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Don't let anyone tell you how the event went. You don't want to miss being at this event Halloween Movie & Game Night! 🎬🎮

To survive the night, make sure to bring your ultimate spooky season survival kit:
1. Your comfiest blanket (to hide from the jumpscares) 🛌
2. Your own cup or tumbler for the night's potions ☕️
3. Your absolute best costume! 🎭

Don't hold back on your outfit, because the best costume of the night walks away with a prize. 🎁 Let the games and the frights begin! 🎃🦇 by @ua.afy

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Today we launched our next block with Block 2 orientation! 🙌📚

Students will choose from courses including Biology, Rethinking Media & Information, Introduction to Psychology, and more—exploring new subjects and discovering where their interests can take them. 🔬🧠

Here’s to another block of learning, growth, and new possibilities at the University of Aruba! ✨

#AFY #UniversityOfAruba #AcademicFoundationYear #Block2 by @ua.afy

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De laatste les Nederlands is achter de rug. Blok 1 zit er alweer bijna op!🥳
En wat een leuke afsluiting: dankzij collega Eric Mijts gingen sommige studenten naar huis met een boek over grammatica of rapporten schrijven📘📕.
Alle studenten Nederlands: veel succes met het leren voor het tentamen! ✨ taken in University of Aruba by @ua.afy

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5 days ago

The rumors are true!👻 by @ua.afy

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7 days ago

🎮 GAME ON. LIGHTS OUT. 💀🍿
Attention AFY students! Your plans for Friday, October 23rd are officially set. We are bringing you the perfect mix of competition and absolute terror with our Game Night + Horror Movie Night!

Here is everything you need to know:
• 🕹️ 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM: Game Night. Time to flex your skills and challenge your friends.

• 🎬 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM: Horror Movie Night. Lights off, popcorn out, and jump scares guaranteed.

👗 Dress Code: Pajamas or costumes! Come comfy or creepy.
🏆 Prizes: There will be special prizes for the best costumes, so bring your best costume🧛‍♀️🧛‍♂️!

🍕 Yes, there will be FOOD! We’ve got the snacks covered so you can focus on winning games and surviving the movie.

Mark your calendars for October 23rd, bring your friends, and your bravest face. See you all there!
👉 Drop a 🍿 in the comments if you are coming by @ua.afy

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10 days ago

Think Pink. Wear Pink. Make a Difference. 💗🎀

This October, we're turning every Wednesday PINK! 💕

Join us in supporting Breast Cancer Awareness Month by wearing something pink every Wednesday. Together, we can honor survivors, support fighters, remember loved ones, and spread awareness throughout our school community.

💗 One color. 🎀 One cause. ✨ One powerful message. taken in University of Aruba by @ua.afy

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🎨 Who am I? Where do I come from? What stories do I carry? 🌱
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Our Context, Culture & History students shared self-portraits exploring their family histories, roots, and connections to Aruba. 🖼️💬
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Personal stories, shared history, and plenty to learn about one another. 🇦🇼🦉🩵🟤 by @ua.afy

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🥁 A little rhythm, a lot of history! 🇦🇼🎶
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Musicians Nico and Lee Connor, sons of steel pan pioneer Edgar Connor, took our Context, Culture & History students on a journey through the steel pan’s roots and its role in shaping San Nicolas and Aruban culture.
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History you can hear—and feel! 🦉✨ taken in University of Aruba by @ua.afy

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19 days ago

📣 Meet your AFY student leaders! 🦉✨
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Twelve students stepped forward to help shape student life through our new AFY Student Leadership Council. Following elections, congratulations go to:
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🌟 Zarienne Wernet — Chairperson
🎉 Sabrina Brice — Events Coordinator
📱 Irienne Maduro — Social Media Manager
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Your voices. Your ideas. Your AFY. Let’s make it happen! 🙌🩵🟤 taken in University of Aruba by @ua.afy

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🎉 An incredible launch! 112 students. A new school year. So many possibilities. 🦉
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Our first day of AFY orientation in August was all about making connections and getting ready—meeting lecturers and advisors, exploring the program, and choosing courses! 🤝📚
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Welcome to AFY, everyone. Your UA journey starts here! 🇦🇼🩵🟤 taken in University of Aruba by @ua.afy

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Meet the AFY Student Ambassador 2025–2026: Dayna

Dayna represents the very best of the AFY program. Throughout her year at AFY, she embraced every opportunity to learn, grow, and challenge herself.

🎓 Earned 77 credits
💼 Explored internship opportunities
🔬 Participated in a research apprenticeship
🧘‍♀️ Engaged in numerous Shoco Wellness workshops
📚 Took part in training opportunities beyond UA
🏆 Received the AFY Bridge Builder Award

Dayna’s journey is a true reflection of what it means to make the most of every opportunity and continuously invest in your learning and development.

Congratulations, Dayna! Your curiosity, dedication, and drive make you an incredible UAchiever!

#UAchiever #StudentAmbassador #AFY #UniversityOfAruba #StudentSpotlight #UAim #UAre #UAchieve by @ua.afy

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Congratulations to the 50 students who graduated from the Academic Foundation Year program this month. 🎓

As our 10th graduating class, this cohort becomes part of a community that now includes 512 AFY graduates. This year, 80% of our students successfully completed the program—a reflection of their perseverance, hard work, and the support of the many faculty and staff who helped them along the way.

We can’t wait to see where your journey takes you next. Congratulations, Class of 2026! 🦉💙 taken in University of Aruba by @ua.afy

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