PREMIUM Alumni

Are you just as bad in saying goodbye as we are? Then stay in touch through our alumni activities and network.

Dear PREMIUM alumnus,

Since the start of PREMIUM in 2011, we are proud to have seen more than 1.250 PREMIUM students receiving their certificate and entering the next phase of their professional life!
Although the programme might have changed slightly over time, the main motto still remains that PREMIUM aims to “bridge the gap between study and career”. Offering our top students an opportunity to put their academic skills to practice during a real-life project.

Every year at the end of the programme, we reluctantly say goodbye to you all, having enjoyed following your development into young professionals. So, if you are just as bad in saying goodbye as we are, then please stay in touch as a PREMIUM alumnus.

The PREMIUM Central Management Team highly values the PREMIUM alumni population and the community they form. As a PREMIUM alumnus, we would love to keep you informed about our activities, and include you in our network of alumni.

The biggest pro’s of being an alumnus of PREMIUM are listed here:

1) Stay in touch with your former fellow students, via the linked-in page/group and during the PREMIUM reunions;

2) Use the PREMIUM network to find a job, associates, set up partnerships, or to find talented graduates;

3) Help to shape a new generation of PREMIUM students, by being a client yourself, give guest lectures, or joining our panel of professionals to be a sounding board for current students.

Most of our alumni are gathered in the special PREMIUM Alumni LinkedIn group.

Past Alumni Events

PREMIUM Reunion "7 PREMIUM years"

Do you still recall PREMIUM from time to time? More than 650 of you have joined PREMIUM within 7 years of its existence, what a number! Well about time for reunion!
On 11.10.2018, over 60 Alumni joined the very first PREMIUM reunion. We had an amazing time reconnecting with you all and hope to see you again!

Want to stay involved?

Be a PREMIUM Client

Are you currently in the position to define that excellent PREMIUM project, you feel that current PREMIUM students should not miss out on? Then be a PREMIUM client yourself.

Contact us to discuss the possibilities.

Join our PREMIUM Panel of Professionals

Would you like to help the current generation of PREMIUM students with your knowledge, experience, and expertise? Are you available to serve as a sounding board on occasion? Then join our panel of PREMIUM professionals.

Contact us to discuss the possibilities.

 

Join the alumni LinkedIn group!

Stay connected to fellow alumni that use this group to post job vacancies, tips and best practices.

Join the alumni Instagram page!

Stay connected to PREMIUM via Instagram, specifically for alumni, where we will be celebrating success, sharing stories, and keeping you informed on future events.

PREMIUM alumni and what they gained through PREMIUM

Célia Dejond

Policy Assistant at the European Commission


“After graduating from FaSoS, I moved to Brussels to work for the United Nations Information Centre (UNRIC) for a few months and then for the European Commission, where I currently work as a communication and information assistant. When applying for these positions, the trainings received in PREMIUM were helpful to complete the different phases successfully. More broadly, the international experience and the team work present in the PREMIUM experience made my work in the Commission easier. I indeed work in a team every day with people from more than 15 different nationalities. PREMIUM helped kick-off my professional career the best way possible.”

Winona Kamphausen

Trainee in public administration | COMMEET Fellow


“PREMIUM allowed me to gain clarity on my work preferences and strengths while giving me hands-on experience with real projects. I tested and developed skills like design thinking and project management, which I continue to use in my professional life and in volunteering with my former PREMIUM client, COMMEET.”

Anniina Cansel

Research Consultant specializing in Management Consulting and Team Leadership


“Before PREMIUM I identified myself just as healthcare professional but due PREMIUM I understood that I have abilities beyond healthcare. Now I have worked in consulting for 3 years and I’m enjoying what I do!”

Melissa Scheepens

Senior Consultant EY


“I participated in the PREMIUM programme in 2019, and it was a great way for me to get a sneak peak into life as a consultant. When actually starting to work as a consultant, I valued the PREMIUM experience even more.”

Iva Horesji

Engagement Officer


“PREMIUM taught me a lot about my own personality and about my skills. It gave me some more confidence regarding my abilities for example communication and presentation skills but it also helped me to identify and improve my weak points such as stress management. Additionally, the project helped me to set my preferences regarding my future in the job market. Last but not least, the international character of my team allowed us to learn from each other about many different aspects of the project due to our diverse backgrounds and experiences.”