Career Carousel Kick-Off: High Tea & Alumni Talks

The Career Carousel is a new series of activities for Humanities students who want to explore their next steps. During the Kick-Off: High Tea and Alumni Talks, you will meet graduates who share how they found their path after university and what they learned along the way.

In an open and relaxed setting, you will talk with alumni about their experiences after graduation. They will discuss their career journeys, what helped them find their first job, and how they apply their academic background in practice. The conversations offer space to ask questions, exchange ideas, and gain new perspectives on what is possible after your studies.

After a short panel discussion, join an interactive high tea where you can chat with alumni about topics such as imposter syndrome and discovering what suits you. Hidden among the muffins and macarons lies a surprise: one lucky guest will find the golden ticket and win a cultural pass!

Programme

16:00 – 16:30 Arrival
16:30 – 17:15 Panel discussion
17:30 – 18:30 High Tea

Speakers

Eva Voogt

Eva Voogt (1997) completed a Bachelor's in Interdisciplinary Social Sciences at the University of Amsterdam with a minor in practical philosophy at the Faculty of Humanities, and a Master's in Applied Ethics at Utrecht University. During her studies, she completed various internships at AT5, The School of Life, Amsterdam College Tour, and VOX-POP, among others. After graduating, she started working as a freelancer at Governance & Integrity, providing advice and training in the field of integrity and moral judgement. In addition, she has been Head of Marketing and Communication at Stichting Literaire Activiteiten Amsterdam (SLAA).

Fern Chettle

Fern Chettle is a British-Singaporean cultural programmer, producer, and researcher who grew up in Indonesia. She has worked with organisations such as Mediamatic, VOX-POP, the Ubud Writers and Readers Festival, and Soapbox Journal. Since 2022, she has been a festival producer at CinemAsia. Her research at the University of Amsterdam focuses on environmental humanities, Southeast Asian studies, literature, and film.

Lotte Schipper

Lotte Schipper studied European Studies (BA and MA) at the University of Amsterdam and was previously chair of the youth organisation of the CDA. As a moderator and strategy consultant, she leads discussions on social issues and is active in various boards, including those of newspaper Trouw and the Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences.

Wouter van Herwaarden

Wouter van Herwaarden (1990) studied Art History and Museum Studies at the University of Amsterdam. He founded Galerie Fleur and Wouter, represents a diverse group of artists, and curates exhibitions such as the recent cat-themed show at Museum More. He is an advisor at the Amsterdam Fund for the Arts, an ambassador of the Holland Festival, and teaches at several art academies.

Imogen Mills (moderator)

Imogen Mills is a British-Dutch editor and project manager specialising in art publications. Alongside her editorial work, she regularly acts as a moderator and interviewer, which she greatly enjoys.

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Career Carousel

This event is part of the Career Carousel: a series of programmes organised by the Faculty of Humanities. Throughout the year, students can discover the career opportunities their studies provide through various activities. From inspiring excursions and workshops to the closing Career Festival, each activity helps you give direction to your future and shows you how to put your academic background into practice.