IBS-U, International Business School Union

🏂 Ski Trip Recap 🏂

At the end of February, a group of enthusiastic students headed to the beautiful French Alps, excited for the week ahead at the highest ski resort in Europe! ⛷️

From first timers to experienced skiers and snowboarders: everyone showed up on the slopes, and we couldn’t have dreamed better than Val Thorens to enjoy these sunny days 🌅

Whether you needed some time on your own (while others were still recovering from the crazy day – or night – before ;)), or in small groups, or even big teams, IBS-U explored the entire 3 Vallées! 🏔️

After all that hard work, it was time to chill, unwind or experience something else… this is where the unforgettable après ski afternoons at La Folie Folie Douce, or the nights out in the village come in: safe to say that priorities lied sometimes elsewhere 🍻

Not to forget the additional core memories unlocked as the spontaneous sunset planned with some beers and pizzas at the top of the mountain, before skiing back to the hotel at night 🍕

Thanks for joining and making this experience special ❄️

See you next year, bisous 💙

🎄 Don’t miss our annual Christmas trip to Bremen!

We’re excited to announce our annual Christmas trip to the beautiful city of Bremen! 🌟

📅 Date: Saturday, December 6th
⏰ Departure: Meet at 8:40 at Groningen Hoofdstation — bus leaves at 9:00
🌙 Return: Around 23:30 at Groningen Hoofdstation — leaving Bremen at 21:00
💰 Price: €29.50 (members) | €35 (non-members)

Enjoy the festive atmosphere of Bremen’s famous Christmas markets, with the exclusive price including transportation!

Explore the city during the day and evening, and enjoy a magical trip with friends.

Spots are limited, so make sure to secure yours soon — first-come, first-served!

‼️ Sign up is available on our website: https://www.ibs-u.com/events/126640-christmas-trip-to-bremen

You can also find the sign-up link on our profile!

❤️ Meet The Board - Chair 💙

Hello 👋🏻

My name is Jace, a third-year student at the IB. I’m currently completing my minor at Hanze.

Last year, I served as the head of various committees and as the board’s external coordinator. This year, I’m excited to continue my journey with IBS-U as the Chair.

With the experience I gained last year, I’m looking forward to working with our amazing board members and seven committees to make this year even better!

You can usually find me around campus, at the IBS-U office, the IBS info desk, or in front of the coffee machine, satisfying my caffeine needs. If you have any questions about IBS-U, school life, or need any kind of help, feel free to stop by or reach out anytime!

When I’m not at school, you’ll probably find me on a terrace grabbing drinks with friends or at home watching movies.

I’m looking forward to meeting you all at our events. Cheers to a successful year ahead! 🥂

❤️ Meet The Board - Secretary 💙

Hoi everyone! 👋

I’m Romy, and I’ll be the Secretary of IBS-U for the 2025–2026 academic year! 👩🏼‍💼

Serving as a ‘seccy’ means handling meetings ✍🏻, social medias & website 💻, as well as official communications. ✉ Thus, being half French 🇫🇷 and half Dutch 🇳🇱 is definitely an asset in this Board life: it helps me stay connected with our members 🫂, other associations 🤝🏻, and university staff 🎓 – making sure everything runs smoothly! 🏃🏼‍♀

A little about me: I love sports 💃🏼 and spending time with loved ones 🫶🏼 – whether that’s a cozy cooking afternoon 👩🏼‍🍳 or a fun night out in Groningen. 🪩 I also looove travelling, but I’ll stop myself here… 🌎 I’m a naturally curious and passionate person who enjoys learning and sharing stories 💁🏼‍♀️, so once I start talking, it might never end… 😄

If you’d like to get to know me better, don’t hesitate to drop by the office for a coffee ☕.
After planning the successful Charity Ball last year ✨, I’m super excited for the months ahead with my fellow ‘Bestuurders’ ❤️ and everyone in the amazing IBS-U family we’re building! 🙌🏻

Bisousss 💋,
Romy 💙

❤️ Meet The Board - Treasurer 💙

Hey everyone!

My name is Joshua, I’m from Hamburg, Germany, and currently a second-year International Business student here at Hanze.

This year, I’ll be serving as the Treasurer for IBS-U, taking care of the budgeting and helping to keep our finances organized so our events and activities can run smoothly. I’m really looking forward to working with the board and our committees to make this a fun and well-organized year for everyone.

In my free time, I’m always open to playing a round of pool, spending time with friends, and discovering nice places around Groningen.

I’m excited to get to know you throughout the year and hope to see you at our events!

❤️ Meet The Board - Internal Coordinator 💙

Hello everyone!!

My name is Oskar Bakker and I’m this year’s internal coordinator. I’m 19 years old, from Chicago, and a second year in IB’s 4-year program. I joined IBS-U’s social committee at the beginning of my first year, where I planned exciting events, made countless friends, and attended a few too many borrels.

I’m lucky to be responsible for the members of the IBS-U, its 7 impressive committees, and for ensuring proper collaboration and efficiency throughout the entirety of the year. Whether you’re in the union or not, please feel free to talk about any manner of issues, no matter if you’re having relationship problems, or if you need help with your 401k.

I’m unbelievably excited about this year and getting to better know all of you,

Oskar