European Horizons Society: Head of Partnerships

My name is Lena and I am running for Head of Partnerships. I am a second-year student in European Social and Political Studies (ESPS), specialising in Economics and German. I grew up in Calais (France) — yes, the place where you can take the ferry ;) — but what many people might not realise is that it’s a region shaped by French, British, and Flemish influences. Growing up there gave me a deep appreciation for European cultural diversity. Understanding European integration, and the many factors that can either accelerate or slow it down (including economic ones), is what makes my degree so fascinating to me — and it’s also why I want to be part of the adventure that is the European Horizons Society.

My background includes serving as President of the European Society for the academic year 2024/2025. In this role, I learned to work collaboratively within a team, organise academic and social events, and manage a budget. I also co-created an online student-led review, which we made a point of keeping multilingual and multimedia. This experience allowed me to gain practical skills in website design, editing, and content planning. In addition, I worked as a graphic design intern for the NGO BUND Berlin, which helped me further refine my visual communication skills. As the founder and editor of an independent review, I have experience managing a small writing team and coordinating guest submissions — which is why I also feel confident in supporting contributors to the EISPS Society’s