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The mission of CSA-EUR is to create a platform in which people, regardless of their background, with a passion for and interest in China, can be brought together.
Recognizing the extraordinary opportunities China presents, and challenges hindering Chinese enterprises, CSA-EUR aims to bridge the gap between on the one hand the Chinese culture, and on the other hand the students and the corporate world by organizing career-, cultural-, education-, and social-oriented events linked to the four pillars of the association:
CSA-EUR’s slogan is “Connecting Beyond the Great Wall”. Here, the Great Wall is used as a metaphor for any obstacles people might encounter in their life. It could be the cultural differences, the language, the actual physical distance, or any other difficulty students and (young) professionals may face in their social life or professional career.
CSA-EUR strives to help its members overcome these obstacles by providing solutions to their problems, by stimulating them to get out of their comfort zone, and by bringing them into contact with like-minded people through our events. In short, CSA-EUR aims to Connect its members Beyond their Great Wall.
CSA-EUR organizes events with China as its theme. Per year, we organize more than 40 social-, educational-, cultural-, and career-related activities and events. Our flagship events are our annual Study Trip to China, and the CSA-EUR Career Days.
Inclusiveness is one of the core values of CSA-EUR. We stand and work for an open community for everyone, where everything can be said, while ensuring the family-like feeling we wish to create. We are transparent in the decisions we make and provide the encouragement to empower each other. We are passionate about Chinese culture and business and wish to share this with others, while embracing other cultures and striving for diversity.
1. Language Courses & Education
The ability to speak and understand a language is a fundamental part of a culture. It allows people to communicate with one another, build relationships, and create a sense of community. CSA-EUR has contributed to reducing this cultural bridge by organizing Dutch and Chinese language courses, and related educational events.
2. Internal Culture & Alumni
Active members serve as the heart of the association and their dedication and hard work are what enables the association to thrive. We strive to support our Active Members in their personal and professional development and to create a feeling of belonging to a family on campus. The well-being of the Active Members radiates throughout the whole organization and is essential to ensure an open community with a family-like feeling that we wish to create for CSA-EUR. A healthy internal culture will lead to external successes. Furthermore, the satisfaction of the Active Members will be our soil for the growth of our Alumni Network, of which the goal is to connect the present with the past and to share knowledge and information.
3. Social & Cultural Interaction
Our events committees strive to introduce people to CSA-EUR in an informal setting through creative, enjoyable, and culturally enriching events. These events provide opportunities for both existing and new members to connect and become familiar with CSA-EUR.
4. External Relations & Career
The External Relations & Career pillar focuses on lending a supporting hand to all CSA-EUR general members when it comes to their career development. Whether they are a first-year student or a recent graduate, everything we offer on the career front is meant to be available to all our general members. The primary goal is to connect students and recent graduates with potential employers as a catalyst for a potential job/internship offer. This is primarily achieved through organizing in-person events with companies, such as case workshops, company visits and other informal events throughout the year.