17/04/2026
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Today we introduce #1: Pepijn Beusmans
โจPepijn is 21 years old and currently a third-year Economics and Business Economics student. In addition to his studies, he is an active member of T.S.V. Plato and fraternity Vatos, where he currently serves as chairman. Furthermore, he is involved with Frontโs student participation association and is co-organizing the student festival Dichtgetikt this year together with other students.
Through his own experiences, Pepijn has seen how much personal development takes place when students are active alongside their studies. This is exactly why he believes the university should offer more space and flexibility for such engagement. In his view, studying should not only be about earning ECTS, but also about personal growth and development.
More specifically, he believes that education must become more accessible and flexible. For instance, lectures should be available online by default, ensuring that students who are unable to attend physically can still follow the material.
In addition, Pepijn believes the university should embrace the rise of AI rather than restrict it. Students should be taught how to use AI in an effective and responsible way. In his view, responsible AI use should therefore become a standard part of academic skills training in the first year of every bachelorโs programme.
He aims to contribute to a university where students not only study, but also have the opportunity to develop themselves broadly.
Do you agree with Pepijn and want him to represent you in the University Council?
Voteย #1 on 20, 21, and 22 April!