Fun Fact: 

 Why a pineapple as our logo?

The pineapple is thé symbol of hospitality.
We are a hospitable study association related to
NHL Stenden International Hospitality management school,
so nothing is more suitable than a pineapple!
 "We stand tall, wear a crown and are sweet on the inside"

our History

Hospitality Network for Students started in February 2018 with two enthusiastic students studying at NHL Stenden Hotel Management School in Leeuwarden. They felt something was missing though – a connection between the school and the industry. This is where Hospitality Network for Students came to life; intended to be the link and helping factor between NHL Stenden and its students.
The founders of HNS started focusing on organizing hospitality related events to get members involved. This is something that we are still doing! Scroll down to see all the current activities.

While it started with only two students, Jorn Heikens and Jeannot Peijen, they managed to compose a board of eight in their third academic year. During the first year, they focused on creating a valuable experience for all HM students in Leeuwarden. As most of the board members left Leeuwarden the next academic year, they handed over the association to six new board members. These board members focused on finding new members and creating a reputation and network as was intended by the two founders. 

With new members, new events and new sponsors, the association found their place. Since the academic year 2020/2021 we have FIVE (!) committees and are planning to expand this number. If you are interested in joining a committee, please check out the pineapple team page! 
See below the different boards of HNS! 

Below, you can find our Household Regulation

HOUSEHOLD REGULATION

99

Active members

23

Alumni members

3

 Committees

5

Years

Our Activities

THE BEST EVENINGS

Every month HNS organizes a borrels. This is an opportunity to meet new people from different years and different cultures. Once you become a member, the first drink is on us. Enjoy the best conversations with a good glass of wine or a cold beer. 

ALWAYS FUN

During the year we are always trying to provide the members with social events, from parties to pub quizzes!

LET'S GO

HNS organizes an annual field trip. In the past, we went to several hotels in Amsterdam. Think about Okura, Raddison Blue, NH Krasnapolsky, The Pulitzer and more. 

During these field trips, members receive a tour of the hotel and enjoy workshops. By visiting all of these companies, choosing an internship can become easier. 

Always willing to learn

Thanks to our various sponsors, we can organize all kinds of masterclasses. 

Last year we did a barista workshop, but more business-like workshops can also be organized; what looks good on your resume, what should you post on your LinkedIn and why networking is beneficial nowadays?