl/current-prospectivestudents/student:ibuddy-programme
What else does the EFR offer you? The EFR membership has many advantages, including:
EFR- B ook sa l e As an EFR member you can buy all your required literature for the IBEB Programme at discounted prices. Each block the EFR has its booksale during the first week of the block.
Soc ia l d r ink s The legendary social drinks are organised for all students of the Erasmus School of Economics, including the entire IBEB community. Make sure to attend the “What’s Your Name Drink” on the 12th of September!
C ar e e r e ve n t s The EFR organises a wide range of career oriented events, such as company visits and workshops.
Ac a d e m ic ev e nt s The EFR offers you guest lectures, excursions, exam trainings and many more tools to improve your study results. F o r a co mplete ove rvie w of a ll EF R ac t iv it ie s c h e c k o u t o u r w e b s it e www. e fr . n l .
How do I become a member? Detailed information on becoming a member of EFR is provided during the EFR-IBEB Introduction Weekend.. As a member you enjoy discounted rates for the book sale and other EFR events for the entire time that you are a student.
Economic Faculty Association Rotterdam | Burgemeester Oudlaan 50 3062 PA Rotterdam | The Netherlands Visiting Address Room VB-24 T: +31 (0) 10 408 11 46 info@efr.nl www.efr.nl