About me
Hi! I am Mirjam. Currently I am studying Creative Media and Game Technologies at Saxion University of Applied Sciences. With a background in Beta subjects I have a special passion for biology, humanity and health. I am interested in learning and love broadening my horizon in everything I can get my hands on. Currently I am the chair, treasurer and Co-Head of Activity at Study Association XP. Next to this I work as Academy Council Member for Saxion University of Applied Sciences and as an book cover illustrator.
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Programs
Graphic Design
Active at Uitgeverij de Toren since 2024, working with both photobashing and drawing to create bookcovers.Active in study projects and extracurriculars as promotional material designer since 2021 under which logo designs that are now printed on more than 100 shirts.Next to this I love a lot of traditional media, like graphite, charcoal, acrylic paint and watercolor.
Organization
With 6 years of leadership experience, I have hosted many events and managed several groups.
Top 3 favorite projects
XP Halloween party, 10/2024
Organised the annual Halloween part for Study Association XP as Head of Activity committee. Hosted meetings, made reservations and conceptualised for the event. During the event restocking supplies, setting up, providing PR with help and resolving a conflict situation.
XP INTROWEEK, 08/2024
Organised the annual INTROWEEK part for Study Association XP as Head of Activity committee. Established partnerships, conceptualised and planned events, distributed information to both INTROkids and INTROparents, resolved conflicts and acted as a contact point for all people involved.
Teach The Teacher, 2019-2021
Founded a body in the third year of VWO, at Het Noordik Lyceum Almelo. It gives feedback to teachers, provided by students.
Created reference files to be used during visits to guide the students towards clear conclusions.
Trained students to give constructive criticism.
Developed improvement paths that teachers could use to improve on specific subjects, like digitalisation, engagement of the class and time distribution during the teaching hours.