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A good start is half the work
Off to a good start
An inspiring kick-off of the academic year
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The newest generation of Tio students takes part in an amazing kick off and enjoy a day full of fascinating guest lectures at convention centre and theatre De Reehorst in Ede. Several professionals from the field, such as travel expert Chris Zegers and Holland Casino CEO Erwin
van Lambaart, inspire the students with their stories. We are underway: let the year begin! •
This is a very interesting day with all these guest speakers. You get more insight into the lives of professionals from the field. It has certainly paid off in spades.
Business student Michael
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Invest in your network. Build contacts with people in the industry. Look for your future partners and start now.
The work of a company lawyer is much more varied than I thought it would be. This kick-off promises well for the rest of the school year.
Law student Maurits
Wonderful of Tio to organise an event such as this. It is interesting to hear first-hand experiences from the world of business; the speakers explain what things are really like in practice. That is very inspiring.
Hotel and Event Management student Rachel
Erwin van Lambaart
Holland Casino-CEO
To become successful, you must not be afraid to make mistakes.
It is okay if you do not have a ‘plan’ yet. Explore the world, learn who you are and do whatever energises you. If you do that, everything is possible.
I thought today was very interesting and educational. The stories of the guest speakers make you look at the field and the future in a different way.
Office Management student Isa
Chris Zegers
Tv host and actor
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Campus tour!
What does a typical day on campus look like? Take a look! •
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Masterclasses
Every year, the various Tio campuses organise master classes for students. Passionate travel fanatics and energetic entrepreneurs inspire them with stories from the field, people like Olcay Gulsen, Rico Verhoeven and Victor Mids. A great opportunity for the students to ask questions, enter into discussions and learn a lot. These speakers have been to Tio
previously! •
Ron Simpson
Rico Verhoeven
Björn Kuipers
André Kuipers Victor Mids
Olcay Gulsen
Our international students visit Dutch hotspots
We are proud of our beautiful Netherlands, and we love to show off our country to our international students. We do this by tasting cheese at the Zaanse Schans, trying on clogs and taking pictures of historic houses, bridges and dikes. We visit the impressive De Haar castle and dive into its rich history or we go and see the masses of tulips and other flowers at the Keukenhof
Gardens! Welcome to the Netherlands! •
From Taiwan to Utrecht
Born and raised in Taiwan, I Wen Chen feels privileged and proud to be the first student from the Providence University in Taiwan to come to The Netherlands. When she was offered this opportunity, she did not have to think twice and she is very happy to be here: “I will certainly recommend Tio and The Netherlands to all my fellow students in Taiwan.”
Small classes
Before coming to the Netherlands, she went to Great Britain twice to improve her English in order to be able to understand the classes. “The Tio classes are really small, which allows excellent communication between the lecturers and the other students.”
‘Lekker’
As a child I Wen enjoyed rock climbing, going out and enjoying nature and she has always liked to travel. While there is not much opportunity for rock climbing in Holland, she has gone on a few trips. “I went to visit some friends in Barcelona, which was nice, especially because I was able to talk in my own language while I was there.” She also went on the Tio wine trip recently. “My fellow Dutch students were very helpful with translating and explaining things to me.” She has not yet mastered the Dutch language, but thinks the Dutch food is really ‘lekker’. Living in a flat with three other exchange students makes this a truly international experience for her.
Recommend Tio
In the future I Wen wants to keep studying tourism and she thinks the knowledge and skills she has acquired here will be a great asset to her. “I think the experience and education I received while over here will make a critical difference in my future and it has made me more independent.” I Wen likes the Dutch people and feels they are really open minded. She has made lots of friends in her short time here. “I will certainly recommend Tio to all my fellow students in Taiwan!” •
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Summery beach party at Beachclub Bloomingdale
Delicious drinks? Check. The beach at walking distance? Check. Great music, fine friends and crazy dance moves? Check. What better way to start the new academic year than with one of student society Cognatio’s legendary beach parties? This fantastic party at Beachclub Bloomingdale makes everyone believe - if only for a moment - that it is
still summer. •
Mr. Bermuda
Childsplay Joris Geurtsen
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Students get to have their say!
What is going well at Tio and what can be improved? Twice a year, the answers to those questions are discussed during the student representatives’ meetings. Student representatives from all Tio study programmes and campuses sit down with the director and campus managers to discuss a wide range of topics. What does such a meeting look like? At each campus, all kinds of themes are discussed. Think of a more extensive and healthier menu in the canteen, more study areas and the standardisation of the internship assessment. But also improving education and improving facilities at the campus. Most points are picked up immediately, which is much appreciated
by the students. •
Top performances during the Tio Lympics
Tio students get the chance to compete against their fellow students in a real Olympic stadium during the Tio Lympics! In various disciplines, students take on their fellows from other Tio campuses. The winners are honoured by a real former Olympic athlete, for example by Lidewij Welten or Marianne Timmer.
Like the real Olympics, the Tio Lympics are officially opened by lighting the Olympic flame. The programme consists of several disciplines: from bounceball to athletics and a tug-of-war. The students prove themselves to be highly competitive athletes whose only goal is to win! •
Successful graduation ceremonies
Hooray! These past weeks, a ton of Tio students manage to obtain their foundation certificate, vocational diploma or bachelor’s degree. Time to celebrate! At their own campus, the students are getting their moment in the spotlight and getting overwhelmed with heartfelt speeches, brief anecdotes, warm congratulations and pictures. Last but not least, they get the degree they
worked so hard for. You’ve earned it! •
Tio’s Education Committee gathers twice a year in Utrecht. About fifty students get to take part in the discussion about Tio’s education, marketing and IT. In this committee, students from all Tio study programmes and campuses provide input on Tio’s policies. The goal is to
improve Tio’s education even further. •
Tio’s Education Committee safeguards quality of education
Work your ass off
Floortje Dessing and Chris Zegers inspire students during masterclass
An inspiring start for tourism students with a very special masterclass. On stage Chris Zegers interviews none other than travel show host and producer Floortje Dessing!
Both Floortje and Chris took quite a few detours in life before finally getting jobs as travel show hosts, they said. How did they ultimately achieve their goal? “It is all about following your dreams,” Chris said. Floortje added: “If you really want something, go for it and work your ass off!”
Floortje has another valuable tip for students: “While travelling, always keep your eyes open for other countries, cultures and people. We have gotten so used to our wealth and tend to forget that a very large part of the world’s population is not as fortunate as we are. Keep an open mind and care for other people around you. If we all do that, we can make the world a better place together.” •
As a parent, you want your child to feel at home during their study. Do parents recommend studying at Tio to other parents? Angela: “Délano has grown enormously since he studies at Tio. I am very proud of him.” Mother Jeannette is also enthusiastic: “It’s a shame I didn’t follow such a study at Tio myself.”
Ambitions and achievements on stage
“I am very happy with how Tio works,” says Angela, Délano’s mother. Délano studies Hotel and Event Management. “It feels really good, I like that. Everything is well organised at school; I would absolutely recommend Tio to other parents. I remember when we were at the Tio open day and a Tio student on the stage told us what he had already achieved during his studies. I remember thinking: what a clever boy.” Angela has to laugh. “And now Delano would be able to stand on that stage with his ambitions and achievements. So nice, I’m very proud of him!”
‘We can see her growing’
“Nancy is performing above expectations”, parent René tells proudly. His daughter Nancy is stuyding International Tourism Management at Tio in Amsterdam. René: “Particularly since she has to fund her study herself and is therefore highly motivated to make the utmost of it. It is wonderful to see her commitment and then to see her being rewarded with great grades and the option of attending additional classes. We can see her growing. Nancy has become very independent and is capable of looking after herself in a strange city where they speak a foreign language. Now she is going to Los Angeles for her internship, what an adventure!”
Great atmosphere and small-scale
Jeanette’s two daughters are studying Hotel and Event Management at Tio and she often hears the stories recounted at home. “There is just a really good atmosphere at Tio, you can’t compare it with other applied sciences universities”, says Jeanette. “We noticed the difference when we visited the open days at other universities. The great atmosphere and the small size of Tio has meant the girls are just really happy there. I would definitely recommend Tio to other parents. Absolutely!” •
Succesful parent information evening
An extensive programme in Hengelo for the second parent information evening of the year. In addition to the 10 minute conversations between parents, students and one of the study coaches, parents and students can find out more about moving on to the next academic year or further educate yourself at Tio, going on an internship abroad, the various minors and everything concerning graduation.
It was a well-attended evening, which was much appreciated. Some quotes from the feedback:
Good to be able to speak to more of the lecturers
We really liked the friendly atmosphere and professional feel of the parent information evening
It was an informative and enjoyable evening
Excellent, concise presentations
Great topics to hear more about
Customized study programme: a sports or music career alongside your degree or additional help for dyslexia
Do you want to combine getting your degree with a career in sport or in music? At Tio there is room to do both at once! Racing driver Glenn van Berlo explains: “If I don’t understand something because I was away for training or a race, all I need to do is send an e-mail and I will get additional support or help.”
The freedom to make your own choices
Racing driver Glenn is combining his career as a top athlete with a degree at Tio. “Tio is very accommodating about top-class sport”, Glenn explains. “My study schedule is drawn up to fit perfectly with my training schedule. In addition, I am to some extent free to do my own planning and to make some of my own choices, for instance when planning assignments or tests. The staff at Tio are understanding about my status as a top-class sportsman and are very flexible in the way they teach me.”
Additional time with proper consultation
Félice Holsink is studying Commercial Business Management. At Tio, they don’t just work with her dyslexia, but also with her career as a violinist at a high level. “When agreed in consultation, I can be given extra time at home to practise for a concert or a competition. I think that’s fantastic”, Félice says.
Adjusted schedule
Top athlete Vero Nater is also very happy to be able to continue skating at a high level alongside his programme. “Initially I thought you can’t combine top-class sport with an applied sciences programme and I had prepared myself for last year being my final academic year”, Vero Nater, Hotel and Event Management student, explains. “Fortunately, Tio was open to sports next to school. They have adjusted my schedule so I can continue to go to my ice training sessions.” •
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