Becoming an active member
Are you enthusiastic and want to do something besides your studies to build your resume and make new contacts? Do you want to dedicate a year to the best club in Groningen: ODIOM? Then we’re looking for you!
ODIOM has no fewer than sixteen different committees! The committees organize all kinds of fun activities: getting to know people at the intro camp, participating in the Batavierenrace, documenting everything that happens at ODIOM in the Almanac, introductions to the professional field during open days and excursions, and plenty of relaxation during the fun themed drinks and activities! There’s something for everyone! ODIOM also has various structures, with a year representative for each year group.
Being an active member is not only a lot of fun, but in these times, it’s incredibly important to build your resume alongside your studies. A committee, year representative, and/or structure is a great addition to your studies! As an active member, you can join us for the Active Members’ Weekend, meet many other members, receive a club shirt, and participate in various active member activities.
Active membership doesn’t take up much time; it’s easy to combine with your studies, sports, and leisure time.
Below you’ll find an overview of all ODIOM committees. Any further questions? Feel free to ask or email intern@odiom.nl
Which committees does ODIOM have?
Activities Committee (AcCie) – The AcCie organizes fun activities several times a year. Last year, for example, the committee organized a cocktail evening, Hunted, a student-friendly sports evening, and a Running Dinner. Do you enjoy organizing activities? Then AcCie is definitely for you!
Almanac Committee (AlmanakCie) – The AlmanacCie is responsible for publishing the annual almanac, ODIOM’s yearbook. The committee comes up with a theme and ensures it’s filled with articles from the board, committees, and the boards of other student associations. There’s also room for other fun pages, and the committee can be very creative in this area. Do you enjoy writing and designing? Then sign up for the AlmanacCie!
Charities Committee (BenefietCie) – The CharitiesCie dedicates itself to a charity chosen in consultation with the board for a year. Through fun activities, the committee, together with all ODIOM members, raises as much money as possible. The committee also organizes an “ODIOM-doet” event. Would you like to dedicate yourself to a good cause for a whole year? Then choose this committee!
Book Committee (BoekenCie) – The BoekenCie, together with the board treasurer, organizes the book sale for ODIOM members twice a year. The committee compiles the book list that appears in the webshop. Students then order their books online. The committee is ideal for combining with a busy life. You have relatively few responsibilities but can still enjoy active membership. Do you always work meticulously and organized, and would you like to connect more with the teachers? Then this committee is perfect for you!
International Excursion Committee (BexCie) – The BexCie organizes a study trip abroad, with a destination selected in consultation with the board. The committee organizes travel: transportation, accommodations, various excursions, and study-related activities. In recent years, the international excursion has taken them to places like Barcelona, Berlin, and Sofia. Are you adventurous and looking for a challenge? Then the BexCie is for you!
Career Committee (CarrièreCie) – The Career Committee organizes guest lectures and career evenings several times a year. The committee arranges guest speakers on a variety of interesting topics, helping members explore our future career field! As a member of this committee, you’ll have extensive contact with study-related institutions and can expand your network. Enjoy networking, who wouldn’t want that? So sign up for the Career Committee!
Congress Committee (CoCo) – Together with the study associations VIP (Psychology) and Societas (Sociology), the CoCo is organizing a major faculty conference in May 2026. This conference has a different theme each year and is interesting for all students in our faculty! Want to get to know members of other student associations and organize a fantastic conference? Then the CoCo is for you!
Dies Committee (DiesCie) – Every year in May, ODIOM celebrates our association’s anniversary. The DiesCie organizes the Dies, a day with a symposium and a closing party. The committee arranges all sorts of great speakers and throws a fantastic party to celebrate Tom’s birthday. Want to organize the best ODIOM birthday and combine study-related activities with a fantastic party? Then join the DiesCie!
Event Committee (EventCie) – The EventCie organizes a hitchhiking weekend and the Batavierenrace. The hitchhiking weekend will take place in February, and in recent years we’ve traveled to Lille, Leuven, and Brussels, among other places. ODIOM also strives to participate in the Batavierenrace every year, the largest running event in the Netherlands. In collaboration with the GHD Ubbo Emmius student association, the Event Committee is responsible for organizing this event. So are you sporty, adventurous, and looking for a new challenge? Then apply for the Event Committee!
Excursion Committee (ExcurCie) – Throughout the year, the Excursion Committee organizes several excursions to companies, organizations, or institutions relevant to students’ career opportunities. In October, there will also be an overnight excursion, which will take place further afield! For each excursion, the committee creates a full-day program. Think, for example, of a visit to the Ministry or a publishing house. The committee’s goal is to offer members a different perspective on the professional field and to strengthen ODIOM’s study-related aspects. So, would you like to not only organize interesting half-days but also expand your network? Then join the Excursion Committee!
Party Committee (FeestCie) – The Party Committee organizes fantastic drinks events throughout the year. For each event, the committee devises a program. The committee chooses a theme and ensures the pub is decorated accordingly. Do you enjoy going to parties, but would much rather organize them yourself? Then the Party Committee is perfect for you!
Gala Committee (GalaCie) – The Gala Committee organizes a gala every year together with members of ASCI (information science) and Sociëtas (sociology). The gala always takes place in the last week before the Christmas holidays.
Men’s Committee (HeerenCie) – Attention all male members! The Men’s Committee is especially for you, providing a platform to connect with other men in your program and participate in fun activities. This committee organizes three activities, only one of which is open to female members. Men, grab your chance to join this great committee!
Intro Committee (IntroCie) – The Intro Committee consists of first-year students and organizes the introduction camp for the upcoming first-year students. The committee has been preparing all year for the camp, which will take place in early September. The Introduction Committee also organizes a first-year activity in December, and during the Warm-Up Period, it organizes drinks and an activity! Couldn’t get enough of the camp? Organize it yourself next year!
(Pre-)Master’s Committee ((Pre-)MasterCie) – The (Pre-)Master’s Committee is the committee for and by ODIOM’s pre-Master’s and Master’s students. Several times a year, the committee organizes activities for all pre-Master’s and Master’s students. During lectures, there’s little time to get to know everyone, but thanks to the (Pre-)Master’s Committee activities, you’ll quickly get to know everyone in your class. Are you studying for a Master’s or Pre-Master’s degree? Then definitely join this committee!
Media Committee (MediaCie) – The Media Committee is responsible for The ODIOM Times! The committee writes engaging, informal and formal articles for The ODIOM Times. The committee can also record fun podcast episodes and provide drinks vlogs and aftermovies!
Year Representation – We are also looking for members for the Year Representation for PW 1, 2, and 3, Year Representation for AOLB 1, 2, 3, and 4, and Year Representation for the master’s tracks. As a member of the Year Representation, you will actually represent your year group. Together with your Year Representation, you will be the link between students and lecturers. By introducing yourselves at the beginning of each block, both students and lecturers know who is on the Year Representation and who to contact, whether there are problems or when things are going well. You will also write reports for each course, asking fellow students for their feedback and speaking with the lecturers. These reports are all kept and carried over to the following year, so that education can actually be improved. Do you enjoy actively working to improve education? Then Year Representation is perfect for you! As a Junior Member, you are an active member and receive the same benefits as committee members.
Structure Acquisition – The Structure Acquisition is a group of enthusiastic ODIOM members who organize a goodie for the first-year students every year! This structure also provides great discounts on the discount card throughout the year. Do you enjoy connecting with companies and want to arrange attractive discounts for ODIOM members? Then the Structure Acquisition is perfect for you!
Structure Alumni – Have you already graduated but still want to stay involved with ODIOM and connect with students and fellow alumni? Then sign up for the Structure Alumni! You can join the structure year-round and are also free to leave whenever you want. The Structure Alumni organizes an activity for alumni during the anniversary years. In short, the perfect way to be active at ODIOM in addition to your work!
Structure Inclusion – The Structure Inclusion works hard to promote inclusion within ODIOM in the areas of LGBTQ+, nationality, and mobility. This structure advises the board and committees on these matters. Do you find inclusion and diversity important and interesting? Then sign up for the Inclusion Structure!
We hope to welcome you as an active member soon!