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Yearbook 2020 – 2021

The yearbook 2020/2021 is ready for you to download here. Have fun reading, and we want to express a huge thank you to the Yearbook Committee for all their hard work!

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Upcoming Events

LLACE X Writer’s Block

April 12 @ 17:00 - 18:00
TraCE STUDY TRIP DUBLIN

May 1 - May 5

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BA English Language and Culture • University of Amsterdam⁣⁣⁣
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The pleasure that the narcissistic human brain der

The pleasure that the narcissistic human brain derives from encountering a piece of writing, raising a patronizing eyebrow and nonchalantly noting: "I could have done it better!" is addicting. Actually committing to testing your perceived creative superiority and forcing your butt to sit in place and make something beautiful, though? Not so much. Bah! Committing to the act is one thing... Sharing the fruits of your labour with the world, though? Risking becoming not the raiser of the eyebrow, but the one at whom it is raised?! Mortifying! And yet people still do it... Isn't that just the coolest? 😊
If you’re considering joining the brave few who dare expose their work to the eyes of the public or if you’d simply like to have a look at what brews inside your peers' brains, join LLACE’s next event prepared in collaboration with Writer’s Block. We promise to shed some light on the process of creation of the students’ creative magazine and discuss our favourite of picks from its 49th issue. You can grab a free (can you imagine?!) copy from the stand next to PCH's entrance or visit the link in the Linktree and check it out online! Hope to see you there on 12th of April at 17:00 in PCH!

Pictured here are the participants of our essay wr

Pictured here are the participants of our essay writing workshop. With their minds soaking the precious information like sponges, I am almost surprised we didn’t all leave the room a few pounds heavier! Jokes aside – big thanks to Dr Carr for hosting the event and helping us combat the dreaded writing-induced pain and suffering!
In case you missed it you can now find the slides on the linktree!

LOCATION: pch 3.01 Are you ready for our next gues

LOCATION: pch 3.01
Are you ready for our next guest lecture? This time Dr. Rosalind Powell will be discussing the significance of scientists' storytelling and self-fashioning. We cannot wait to learn more and we hope to have piqued your interest as well. The talk will take place NEXT TUESDAY (21st of March) at 17:00. The location will be announced as soon as possible. We can’t wait to see all of you to learn something new together.

Dear all, As the winter is coming to a close, ACE

Dear all, As the winter is coming to a close, ACE thought it was about time for a KARAOKE NIGHT to let off some steam and celebrate the end of the block with you all! We can’t wait for all of your renditions of high school musical songs, your favourite Britney song, or whatever else your heart desires. Come meet us at karaoke bar The End on wednesday the 22 of march from 20:00 onwards (This will be instead of our normal bi-weekly drinks so we will not be at the Gaeper this week!). We can’t wait to hear all of your (beautiful) voices.

Take it in, everyone - March is upon us! With it,

Take it in, everyone - March is upon us! With it, comes the time of new beginnings. Naturally then, is it not our duty to celebrate by introducing ourselves to a new literary love? Ursula K. Le Guin’s “A Wizard of Earthsea” – a charming first in a beloved fantasy series sure to inspire in you a sense of awe and wonder – is our personal choice for this Spring’s affair. If you, too, have been waiting for someone to save you from the terror of springtime cleaning and provide you with a suitable excuse to push off decluttering the attic (a task that sounds romantic and cool but is, in fact, a terribly taxing struggle against critters of varying sizes) until next year, you are very much welcome! You can thank me personally when you stop by Athenaeum Boekhandel on March the 20th at 4 PM and join our discussion. Hope to see you there!

Did you survive the first semester? Treat yourself

Did you survive the first semester? Treat yourself with one of our lovely tote bags! The tote bags are a great way to rep some ETC merch or even show your love for literature with the Emily Dickinson quote on the other side. We can’t wait to see all of you walking around with them. Interested? You can find the merch link in the Linktree.

Now that the new semester is in full swing again i

Now that the new semester is in full swing again it is time for a relaxing activity. ACE is organising an arts and crafts afternoon where you can forget about all the stress and enjoy some quality crafting time. We have organised a poetry collaging workshop however you are welcome to bring your own ideas and materials as well. Will we see you on February 27th in your craftiest mood? You can find us at 4.28 from 16:00 onwards

We are going to Dublin on the study trip! Are you

We are going to Dublin on the study trip! Are you coming with us?🇮🇪

When? From the 1st to the 5th of May. What a great way to spend your week off :)
What’s the price? €300

We’ll be visiting different sights connected to Oscar Wilde and James Joyce, as well as other writers and poets connected to English & Irish language and culture. You can also come along with us to the Temple Bar, the Phoenix Park and other fun locations.

Travel to and from the Netherlands to Ireland is included, breakfast and lunch for three days will be covered by TraCE, as will the activities we do together. The price can be payed in instalments and more information about this is in the form and you can always ask us.

Hopefully, you’re joining us! If you are, you can fill in the form in the link tree.
If you have any questions don’t be afraid to ask us a question via trace@sv-etc.nl, Instagram DM’s, send a messenger pigeon or speak to one of us in person.

Dear all, as time is flying by it is already time

Dear all, as time is flying by it is already time for the half-yearly GMA. For those of you who don’t know, a GMA is an assembly where we discuss what has been going on and what will happen with Etcetera for the year. Soooo, if you are interested in the workings of the association or you really want to have a say, this is your time to let us hear your voice.
Will we see you on wednesday the 22nd of february at 17:00 in PCH 4.28?

We are excited to announce that Etcetera will be h

We are excited to announce that Etcetera will be hosting a few guest talks by some of our department members in the upcoming while. To start it all off Dr. Joyce Goggin will be talking about “Text and Textile: Knitting and Narrative” UPCOMING MONDAY (20th of February) AT 4PM. You can find us in OMHP D1.18A. We cannot wait to see you all there and learn something new with each other!

That time of year has come around where the birds

That time of year has come around where the birds chirp just a little more and love is in the air. And by that we of course mean the love we as board feel for all our members. And so in order to share that love with you you can now request a special valentine’s letter from us. Just fill out the form in the link tree and await the words from your beloved.

Just a couple more days to go 🎭✨ get your tic

Just a couple more days to go 🎭✨ get your ticket through the link in our bio!

Look, I get it - writing is HARD. Especially when

Look, I get it - writing is HARD. Especially when you're just starting out! If tearing your hair out and running away in hopes of getting adopted by the wolves are your go-to responses to hearing the words "midterm assignment" or "final essay," however, you'll be relieved to find that it can get better!! You won't need to be a bald wolf-baby after all!
If you think that your writing could use that bit of extra help, go ahead and join us in PCH 4.28 on 15th of February at 3 PM! Dr Nicholas Carr has kindly agreed to once again lend us his expertise and share some great tips on how to step up your essay game!

ICE-CEPADES OF FUN Ice-perience the thrill of ska

ICE-CEPADES OF FUN

Ice-perience the thrill of skating whether it's your first time or you're highly experienced! Everyone's gonna be pulling off some cool moves with warm hearts during this skate-tacular event!

We'll see you on ice on Monday the 13th of February (so it's also a good valentines date idea 😉) at the Jaap Eden ring from 17:00 onwards! (Radioweg 64, 1098NJ Amsterdam)

Tickets are 3,-€ if you bring your own skates, and 5,50€ if you'd like to rent some. Sign up now with the link in our bio!

This ice-tastic event was organised together by Etcetera, SCIO, Helios, and VOS!

The second semester of the academic year 2022/23 i

The second semester of the academic year 2022/23 is almost here, and to make sure you are well prepared, we are organising another book sale! As a member of Etcetera, you are able to buy your English syllabus books with a 15% discount, in collaboration with Athenaeum Boekhandel.

The book sale begins today, and ends on Sunday 12th February. During this time, you can buy your books at a 15% discount. Of course, you can still place orders at Athenaeum afterwards, but with the regular 10% discount outside of bulkweken.

Athenaeum wish to make it abundantly clear that, if you opt for our bulkweken option, they cannot ship your order by post. Thus, it is important to ensure that you will be in Amsterdam and able to physically pick up your books.

After placing your order, you will receive a confirmation email from Athenaeum with the following details. You can pick up your books at the Etcetera office (PCH 0.17, Spuistraat 134), starting from Wednesday 15th February until Friday 18th February. If these dates do not work for you, please contact Etcetera via board@sv-etc.nl.

IMPORTANT THE TIME HAS CHANGED TO 17:00! Time flie

IMPORTANT THE TIME HAS CHANGED TO 17:00!
Time flies, huh? It’s already time to announce another book club meeting! This February’s choice is sure to help you recover from the annual syrupy-sweet, lovey-dovey post-Valentine’s Day crash… Join us as we follow a group of horrible humanities students and witness their mortifying moral descent in Donna Tartt’s “The Secret History.” If you’re able to stomach a decent dose of twistedness and a solid dash of murder, find yourself invited to discuss the novel with us on the 21st of February at 15:30, in PCH 4.40! Click the link in our Linktree and get your copy now!

Are you in for a night full of awesome music and l

Are you in for a night full of awesome music and lovely people? Don't forget to order your tickets for the ALPHA Gala on February 3rd! (Link in bio!)
We will meet at Amsterdam Central Station between 20:30 and 20:45. The boat will depart at 21:00 and we will sail around the IJ. We will be back at Central Station at 01:00. Don't worry about the cold, because the party will be inside :)

Make sure to pick a beautiful outfit and wear a matching mask! See you there!

WE WANT YOU! The yearbook is a staple of Etcetera

WE WANT YOU!
The yearbook is a staple of Etcetera and also of the English department. Every year a host of new students come together to make a completely new yearbook. This brings with it a host of exciting challenges, but not to worry, because every year our amazing committee comes up with brilliant solutions to tackle these challanges together.

What’s in it for you? First of all, you get to make a completely new yearbook, so you gain a lot of experience in how to make something, consequently you’ve an opportunity to develop your skills in a safe environment. Secondly, you meet new people, like your committee members and professors. Lastly, it is fun!

What roles are there? Do you have what it takes to steer the ship in the right direction and have an overview of the whole process, but also help out where needed, then chair would be a great option. You can also be a secretary and this means that you’re taking notes during the meeting. Lastly there is general member, in this role you can do a lot of different things like, graphic design, proofreading, interviewing professors, writer, editor, and photographer. The beautiful thing is that you can just do one thing, but if you want to you can do more.

You can sign up by filling in the form in the linktree!

This semester has been a rollercoaster for all of

This semester has been a rollercoaster for all of us but we managed to make it a fun one! We went to trips, we celebrated Halloween, we enjoyed some book clubs with a side of tea, we were judged for our trivia knowledge, but mostly we laughed and danced and enjoyed each other's company. We thank you for spending a great semester with us and we cannot wait for the next one to be even better! 💛

Observe! Seated here are the attendants of the boo

Observe! Seated here are the attendants of the book club on "Cloud Atlas." The young intellectuals rejoice as they sip tea and recover from the spirited discussion on reincarnation, human cloning and the power of audiobooks read in a robotic voice. They're sophisticated like that.
As usual, big thanks to Atheneum for letting us use their lovely space and lots of respect for everyone that managed to join us (especially since leaving the house that day involved challenging the frightful forces of nature suddenly unleashed in the form of howling winds and horrible rains. We really appreciate the dedication!). To those of you that missed the best event of the month this time - worry not! The next opportunity to participate in an exhilarating literary debate is coming soon… (Not telling you anything more just yet, though!! It's suspense time, baby! 😎)

Are you passionate about something? Do you have so

Are you passionate about something? Do you have something you want to talk about but none of your friends are willing to listen? This is your chance to make them! ACE is organising a presentation night where you are all invited to present a short presentation on any topic at all!!! But if you only want to watch you are more than welcome too. Come find us on Wednesday the 25th of January at 18:00 in PCH 4.28 to experience and present some amazing presentations!

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