In the summer of 2026, 22 enthousiast students of the study Advanced Technology, Nanotechnology and Robotics from the University of Twente, will travel to Japan and South-Korea to explore the culture, and educational and career possibilities!
We are looking for cases in order to finance our study trip. Read more about it below.
Dear reader,
This coming summer, we are leaving Enschede behind to travel to Japan and South Korea for our study trip. As we are true students with bank balances that barely cover a few drinks at the pub, we are looking for generous sponsors to help us out.
To prevent us from having to live off nothing but plain rice, we are setting up a fundraising campaign. What we are asking of you is certainly not just a donation; it is an investment in our experiences and, by extension, your entertainment.
You won’t be left empty-handed if you choose to help! Depending on the amount you support us with, you will receive unique and personalized gifts in return. For example:
The ability to follow our trip live
A postcard that has (likely) travelled a greater distance than you have this year
A mysterious souvenir from Asia
A spot on our digital Wall of Fame
And much more (see photo below)
Your contribution is greatly appreciated and goes directly toward financing this trip. You can find the fundraiser here: https://www.steunutwente.nl/project/ssa-2026?locale=en.
(The donations are going through Ufonds which is ANBI, As a result, your donation is tax-deductible!)
Thank you in advance on behalf of SSA 2026
Leading up to the trip we are busy with preparing everything we need to make our time in Japan and South-Korea great. We research and contact companies, perform case-work and make sure all the accomodations and excursions are arranged
Our Japanese journey spans nearly two weeks, starting with Tokyo’s cutting-edge robotics and maritime research before heading south. We will dive into the academic heart of Osaka and Kyoto, visiting prestigious universities and research centers, before concluding with a historic visit to Hiroshima and a scenic ferry departure from Fukuoka.
The Korean leg of your trip begins in the coastal city of Busan, where industrial science meets seaside culture. After traveling via high-speed train to Seoul, the itinerary balances future-facing technology at the Samsung Museum with profound cultural experiences, including a traditional temple stay and a visit to the DMZ.
After a final day exploring the DMZ, we end our trip in Seoul. This marks the conclusion of our journey, returning home (or traveling on) with new technical insights, cultural perspectives, and lasting professional connections from across East Asia.
The SSA 2026 group consists of 22 students from the University of Twente, each bringing their own expertise, interests, and preferences.
This diversity results in a broad skill set that can be utilised for various assignments, including programming (Java, HTML, C++, Python), proficiency in various software tools, computer-related knowledge (general skills, architecture, algorithms, networking), electronics, mathematics, design, physics, chemistry, biology, and scientific skills.
For the full comprehensive list of skills, please refer to this page
If cooperation seems interesting, we would be glad to discuss the possibility during a (short) meeting. That way you can get to know us better and we can discuss or suggest possible casework. When an agreement on a case is made, we will assign someone on our roster to the case. We will then define the specifics of the assignment and make an estimation for the case duration. In addition, the estimated timeline will be given.This will be presented to you to see what needs adjustment. If all is deemed well a contract will be drawn up. During this process will keep in touch with you as much as necessary.Our hourly rate is 35 euros (excluding VAT). In general a case will be between 30-300 total work hours. If any questions pop-up or you are interested in cooperating with the SSA, you can contact us with the mail address listed below: Mail: ssa-acqui@astatine.utwente.nl
Below, a couple of examples of casework are given:
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