Editorial Note Dear readers, With the start of an extraordinary academic year goes an extraordinary IBCoMagazine edition. The team is very happy to connect with you again through the magazine, while we are all largely separated from one another because of the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic that is unfortunately still affecting each and every one of us along its way. Obviously, this has had its implication for the magazine, as team members are operating from different countries and all communication is happening virtually. However, our Renaissance issue is up and running and I cannot be prouder of the efforts made, work done, and results delivered by the new 2020-2021 team. ‘Renaissance’ may take on a collection of meanings depending on the context it is used in, such as rebirth, revival, or renewal. Every member of the IBCoMagazine team has reserved some time to reflect and see what it means to them, taking the current circumstances into consideration. An interesting and diverse body of articles, illustrations, blogs, designs, and social media content has emerged as a result, and we cannot wait for you to dive into this theme with us and perhaps discover what Renaissance is to you. There is a lot in store for you, so enjoy your exploration of the following pages and please stay safe and healthy. On behalf of the editorial board, Sara
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An intellectual new Eden: 2,825 wealth hoarders and counting
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Why resetting your mindset is crucial for achieving a successful life?
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Bloggers' column
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Ateliers of change
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Bad timing? Exchange in times of corona
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Exploring from home: Getting creative during quarantine
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New dawn at dusk
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Let's dive back into history and meet the Renaissance heroes!
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Digital renewal
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A new era for activism
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Little Women, book, different adaptions, and stepping into womanhood
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Wrecking mental health: Wellbeing and coping with COVID-19
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Rebirth of our planet
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A thank you note to the film industry
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Losing together
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Credentials
Cover art by Mara Foerster and Chelsea Blijlevens
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Credentials Writers Team
Visuals Team
Cecilia Arroyo Connor Lundy Dameli Mukasheva Elliot Zepeda Kim Noa op 't Ende Noelle Pelletier Rashmi Baldew Romi Veide Talita Berz Mai Nguyen Yvonne Tang Katrien Nivera
Designers Cecilia Arroyo Gabriela Olenicz Shani de Wit
Bloggers Team Bao Thu Nguyen Vu Bianca Raicu Itske van den Braak Protiva Iqbal Rachel Nguyen Renée Mötter Danisha Carron
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Illustrators Hanh Tran Iryna Lizenko Roos de Waard Lisa van der Loos Photographers Mara Foerster Asya Fursevych
Marketing Team Asya Fursevych Sakshi Taunk Laura Sehnem
Editorial Board
Editor-in-Chief
Sara Haverkamp
Internal and Public Relations Director
Anisha de Vries
Magazine Copy Editor
Aleska Noguera
Website Copy Editor
Gwendolyne Cheung
Art Director
Chelsea Blijlevens
Marketing Director
Vitalii Zharinov
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Issue 1 – 2020/2021