Unexpected Journey is the introduction week for students enrolled in the programmes of the Academy for Leisure & Events, Academy for Tourism and Academy for AI, Games & Media at Breda University of Applied Sciences (BUas). Every year, between 700 and 900 first-year students from the various programmes take part in the introduction week. This year, Unexpected Journey will take place from Monday 25 August to Friday 29 August 2025. This is the week prior to the first scheduled lectures.
The Unexpected Journey introduction week is organised with the aim of preparing you, as a prospective BUas student, as well as possible for your time as a student in Breda. During the introduction week, you get to know your classmates and fellow students, the lecturers, our campus and various organisations in the beautiful student city of Breda. The programme is put together in such a way that you will easily and quickly feel at home in the BUas community. It is a fantastic way to kickstart your time as a student!
Breda University of Applied Sciences values an unforgettable introduction week for all students. That is why it is organised by students and staff of the university. The programme consists of various activities accessible to all participants. It is important to emphasise that the introduction week Unexpected Journey is not a hazing event.
Unexpected Journey is open to almost all students starting a programme at the Academy for Leisure & Events, Academy for Tourism and Academy for AI, Games & Media in the 2025-2026 academic year. More information on which courses participate in the programme can be found on the registration page.
Nice to know: Unexpected Journey has a long-standing tradition where all first-year students who participate in the induction week are called Hopjes. Now we can already hear you thinking: ‘What is a Hopje?’ We will therefore explain that briefly. The name comes from the Mgr Hopmansstraat, the street on which the BUas campus is located. The supervisors, also known as the ‘babysitters’ of the Hopjes, are called Hoppas. These Hoppasses will stay with you and your classmates throughout the introduction.
By the way, you will just be addressed by your first name during the introduction. The word Hopje will only appear on your introduction shirt.