ZO! Students

SUMMER 2014

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STUDENTS in Amsterdam Zuidoost

DÉFANO HOLWIJN THE FACEBOOK HIT OF ZUIDOOST

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It's so much fun here

THE IMAGE OF ZUIDOOST IS MORE POSITIVE THAN EVER! ARENA, IKEA, HMH, ZIGGO DOME AND THE HIDDEN GEMS

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‘ETERNALLY A STUDENT IN THE BIJLMER' Whilst cycling towards a beautiful sunset, I was approached by a young lady who asked me to stop. It was then that I saw the group of people huddled around a camera stand.

A man cycled towards me, with a cameraman in close pursuit. I had inadvertently arrived on a film set. Director Michiel ten Horn was busy shooting for a flick that focuses on the life of a ‘perpetual student’, and he had chosen the Bijlmer as its setting.

It is true that recently, Amsterdam Zuidoost’s streets have provided the backdrop for many movies, though something that may often be overlooked is the huge part that our district plays in the life of a student. You need only look at the huge increase in the area’s energetic, dynamic vibe to know that this is a happening district which breathes opportunity and offers something for everyone. The fact that young people are more positive than ever about the image of Amsterdam Zuidoost is something that we are proud of and want to build on.

For example, the successful refurbishment of Hoekenrode has resulted in a beautiful square with bustling terraces. Our aim, therefore, is to make sure this district will remain as lively and attractive as it is now.

Liveliness can be found in many places around Zuidoost, for example at the Spinozacampus.

Where else in Amsterdam is it possible to

sunbathe or play football on a large lawn right in front of your own house? Or have a drink in one of the hidden bars and cafes which you can find in the the Grubbehoeve, Gouden Leeuw and Groenhoven flats.

In short, ...when you are a student and you want to enjoy yourself, Zuidoost has it all.

Unfortunately, life as an eternal student, as depicted in Michiel ten Horns film, is no longer an option in this day and age. I wish you succesful student days, set in the sunniest part of Amsterdam.

Emile Jaensch Housing portfolio Zuidoost

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We would like to thank: Défano Holwijn, Emile Jaensch, Nina Leatemia, Charity Reingoud, Gianni Warde, Luc Hillege, Angelo Diop, Jolanda Kanteman, Marian Koers, Milou Peeters, Madelon Baeten, Ingrid Arnou, Wouter van Ierssel, Iris van Iersel, Emiel Brouwers, Mieke Verberkt, Esther van Loon, Frank van Bergen, Lieke Gerards, Juliette van der Smitte, Chris Hood, Ellen Josée Westrik and all the advertisers.

ZO! Studying is issued by ASEGA Media and commissioned by borough Zuidoost. www.asega.nl ©2014

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SMALL STUDENT VILLAGE It’s five o’clock in the afternoon, and somewhat shakily I rise to my feet and stumble away from the wooden picnic table where my neighbours are seated. Oops! Pina Coladas + warm weather = not a good mix since I still have some revising to do. I wish I had finished my assignment already. Oh well, whether you go out for drinks, or get involved in an impromptu barbecue - it’s all too easy to get distracted at the Spinozacampus, where I’ve been living for two years now.

The Spinozacampus with its seven hundred homes has become a small student village in the center of the Bijlmer. Though I’m still met with worried expressions when I tell people I live in the Bijlmer, for me it’s definitely the place to be. The melting pot of various cultures, the hustle and bustle of the market at the Anton de Komplein, the shopping center Amsterdamse Poort where youmay buy nearly anything your heart desires and the ArenA Boulevard where there is always something to do. I think it’s great! In addition, it is also very nice to have my own space complete

with bathroom and kitchen.

Though Though it may be lonely at times, there is plenty of social interaction on the Spinozacampus. On a summer day, there are many people outside studying, sunbathing, barbecueing and having fun. Additionally the activities committee organises lots of campus events which are ideal for getting to know your neighbours better.

Overall, in my eyes is Zuidoost offers diversity and a good and lively atmosphere. And I’m sure that you, visitors and (future) inhabitants of Amsterdam Zuidoost, will agree with me!

Nina Leatemia Campus Activities Committee Spinoza activiteitencommissie.spinozacampus b.c.spinozacampus@gmail.com

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Photo’s: Wouter van Ierssel

DÉFANO HOLWIJN

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INTERVIEW

Entertainer and rapper Défano Holwijn (21) was proclaimed this year’s ‘Facebook hit of Zuidoost’, by Het Parool. And rightly so! Almost daily he entertains over 140,000 followers with hilarious videos in which he discusses recognisable, everyday topics. During the interview for ZO! Studying it became obvious that cheerful Défano is wildly popular with the public in real life as well!

“Are you gonna make another shortie tonight?” two girls on bicycles call out to Défano.During the photo shoot another fan calls out to him and Défano cheerfully replies. We talk to him at De Smeltkroes, a Surinamese-Javanese restaurant on the Bijlmerdreef where he likes to dine. Enjoying a Dawet, a typically Surinamese coconut milk drink, he talks about his neighbourhood Nieuw Grunder, which is within walking distance. He has been living in this district for seven years with his parents and younger brother. “I’ve lived my whole life in Zuidoost and it suits me very well. I like to spend my time in this neighbourhood, at home with friends or at the communitycenter NoLIMIT. And De Smeltkroes is a great place to eat and hang out in.”

number of followers continues to grow each day, it’s unbelievable!”

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Also ‘typically Défano’ are the popular shorties he posts: short, funny summaries on a World Cup match or an episode of GTST. For inspiration he taps from his own experiences.

“But every now and then my brother or friends say something like, ‘hey, you should really make a movie clip about this’.” Défano goes on to give an example. “What struck me just now was the question, why do buses and subway trains always have the air conditioning switched off during summer? It just doesn’t make sense doing that when it’s so hot! Those are the things that I have to share. Often they are not even meant to be funny, so much as just everyday observations that people can relate to.”

Défano started posting videos way back when Hyves was hot and happening. “Back then I got a lot of positive feedback, but things really began to take off with Keek, an app that allows you to post. Before I knew it, I had become the biggest hit in the Netherlands on that app. In May last year, I decided to continue my work on Facebook. I thought, let’s just see how it goes. First I posted movies on my own personal page. It went so well, that after just two movies I had gained a thousand online friends. Soon I had reached the maximum of five thousand connections, so I decided to make a business page. Fast Forward to now, a year later, the

A BIT OF SELF-MOCKERY

The secret behind his success? “I think it is mostly to do with timing: being in the right place at the right time. Picking recognisable topics and a little bit of self-mockery is also important.

This is often recognized in my videos which is why many people find them funny. I got a lot of nice comments on ‘Ten things from from a man’s life’. Some people responded saying: ‘Yeah well, sometimes it’s hard to be a man.’ I was amused by that. Also, I’m often told that I say out loud what others are merely thinking. I like that, I’m kind of an interpreter, as it were. “

IDENTIFICATION

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Belegen at The Sand in Amsterdam and at Bommerig in club Mambo in Almere. I’ll also perform at the Kwaku Summer Festival. That really suits me. That’s the place where everything comes together. I can entertain the audience and rap during MC’ing. It’s all in one”.

‘I AM KIND OF AN

INTERPRETER’ ALL IN ONE Last year, Défano made an appearance on X Factor. “There was a scout from X Factor who saw me on YouTube. He kept asking if I wanted to join, so eventually, I did.. It was a great experience. I still rap but now my Facebook page has become so time consuming that rapping has to take a a back seat, for now. Though it actually seems the perfect time to broadcast my music to my followers, so that will definitely happen soon’’.

Because Défano likes to combine entertainment with making music, he enjoys being an MC. “I’m hard-host MC with Young

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DREAM Apart from his activities on Facebook, Défano is also working on the internet series HASHTAGDIEBOYS. “This is the ultimate guide for young people about anything and everything. For example, how to behave when you’re in a club, or what to do when you’re heartbroken. The six of us try to put a funny slant on these things and not take them too seriously.” Défano’s big dream is to become a TV host. “I hope it works out, it’s my childhood dream. I would love to have my own show, but I’ll see what comes my way.

I want to finish school first. After the summer I’ll be studying Journalism in Utrecht, so I’ll go and check that out!”

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T IP FROM DEFANO “Borchland is really cool, it’s a bowling center near the ArenA. It’s great fun to go there with friends. It’s also a perfect way to break the ice with new classrooms/roommates”

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ZO! U P-TO - DAT E HOEKENRODE Wow, what a difference! The formerly rather desolate and windy square between Amsterdam Bijlmer ArenA station and shopping center Amsterdamse Poort has had a massive make-over. Surrounded by great restaurants, coffee places and bars, Hoekenrode has turned into one big lively terrace. Pop into Lebkov, East Harbour, Marmaris or the Hampton by Hilton Amsterdam. Aside from enjoying good food and a drink, you might score an internship or job here: the perfect blend of business and pleasure!

METRO MOVIES On Friday, September 12th you might have been lucky enough to have been wandering through Bullewijk underground station (Heesterveld exit). In that case, you must have stumbled upon the second edition of Metro Movies: a free short film festival, which had chosen ‘luck’ as its theme. From 5pm to 11pm the empty space under the subway station (near Inter) featured a variety of short films, music and much more!

Check www.metromovies.nl for more info.

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You can’t miss this! From 15th to 19th October the Amsterdam dance event (ADE) returns! The biggest international acts will be featured in 80 of the coolest clubs in Amsterdam. The great highlight will be, the Amsterdam Music Festival on the 18th of October in the Amsterdam ArenA. Tickets sell out quickly, so check out www.amsterdammusicfestival.com/tickets

NEWS

ARE YOU COMING TO DIEMEN ZUID Lange Frans already wrote a rap about it and you’ll find it on the doorstep of Zuidoost.

Among other things, the brand new Campus Diemen Zuid boasts its ‘own’ gym, pizzeria and laundry facilities. With the new Grand Café Berlin and the recently opened wine bar Vinvino, the campus has become attractive and hip certainly worth checking out! www.campusdiemenzuid.nl

SECOND FASE SPINOZACAMPUS Last year the Spinozacampus, with over 700 student homes and loads of facilities and amenities, was officially opened. Because of its big success there are plans to expand the campus, adding 550 more student homes in the course of 2015. www.duwo.nl

CULINARY HOTSPOT Like it or not, we’ll have to wait just a little while until 2015 for World of Food to open its doors right next to the Spinozacampus. A delicious selection of world cuisine coming from local providers and brought together beneath the roof of an old renovated garage, how cool

does that sound? And did you know that the one-time student bar Uilenstede also managed to secure a place in World of Food? There’s no better place to plonk down and enjoy a beer after a long day of studying than their terrace.

We can’t wait till next year! www.worldoffoodamsterdam.nl

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‘IT’S SO MUCH FUN HERE’ THE IMAGE OF ZUIDOOST IS BETTER THAN EVER The council did a new survey, and guess what? Students are very satisfied with this beautiful part of Amsterdam!

Well known hotspots in the Arenapoort and the many shops in Amsterdamse Poort get a lot of appreciation, along with the excellent accessibility and a wide range of available housing. We took to the streets and checked your opinions.

ESTHER FARBER (19) 2nd year studying Accounting at ROC “I live at the Spinoza campus on the Dennenrodepad, which is just around the corner from my school. It’s super close, in other words!

Every morning all students form one big group on their walk to the ROC and HvA. My studio on campus feels like a holiday home. The atmosphere among the students is good; everyone is really nice. There’s always something fun going on on Fridays and Saturdays.

I am often invited to people’s homes, where we we listen to music. And if I’m broke I’ll just invite myself to a friend’s place. “I’ll just say, ‘you’re having me over for diner tonight!’”

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WENDELL RAVENBERG (19), EMANUEL HAGOS (20), BRYAN WANGA (22) L.T.R

All 2nd year studying Junior Account Management at ROC Wendell (lives with his parents in Gein): “Here in Zuidoost we live outside. There is always something happening here: the Kwaku Summer Festival, markets in De Poort, playing football in the Bijlmerpark. I live on a five minute walk from the Gaasperplas and that’s where we hang out in the summer, having barbecues and stuff. We think it’s a pity that many people associate Zuidoost with crime. It isn’t any worse here, compared to other big cities. On the contrary: everyone is very open minded here!”

PIM THEWISSEN (28) MIRJAM KOENEN (25) 6th year and 4th year Medicine students at the University of Amsterdam Pim and Miriam share a two-room apartment in Echtenstein. “We like living here; it’s close to the AMC”, says Pim. Miriam chips in, I really enjoy strolling through the Shopperhal, a kind of indoor market, near Bijlmerplein. They sell the best food and all kinds of fun (and cheap!) gadgets.”

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GIJS TIMMER (20), YVETTE VAN CALCAR (20) Both 1st year International Business Management (IBM) students at HvA/HES Yvette: “We’re in the same class and that’s how we know each other. I am originally from Singapore and I live at Fraijlemaborg, with a number of other foreign students.

I’ts a perfect location, being right around the corner from the ArenA. I like going to concerts, so it’s great that Ziggo Dome and HMH are so nearby. Also, I enjoy shopping here; especially when there’s a sale at H&M”. Gijs (lives in Amere): but explains why he loves the area so much “I like going to AJAX matches. And Optisport, at the Bijlmer Sportscentrum, is a nice gym to go to.”

SOPHIE SENSENHAUER FROM GERMANY (20), ORIMIJA ZIULYTE FROM LITHUANIA (18) L.T.R

1st year International Business and Language (IBL) students at HvA/HES Orimija “We both wanted to study abroad, that was for sure. And we always found Amsterdam to be a great city. It seemed logical to choose the place first and then decide on the course to study! Sophie lives in Huizen and I live in Reigersbos. It’s right on the doorstep of Gaasperpark: the perfect place to chill!”

Sophie: “In Daalwijk there are always great student parties. And the chicken burger at Ernos Lunchroom at Bijlmerplein is divine.“

ADNAN ALGOE A.K.A. DJ ATTI (18) Retail studies, level 2 at the ROC “I was born and raised in Zuidoost: it’s so much fun here!

And from Ganzenhoef I usually take the bus to school. There are plenty of things to do here, but you should also look for ways to enjoy yourself with your friends. Like working out together at Fit For Free or playing football outside. Through my work as a DJ I know a lot of people.

I recently played at Open Air and Kwaku Summer Festival, but also at NoLIMIT or at random house parties. I play hip hop, house, latin house, afrobeat. All kinds of stuff really!”

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LOOKING FOR A ROOM? VISIT DUWO.NL! DUWO has affordable student rooms in the Amsterdam region, Delft, Leiden and The Hague. Rent allowance is possible for private rooms, also if you are younger than 23 years old.

All rooms can be found at DUWO.nl.

Search and rent online, quick and easy.

You only have to go outside to view your new room.

LIVING

LOADS OF CHOICE The number of students fi nding their way to Zuidoost is growing every year.

The district is up and coming, emerging as a real ‘students mecca’ with all the amenities they need at their fi ngertips.

Living in Zuidoost no longer means living in a dull flat. Whether you prefer robust module housing or living with your friends in a private sector rental appartment: it is possible in Zuidoost, and at a nice price, all within cycling distance of Amsterdam City Center!

ECHTENSTEIN At prices ranging from €110 to €225, Echtenstein offers you cheap living, in two, three, or four-room apartments with communal facilities for you and your fellow students.

DAALWIJK There are 230 renovated student houses in Daalwijk. As in Echtenstein you share the facilities with your fellow students and the rental prices are unbelievably low.

FRAIJLEMABORG This buzzing student hub is just around the corner from the Amsterdam ArenA, with the capacity to accommodate 170 international students.

HEESTERVELD Provides residential facilities and employment to over 300 students. This area especially caters for creative people. Rietveld Students live in this, hip and arty neighbourhood.

SPINOZACAMPUS An apartment of 21 square metres all to yourself, but with 699 neighbours on your doorstep. With many green areas just around the corner and all the amenities you can think of close at hand (bicycle repair, sewing, wifi and free Fitnezz4all equipment): That’s the Spinozacampus. And it is about to expand, adding as many as 550 apartments in the near future.

CAMPUS DIEMEN-ZUID There is a real American atmosphere about this Campus: you live amongst 1000 potential new friends, yet your new apartment has its own private bathroom and kitchen.

HOLENDRECHT-WEST/AMC Tailor-made for students from the Academisch Medisch Centrum, you live here like Royalty, sharing your flat with only two or three others. Your apartment even has its own balcony and private storage area.

For all student housing projects, check the map in the centre of this guide.

Looking for a nice place of your own? Download the folder ‘Studentenhuisvesting’ from Amsterdam City Council where you will find all the information needed to find yourself a home that suits you. Scan the QR code or go to: amsterdam.nl/studentenhuisvesting ZO! Students | 15

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THEATRE BEACH METRO / TRAIN From Station Amsterdam Bijlmer ArenA you can travel to any destination in no time at all!

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Amsterdam Centraal Amsterdam Amstel Amsterdam Zuid Weesperplein Utrecht Schiphol

CAR If you are one of those students lucky enough to have your own car, then Zuidoost is very easily accessible. You are right near the A10, so the motorways A1, A2 and A9 are only 5 minutes away.

BICYCLE Across Zuidoost you’ll find a large network of cycle paths, so you can easily navigate to your destination. You can even take the scenic route, following the paths through the beautiful green parks! Getting to the City Centre on a bike is very easy; the route taken by most cyclists is actually one long cycle path to Amsterdam Amstel. You can ride to Leidseplein in just over 30 minutes!

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Scan the QR code for more information about student housing!

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STUDENT HOUSES 1 Holendrecht-West/AMC (25) 2 Heesterveld (300) 3 Fraijlemaborg (170) 4 Daalwijk (230) 5 Spinozacampus (700 + 550 under construction) 6 Echtenstein (242) 7 Campus Diemen-Zuid (939) Learn more about student housing? amsterdam.nl/studentenhuisvesting More information can be found on zuidoost.amsterdam.nl or facebook.com/amsterdamzuidoost

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HEY, WHAT’S UP? TWO STUDENTS TALK ABOUT THEIR WORK AT A COMMUNITY CENTER

HOW DID YOU WIND UP ANANSI AND NOLIMIT? “Two years ago I started work as a volunteer. Apparently they thought I did well because I still work here, only now I get paid for it.”

WHAT DOES YOUR WORK ENTAIL? “At Anansi, I am occasionally there to install sound mixing or music equipment, ensuring that all facilities are ready for events.

At NoLIMIT, where I spend most of my time, I mostly work as an administrator and I bear the responsibility for the premises. As with Anansi, I have to make sure that everything runs smoothly and that customers are satisfied.”

ANY TIPS FOR GOING OUT? “I would like to invite everyone to pop in at our place during Chill Zone on Thursday. There are so many young people that it makes it a great place to meet up. Besides, we organize loads of fun activities in the fields of dance, theatre, whatever. “NoLIMIT Live,” the stage where talented youngsters perform all kinds of acts, is something I also recommend.

And to top it all off, the live music events with a variety of great artists are definitely worth a visit.”

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GIANNI WARDE (26) Will start his course in Hospitality & Events at the ROC in August.

LIVES in Zuidoost, Ganzenhoef WORKS at Community Centres Anansi & NoLIMIT

Photo’s: Ingrid Arnou

COMMUNITY CENTRES

CHARITY REINGOUD (20) START in September with the course Cultural Societal formation at the HvA LIVES in Zuidoost, Geinwijk WORKS in NoLIMIT and is co-coordinator of Africa’s Epic Sound

HOW DID YOU WIND UP AT ANANSI AND NOLIMIT? “I did two internships here during junior college. The first year consisted of a traineeship and during the second year I was allowed to supervise productions and new trainees. What’s nice about NoLIMIT are its various activities.

You really are part of a hodgepodge of creative expression: theatre, dancing, singing, musicians, debates, DJs. There is even a recording studio available”.

WHAT DOES YOUR WORK ENTAIL? “This year, as co-coördinator for Africa’s Epic Sound, I worked for the Open Air festival for the third time. I was responsible for the preparation, production making sure things ran smoothly during the day. I had such a great time! I did

COMMUNITY CENTERS: WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU? Making radio Dance & music Internship Cooking lessons Free barber Great food for less Meeting new people

have a whole team of co-programmers under me, so we did it together. The same applies to Kwaku Summer Festival, where I book the DJs, dress the place up, etcetera.

ANY TIPS FOR GOING OUT? “I think students always enjoy parties at home.

So invite your friends and get comfortable dancing and chatting with each other. As of September, NoLIMIT offers creative workshops such as Write About Now or Visual Arts. BLNDR, a youth event that is held every three months by co-developers, is also very nice. Or go for a picnic at the Gaasperplas or the Bijlmerpark. And Hoekenrode has many nice cafes boasting a terrace.“

COMMUNITY CENTRE BONTE KRAAI Kraaiennest 68 Two course meal: Tues. and Thurs. for €5 COMMUNITY CENTRE GEIN Wisseloord 83 Two course meal: Mon. for €5 COMMUNITY CENTRE HOLENDRECHT Holendrechtplein 38 Student-diner: Wed. CULTURAL BUSINESS CENTER NOLIMIT Geldershoofd 80 www.nolimitzo.nl COMMUNITY CENTRE ANANSI Daalwijkdreef 11 www.buurthuizenzuidoost.nl ZO! Students | 19

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FAWAKA, BOX

The place that impressed me the most this year is the Sports Hall Gaasperdam. Do not judge a book by its cover; it is run by friendly volunteers, and there is a wide range of sports that you can practice here in the hall, such as Basketball, Volleyball and Badminton, but also more exotic sports like Capoeira. In addition to the regular classes, they also organize special events such as wheelchair hockey and a fighting sports gala.

AIGHT COOL

… That’s what you will hear a lot when you are in Zuidoost... get used to it! I was born and raised in Holendrecht, Amsterdam Zuidoost. For me, studying in my home town was a priority, moving away For entrepreneurial students, Zuidoost proves to seemed illogical. I have everything I be an attractive area full of opportunities as well! want right here. But what’s it really like, The trick is to create them yourself. Neighbourhood living and studying in the greenest projects are greatly encouraged, and so they’re district of the capital? shooting up all over the place. My advice if you want to get to know your neighbourhood better: join in! It’s Many students don’t really know the local ‘bottom-up’ mentality that makes Zuidoost so Amsterdam Zuidoost, even though beautiful. There is no doubt that this district is developing, there’s so much going on here. especially for students and young professionals. In the There is more to see than the future, Zuidoost will continue to establish itself as a green, Amsterdamse Poort shopping sustainable and, most of all, creative district. centre, the ArenA, home of Ajax and big events like Had your fill of studying? Take a break from life? Need to the Toppers, or the Swedish relax? The Gaasperplas is the perfect spot for ‘absolute mega store IKEA. Zuidoost is relaxation’ It’s a huge green area where you can hang out/ chill home to a number of hidden with friends, good for running, biking, hiking and even sailing gems that you are bound and surfing. Did you know that the park is three times larger than to discover during your the Vondelpark? And in the festival season, be sure to check out studenthood.

Gaasper Pleasure or Open Air, it is highly recommended!

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ZO! GET OUT NEVER A DULL MOMENT IN ZUIDOOST

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GAASPER PLEASURE 2014 GAASPERPARK

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BIJLMERCINEMA

HOEKENRODE NEAR STATION AMSTERDAM BIJLMER ARENA 21ST AUGUST UNTIL 18TH OCTOBER

WANDERLUST

29TH AUGUST

TRY POETRY – VALERY LEVANT & GASTEN BIJLMER PARK THEATRE

Six poets, writers, singer songwriters, storytellers and MC’s using poetry and music to tell their story.

SEPTEMBER 6TH SEPTEMBER

DAY OF A 1000 CULTURES

CBKZO, ANTON DE KOMPLEIN, BIJLMER PARKTHEATER 8TH SEPTEMBER

BECK HMH

12TH SEPTEMBER

CBKZO

METRO MOVIES

Group exhibition about the influence of artistsin-residence in former Dutch colonies in the art scene.

METRO STATION BULLEWIJK 12TH/13TH/14TH SEPTEMBER

21ST AUGUST UNTIL 18TH OCTOBER

ZIGGO DOME

CBKZO

19TH SEPTEMBER

Mick La Rock (Aileen Middel) and Sarah Payton.

Open air artwork in the square accross from CBKZO

HMH

TRANSIT

DAVIS CUP

JOB FAIR 2014

23RD AUGUST

20TH SEPTEMBER

HOEKENRODE

HMH

GOSPELFESTIVAL

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CESAR MILLAN LIVE!

AGENDA

PHARRELL WILLI AMS

CBKZO

THE LIBERTINES

BIJLMER PARKTHEATER

22ND SEPTEMBER

11TH OCTOBER

HMH

ZIGGO DOME

GAVIN DEGRAW 23RD SEPTEMBER

PHARRELL WILLIAMS ZIGGO DOME

24TH SEPTEMBER

LADY GAGA

LIVE38XXL & EDWIN EVERS BAND 16TH OCTOBER

HARDWELL PRESENTS REVEALED RECORDINGS HMH

30TH OCTOBER UNTIL 6TH DECEMBER

ZIGGO DOME

BIJLMAIR

25TH/26TH SEPTEMBER

Group exhibition of artists living as artists-in-residence at the Florijn studio.

AAN NIETS OVERLEDEN BIJLMER PARKTHEATER

Taboo breaking performance about the culture of fear and shame in the black community regarding HIV positive people and AIDS, by: Jetty Mathurin, Raymi Sambo and Jaike Belfor.

OCTOBER 2ND OCTOBER

CBKZO

30TH OCTOBER

JOHN LEGEND ZIGGO DOME

THE BEST PUBS OF ZUIDOOST

THE LIBERTINES

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4TH OCTOBER

CAFÉ ’T PLEINTJE GANZENHOEF

HMH

X-QLUSIVE LEGENDS HMH

4TH OCTOBER

GRANDCAFÉ DE KRAAI IN DE KAMELEON

HEINEKEN STARCLUB

RESTAURANT & BAR AFRICAN KITCHEN WISSELOORD IN GEIN

7TH OCTOBER

CAFÉ AQUARIUS KLIEVERINK

ZIGGO DOME

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STADIONTOUR STADIONTOUR

€ 9,50

Bezoek het kloppende hart van Zuidoost en volg een ArenA Stadiontour!

Ruik het heilige gras in de dug-out en neem plaats achter microfoon in perskamer. Met de gratis tour-app download je interactieve Ajax-historie en de gratis foto vind je terug via de ArenA Facebook-pagina.

Boek je ticket online met code ZOAM2014 en ontvang € 5,00 korting op je tour. (reguliere prijs € 14.50 per persoon) Amsterdam ArenA • ArenA Boulevard 1 • 020 311 1336 • www.amsterdamarena.nl/stadiontour

Het hele jaar 2014 Nu voor maar

ALEEN BIJ McDONALD'S BIJLMERPLEIN 368 Nu voor maar

1,50

1,00 1x McKroket 1x Medium Friet

1x Kleine Ice Tea

1x Smoothie Aardbei-Banaan

1x Hamburger

1x Donut

1x Cheeseburger Nu voor maar

2,00 1x Groenteburger

1x Chili Chicken

1x Chicken McNuggets 6

1x Medium FrietGRATIS tegen inlevering van deze bon

Niet geldig in combinatie met andere McDonald’s aanbiedingen. Alléén geldig tegen inlevering van deze waardebon bij McDonald’s Amsterdam Bij lmerplein 368 t/m 31-12-2014.

1x Filet-O-Fish

FOOD

GOOD FOOD Zuidoost is all about good food. With more than 140 different nationalities Zuidoost is diversity rich, you have an enormous selection here! Leave your pans in your kitchen cupboard and, get out and try something new!

In Surinamese-Javanese restaurant De Smeltkroes you can have a hot meal with noodles and chicken for just €6.25. A bowl of rice here costs only €1.50! Ordering over the phone is also possible. You can get a sandwich for lunch at Tjin’s exotische broodjes. Here you can order something different from your average cheese sandwich: a pom sandwich, for instance, for only €3. Enjoy a two-course menu in Community Centre Bonte Kraai (Tuesday and Thursday) and Community Centre Gein (on Monday) for only €5. On a serious cash diet?

At BackWerk you can eat a sandwich or croissant for less than €2. If you need replenishing whilst shopping next lunchtime, try out Toko Kaihing.According to many it is ‘the best toko of Zuidoost’! And of course don’t forget to visit Bagels & Beans and all the eateries in and around Bijlmerplein, like Kam Yin, for example.

On a slightly larger budget? At Marmaris Grill

& Pizza you can try the tastiest meat in town

alongside a fine Turkish wine or choose from a large selection of coffee specialties. At Meram Lounge restaurant on Bijlmerdreef you can take your pick from a range of Turkish specialties.

Sütlaç for example:, a delicious rice pudding, or künefe, angel hair with mozzarella in sweet honey syrup. Imagine yourself on a tropical island among the tall bamboo plants at Restaurant JinSo on the ArenA Boulevard. Do you prefer a rustic menu? Then Boerderij Langerlust offers an affordable three-course meal!

SANDW ICH POM

TOKO KAIHING

DE SMELTKROES

MARMARIS

JINSO

MERAM LOUNGE

RICK VAN WICHEN (22) 1st year IBL at the HvA/HES

“I live in a dorm, between Reigersbos and Gein, where we enjoy drinking beer on or own roof terrace! We always buy our drinks from C1000 and Jumbo, which are just around the corner.

I’m half Indian and even though I spend some time in our kitchen, one of the big perks of Zuidoost is certainly all the tasty takeaways: African, Surinamese, Indonesian, you name it!”

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TIPS FOR GETTING A SUCCESSFUL INTERNSHIP! Nowadays, it’s not only regular jobs you have to apply for; it’s required for internships as well.

These two students found the internships of their dreams.

From September Sjoerd Vermaak (20) will be doing his internship at Universal Music Group, one of the largest record companies in the world. The way he secured such an incredible opportunity. Through networking activities. “To wind up at Universal I searched for people who had connections with the company. I introduced myself to the right people and then one thing led to another.”

TIP FROM SJOERD “Present yourself in a unique way that attracks the attention of a large company.

For example, I didn’t write a letter, but made an entire magazine instead.”

Jurian de Cocq of Delwijnen (21) did an internship at Sogeti Netherlands, an international ICT company, which also has an office based in Amsterdam Zuidoost.

Jurian’s route to succes: visit a company discovery day on behalf of your course.“I got in touch with Sogeti during a company discovery day. I had to do a lot of tests before I was hired. I graduated with high marks, and got an offer to stay on.”

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SURIÈRE LAKE (28) 4th year Business Administration at HvA/HES “I live in the North district, so I commute to school by car. As glamourous as that may seem, I have to work hard for it! In addition to my studies I have a job at the Tax Office. I work there for about three to four days a week. To students looking for a job on the side, I reccomend visiting an employment agency. In my experience, it’s always easier to find work through them.“

TIP FROM JURIAN “Dress well, know your purpose and be aware of your added value to a company.”

WORK

DID YOU KNOW...

THERE ARE LOADS OF INTERESTING COMPANIES AT ZUIDOOST TO WORK OR DO WORK EXPERIENCES AT? To name a few: ING, ABN AMRO, NUON, Adidas, Endemol, Pathé, Ziggo Dome, and let’s not forget the Community Centres EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES IN ZUIDOOST Student Work, Randstad, Tence, Tempo Team, Manpower

Living off more than peanut butter and bread?

Besides studying, you’ll like to go out to dine or grab a terrace every now and then.

Unfortunately, life is pretty expensive for a student. Are you looking for a job? Then check out these three options: 1. CALL CENTRE EMPLOYEE It may sound boring, but with your salary as a call centre agent, you’ll just laugh at everyone.

Plus, you can plan your own shifts. (eight to twelve euros net per hour) 2. BAR STAFF / RESTAURANT STAFF If night life’s your thing, this is the job for you!

But try to avoid going to class with a massive hangover the day after. (six to eight euros net per hour, plus tips) 3. CASHIER / SHOP EMPLOYEE As a cashier you don’t earn a lot, but you do get loads of new contacts through customers and colleagues. And most of the time you’re guaranteed a fixed hourly rate and a fixed number of hours. (five to seven euros net per hour)

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Wil jij werken bij

de leukste locaties

van Amsterdam?

De Arena Boulevard staat bekend als evenementenlocatie, alle belangrijke gebeurtenissen vinden hier plaats.

De huldiging van Ajax, Beyoncé in het Ziggo Dome, de beste DJ’s in het Heineken Music Hall, de premières in het Pathé theater en de beste meubelstukken in de uitverkoop bij de Woonmall.

Ben jij gastvrij, flexibel en wil je werken wanneer het jou uitkomt op de leukste locaties van Amsterdam?

Geïnteresseerd!! Stuur dan snel een mail naar info@grolschcinecafe.nl en wij nemen contact met je op. www.uitinzuidoost.nl

BREAK

INTERVIEW

ROTJOCH

‘ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE AS LONG AS YOU KEEP BELIEVING IN IT!’

Angelo Diop (32), better known as Rotjoch, grew up in the heart of the Bijlmer and is the creator of the wildly popular online platform 101Barz from BNN. Although he hasn’t had an easy childhood, he is living proof that you can make any dream come true.

YOU GREW UP IN ZUIDOOST, WHAT WAS THAT LIKE? “I actually lived everywhere. In the eighties we lived in the flats that are nearly all demolished now and from there we moved to Holendrecht where we lived for twelve years. I lived in a neighbourhood where there was a lot of poverty and it was the same for our family.

Yet I have great memories of that time; As a child I always played outside, racing around on my BMX.“

DID HIPHOP PLAY A ROLE IN YOUR LIFE AT THAT TIME? “When I was really young, I listened to Michael Jackson all the time. After that I got more and more involved in hip-hop. Occasionally I rapped but producing was the thing I really enjoyed doing. I did everything in my room, which pissed off our neighbours every now and then. At my thirteenth birthday I created my

alias ‘Rotjoch’. My mother called me that a few times, and I thought it was a cool rap name.”

HOW DO YOU MAKE A LIVING PLAYING HIP-HOP? “On my 25th birthday I got the chance to work as a novice TV maker and I thought of the concept 101Barz. I did everything myself:from building my own sets to hosting the show. At one time I had 100,000 views and so it was time to hire an trainee. And to top it off, we went on to win the Multimedia Award of the public broadcaster in 2009. That was a great compliment.”

YOUR ADVICE TO STUDENTS? “That’s easy: basically nothing is too large, you can make all your dreams come true. If you believe in something, you have to follow your heart and give it your very best, then you have the best chance of success. There are plenty of young guys who, like me, have grown up in a deprived area, but are now succesful. Just look at Mr. probz or DJ Chuckie. I do what I’m good at and want to continue developing myself.

Fortunately, I always have people around me who support me and understand my vision.”

CHECK IT OUT! 101BARZ.BNN.NL

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