Frequently Asked Questions
Here you will find answers to a selection of frequently asked questions. This includes information on the association but also information regarding membership and prices.
Founding of Fugax
Fugax was founded in September of 2022 by a group of ambitious students wanting to create a space for those in search of connection during their student times, without partying and drinking being the main objective.
Fugaxian Traditions
We are not completely a traditional association. A way to view us is as an “alternative” association. While we have our own traditions these are not the same as others. Unlike most associations in Maastricht we focus predominantly on cozy activities, such as board game nights, bookclub, circle, murder mystery nights and movie nights. So if you enjoy playing board games rather than partying the night away, Fugax might be just for you!
Hazing?
No, we do not have hazing. Instead we have some introduction activities. We believe hazing is not needed for students to build close and long lasting friendships. Instead we believe that fun social activities and mutual interests provide the basis for connections between students. Within Fugax we value a safe and comfortable space wherein students can build meaningful friendships and develop themselves.
Contribution fee
Fugax charges a contribution fee of €50,00 per academic year after the intro period in September. You can also apply for a half-year subscription for €28,00.
Sign-ups
You can sign up during the introductory periods via our website. For more questions or information regarding membership and signing-up you may contact the secretary via secretary@safugax.nl.
Our sign ups are open during the introductory periods in September and February (half-year only. However you may always contact us for other possibilities or arrangements, for this you may contact the secretary via secretary@safugax.nl.
What activities does Fugax provide?
Year-club: small group of people that meet up weekly to have dinner together.
Book-club: currently there is a crime/thriller and a fantasy book-club. These groups read the same book over the course of six weeks and post discuss it afterwards
Board-game nights: every two weeks there is a board-game night at Que Pasa Maastricht where you can enjoy a drink and have a chat with fellow members
Circle: bi-weekly meeting surrounding mental health
Movie-nights: we have regular movie-nights where you can vote on a movie which we’ll watch together and usually go for a drink afterwards
DnD club: In this club, you can form teams for playing DnD campaigns. You will also have access to certain DnD materials to use within Fugax
Other: murder-mystery nights, jump-square, power-point drinks, party’s, collabs etc
What is circle?
Circle is our mental health initiative. It consists of a small intimate group of students that meet on a bi-weekly basis with the focus to connect students and mental-health. During these meetings our members get the opportunity to delve into topics such as stress and study, loneliness, family and relationships, sexuality, culture, mental-health etc. All that is told and shared in “circle” remains within your circle group.
Can I join a committee?
Yes you can join a committee. Currently we have a:
Circle/Book-club committee: each member of this committee will take on either a circle or a book-club group
INKOM committee: this committee is responsible for organising the activities during the INKOM period
Activities committee: this committee is responsible for organising weekly activities for the association like game-nights, murder-mystery nights, small trips and more. You can sign-up at the beginning of the academic year
Treasury committee: this committee is responsible for overseeing and checking the monetary balance of Fugax
D&D committee: this committee will set up the D&D groups as well as keep track of what materials are being borrowed by the groups. Furthermore they will organise courses for dungeons masters and have a few one-shot campaigns for members to try-out.
How much time does being in a committee cost?
Committees meet weekly/bi-weekly (depending on what they prefer) where they discuss plans (4/8 hours monthly). Committee members also are expected to be present at the activities they organise (2-4h weekly). Furthermore committees can work independently on activities and the time this will cost is very dependent on how busy the committee is during a certain period of time. Being in a committee costs about 2-8 hours per week. Do note that this can differ for different committees. The INKOM committee for example will mainly be busy during INKOM itself and in the months before INKOM, however during the rest of the year there is very little work for the INKOM committee whereas the activities committee will have a more steady amount of work throughout the year.
How to cancel the membership?
Membership in S.A. Fugax is valid for the entire academic year and cannot be canceled mid-year. According to Article 6 of the Statutes, once a membership fee has been paid, no refunds—either full or partial—will be granted.
Under Article 8 of the Statutes, membership can be terminated under specific circumstances, such as expulsion or a formal resignation at the end of the membership term. If you do not wish to renew your membership for the following academic year, you do not need to take any action; your membership will automatically expire at the end of the current membership period.
For further questions, please contact the Board at secretary@safugax.nl.
General information
At the moment Fugax does not yet have a physical location of our own. We are still quite young and small and for now wish to focus on growth. Once we are at a position where a location is reasonable and realistic we will make it a priority.
At the moment for the Academic Year 2024-2025 our association comprises 74 members.