Desi Van Der Aa

Defensity College aims to connect the Ministry of Defense with the academic world by offering students a part-time workplace in the military reserve. This combines a part-time job in the area of expertise of the student and military (leadership) training to enhance the students in leadership, teamwork, and perseverance.

Generation C is a student consultancy organization that works with companies across industries, providing strategic solutions in teams of 3-5 in areas like digital transformation, AI, sustainability and marketing.

The Committee of External Affairs is a part-time role (2-3 days per week) managing partnerships with 25 companies across consulting, finance, energy, and engineering for a 2,300-member student association. In this position, I lead acquisition efforts, organize seven annual recruitment events, support 20 subcommittees, oversee meetings and cultivate relationships with key partners to secure and sustain long-term collaborations.

AthenaStudies is an organization focused on providing high-quality exam preparation, taught by students who achieved grades of 8 or higher in their courses. In this role, I trained fellow students in various mathematical subjects from my bachelor's program, conducting targeted sessions to help them excel in their exams.

Studentflex is a recruitment agency that connects motivated students with leading companies like UberEats and Adyen through a personalized approach. In my role, I was responsible for identifying and selecting candidates and attending student-focused events to support recruitment efforts.