Location

ground level, in the MASbox outside

Hours

10h30 - 13h00

Karel de Grote Hogeschool campus dogs have been friends with students for years. Now you can greet them fur real. Enjoy cuddles, coffee and a chat for a paw-fect start of the day. Join the dogs at the MASbox right across from the main entrance.

Location

2nd floor

Hours

8h00 - 21h30

Students no longer lock themselves up and get buried in books while studying. More than ever, the exam period is a shared burden. From studying and taking breaks together, all the way to suffering together.

That’s exactly why STAN has been providing unique study locations since 2015. Sometimes with a beautiful view over the city, all for STUDY360. The MAS is not only a landmark of Antwerp, but has been a study spot for years with STUDY360.

Want to experience it yourself? View all locations and register at https://www.study360.be/en/ — also check our tips to reduce stress during this period of concentrated studying.

Location

3th floor

Hours

8h00 - 13h00

No man is an island. Seeing and being emphatic to others is a part of being human. How do we show kindness? What drives us to be kind? Are we good examples? Which ideas inspire us to be charitable? And what if we have conflicting conclusions? If our goals are unachievable? Modern art by Ai Weiwei, Berlinde De Bruyckere and Stephan Vanfleteren, will make you contemplate these themes.

Location

3th floor

Hours

8h – 13h and a workshop at 9h and at 11h

Studying and caffeine go together like Spongebob and Patrick! Design your coffee mug and enjoy a bit of me-time or have fun designing and hanging out with friends. A personalized mug purely for studying? Totally ready for those exams.

Need ideas and inspiration for designing the perfect study mug? Sign up for one of two guided workshops. Or join in last minute and release your creativity. Sign up

Location

4th Floor

Hours

9h00 - 13h00

Music
- has a relaxing effect, by decreasing cortisol which regulates your body’s response to stress;
- strengthens your memory capability;
- gives you a dopamine shot: instant happiness;
- increases your stamina;
- helps you sleep better;

… with so many benefits of listening to music the list can go on for ever! This is why we gave music its own spot in our first edition of break ‘n boost! Listening to music via the headsets will allow you to get all the right morning vibes and no one will stop you dancing for joy.
- 9 - 10 am: wake up peacefully with a relaxing sound bath session.
- 10 - 11 am: warm up those dancing shoes with feel good vinyl records.
- 11-13u: DJ Tina Bacon neemt het over voor een swingende Rhythm ‘n Boost-sessie.

Location

7th floor

Hours

8h00–13h00

Meet CABIN, outside CABIN!
Since the beginning of this academic year you’ll find CABIN at GATE15, the place for and by Antwerp students. A cosy spot to be, to meet and discover your talents as a student. Monthly a team of volunteer students create an activities program that will inspire and empower you. And if times are tough, there is always professional or student support available.

For break ‘n boost they have come all the way from Kleine Kauwenberg to the MAS. The whole 7th floor is claimed by CABIN for a cozy atmosphere, board games and their podcast will be recorded live.

Location

7th floor

Hours

10h00 - 11h00

Are you a student that feels like you’re the only one struggling? Spoiler: you aren’t! CABIN Talks has the CABIN crew bring honest and relatable with sometimes hilarious stories about life as a student. Everything is on the menu, fear of failure, partying, exams, loneliness, stress, sex, no subject is untouched.

Students, alumni and professionals gather and discuss the realities of life as a student. No illusions, just real stories, practical tips and the comforting feeling that you are not alone.

For this third episode CABIN will focus on all aspects of the study period, to quickly and safely survive studying: how to cope with stress, effects of nutrition, exercise, sleep and a bunch of other topics. Nona Van Breakel is guest, digital creative working for Studio Brussel and podcaster with ‘Na de rouwstoet’ but also alumni of Thomas More. FYI: conversations in CABIN talks are conducted in Dutch.

Join for the live recording of the podcast, or listen to previous episodes of CABIN Talks here.

Location

7th floor

Hours

11h30-12h00

After the CABIN podcast Nona will hold a talk and Q&A about self-confidence. How as a student do you handle uncertainty, negative reactions or failure? How do you stay true to yourself - at the dormitory, the auditorium and online?

Nona will be joined by three students studying in Antwerp to talk about staying true to yourself. Nona will share her experiences from the time she was a student and her experience as a radio host at Studio Brussel. Nona will also be answering questions from the audience.

🎤 A chat with Studio Brussel host Nona Van Breakel about how to be a confident student, every and all questions welcome.

Location

8th floor

Hours

8h30 - 11h00

Start off the day with a free healthy breakfast between 8.30 and 11 am. Just join the queue when you arrive!