On a yearly basis, STAR executes a policy that is in line with our mission: “enrich rsm student life”. This policy is developed within the framework of the association’s long-term strategy consisting of three strategic pillars, namely Career Start Support, Development & Academic Support and Social Interaction. These three pillars are underpinned by the personal and professional development of our active members and the belief that every initiative at STAR should aim to have a positive impact on society.
About STAR
STAR is the study association of Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University (RSM). With more than 6,500 members, STAR is Europe’s largest student ruled study association and above all the most active and professional study association in the Netherlands. Each year, about 300 dedicated Active Members organize STAR projects that reach thousands of students.
STAR’s mission is to enrich RSM student life. This mission is facilitated by the great number of activities that are organized by numerous Bachelor committees and Master Study Clubs. The Active Members form a base which is underpinned with three pillars: Career start support, Development and Academic Support, Social Interaction
Our strategic house
Our 3 Pillars
Career Start Support
The Career Support pillar focuses on providing RSM students with all the career orientation, career preparation and training they need to be successful in the business world. With offline recruitment orientation during the STAR Management week, the Erasmus Recruitment Days, and other separate events organized throughout the year to bring students and companies together. During the whole year, STAR provides online career orientation on the Erasmus Recruitment Platform.
Development and Academic Support
STAR also supports RSM students in their academic endeavours. We offer students access to various study materials such as books, summaries and tutoring. Furthermore, we enable students to develop themselves both personally and professionally by offering trainings in diverse fields and projects like the RSM STAR Case Club and the STAR Erasmus Consulting. We also aim to inspire students through seminars like the Speaker Series and Honorary Discussions and offer Study Trips to destinations all over the world.
Social Interaction
The social pillar of STAR contains all the activities STAR organizes to enrich the social life of its members. Not only do we organize, every year, the Opening Party in September and the closing party of the STAR Management Week in November. We also organize various smaller events like after exam drinks, BBQs, New Years Party and many more! Members are always welcome to join our weekly drinks on Wednesday as well! In this way, we offer RSM students the opportunity to get to know each other.
Our Values
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STAR is a playground for your future.We believe in every individual‘s unique qualities and development opportunities. Active members at STAR have the freedom and responsibility to take ownership over their events, try new ideas and deliver creative solutions together.
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We challenge each other today, to be better tomorrow.Only together you can really grow. That’s why it is important to challenge your fellow team members and challenge STAR, all with the aim to keep improving our projects and develop yourself.
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Fun is the fundament of our teams.By having fun together with your team, STAR has become the lively association it is today. Participating in social activities is the ideal way of getting to know your team better, and improving team results.
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We put the student in the center of everything we do.With all the decisions we make, our most question is; what do RSM students want and what is the added value for RSM students? Therefore, will all we do our focus revolves around our mission to ‘Enrich RSM student life’.
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Act as a force for positive change.Besides focusing on enriching student life in general, we also aspire to contribute to the local environment and society we live in, with our events.
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