04/03/2025
Hi, Iโm Mijke and Iโm the Student Ambassador of the programme Academische Pabo (Primary Teacher Education Programme, ACPA) .
๐ As a third-year ACPA student, I love how this programme combines theory and practice! Two days a week, weโre at university, diving into learning theories - like how to support children going through tough times at home. At the university of applied sciences , we learn the practical side of teaching - like how to give lessons in Dutch, math, and music ๐ณ๐ฑโ๐ถ. And once a week, everything comes together during my internship, where I actually get to teach! Tomorrow, for example, Iโll be leading the class all morning ๐ฉโ๐ซ.
๐ก One of the things I love about ACPA is how we can apply theory directly in the classroom. Last year, for example, we learned about gifted children, and I had a student in my class who was gifted. Thanks to what I learned, I knew how to support them better!๐ก.
๐ In my free time, I love playing hockey and I work at the event bar ๐ป. The principal of my school wants to get married there next year, so I might be working that event๐! On Mondays, I meet up with my group of friends from my student association . On Tuesdays, I have house nights๐บ at my student house, where I live with 15 other students.
๐ The ACPA is a great option for students who are looking for more of a challenge! But if you plan your time well, thereโs plenty of free time too: itโs one study with two degrees; you only need 60 ECTs a year, not 120!๐
For now, Iโm focused on my studies and student ambassadorship, but next year, who knows? I might take a gap year to travel โ๏ธ๐