08/09/2026
Hello! It’s me again, Rafał Starczewski, previously Internal Affairs, born in 2002, originally from a small village in Poland that no one knows, near Bydgoszcz, a city no one respects. Now I live in Eindhoven, where I’ve been studying Mechatronics at Fontys, but recently I’m doing more of AEGEE stuff than study stuff, which I actually like very much.
I joined AEGEE two years ago, and it quickly became one of the best parts of my life here, including
being part of an amazing board with people I can proudly call friends.
I want to continue our work, on a bit of a different position, to gain a new experience on the way.
I’m confident there are still things I can bring to the new board and things I can improve in the local with
the experience and knowledge I gained in my first board year.
My favorite event, ufff, that’s a tough choice, but one stands out for sure. Mojito Night with A-Aachen. It combined so many great parts that I love in AEGEE-Eindhoven and AEGEE overall. Great party with people I love, learning how to make your own Mojitos (I love Mojitos!), meeting with people from other locals (A-Aachen is incredibly chill!), drinking alcohol (helps shy people not being shy) and all of that was part of King Night and Kings Day, so afterwards we went to dance on the grass to techno. Best Night EVER!
As much as Porto Exchange was the best, Baltic Exchange is my current favorite. It was an impeccable week of activities. I went there with my previous board by van, we visited Lithuania and Latvia where we got one of the best city guides ever. The food felt like home while being cheap and all of that in cozy winter weather during independence days of these countries. But that wasn’t the end, after that we spent another week in Tartu, being hosted by Kaaaaarl and then being a Safe Person during EPM Tartu. I would repeat it anytime without doubts.