The Commissioner of Internal Affairs is responsible for all internal-related matters within CSA. This role focuses on maintaining a healthy internal culture, supporting active members, and safeguarding the family-like atmosphere that characterizes CSA. In addition, you act as a confidential advisor and first point of contact in case of internal conflicts.
A healthy internal culture lies at the heart of CSA. As one of the largest cultural student associations at Erasmus University Rotterdam, CSA maintains a close and supportive environment among its active members. As Commissioner of Internal Affairs, you are responsible for preserving and further developing this family-like feeling through team building, internal events, and human resource management, ensuring that active members feel supported and valued throughout their time at CSA. As a confidential advisor, you provide guidance to both active and board members and handle internal matters with discretion. You supervise the Internal Events Committee, focusing on initiatives that strengthen group bonding and allow active members to build meaningful and long-lasting connections. In addition, as supervisor of the Alumni Committee, you are responsible for expanding and maintaining the CSA Alumni Network by (re)connecting former active members through events, social media, and other initiatives.
I started my journey at CSA in the Study Trip Committee, without fully realizing how much it would shape my university experience. What began as helping organize a trip, quickly turned into something much bigger. I met people who shared the same curiosity and cultural interest, and before I knew it, I felt completely part of the community. Working together on our journey to China was an unforgettable experience. Watching participants bond, explore a new environment, and immerse themselves in Chinese culture made all the effort more than worth it. That experience made one thing clear to me: I was not ready to leave CSA after just one year. I wanted to contribute on a deeper level, which is why I applied for a Board year. Serving as Commissioner of Internal Affairs showed me a completely different side of the association. I was not just participating anymore, instead I was the environment others get to experience. Being part of the leadership of one of the largest cultural student associations at Erasmus University Rotterdam challenged me in ways I did not expect. It pushed me to step outside my comfort zone, strengthen my communication skills, and handle real responsibilities that required empathy, structure, and decision-making. Looking back, saying yes to CSA was one of the best decisions I made during my studies. It gave me friendships that will last far beyond university, personal growth I did not anticipate, and memories I would relive without hesitation.
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