As a secondary school graduate, choosing the next step in your education may feel like a scary leap. Nothing to worry about: Pulsed Empower is here to support you. This inspiring, challenging program enables secondary school graduates to uncover their uniqueness and put it to satisfying use. Empower focuses on your wants, needs and abilities and helps you find the direction that fits you like a glove.
Empower is all about the strength of creating. The emphasis is on learning through experiencing, doing, sometimes failing, and starting all over to finally succeeding. That is why books are optional, not mandatory. Empower turns every day into an innovative field trip filled with technology, entrepreneurship, and creativity. At the same time, you stay socially connected with other students and lecturers.
Pulsers Milou Kauffman, Peter Biekens, and a trio of Pulsed students participated in the Cross-Creathon 2023, representing The Netherlands. What began as a learning journey soon became a remarkable experience, opening doors to diverse cultures and knowledge from different fields. But above all, it allowed our Pulsers and students to forge friendships and create unforgettable memories. Get ready to be amazed by their extraordinary story of learning, exploration, and lasting bonds.
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The EU's directive to decrease emissions has posed a complex challenge for France, Belgium, and the Netherlands. The Creathon brought together Pulsed students, staff, and esteemed institutions from the Netherlands, France, and Belgium to explore this topical challenge. With a laser focus on tackling this urgent issue, participants immersed themselves in the world of sustainable solutions for agriculture and food, first in Wageningen, The Netherlands, and then in Lille, France.
The program in Wageningen started with icebreakers and introductory sessions featuring speakers from France and the Netherlands who shared insights into sustainable food strategies in their countries. The group was remarkable, including Bachelor to Ph.D. students with diverse fields of study, from sociology to business entrepreneurship and research on insect-based food products. "The students could immediately deep-dive into the topic but also to get to know each other. It was nice to see how quickly the bonds formed during the first sessions in Wageningen amongst the students and coaches worldwide." Pulser Milou summarises the atmosphere.
Energized by their accomplishments in Wageningen, the participants eagerly embarked on the next part of the Creathon journey in Lille. The focus shifted towards refining their projects based on invaluable feedback from the preparatory sessions. The agenda in Lille was equally thrilling, featuring inspirational talks by experts, site visits to sustainable initiatives like the reconstructed Vives Cail industry site and an urban farm, and a roundtable expert session at Sciences Po University. "Participating in Creathon Lille and giving feedback on the student's final pitches was great. The ideas and pitches were high-level. I was quite impressed." Pulser Peter describes his experience in Lille. "But most importantly, seeing the strong team spirit formed by intensive working in teams felt good. I could see that the students became friends in a short time," he adds.
Among the participants was Jaimy, a Pulsed student who initially doubted his ability to succeed in Creathon due to his lack of experience in the food sector. However, he surprised himself and his team when their innovative idea for a vending machine selling leftover restaurant meals as late-night snacks won the Creathon. Jaimy's experience showcased the power of collaboration and personal triumph in driving meaningful change.
As the Creathon concluded, strong connections were forged among the participants, leading to heartfelt moments of hugs and tears. The bonds formed during the intense collaboration extended beyond the event, with plans made to reunite and continue their shared journey.
Fontys Pulsed Academy and its participants at the Cross-Creathon 2023 demonstrated their dedication, creativity, and ability to work collaboratively, shining a light on sustainable solutions for agriculture and food. Their success showcased the power of international cooperation and inspired others to continue striving for a more sustainable future.
Smashing the status quo, breaking the mould, shaping a new one … just to break it again. Our fast-paced, ever-changing world demands equally evolving education. That is why Fontys Pulsed Academy puts its daring spin on it, based on better, broader, exciting design-based learning. Our curriculum is never finished, our thirst for knowledge and skills is never quenched, and our ambition is never fully achieved.
Fontys Pulsed Academy offers student-centred, talented-based teaching approaches captured in five act-provoking programs. These are primarily aimed at a challenging cocktail of technology & craftmanship, entrepreneurship & business, and design & creativity. Additionally, we offer expeditions for educators to take ownership and (re)design the education of their institute.
As a secondary school graduate, choosing the next step in your education may feel like a scary leap. Nothing to worry about: Pulsed Empower is here to support you. This inspiring, challenging program enables secondary school graduates to uncover their uniqueness and put it to satisfying use. Empower focuses on your wants, needs and abilities and helps you find the direction that fits you like a glove.
Empower is all about the strength of creating. The emphasis is on learning through experiencing, doing, sometimes failing, and starting all over to finally succeeding. That is why books are optional, not mandatory. Empower turns every day into an innovative field trip filled with technology, entrepreneurship, and creativity. At the same time, you stay socially connected with other students and lecturers.
Smashing the status quo, breaking the mould, shaping a new one … just to break it again. Our fast-paced, ever-changing world demands equally evolving education. That is why Fontys Pulsed Academy puts its daring spin on it, based on better, broader, exciting design-based learning. Our curriculum is never finished, our thirst for knowledge and skills is never quenched, and our ambition is never fully achieved.
Fontys Pulsed Academy offers student-centred, talented-based teaching approaches captured in five act-provoking programs. These are primarily aimed at a challenging cocktail of technology & craftmanship, entrepreneurship & business, and design & creativity. Additionally, we offer expeditions for educators to take ownership and (re)design the education of their institute.
