Board Interest Information

Thinking about doing a board year at Study Association Stress?

A board year at Stress is a full-time, once-in-a-lifetime experience where you actively shape the biggest study association on campus. Together with your board, you run an organisation with over 2,200 members, lead committees, organise events, work with companies and the University of Twente staff, and turn your own ideas into reality. Along the way, amongst many, you develop leadership, communication, organisation and teamwork skills, while also having a lot of fun! It's a once-in-a-lifetime experience that teaches you more than any study would ever do!

Upcoming Interest Activities

Want to get a better feeling for board life? Or just simply curious about what does it mean to be board? Sign up and join these moments:

• Wednesday 26 January – Pubquiz

• Monday 16 February – Speed Dating with former board members

• Tuesday 10 March – Discussion Drink & Walk With Us (experience a day alongside a board member)

Can't join any of these activities but still curious about more details?

Plan a walk with one of our current board members or experience a day alongside one of them!

Send us an email or text, or just simply stop by our association room!

Application Details

Interested in becoming a board member?

• Application deadline: Friday 27 March 2026

• Interviews: Between 30 March and 10 April 2026

Your application consists of:

1) Motivation Letter

• Why do you want to do a Board year?
• What are your past experiences?
• Function preference and reasons for this?
• What do you think is the most fun day-to-day task?
• Are you planning to follow courses next to your Board year?
• What do you want to learn?

2) Your CV

Whether you already know which function suits you best or are still orienting, these activities are the perfect way to explore if a board year at Stress is for you.