Our first episode in the new series 'MIND Your Health' is here!

In episode 15, we speak to Amanda Britten & Djurwin Brito (aka Dj Gab) on the topic of 'Into The Mind with YOUth'. 

We discussed various themes related to mental health such as what mental health means to them as a young person, the importance of prioritizing mental health, what mental health-related challenges they have encountered, and what do they think about the way our community treats mental health among the youth.  

Stay tuned for part II of episode 15 'MIND Your Health: Into The Mind with YOUth'.

Our last episode in the 'Reality Check: Are You Ready To Spread Your Wings?' is here!

In episode 14, we speak to Isabelle De Cuba & Nevin Henriquez, two students who are living and studying abroad on the topic of "Being Dushi, Whenever & Wherever". In this episode, we discussed various themes related to cultural identities such as growing whilst maintaining your cultural roots, impacting others with your cultural identity, the right to study in the Netherlands/Europe, and resources of help for students in need of support/guidance. 

Isabelle De Cuba & Nevin Henriquez are completing their studies in the Netherlands.

Episode 13 "Arriving & Thriving" from our new series: 'Reality Check: Are You Ready To Spread Your Wings?' is here!

In Episode 13, we speak to Carizja Rampart & Richelene de Lange, two students who are living and studying abroad on the themes of "Permitting The Unknown" and "Fun Obstacles", which explores what you should expect to experience when starting your student trajectory in a new place!

Richelene is currently studying in the U.S. and Carizja is studying in the Netherlands. They both shared their perspectives on being independent as a student for the first time, dealing with homesickness, creating a space in which you feel at home, and dealing with school preparations.

Our next episode in the 'Reality Check: Are You Ready to Spread Your Wings?' is here!  

 In part two of episode 12,  we continue the conversation with Arielle and Joshue about '𝙒𝙚𝙡𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙁𝙚𝙖𝙧' - in this particular part of episode 12, we discussed the fear that comes with adapting to new changes when living in a foreign country!  

Arielle and Joshue are both studying in North America (in the US and Canada, respectively!) and share their perspectives on how they changed their fear of new experiences (the fear of settling in, getting to know people, stepping out of your comfort zone) into new opportunities.

Our next episode in the 'Reality Check: Are You Ready to Spread Your Wings?' is here! 

In part one of episode 12,  we speak to Arielle and Joshue about '𝙒𝙚𝙡𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙁𝙚𝙖𝙧' - embracing all the new challenges one confronts when living in a foreign country!

Arielle and Joshue are both studying in North America (in the US and Canada, respectively!) and share their perspectives on how they changed their fear of new experiences (the fear of settling in, getting to know people, stepping out of your comfort zone) into new opportunities.

Part 2 of Episode 11 "Welcoming The New" from our new series titled: 'Reality Check: Are You Ready To Spread Your Wings?' is here!

In part 2 of the first episode in the series, we continue to talk to Amadee and Lisiana, two young ladies who are living and studying abroad, on the 'outside newness' that comes with welcoming new experiences. We also explored themes such as myths of living in the Netherlands, comfort zones, fixed expectations and how to manage your finances as a student. 

New month, new series! With this episode we start a new series titled 'Reality Check: Are You Ready To Spread Your Wings?'

Episode 1: Welcoming The New is divided in 2 parts. Part 2 will premiere on Wednesday, 15 July 2020. 

In episode 10 of Vox Iuventus Impactus, we speak to Lay Hing de Kort, founder and chief purpose officer of Cornerstone Economics, on the current economic and financial circumstances of Aruba as consequence of the COVID-19 pandemic.

This episode of Vox Iuventus was recorded in the language of Papiamento. 

In the third part of our 'Hoben na Palabra' (Youth Talking) series, we spoke to Leonardo Figaroa, an 19-year-old recent high school graduate on how he spent his time at home during Shelter in Place orders during the COVID-19 lockdown in Aruba.   

This episode of Vox Iuventus was recorded in the language of Papiamento.

In today's episode we spoke to two Colegio EPI students Gislaine and Marie-Jaindrah, both in their final year and members of their unit's student council. Following preventive measures implemented by the government to curb the spread of COVID-19 in Aruba, all schools in Aruba were closed starting March 16. A couple of weeks later, schools began adopting distance learning strategies to ensure students can continue getting an education during the pandemic. By May, Aruba was preparing to ease lockdown measures and Colegio EPI announced that exams and resits would follow soon. This led to many students expressing themselves on social media, not agreeing with the sudden news.

We approached Gislaine and Marie-Jaindrah to share their experiences as students of Colegio EPI's Unit Economia (Economics) and explain what happened during this whole ordeal. Finally, Gislaine and Marie-Jaindrah give in-coming EPI students advice on how to adapt to the new normal at school as well.  

This episode of Vox Iuventus was done in the Papiamento language.