Zeeland's oldest and largest student association
Aqua ad Vinum
No hazing, just good times. Nothing required, everything allowed.
We're looking for you! Want to make more of student life than just studying and sleeping? Then join the most fun student association in Zeeland! We're Aqua ad Vinum, also known as AAV, the student association for everyone studying at HZ University of Applied Sciences, and we're looking for you! Whether you're in your first year or you've been at HZ a while, we want to make your student years unforgettable with over-the-top parties and activities. Every month we throw phenomenal themed parties like 'Krap bij kas', 'Fout op Safari', 'AAV After Hours', and of course 'Neon Party'. On top of that, our sociëteit (in Middelburg) is open every Tuesday and Thursday, so there's always something fun going on!
Beyond all that partying, we also organize loads of fun activities. Play pool, go bowling, go paintballing, and do plenty more with your AAV friends. We also organize Hét MidwinterKamp, a weekend in the Ardennes where we party until the sun comes up again, you don't want to miss that.
So do you want to widen your social circle, or meet new people after just moving out on your own? Sign up now, because at AAV you're never alone!
Also good to know: we don't haze new members. Everyone's welcome: 'Nothing required, everything allowed!'
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Every month is another excuse to close the textbooks for a night.
What members say
“When I moved to Zeeland I didn't know anyone and I wanted to change that soon, and what better way to do that than with a student association! Aqua ad Vinum immediately appealed to me because of the motto “nothing must, everything may.” Also, there is no hazing, which I liked. I went along for intro camp and was welcomed into the group right away. I've met so many great new people we now take over the soos with every week.”
Lynn
“When I joined AAV, I wondered if it would be for me. What would the people be like? Would it actually be fun? Once I got there and got to know people, I knew I had nothing to worry about. Everyone is incredibly friendly and enthusiastic, especially towards new members. I've been there for several months now, and I know I never want to leave.”
Teun
“When I started at university, I hardly knew anyone. I heard from a few people about a student association without hazing and with lots of fun, that was AAV. I walked up to some people during the open day and the choice was made quickly. Any regrets? None at all! AAV is honestly one of the best choices I've made.”
Roxanne
“When I decided to move to Middelburg, it was important to me to meet new people in the region and experience student life. The intro week got me interested in checking out the soos, and I've had a great time ever since. You quickly feel at home thanks to the great members, and you get involved in fun activities and committees fast.”
Niels
Our sponsors and partners
We'd like to give a shoutout to some of our sponsors and partners. These businesses have each supported us in their own way, and whatever form that support took, we're grateful to all of them.
Ah, our beloved HZ! One of the association's main sponsors and of course the place to stu- ehm... laugh at the unedited photos from one of our hungover brunches, obviously!
A night out at the best party café in Zeeland, or just catching a football match? This is the place. The best DJs in the province travel to our city to play their best sets and get the dance floor going.
What better way to kick off the night than a can of the Netherlands' number one hard seltzer? Come by the soos to enjoy your favourite flavour.
FLS Company, the official supplier of our favourite treats like Flügel, Rocketshot and Koekie, obviously couldn't be missing from this list. Where would we be without these shots?
Looking for the perfect spot to chill in Middelburg? Marktcafé Middelburg is THE student spot, with a big terrace in the nicest part of town, ideal for a drink, a quick lunch, or just recovering from the night before.
Ah, Schrobbelér, where would we be without you! The shot you learn to love during your time at AAV, and what keeps us warm during MidWinterKamp.
Still hungry after a night out at De Heeren? Pizzeria Amore, right across the street, is the perfect place to fix that. Best part: as an Aqua ad Vinum member, you get a discount!