VESTING is the association for students of Econometrics, Operations Research and Actuarial
studies for the University of Groningen. Her purpose is to tighten the gap between the abstract
theory and the practical use regarding Econometrics and Operations Research. Also, VESTING
aims to intensify the contact between her members and offer them the possibility to deploy
themselves on other aspects than their studies. This is achieved by organising many formal as
well as informal activities.
What is a study association?
A study association is an association for all students of a certain programme or discipline, in the
case of VESTING, this is Econometrics, Operations Research, and Actuarial Studies. A study
association provides services in relation to the study programme, such as a book sale, and to
career orientation, such as company visits or conferences. Moreover, a study association often
organises informal activities, such as a pubquiz or socials, to stimulate the integration among
members.
Almost all Econometrics, Operations Research, and Actuarial Studies students are a member of
VESTING. At the moment, VESTING has approximately 670 members, of which about 100 are
active in a committee or the association’s board. VESTING Activities are always well-attended
and our members are very committed to the association. Furthermore, VESTING counts more
than 200 alumni members, people who were once a member of VESTING, but still wish to stay
connected with and to VESTING and their fellow alumni. Multiple times a year, VESTING
organises activities especially for her alumni members.
VESTING has her own office on Zernike, the University of Groningen’s campus, where all
lectures and tutorials of the BSc. EOR and the MSc. EORAS are given. In the VESTING
Room, students are always welcome if they have questions, for a good time, or to get a
snack from our famous Fifty-Cent Shop, where members can buy all kinds of snacks and
cold drinks for only €0,50!
Activities
VESTING organises many different kinds of activities for students in every stage of their
study and their specific preparation for their career, as well as informal activities, such as
socials, sports activities, or cultural activities. Every year, together with companies in our
discipline, VESTING organises several inhousedays, conferences, and recruitment dinners.
Furthermore, VESTING organises the largest recruitment event for EORAS students in the
north of the Netherlands: the VESTING Career Experience. Moreover, VESTING organises
academic lectures during the VESTING Conference. Beside that, together with several other
study associations of the University of Groningen, VESTING organises Expedition Strategy,
a multi-day event focused on strategy consultancy. Additionally, alternating with the other
study associations for Econometrics, Operations Research, and Actuarial Studies of the
Netherlands, VESTING organises the National Econometrician’s Day (abbreviated as LED,
because of the Dutch translation: “Landelijke Econometristendag”). The LED is the largest
recruitment conference for students of the Netherlands. This event falls under the
responsibility of the National Department of Econometric Study Associations, abbreviated as
LOES, again, because of the Dutch translation: Landelijk Orgaan der Econometrische
Studieverenigingen. The LOES also manages this website.
Education
Beside the formal and informal activities, VESTING is also actively engaged in the study
community EOR(AS); there is a book sale for all VESTING Members and, every year,
VESTING organises several academic symposia and trainings. Furthermore, VESTING
recruits the year representatives for the university and the mentors that guide the first-year
students during the Introduction Weekend and the first block of the academic year.
Moreover, VESTING publishes specialist articles on a weekly basis via her digital magazine
De Econometrist. Be sure to take a look!
What does VESTING do for first-year students?
Beside the general activities, VESTING also organises many activities especially for first-
year students. To start with, there is the annual VESTING Introduction Weekend. Almost all
new EOR students participate, which means that is the perfect opportunity to get to know
your fellow students before the academic year has even started! Furthermore, VESTING
also has a book sale, where you can easily buy all the books you need for your courses and
you don’t have to find everything out yourself. Also important to note: if you buy your books
with the VESTING Booksale, you will get up to 15% off!
In the first week of the academic year, VESTING also organises a Kick-Off Lunch, especially
for first-year students, as well as a LaTeX workshop. LaTeX is a programme that you will
have to use a lot during your studies, for example to write assignments. It is a very
convenient way to type out formulas etc., but it takes some getting used to, which is why
VESTING organises this LaTeX workshop! Furthermore, in September, VESTING organises
a first-year activity and, in May, the Freshmen Symposium, a conference especially for first-
year students to experience what career options you could have after your study.
There are also many committees first-year students can join, for example the Sports
Committee, the Activity Committee, the Weekend Trip Committee, the Sailing Weekend
Committee, the Hitchhiking Weekend Committee, the Introduction Weekend Committee, the
Freshmen Symposium Committee, the Multimedia Committee, and the Magazine
Committee.
Want to join us for a day?
The University of Groningen regularly organises Open Days and “Student-for-a-Day”s.
However, often, you will get a better idea of a study when you tag along with a student
during some of their lectures. If you are interested in this, you can always send us an e-mail
at info@devesting.nl. The VESTING Board will find a first-year student you could accompany
for a day.
Of course, for other questions about studying (EOR) (in Groningen), you can also contact us
at info@devesting.nl!