Unexpected Journey is by no means a hazing! The programme is about having fun, getting to know each other and team building. The introduction week is organised by Breda University of Applied Sciences students and staff, who have your safety as the highest priority. 

The campus programme will take place on Monday 25 August on the BUas campus. It focuses on a first introduction to classmates, study coach and the BUas campus. It includes practical information about the first weeks of study. The program at Camping Tulderheyde will take place from Tuesday 26 August to Friday 29 August. The focus is on getting to know classmates and fellow students, fun, team building and getting to know local organisations. We would advise you to sign up for both programmes.

Unexpected Journey is the introduction week for students of the study programmes of the Academy for Leisure & Events and the Academy for Tourism of Breda University of Applied Sciences (BUas). During this introduction, you – as a first-year student – will get to know your fellow students and classmates, Breda University of Applied Sciences, and organisations located in Breda by means of a comprehensive programme full of fun activities. It is the best way to start your time as a student in Breda. 

We will ensure that there are facilities where you can charge your phone for free. We recommend bringing a power bank to the introduction. 

Yes, the entire introduction location is accessible for people with a disability. A bathroom for disabled people is also available at Camping Tulderheyde and the BUas campus. We will also provide paved walkways on the sites.   

The organisation will provide a number of (electric) pumps which you can use to inflate your air bed or mat. So, you do not need to bring your own. 

It is not permitted to order food in during Unexpected Journey. The organisation will ensure that sufficient meals and snacks are provided. Bringing packed snacks such as energy bars or cookies, or a plastic water bottle, is allowed.  

Do you have allergies and/or dietary needs which we have to take into account? Then there is the possibility to notify us on the registration form. Do not forget to tell us about the kind of allergy (allergy or food intolerance) Have your already registered and forgotten to notify us? Then email intro@buas.nl. Our crew will work with our suppliers to make sure you get appropriate alternative meals. 

At the introduction site you can pay using PIN, cash or credit card.

No, it is not possible to park your car on the campus of Breda University of Applied Sciences. More information about this can be found on this page.

Yes, it is important you should bring a bicycle. All participants will ride – via a scenic route with various activities -to Camping Tulderheyde on Tuesday 27 August. On Friday 30 August all participants will cycle back to the BUas campus. Don’t have a bike? Then you can rent one through our registration form. 

We will arrange for your personal belongings to be moved from the BUas campus to Camping Tulderheyde on Tuesday. On Friday, we will then make sure they are brought back to campus. They will be moved with a large trailer. Therefore, it is important you should bring a suitcase or bag that can be fully closed. That way, you avoid losing personal belongings when the luggage is being moved. 

A comprehensive explanation of how to get to Unexpected Journey can be found on this page.

The first day of Unexpected Journey 2025 (Monday 25 August) will take place on the BUas campus, located at Mgr. Hopmansstraat 2 in Breda. The second part of the program (Tuesday 26 August to Friday 29 August) will take place at Camping Tulderheyde in Belgium. The address of the campsite is Tulderheyde 25, 2382 Ravels, Belgium. More information about the introduction location can be found on this page.

It is not possible to leave Unexpected Journey early and then come back later. When you opt to leave the introduction early, it is not possible to rejoin later. For certain special circumstances the introduction organisers  may consider an exception to this rule. These will have to be reported to and approved by the organisers prior to the introduction. 

You can register for both the program on the BUas campus (Monday 25 August) and the program at Camping Tulderheyde (Tuesday 26 August  to Friday 29 August). It is not possible to register for individual program components. If you arrive later to the introduction or need to leave earlier, the full participation fee (€175.00) must still be paid.

An extensive explanation on how to sign up for Unexpected Journey can be found on the registration page.

A full refund of the registration fee is possible when you notify us no later than 11 August 2025 by emailing intro@buas.nl. Unfortunately, it is not possible to get a refund after 11 August. Make sure you also read our general terms and conditions.

Participation in Unexpected Journey is not mandatory but Breda University of Applied Sciences strongly recommends that you do take part. The introduction week is the start of your student days and ensures that you get to know your classmates and fellow students and start your studies well prepared. 

You can participate in the program on the BUas campus on Monday 25 August free of charge. The cost for participating in the program at Camping Tulderheyde from Tuesday 26 August to Friday 29 August is €175.00. This price includes the following: participation in all program activities, your own introduction shirt, various meals at the introduction site, and a place to stay overnight. Only the costs for drinks and extra snacks you purchase during the introduction are not included in the price.

You can register until Monday 11 August 2025 at the latest. 

You will receive your student number in an email from Breda University of Applied Sciences. This will be provided to you as soon as you meet all the necessary admission requirements. This email will be sent to the email address you have entered in Studielink. This email will also contain your password which you can use to log into your student email (student number@buas.nl) or to more.buas.nl.  

You can only take part in Unexpected Journey if you start a programme at the Academy for Leisure & Events, the Academy for Tourism or the Academy for AI, Games & Media at Breda University of Applied Sciences in the 2025-2026 academic year. A detailed overview with which study programmes participate in Unexpected Journey can be found on the registration page.

All participants have to visibly wear their introduction T-shirt during the programme. For an additional fee it is possible to order one or more extra introduction T-shirts. Make a note of this when you complete the registration form. Have you already registered but forgotten to mention this? Then send an email to intro@buas.nl.

Did you apply for a Dutch-taught programme? Then you will use Dutch with your class and most of the programme elements will also be in Dutch. Are you going to attend an English-taught programme? Then you will use English to communicate with your classmates and the programme’s elements will be offered in English as well. Because Breda University of Applied Sciences is an international institute, the main language will be English and in some cases two languages will be used.  

The introduction week starts on Monday 25 August, and ends on Friday 29 August 2025. On Monday 25 August, the program will take place on the BUas campus. From Tuesday 26 August to Friday 29 August, the program will take place at Camping Tulderheyde. The final start and end times will be sent to you in the week prior to the introduction in an email to the email address you registered with in Studielink. You will only receive this email if you have registered and completed your registration for Unexpected Journey.

Smoking is only permitted in the designated areas. This also applies to electronic cigarettes. Here NIX18 also applies. It is not allowed for participants or visitors who are not yet 18 to smoke. 

The possession, trading or use of soft and/or hard drugs is strictly prohibited during Unexpected Journey. Any violation of this rule will be reported to security and the study coach and/or programme coordinator will be notified. When soft and/or hard drugs are traded, the police will also be notified. 

During Unexpected Journey NIX18 is the rule. Participants who have not yet reached the age of 18 years are not allowed to purchase, bring or drink alcohol. 

Only introduction week participants, guests/partners who have been invited by the organisers or suppliers may access the Unexpected Journey location. The organisers and our security staff will enforce this. 

Unexpected Journey offers many opportunities for collaboration in order for participants to be introduced to many different organisations. Interested? Then please send us an email intro@buas.nl  

All students eligible to help as crew for Unexpected Journey 2025 have received an email with a registration form. The deadline to sign up as crew for Unexpected Journey 2025 has passed. Do you believe you can make a valuable contribution to the introduction? Then email employeeintro@buas.nl.  

You are not allowed to take photos or record video during Unexpected Journey for promotional goals, unless agreed upon otherwise with the organisers. Taking photos or recording video for your own use is permitted. We do have a media team which will take professional photos and videos during the introduction week. After the introduction these will be published on our social media.