A word from the Chairman
A word from the Chairman
Sefa is the study association of Economics and Business (EB) at the University of Amsterdam. Sefa inspires students to transcend, connecting them to their future. Throughout the year, Sefa accommodates activities for students of all years and disciplines. We offer students an extensive network to explore and develop their capabilities. All Economics and Business students are provided with a diverse portfolio of career events, social activities, academic intensification, and international congregations. By participating in events, students can broaden their academic, professional, and social horizons, which can be of great value in their future careers.
Sefa has more than 7.000 members, of which over 400 are active within a committee. Active members are provided the opportunity to participate in challenging committees within a social community. Our active members are spread over 35 committees that organize over 125 events every year. By organizing such an event, active members gain organizational, communication, and teamwork skills. These are practical skills that students do not get taught in the lecture halls and tutorial rooms.
Furthermore, we offer great advantages for non-active members such as discounts on books and syllabi, and participation at our social and career events.
On a personal note, my journey with Sefa began in 2021, when I started studying Business Administration at the University of Amsterdam. After returning from a year in the U.S., I was looking for a sense of belonging and found it in Sefa. I first joined the As Good As New committee, helping organize the 100-year Lustrum Grand Ball: an unforgettable experience that made Sefa feel like much more than just a study association.
Four years, three committees and a hundred events later, I can say that this academic year is extremely important for Sefa. With all of us moving away from the after-effects of the pandemic and our members being more motivated than ever, we once again dare to explore growth and innovation within Sefa. With an increasing number of students at our University, we strive to grow our community and diversify our committees. The introduction of the Women+ committee and restructuring of the Master Career Club and Investment Club will allow us to provide a more diverse line-up of events for our members and the students of the University of Amsterdam. Reaching this goal means moving with the ever-changing times whilst embracing the traditions of 104 years of Sefa that got us to where we are today. This is a fine balance to uphold, but one I am more than confident in achieving with our members, partners, and the 104th board.
I would like to thank you all for your continuous efforts and interest in Sefa and I hope to welcome you soon at one of our events.
On behalf of the 104th Sefa board,
Kind regards,
Lieke Borremans
Chairman Sefa board 2025-2026