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At the University of Aruba, UAchieve
tive achievements. We wish you all the best in the 2022-
2023 academic year!q
You’ve probably seen the hashtag, important to recognize that it is made
#UAchieve. But did you know it’s more up of individuals with unique experienc-
than just a fun tag to use on social me- es and the most diverse backgrounds.
dia? We would go as far as saying that It’s made up of people like U.
UAchieve encompasses exactly what
we stand for at the University of Aruba. The word achieve also represents sev-
How, you ask? Allow us to explain. eral ideas. Achievements come in vari-
ous shapes and forms. When we say
While at first glance, #UAchieve seems UAchieve, it can refer to an academ-
like a mere play on the University of ic achievement like getting a good
Aruba’s acronym, UA, and the word grade, a project well-done, or even a
achieve (meaning to complete a suc- graduation. At the same time, it can
cessful degree program), we believe refer to softer (but not less important)
that’s just a small part of it. achievements you are likely to experi-
ence as part of the UA community. Think
Anyone who has studied, worked, or of taking steps to support your commu-
spent a significant amount of time at nity, having the courage to undertake
the University of Aruba knows the experi- a new extra-curricular activity, or simply
ence is about so much more than simply getting through a tough day.
attending and graduating. It’s a journey
full of ups and downs, fun times and not- The phrase also serves as a reminder
so-fun times, laughing, crying, hard work of your potential on days it seems like
and simply being present. you’re not as successful at achieving
your goals. Today may have been rough,
As mentioned before, of course, the let- but you’ll bounce back, #UAchieve.
ters UA represent the University of Aruba.
At the same time the U represents you, By embodying the spirit of this catch-
the student, the lecturer, the industry phrase, you essentially let the University
partner, the visitor. While we realize the of Aruba help you highlight, cultivate
University of Aruba is a community, it is and amplify your personal and collec-
