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 are about what Belgium even is and why it exists. What binds a country where both halves can’t understand each other without Google Translate?
 

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 connection, and we try to find a perfect balance between light-hearted fun and educational activities.”
 

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 president and student of International Entrepreneurship Mobina Mousavi: “ASA is an association where you feel like you’ve been there for years, even though it’s only your first week!”