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Kraket is the study association for all Econometrics studies at the VU. Kraket was founded on 14 July 1972 and the name Kraket stands for 'Kritische Actuarissen en Econometristen' ('Critical Actuaries and Econometricians'). The vast majority of econometrics students are members of the study association and there is every reason to do so. In our room (HG-08A30) you can buy Kraket merch, ask questions, work or just come by. Monday and Wednesday until Friday we are open between 10:00 and 17:00. On Tuesday, we are open from 10:00 until 14:30. For actual opening hours, you can check our Instagram stories in the highlights.

Kraket unites students and business through casedays, inhousedays and the annual LED (National Econometricians Day), where members can get in touch with companies and orient themselves on the labour market.

Furthermore, a study trip abroad is organised once every year. In 2023 a group of students traveled to Helsinki and Tallinn, where they visited several companies, a university and the Dutch embassy and of course explored the city. Previous study trips, among others, went to Berlin, Marrakesh, Lisbon, Madrid, Istanbul, Copenhagen, Tokyo, New York and Atlanta, Hong Kong and Brazil.

Every quarter, an edition of the Ecotribune will be published. In this informal newspaper, extensive reports of the organised activities are presented, as well as all the news on the ins and outs of Kraket. In addition, we have the more formal online SECTOR. You can find articles about companies, interviews and columns, as well as articles from guest writers and professors.

Of course, Kraket also organises relaxing activities. Think of the Sinterklaas celebration, lasergaming and a number of drinks and parties, but Kraket is also very sportive. Sports like football, pool, ice skating and squash are regularly executed. At the end of the year the Board organises a weekend trip to a location unknown to the members. During that weekend, the Kraketweekend, you get to know people from other academic years in a relaxing way.