{"id":101886,"date":"2019-08-21T18:34:24","date_gmt":"2019-08-21T16:34:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.erasmusmagazine.nl\/en\/?p=101886"},"modified":"2025-12-19T11:24:25","modified_gmt":"2025-12-19T10:24:25","slug":"ice-lollies-and-cocktails-on-the-banks-of-the-haringvliet-with-the-rsg","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.erasmusmagazine.nl\/en\/2019\/08\/21\/ice-lollies-and-cocktails-on-the-banks-of-the-haringvliet-with-the-rsg\/","title":{"rendered":"Ice lollies and cocktails on the banks of the Haringvliet with the RSG"},"content":{"rendered":"

The second day of the Eureka Week also started off with the heavens opening. Still, jackets were coming off because of the high temperature. While members of the student association Rotterdamsche Studenten Gezelschap (RSG) were distributing ice lollies, chair Sophie Zonneveld describes what the first two days were like for the RSG: “Yesterday was slightly hectic; today everything is running smoothly.”<\/p>\n

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RSG during Eurekaweek 2019.<\/span><\/p>

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Renowned artist Famke Louise was scheduled to perform at the RSG on Monday, but she unfortunately had to call in sick. \u201cWe had to sort out a different act at really short notice\u201d, says Zonneveld. \u201cWe were of course afraid that our visitors might be disappointed that she wasn\u2019t performing, but that turned out all right in the end. Some people were even relieved\u201d, she says, laughing. So far, Tuesday is going well.<\/p>\n

Outside we find a group of first years. Merel and Marieke (who are both 18) are about to start studying Business Administration and are still considering associations: \u201cIf we were to join, it wouldn\u2019t be until our second year. Because of the workload.\u201d They\u2019re not yet sure which association they would like to join. Lars (also 18) is sure about one thing: \u201cMy parents joined the Rotterdamsch Student Corps, but that\u2019s not for me.\u201d Would the RSG be a better option? \u201cI prefer the SSR, but who knows?\u201d<\/p>\n

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All over the floor at RSG.<\/span><\/p>

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After having their wristbands scanned, the first-years can join the RSG for dinner. Today\u2019s special: Indonesian specialty nasi<\/em>. Besides the usual meaty version, there\u2019s also a vegetarian option. \u201cWe\u2019ve noticed an increased demand for vegetarian meals, also inside the association\u201d, says Zonneveld.<\/p>\n

Inside and outside the association house, students are finding a place to sit at the long tables. The atmosphere is pleasant, and apart from beer, a lot of people are sipping cocktails. \u201cEveryone is welcome, regardless of their age. This rule also applies for all the nightly parties. But we are not serving alcohol if you\u2019re not 18 yet\u201d, Zonneveld emphasises. In order to enforce the alcohol policy, underage students must take a mandatory breathalyser test at the door. \u201cIf you\u2019ve been drinking, you\u2019re not getting in. That\u2019s the long and short of it.\u201d Monday night, the RSG had to deny access to about ten students.<\/p>\n

The night\u2019s still young, but the terrace outside the association house is filling up. People are chatting, laughing and playing foosball enthusiastically. Life is good on the banks of the Haringvliet, and mojitos are raised to a wonderful evening.<\/p>\n\n\t

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