Current Board
Chair
Hi everyone!
I’m Lóa Driessen, 19 and I’m in my second year of International Business Communication, following the French track. I am originally from the beautiful city of Arnhem, but later moved to Huissen, which is located just between Arnhem and Nijmegen. This only made the choice to study in Nijmegen even easier, as the beautiful buildings, the friendly people and the vibrant atmosphere already attracted me! Deciding on my field of study was a bit tougher. I initially started with European Law School, but realised after almost a year that it wasn’t quite right for me. Then, I discovered International Business Communication, which is the perfect blend of marketing, language and communication for me.
During the past year I got to be a part of two committees: the Publication Committee and the Weekend Committee. Because of these two committees I have gotten to meet so many members and alumni of Babylon, which helped spark my love for the association. Since joining Babylon, I have made many new friends and memories that I cherish deeply. This sentiment made me want to create that same feeling for others, by joining the 36th board of Babylon. I am very proud to be the Chair of the 36th board of Babylon this academic year.
As Chair, I am responsible for ensuring all of Babylon’s operations run smoothly by supporting and guiding my fellow board members. My goal is to make the upcoming year welcoming and unforgettable for everyone. So, come have a chat, I promise I don’t bite!
See you around,
Lóa Driessen
Chair 2024-2025
Secretary
Hi guys!
My name is Dagmar Jager, and I am 19 years old. I am currently in my third year of Communication & Information Science and this year I will be the Secretary of the 36th board of Babylon. I was born in Amstelveen, but I have been living in Kranenburg (Germany) for more than 15 years now. First, I went to school in Germany but during high school I switched to Nijmegen, so I knew the city already quite well before starting my studies here. In my free time I like to spend time with my friends, go to the gym, draw, go to concerts or go skiing.
After my experience with Babylon during the Introduction Week, I immediately decided to become an Active Member. In my first year I was a member of the Orientation Week Committee, which allowed me to meet many amazing people and to introduce the new first-year students to Babylon. The past year I was a member of the Study Trip Committee. By being so active within this association I knew that I wanted to take it a step further and thus I decided to do a board year!
As the Secretary I am mainly responsible for all communication, this includes maintaining the social media and the website. I love to be creative, so I hope to create a lot of great posts in the upcoming year! Besides that, I want to make sure that everyone has a great experience with Babylon and that all members feel at home.
I am very excited for this adventure and hope to make this year unforgettable together with all of you!
Lots of love,
Dagmar Jager
Secretary 2024-2025
Treasurer
Hey!
My name is Sieme Ponger, I am 22 years old and I am from the small town of Huissen. I will be the Treasurer of the XXXVIth board of Babylon. This year I am moving to the second year of Communication and Information Sciences from International Business Communication, Spanish track. I have already studied Interdisciplinary Social Science in Utrecht, but it was not the right fit for me, Nijmegen was a lot closer and I like the city life much better than Utrecht. My hobbies are traveling, movies and having a drink on the terrace.
During the Introduction Week I first got in touch with Babylon, and I liked it immediately. I think I joined Babylon on day one or two of the week and have not had a single regret since. I went to every borrel this year and attended most activities. I also became an Active Member by joining the Study Trip Committees to help organise the beautiful Lustrum Study Trip of 2023/2024 to Montréal. On top of that I joined the Committee of Informal Activities when they were running short of members in December. Babylon and its members have been a big part of my life this past year and I wouldn’t have it any other way!
As Treasurer, I am responsible for all finances of Babylon. I will make sure the money is spent accordingly and will constantly keep track of all the in- and outgoing payments to keep our beautiful organisation financially healthy.
I am looking forward to a great year on the board and to spend a lot of time making Babylon the best association it can be, together with all the amazing members!
See you soon!
Sieme Ponger
Treasurer 2024-2025
Commissioner of Internal Affairs
Hi!
My name is Zuzanna Miller. I am 20 years old and in the second year of the International Business Communications study. I am Polish, but I was born and grew up near Düsseldorf, Germany. This makes me the second international board member of Babylon (I hope there are many more to come). I moved to Nijmegen for my studies and immediately fell in love with the city. My hobbies are cooking, traveling, and spending time with the people I cherish most.
When I came to the Netherlands, I had no clue what a study association was. During the Orientation Week, I signed up as a member of Babylon for the Crazy 50 Challenges, and from then on, I was hooked. After that, I joined the Committee of Informal Activities. Since that is a very active committee, I had the chance to participate in many activities. I had so much fun spending time with all the members, which is the main reason I decided to do my board year.
As the Commissioner of Internal Affairs, I am primarily responsible for the contact with the faculty and professors. I also manage the book sales and write the Bulletin, our formal newsletter. My personal biggest priority is making everyone feel welcome in our study association.
I am excited for an eventful year with my fellow board members, the association members, and everyone involved!
See you soon!
Zuzanna Miller
Commissioner of Internal Affairs 2024-2025
Commissioner of External Affairs
Hi all!
My name is Esmée de Visser and I am 21 (almost 22) years old. Next year I will go to my 2nd year of the bachelor of Communication and Information sciences and I will fulfil the role of Commissioner of External Affairs in the 36th board of Babylon. I was born in Malden, but I have lived in Nijmegen since I was 4 years old. Since then I have completely fallen in love with this city. I lived somewhere else for a year because I studied medicine for a year in Utrecht. However, this was not my cup of tea, and I decided to go back to Nijmegen, and never leave this city again, because I missed Nijmegen so much. Then I started doing this study.
During the introduction week I was introduced to Babylon, as one of my intro mentors was on the board at the time. He made me completely enthusiastic. I then decided to become an active member. I did this by becoming a member of two committees; Congress Committee and Orientationweek Committee. Through the alternation of formal and informal committees, I have met many people outside of the first years and made some good friendships. All this together made me enthusiastic and made me decide to do a board year.
As Commissioner of External Affairs, I am responsible for all contacts with external relations. I am responsible for maintaining contact with sponsors and I will look for new sponsors. I am also responsible for the Sticker deals and will ensure that the members benefit greatly from them!
I am looking forward to the upcoming year and I hope you do too!
Byee
Esmée de Visser
Commissioner of External Affairs 2024-2025
Commissioner of Activities
Hi!
My name is Maartje Wolters. I am 19 years old, and I will start my second year of International Business Communication with the English track the upcoming year. I am originally from a beautiful place called Oldenzaal, which is located in Twente. Since starting my studies here last year, I have been living in Nijmegen and I absolutely love it here! This year, I will be your Commissioner of Activities of the 36th board of Babylon, and I couldn’t be more exited.
I was first introduced to Babylon during my Introduction Week. Before this week, I was not planning on joining any type of association, but the Orientation Week really made me fall in love with Babylon. Last year, I was part of the Committee of Informal Activities (CIA), which made it easier to ease into the association and get to know its active members on a more informal level.
As the Commissioner of Activities, I am responsible for organising the Borrels, Orientation week, Ski trip and Babylon Festival. My goal is to make every member feel involved and that everyone enjoys their time at these activities.
Im very much looking forward to next year, and I hope that we as the 36th board will make your year unforgettable!
Lots of love,
Maartje Wolters
Commissioner of Activities 2024-2025