Can you solve our chess puzzles in no time? Or have you always wanted to learn how to? From Carlsen to Polgar, from beginner to expert: student chess club De Rode Loper is here to help you. Every Thursday evening the club offers space to play chess.com – or lichess, for the experts among us – in real life. Vladomeare Obolonskyy, president but above all...

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Is the shower too small for your vocal talents? Have you always wanted to sing at the top of your lungs? Are your vocal cords ready for a musical challenge? Does your heart overflow with love for music? President Lotte Buyl tells us more about her great passion: the Antwerp University Choir, also known as UKA.

Twisted Frames is University of Antwerp’s own film club, founded by film students Nelle and Charlie. When they noticed that there was no longer a culture club dedicated solely to film, they decided to form their own.

First of all: welcome to our little country. Second of all: my condolences to your vitamin D levels; it’s unlikely that you’ll see the sun again before you leave. You may have a few questions, such as ‘why am I here?’ and ‘what can I do around here?’ I can’t really answer those for you, but both answers likely involve beer. Other questions you may have...

SCS does not stand for Sleepless College Students or Sociable Cantus Squad, it stands for Symphonic City Sounds. A symphonic orchestra for students and alumni, doesn’t that sound fun? dwars has even better news: new musicians are welcome. President Celine Meylemans and clarinettist Jeroen Standaert tell us more.

Trumpeters, trombonists and saxo­phonists: pay attention. Antwerp has its own concert band for students and they’re looking for you. Ruth De Maeyer and Lauranne Vandeputte, president and vice president, tell you everything you need to know about Antwerp’s concert band or studentenharmonie.

Are you looking to connect with other students of African descent? Do you want to learn more about the rich variety of African cultures in Antwerp? African Youth Organisation Belgium (AYO) gives everyone a warm welcome! dwars interviewed new co-president Elisabeth Vergauwen and last year’s president Eseosa Gevers. “At AYO we focus on friendship and...

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Are you missing your Asian home or just looking to discover rich cultures and make a dozen new friends? Then the Asian Students Association (ASA) might just be the perfect fit for you! Celebrating their fifth year of existence, ASA Antwerp is more ambitious than ever to bring together all students fascinated by Asian culture. We interviewed this year’s...