BOC
Biology orientation committee
As the Biology Orientation Committee, we organise the awesome yearly orientation for Biology. This week of fun is always a great success and this year won't be different! During this orientation week you, as a first year student of Biology, will become acquainted with the study programme, the city of Nijmegen and of course the student’s life. Expect a week filled with parties, fun daily activities and of course a load of new people to meet! If you have any questions about the orientation week of Biology, please feel free to contact us by sending a message to Biology.BOC@gmail.com. We will of course try to answer your questions as fast as possible!
For more information about the orientation click this link.
Mail this committee: Biology.BOC@gmail.com
Top, left to right: Ivo, Max, Zara
Bottom , left to right: Niels, Renske, Pim
Now that you know what we look like, let us introduce ourselfves!
Hallo, my name is Niels, I am 22 years old, I am a 3rd year biologist specialising in animal ecology and I am the Chair of BOC. I grew up in Molenhoek and Middelaar just outside of Nijmegen, so you could say I know the city quite well. Outside of uni I like to listen to music (metal, punk, jazz, rock, hip hop, etc.), go to concerts, take pictures, go bouldering. I like to go out into the city for a terrace. I am also a bartender, so you could say I am also quite familiar with Nijmegens nightlife.
Heyhoi, I’m Renske, I’m 21 years old (third-year biologist) and I am the secretary of BOC this year!. I’m from the beautiful province Brabant, in the south of the Netherlands. I’m very interested in ecology and when I’m not grinding at Huygens, I love to do basically everything that’s outside - from mountainbiking and running to chilling with my friends at the Waalbeach. And you can often spot me with my headphones on, listening to indie/rock music; don’t hesitate to ask me for some good recommendations! I’m very much looking forward to meeting you all at this Orientation!!
Helloo, my name is Pim and I am a fourth year biologist. I’m 23 years old and from the beautiful city of Nijmegen! Besides being the treasurer of BOC, I am also in VACUOLES and I am the treasurer of BeeVee. In my free time I like to have some drinks with friends, go out and drive around on my motorcycle. Somewhere in the coming years I hope to start with a Microbiology Master, but until then I am very excited for the orientation and I hope it will be as amazing as all the previous ones!
Hello dear readers, I am Ivo Kesseler and one of your new BOC'ers! I'm 20 years young and am from a beautiful village called Gemert (somewhere near Eindhoven). I'm a third year Biologist following the neuro/human biology pathway. You can often find me studying in the library of science, or chilling with friends in Gigabyte! Outside of uni you can see me enjoying craft beers on the terrace, or working out in the Radboud sportscenter. I am already looking forward to an(other) unforgettable orientation week with all of my fellow BOCcies, the mentors, and of course the participants!
Hi there! I am Zara Vonk, part of the awesome members of BOC 2025! I am 21 years old and grew up in Utrecht. I am a third year biologist following the ecology/adaptation and physiology trajectories here at Radboud. I love to go outside and let my inner Freek Vonk free by exploring nature with its beautiful plants and animals! Next to biology, I enjoy hanging out with my friends and love to make music. You can also always find me at the amazing borrels of BeeVee, as im a proud chair of our borrel committee PRAC. I am looking forward to this years orientation committee and can’t wait to create new memories with everyone involved!!
Hello, I’m Max and I am 21 years old, and I am a 3rd year biologist interested in the field of ecology. Besides that I am part of the borrel committee named PRAC where we organise the best borrels of the faculty, where it is always gezellig. Maastricht is my home town, which is in the south of the Netherlands. Besides studying I like to do other stuff as well, such as bouldering, fishing, being outside, and listening to music. And with that being said I am looking forward to the 2025 orientation!!!
