Abroad magazine summer 2017-2018

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SUMMER 2017/18

UTRECHT

The summer festival agenda CREATIVE BBQ RECIPES

YOUR SUMMER HOROSCOPE

THE EFFECTS OF BREXIT

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EDITORIAL

COLOPHON

Dear readers,

Editor-in-chief

This is the time you all have been waiting for: it’s summer! Well, almost then.

We still have to finish some papers and have to go to some classes, but the end is near. You all survived and I’m proud of you. One way to celebrate this moment is with this new issue of Abroad Magazine.

We created a special summer edition to help you enjoy your stay in Utrecht to the fullest while the sun is out. Or if you’re going home, this edition is a reminder of all the good times. Instead of going home, you might be planning a well-earned trip. Don’t know what to do or where to go?

We selected some ideas for you: go on a train trip through the Netherlands, visit The Hague and the beach of Scheveningen or, if you want to go big, go backpacking! Many backpackers go to Australia, the country of longhaired surfer dudes and (other) wild animals, but what if an Aussie goes to the Netherlands? You can read all about it in this issue. It looks like there’s a lot going on in our small country…

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Adriana Correia András Abaffy Jelle de Korte Lara Ehmler Marjolein v. d. Brand The JoCo Editor-in-chief Marjolein v. d. Brand Robin Martina Lucinia Philip And hey, if that doesn’t Marcus Thomson all work out, you could always go and attend Cover some of the many (music) Lara Ehmler festivals or organise a Marjolein v. d. Brand nice barbecue in the park.

Anyway, it doesn’t Special thanks to our cover matter how you spend your models Claudia & Claudia summer days, just make sure to enjoy them as long Contact as you can!

ESN Utrecht Achter Sint Pieter 25, Oh, and one thing. Don’t Room 0.03 forget to check your 3512 HR Utrecht summer horoscope. You’ll info@esn-utrecht.nl never know what this www.facebook.com/ season has in store for you. esnxutrecht Sounds exciting, don’t you www.esnutrecht-blog. think? com Happy summer everyone!

Love, on behalf of the JoCo, Marjolein

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CONTENT 4 A Summer of Music: Live Acts, Festivals & Clubs 6 Train trip through the Netherlands 8 The Ultimate Travel Hype: backpacking 10 Refreshing Watermelon Recipes 11 A Summer story 12 An Australian’s Guide to the Netherlands:

Bush Tucker & Dangerous Animals 14 Neighbourhoods of Utrecht: Wittevrouwen 15 How Brexit Might Affect International Students 16 Must see cities: The Hague 18 Creative BBQ recipes 19 Leaving Erasmus - What’s next?

20 Zodiac signs: How is your summer going

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Live Acts, Festivals Camp & Clubs:

A SUMMER OF MUSIC Summer is the best season of all. Why? Because it’s festival season! During the upcoming months, there will be a lot of festivals around the Netherlands (and the rest of Europe). Because this would be way too much to cover in just one article, we decided to stay close to home and make a festival agenda of Utrecht.

by Robin Martina By the Creek Festival Date: 7 July 2018 By the Creek is a yearly festival at the beginning of July. It takes place in Vianen, North of Utrecht. There will be four stages, each with a different kind of music. The line-up exists of a lot of DJ’s (of course) but there will also be a stage for live bands!

Ultrasonic Festival Date: 14 July 2018 The Ultrasonic Festival is located at the Maarsseveenseplassen, in the South of Utrecht.

With five stages and more than fifty artists, this festival is going to be legendary. The music style varies from house to urban and from hardstyle to techno. A lot of the artists are Dutch, so if you want to learn (even) more about the Dutch party scene, you shouldn’t miss this.

De Leuke Festival Date: 21 July 2018 De Leuke Festival is a one day party that goes on for eleven hours! It takes place on the 21st of July at the Voorveldse Polder.

If you like EKKO or Singlefeestje at TivoliVredenburg, you should definitely go. There will even be an EKKO stage! You can expect pop, disco, dance and hip hop music.

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De Parade Date: 27 July – 12 August 2018 De Parade is a different kind of festival than the ones named above.

This is a theatre festival that travels around the Netherlands. It will be in Utrecht from the 27 th of July until the 12th of August, so there’s plenty of time to enjoy it. With over 80 performances (music, theatre and both) and some lovely food, the festival has been a success for years.

Verknipt Festival Date: 28 July 2018 Close to Utrecht city, in De Meern, Verknipt Festival will take place on the 28th of July. There’s a small lake and even a beach. This electronic music festival has been around for years but it’s the first time at De Meern, this year. There are a few more (smaller) festivals hosted by the same organisation during the year, so they definitely know what they’re doing.

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Into the Woods Festival Date: 14-15 September 2018 Into the Woods is a mysterious festival in Amersfoort, just a short bus ride away from Utrecht. The organisators of this festival often keep the details hidden until a few weeks prior. But based on the festivals of earlier years, we can say one thing is for sure: it’s going to be great!

"The organisators of this festival keep the details hidden until a few weeks prior. "

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THE NETHERLANDS

BY TRAIN By now you probably have visited many Dutch cities either with your friends or the trips provided by ESN. However, the Netherlands has a lot of hidden gems that often go unnoticed. Here are some train journeys you can take to see more of the Netherlands.

by Lucinia Day Trip Chosen as the most beautiful train journey of 2016, the tract Almere Centrum – Lelystad Centrum provides you a sight of both modern architecture and nature.

Take the train from Utrecht to Almere Centrum. Due to its unique modern architecture, Almere is quite the opposite of cities such as Utrecht and Amsterdam with old city centres. Next you take the train to Lelystad Centrum. This trip across the Oostvaardersplassen only takes around 15 minutes, but there is a lot to see including wild horses.

If you want to see more of the west, take a train from Utrecht to 'Gouda (yes the city of Gouda cheese).

From here continue your journey to Rotterdam and transfer to the train to Dordrecht.

Dordrecht has an adorable shopping centre and lots of cafes. If you have time left take the train to Gorinchem, a small city surrounded by water and with its own harbor, and from there take bus 387 to Utrecht.

Tip: If you don’t have a free OV chipcard you might want to opt for a Holland Travel Ticket from NS. For €55 you can travel the entire day with the train, bus, tram and subway through the Netherlands. It’s best to buy the ticket at a NS ticket machine or at the service desk.

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Weekend Trip If you have more time on your hands and don’t mind staying in a hotel or hostel, a weekend trip might be a better option.

Explore the north. Take a train to Zwolle, the capital city of Overijssel with lots of Medieval monuments. From Zwolle take the train to Leeuwarden which is the capital city of Friesland. Friesland differs from the other Dutch provinces in that it has its own language: West Frisian.

Make sure to also explore some of the villages surrounding Leeuwarden. This way you’ll get a more authentic Dutch experience. The next day take the train to Groningen. The train to Groningen is not an intercity, meaning that it will stop quite a lot. This gives you the chance to get out at a random station and explore small towns.

Explore the south. The city of Thorn, located in Limburg, is known for its old white houses and historical monuments. To get there, take the train from Utrecht to Roermond. From Roermond you take the bus to Thorn Centrum.

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"Stores such as Hema & Albert Heijn offer train tickets with great deals, sometimes including a train ticket + hotel."

Take the bus back to Roermond where you’ll stay the night. The next day travel to Maastricht, from Maastricht to Sittard and from Sittard back to Utrecht.

Tip: Stores such as Hema and Albert Heijn offer train tickets with great deals. This sometimes includes a train ticket + hotel. They also have other day trip deals to museums, amusement parks, zoos etc.

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The ultimate travel hype:

BACKPACKING Backpacking is hot!

Especially young people like to get on a plane, hop from hostel to hostel and explore the world. But why is this type of traveling so popular? Four students expl ain what makes backp acking so much fun and why you should definitel y give it a try!

by Robin Martina South East Asia Jaap (20) and Karin (22) from the Netherlands went backpacking together in Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos and Thailand Jaap: What I liked most about backpacking was the feeling – you simply live day by day. Instead of planning the whole day ahead, you wake up and do something you want to do at that moment.

I learned a lot during our trip.

When you go backpacking, you’ll probably have to cope with new, scary and difficult situations.

This made me grow up more.

Although, I sometimes missed the feeling of having a proper home,

Roadtrippin through Australia - A dream come true for Lara & her friends.

I really liked backpacking.

Especially because you can see so many places in a short amount of time.

Karin: Backpacking is fun because you can decide what places you want to visit while you’re there instead of planning this from home. A lot of other backpackers gave us tips about must see spots. I got surprised by the beautiful places and interesting people we came across. You don’t have to be afraid you won’t meet new people, because you definitely will!

Sometimes we got in contact with other backpackers through Facebook and met them on the way. I also really like other types of travelling, and it depends on what country you want to visit, but I would definitely recommend backpacking to others.

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Australia & New Zealand Lara (21) from Germany went backpacking in Australia, New Zealand, Bali and Thailand.

Scandinavia Elwin (24) from the Netherlands went backpacking in across Scandinavia.

I was 18 when I went backpacking and it made me feel so incredibly free! You can just go where ever you want to, look however you like and talk to whomever interests you. For this, however, you need to let go of your usual standards.

Unlike a lot of other backpackers, I mostly stayed in Europe during my trips. I especially liked the places with rough nature! In the future, I would like to visit a lot of other countries, such as New Zealand, Ecuador, Canada and Argentina.

I recommend to pack lightly and only take the essentials with you. During my trip I also went on a three months road trip and slept in the car. This was the best thing ever!

However, backpacking isn’t all sunshine and rainbows. It’s hard to get privacy, since you’re almost always staying in a hostel. It also feels like you never have any money – living the budget life can be quite exhausting. However, I would definitely chose backpacking over other types of travelling!

Backpacking gave me a great feeling of freedom and peace.

An advantage of traveling alone is that you don’t have to hang out with others if you don’t want to - but you’ll always get across a lot of interesting people. I travelled a lot on my own, but I never felt lonely. If things go wrong – which they will once or twice (at least) – it may makes you feel bad, but it also teaches you how to make the best out of every situation. It also helps you to get out of your comfort zone, which is really important during trips like these.

You can follow Lara on her adventures on her Instagram account @laraaa_eh!

You can follow Elwin on his trips on his Instagram account @traveltheworldnl!

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WATERMELON RECIPES Is there anything more delicious than a refreshing piece of watermelon during the summer heat? I highly doubt it.

Watermelon is incredibly healthy and can be consumed in various ways. Here are wo recipes you should try out this summer. by Lucinia Watermelon Juice / Ginger Watermelon Juice The simplest way to make watermelon juice is slicing your watermelon in half and scooping chunks into a blender. Make sure to remove the seeds or you’ll grow a watermelon plant in your tummy Rugrats style. Blend the watermelon until it’s no longer pulpy and pour into a pitcher with ice. You can change the recipe up a bit by adding for example lime or mango. If you want to be extra healthy, you can add 12mm of chopped ginger in the mix, which gives a unique flavour to your watermelon juice.

Watermelon Salsa by Delish ½ seedless watermelon 1 mango ½ red onion 1 jalapeno 2 limes, zested 1 pinch salt ¼ c. fresh coriander, chopped Slice a seedless watermelon in half and trim the edge to prevent your watermelon from rolling around.

Scoop out the watermelon, but make sure to keep some flesh left to form a bowl. Dice the scooped out parts into bite-sized pieces and pour this, together with the other (diced) ingredients, in a mixing bowl. Mix and then spoon it into the watermelon bowl and let this refrigerate for 20-30 minutes.

Serve with your favourite tortilla chips and you’re done.

Fun fact: Watermelons are high in vitamins, cancer preventing & low-calorie, sign me up!

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A poem by Jelle de Korte

SUMMER’S DELIGHT After months of grey skies and rainy weather The circumstances are finally getting better Sun-struck terraces, made even brighter with Paulaner Call your friends and say: “Let’s gather” The perks of that increasing heat delectable skirts, embellishing the streets Love in a line, dilated pupils Park days roll like life’s sweet jewels Deviated plans, skipping classes Inebriated lads, raising glasses Enjoying life with long park sessions Getting tan; shirtless is the fashion The sweat is dripping, the ice cream’s dripping fluids, all worth finger licking Sugar sweet, like devil’s kisses Summer heat, with cream: delicious Hundreds of people in park Wilhelmina But you’re looking for that special girl, have you seen her?

The most beautiful girl in that sweet sundress The kind of dress that you only want to undress Eyes meet Eyes & eyes meet skin. dirty minds alike, intrigued with sin The canals of Oude Gracht have never looked prettier But compared to her beauty, it’s just inferior A moment, a second, a fraction, a kiss You could only hope the night would end like this And after this day, you can just state one fact There ain’t no summer days like the ones in Utrecht

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AN AUSTRALIAN’S GUIDE TO THE NETHERLANDS The Netherlands is the most densely populated country in mainland Europe, and it shares the title with Ireland as least wooded country. But the Netherlands is not all canals and cobblestone. by Marcus In between the scattering of Dutch towns, fully 11% of the tiny country is covered in trees.

Australia’s 125 million hectares of forest could fit all of the Netherlands 40 times. So, trust me when I say that these are the most essential survival tips in case your bike breaks down in the Dutch wilderness.

Bush Tucker You are going to need to know the difference between plants that offer vital vitamins and minerals, and those that could make you violently ill. Thankfully, the Dutch temperate climate provides perfect conditions for

approximately 10,000 plant species that include plenty of grasses, berries and flowers.

Asparagus is a key dinner option for those in strife. It grows wildly across the Northern Hemisphere, including throughout Europe.

Look out for a thinner stalk than the kind you would normally find in Albert Heijn. It can be eaten raw, but if you find enough dry timber to start a fire, I would recommend boiling it. Add some clovers – also edible and widely available – for some variety in your meal.

Once you get back to civilisation, be sure to build up your strength with commonly found delicacies such as fries, oliebollen and poffertjes. These foods are also great when preparing for a large trek because they will provide you with plenty of fat your body can store for a rainy day.

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Dangerous Animals The Netherlands is home to 36,000 species of wild animals.

If you venture out into the bush, you need to be aware of the dangers you may face. The Dutch Government specifically lists geese, hares, rabbits, pine martens, bats, and birds (especially wood pigeons) as animals you need to watch out for.

Geese, in my experience, can be quite nasty. They have teeth (see inset) and can become extremely aggressive. The top tip for those of you unfortunate enough to find yourself in a goose’s sights is to back away slowly while remaining calm. Be especially wary of packs of geese because no matter your training, you are unlikely to be able to fend off a pack of these creatures. If you suffer any injuries, you should apply first aid and seek medical attention at the first opportunity.

Boars and wolves are becoming a bigger issue in the Netherlands as their habitat slowly expands.

You should be especially wary of boars during November January. If they walk towards you or show signs of charging, climb the nearest tree or sidestep the boar at the

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last second. Stand tall and shout at the boar to intimidate it. Wolves are far less likely to be aggressive, but you should know to never turn your back and instead stand tall and make loud noises.

There is one other creature you should be wary of. Undoubtedly the most dangerous species native to The Netherlands, Dutch Boys can be found in bars across the country. Often nocturnal, they are unpredictable in appearance and nature. Many report sightings of well-dressed men that, despite their suits, can only be considered “Boys”.

Beware of high-density territorial zones such as Nobelstraat.

The descendants of dragons often hunt in packs.

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UTRECHT'S NEIGHBOURHOODS:

WITTEVROUWEN Right in the northeast corner of Utrecht’s old city, you will find the beautiful Wittevrouwen neighbourhood. From Griftpark to the Biltstraat, it’s filled with the best restaurants, cafés and little shops. These are the highlights:

by Marjolein v. d. Brand Biltstraat The Biltstraat connects the city with De Bilt (a small town outside of Utrecht) and is known as the southern border of Wittevrouwen.

It’s full of restaurants, such as Spaghetteria, De Kust (‘the Coast’), Aandacht voor Eten (‘Focus on Food’), and burger bars such as Firma Pickles. On top of that, you can get the best poké bowls at Poké Delicious. Oh, and don’t forget to pay a visit to Stach or café Onz for sweets and a great cup of coffee.

Roberto Gelato If ice cream is what you want, look no further. This is by far the best ice cream place of Utrecht.

There’s always a line, but you’ll be surprised how fast it goes.

Literally all the flavours taste amazing – pick two or three (or four, or five…) and come back another time for more.

Cornelis At the Maliestraat you find Cornelis, a modern grocery store that doubles as one of Utrecht’s best coffee places.

They cater to all your needs: breakfast, coffee, cake, lunch, a giftshop – they have it all.

Funny fact: Cornelis also has a room (yes, only one!) where you can spend the night if you feel like staying.

Griftpark This park is located at the northwest corner of Wittevrouwen and is a great place to spend your free time during sunny days.

People have picnics and barbecues over here, but you can also grab a bite at restaurant Griftpark1, or at Gastmaal or Proost! - both just outside of Griftpark.

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POSSIBLE AFFECTS OF BREXIT FOR STUDENTS The Erasmus program has granted over 200,000 UK students the opportunity to study at European universities between 1987 and 2013, and at the moment 5% of the UK’s student population is EU students.

by Marcus For most of us, there is nothing we can do about the final outcome of the ongoing Brexit negotiations. Instead, we should keep informed of developments that will affect us.

Funding Funding and visa regulation are two aspects of the EU that most directly affect students. EU regulations ensure that students pay local university rates, which are generally two-thirds cheaper than those paid by international students. Over the course of a three-year undergraduate degree in the UK, for example, EU students can save up to €85,000!

Britain will move away from the EU to become more “global"

It is likely that standard fees at UK universities will increase as the country removes EU limits. They might also get rid of standardised student loans and repayment systems.

Visas Theresa May has stated that the UK will leave the single market and restrict the free movementofpeople.Visaconditionsfor European students in the UK, and for British students in the EU, are going to change.

UK politicians like to talk about how Britain will move away from the EU to become more “global”. In my opinion, making it harder for internationals to study in the UK will do the opposite.

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MUST SEE CITY:

THE HAGUE With the sun is shining again, a visit to one of the most vibrant cities in the Netherlands is in order. And the best part: it’s very close to the hippest beach in the country! by Adriana Correia The Hague (an abbreviation of “Des Graven Hage”, literally "The Count's domain") is the third biggest city in the Netherlands, home to the parliament and other formal government bodies.

It is also where the king and queen work, despite infamously not being the official capital of the Netherlands.

The beautiful Binnenhof is a complex of buildings with a gothic castle and sided by a lake.

This magnificent site will bring your imagination to times long gone and give you a new killer profile picture! It is right at the heart of the city, so next you should hit the shopping area, which extends through the center of the Hague.

It is so huge you can easily get lost there, but it will for sure provide the best retail therapy.

There is even a Chinatown! After, you can check the museum Escher in het Palais, my personal favorite.

Here you can see the mesmerizing artworks from the artist, which will make your head spin with complex and sometimes unrealistic patterns of perspective, that will challenge your perception of how the world should be.

The beautiful Kurhaus Hotel is located directly at the beach.

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If you still have some more energy for museums, I recommend the Mauritshuis, which houses an enormous collection of artworks, namely from the Dutch golden age – you can see here the ‘Girl with a Pearl Earring'. A more alternative outdoors attractions include the exquisite Japanese Garden in Clingendael Park, which is only open during some weeks in spring and autumn.

After all this exploration, you can go to Scheveningen.

Here you will find the most touristic beach of the Netherlands. There is a giant ferris wheel, a restaurant on top of the water, and a lot of restaurants in general.

But is it art? You decide!

Throughout the summer there will be some remarkable events: the World Championship of Sand Sculptures, in June, the Schollenpop festival and the International Fireworks Festival (Vuurwerkfestival), both in August. Another nice attraction is Madurodam, a miniature park depicting the several Dutch regions and its traditions. There you can feel like a giant for an afternoon!

So, get in the train discover The Hague!

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JUST GRILL IT! Summer is made for parks, cold drinks and BBQs. If you are in the mood to switch things up a bit and impress your friend, we’ve got you covered! Here are 3 things you never thought of grilling. by Lara Ehmler Grilled Potato Sweet Wedges Place potatoes in a large pot, cover with cold salted water then bring to a boil. Simmer until slightly resistant when pierced with a sharp knife or fork, about 10 minutes. Drain well and allow to cool. Once cool enough, slice potatoes in half lengthwise and slice into wedges. Mix together olive oil, salt, pepper, fresh thyme and cinnamon. Brush this mixture on sweet potatoes. Grill potatoes until grill marks appear. Shouldn’t take longer than 6-8 minutes.

Grilled Lemon Garlic Zucchini In a small bowl, whisk together butter, garlic, Italian seasoning and lemon juice; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Brush zucchini slices with butter mixture.

Add zucchini in a single layer and grill until charred on both sides and just beginning to soften, about 2 minutes per side. It’s the perfect side dish!

Grilled Olives Marinate the olives with rosemary, thyme and garlic. If olives are not already packed in olive oil, add 1 teaspoon of olive oil to help the herbs adhere to the olives.

Grill olives in a grill basket for 6–8 minutes over medium-high heat, rolling frequently to evenly cook.

Perfect for a snack in between.

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Leaving Erasmus What’s next?

Here you are, having spent the last few months in Utrecht, surrounding by new friends and a magical place. Arriving to a new place can be hard, but leaving the place you love is even harder. After you met with people you never imagined meeting and discovered things you have just dreamed of, you have to face the question: What now? by AndrĂĄs Abaffy When my Erasmus semester ended and I arrived home, the whole world opened to me. I realized that there is so much more than the usual habits and people I was spending my time with. Maybe you realize your friends are not your friends anymore. Maybe you realize that people who you barely hung out with are potential new wonderful friends. Just do not be afraid of letting go.

Of course I got involved in a more international environment, let's say as much as

possible. And new people and opportunities were just coming.

Friends from Erasmus, Erasmus students in your home country, their friends, random fellas. And it is just amazing. I have a feeling you have discovered that the world is such a small place. And there is no such thing as goodbye.

For me one of the best things is to discover that a person I have just met knows someone I had met on the other half of the planet. And now, as you are a citizen of the world, there is nothing actually stopping you from discovering even more.

The first experience is the strongest and the hardest, I believe. Once you have pushed yourself out of your comfort zone, took effort to get to know yourself better and experienced all this, you have now realized that the world is a playground, and you are the player.

The only question is: where would you like to play next?

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SUMMER HOROSCOPE:

HOW WILL YOUR SUMMER TURN OUT? We can’t wait until we finish our duties so we can fully enjoy our summer days. Do you already have plans or is it going to be a surprise? We looked to the stars and found some answers.

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Aries (March 21 – April 19) For you, summer is the time of adventure. You’re going to spend most of your days abroad travelling and seeing the world. The idea of you sitting at home all summer long frightens you and could be considered your worst nightmare.

Aquarius (Jan 20 – Feb 18) In summer times, the real you comes out. You always fully enjoy your free time and spend it by going to lots of parties and festivals. Dancing on tables and having (multiple) summer flings are totally your thing.

Taurus (April 20 – May 20) The summer could be a time to work on your resume. You know it sounds lame, but you were actually thinking of taking extra classes or doing an internship during the summer. So, your days are filled, but the nights are still free…

Pisces (Feb 19 – March 20) Ahhh, finally some time off! That means it’s going to be a summer full of visits to the beach, pools, parks and other places where you can hang out and chill. You won’t get anything done this summer and you don’t have to, so why would you care?

Gemini (May 21 – June 20) Wooo, summer means that you have all the time you need to finally do all those things you thought you missed during the other seasons. (FOMO is real, people.) So every day will be spent efficiently. You’re fully booked this summer, that’s for sure.

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Libra (Sep 23 – Oct 22) You’re a planner, Libra. You just are.

And is there a better time to plan things than in summer? But don’t forget you’ll also need some time to take things slow – does that fit in your busy schedule?

Cancer (June 21 – July 22) Summer isn’t called the season of love without any reason. You’re going to have a summer fling (or flings, because why not?) and it might last a bit longer than you first expect. Got a boyfriend? You’ll make this summer HOT, without a doubt.

Scorpio (Oct 23 – Nov 21) Put your sunglasses on your nose, wear that fleeky summer outfit and you’ll be the centre of attention at any party or day at the beach.

It’s all about attitude: once you have it, nobody can take it away from you.

Leo (July 23 – Aug 22) Time to set some goals for the summer, Leo! If there’s something you really want to do or achieve – this is the time. You’ll be surprised by what you’re capable of, and we can assure you: you’ll be proud.

Sagittarius (Nov 22 – Dec 21) You’re going to travel to a faraway destination this summer (even if that meas the the other side of the country). You will experience new cultures, study the local wildlife and find your true self, because that’s what everyone does on faraway

Virgo (Aug 23 – Sep 22) For you, summer is the time to relax and take it eaaasy. Surround yourself with the best things in life: friends, family, good music, and plenty of sunshine and cocktails. The last one could turn into an obsession for you.

Maybe open your own cocktail bar?

Capricorn (Dec 22 – Jan 19) Your perfect summer would be on a huge yacht somewhere on the Mediterranean Sea, where you could tan everyday and do nothing at all. Unfortunately, that isn’t very realistic. But a small boat on the canals is practically the same, right?

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ESN SPONSORS ESN Students Nights @ Club Poema

Every Tuesday night is ESN Student Night with beer, wine and soda for â‚Ź1,90! The dancefloor is ours between 11.00 PM and 5.00 AM, and if you arrive before 0.30 AM, you can use your ESNcard for priority access and you get three special ESN coins you can use for 50% discount on drinks!Club Poema is the place to be every Tuesday!

For more details refer to the ESN Student Night Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/esnstudentnight/

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Poolcafé Hart van Utrecht

If you want to play pool, there is no better place than Hart van Utrecht!

With your card, all beer, wine or soda you order is only €1,50! This pool centre is located in the heart of Utrecht and is recently renovated. Use this deal to have great night with friends on a student-friendly budget!

Address: Ganzenmarkt 16B

Bar Walden

Want a drink in a relaxed environment with a view at the Dom? Try Bar walden! Your ESNcard gets you 20% off any drink you order! Bar Walden is located right next to the Dom and is one of the most popular spots for students in Utrecht.

Address: Domplein 16

Eazie

Too lazy to cook, but still want to eat healthy? Use your ESNcard to get 10% off your order at Eazie during the week and get 20% discount during the weekends! Eazie offers Asian dishes, salads, wraps and smoothies. Eazie makes healthy fresh food easy and fast! Take-away is also possible.

Address: Voorstraat 8

De Rijnstroom

Want to have fun on the water? Rent a boat at ‘De Rijnstroom’! With your ESNcard you always get 15% discount when you rent a canoe, Canadian, row boat or day tour. Experience the centre of Utrecht from a whole different perspective!

Address: Weg naar Rhijnauwen