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ROTTERDAM
WARMLY WELCOMED
ALL THE CARIBBEAN STUDENTS
THE Hague- Yesterday August 6 a welcoming bash was held in the Public hall Afterwards Karin Fraais talked to some of the new students to tell them allow
them the opportunity to tell her a little bit about themselves and after this Karin
of the Rotterdam city hall for the group of students that chose Rotterdam as the asked the director of the Cabinet of Aruba Shandra John to tell them a little bit
city where they will further their education. Those present on behalf of the Aruba about her experiences when she was a student in Holland.
cabinet was director of the Aruba Cabinet Shandra John and Education official
working for the Cabinet of Aruba Ivonne Navas. Mrs. John did not just tell them about her experiences as a student at the Erasmus
University but also give the group of students to useful advice and tips.
There was a presentation and Karin Fraai was in charge of making the presentation Two students that recently successfully completed their education also gave a
possible. The program started with a video of the city of Rotterdam, afterwards speech. One of these students is an Aruban named Jai’rus Barry who is currently
secretary of state of Rotterdam André Verhooren gave a speech on behalf of the working at a youth centre in Rotterdam after concluding his study of Social work
state Government/ and service.
During his speach Mr. Verhooren told the students a little bit about what they
can expect and encounter in Rotterdam and he told them that he is sure they will The program concluded with a quiz about Rotterdam so as to test the students’
go through tough times but are not alone and need to seek support from their knowledge about their new hometown Rotterdam.
counselors or school teachers.
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