The Board

USA Nijmegen is run by a board (XXIInd) consisting of the following three people:

Function: Chair

My name is Axel van der Leij, I am 19 years old, and I grew up in Wageningen. Nowadays, however, my home is in Nijmegen, where I spend most of my days either spending quality time with friends, or just relaxing from the busy university life. I love singing, even though the ears of the people around me do not agree with that, and I have a knack for being one of the most dramatic people in the room, you can just ask the rest of the board!

I am a second-year American Studies student and was in love with USA Nijmegen from the get-go. Last year, I spent quite a bit of my time organizing all sorts of fun activities with the Activity Committee, planning the trip with the Travel Committee, and writing about a variance of subjects for The Issue. USA has truly been a home away from home last year when I did not yet live in Nijmegen, and I am very proud to be able to help create that same atmosphere for all the new first-years as a Board member.

As the Chair, I bear the responsibility for all aspects of our study association. This entails staying informed about the activities of both the board and the association as a whole. In my role, I serve as the representative of the association, acting as the primary contact person for USA Nijmegen, our members, the university, and various external entities. Preserving the positive image of our awesome study association is also part of my duties.

Additionally, I ensure that my fellow board members fulfill their responsibilities, helping out whenever and wherever challenges arise. I am really looking forward to the upcoming year, and I am excited to make the 22nd year of USA Nijmegen one for the history books!

Function: Secretary

Hello everyone! I’m Luca Zwanenburg and currently serving as the Secretary of the XXIInd Board at USA Nijmegen. I have lived for the majority of my life in Eindhoven, however we moved a few years ago to one of the towns next to Eindhoven called Geldrop. I am 21 years old and I am in my second-year of American Studies. During my time off I like to listen to music and play videogames.

Last year I was part of Travel Committee, where I among other things helped plan our weekend trip that year. Throughout my first year I was an active member as I went to most of the events that were hosted last year. I have always enjoyed my time with USA as I met a lot of new people and made friends who I (hopefully) will be friends with for a long time.

As Secretary, you can expect to hear from me through text messages, emails, updates, and Instagram posts. My main responsibility is handling the administrative aspects of our association. If you have any questions about your membership, upcoming events, or anything related to the association, feel free to drop us an email at usanijmegen@gmail.com, and I’ll be more than happy to assist you. As the contact person for the association, I’m looking forward to connecting with many of you throughout the year and hopefully we’ll see you at all the fun events we have planned!

Xoxo from Luca

Function: Treasurer

Hi there! My name is Farah, and I am the Treasurer of the XXIInd Board of USA Nijmegen! I am 21 years old and originally from Moordrecht, a small town located between Rotterdam and Gouda. Last year, I was lucky enough to find a room in Nijmegen and really enjoy living here! I’m a second-year student majoring in American Studies. When I’m not studying or working, I like to read, watch movies, go outside, or hang out with my friends.

Last year, I joined USA Nijmegen, which was one of the best choices I’ve ever made. I became part of the Activity Committee (AcCo) and the First Years Committee (FiCo). As a member of the AcCo, I helped organize events such as the Thanksgiving dinner. These events were surely the highlights of last year! During my time in the FiCo, I helped with the student for a day. Being part of the XXIInd Board was the right next step within USA Nijmegen.

As Treasurer, I am responsible for all finances and will make sure that all the money is going where it’s supposed to go. Mainly, I will be handling the contributions and the budgets for the committees. You can send me an email at treasurerusa@gmail.com. Most importantly, I’m looking forward to seeing all of you at our events! :)

See you soon, Farah