If I had to describe myself in three words...
Driven by curiosity, shaped by experience
If I had to describe myself in three words, I would say energetic, enthusiastic and impatient. I reap the benefits of my energy and enthusiasm every day, but fortunately I can still practise patience. Among other things, with Wing Chun!
I am the proud mother of a wonderful 18-year-old daughter. Of course, all mothers say that, but from the moment I had her, I knew I had found unbreakable happiness and love. My daughter is creative and incredibly good with language. She writes beautiful songs, is doing preparatory theatre school and forms a cabaret duo with her best friend. I enjoy doing and sharing all kinds of things together. This summer, we travelled through Malaysia together.
I have been curious since childhood. I find many things interesting and want to know and learn more. I also know that I can be impatient. I often want things to go faster than their natural pace. In doing so, I conveniently forget how much time it takes to learn something new. Wing Chun, for example.
Ways to achieve your goal
I am a researcher in European studies. For the past eight years, I have been leading a research group at The Hague University of Applied Sciences. In this research group, I work together with students, lecturers and researchers. Our research helps organisations. For example, we investigate what employees of the Municipality of The Hague already know about the EU and how they can learn more about it.
I have been working on this subject for 30 years, so I have a lot of knowledge about the European Union and a large network. The media might lead you to believe that Brussels is some kind of bureaucratic monster, where thousands of anonymous civil servants make laws that don't fit properly, such as those on nitrogen. It is therefore an eye-opener to learn that many Dutch people are working on European cooperation and that companies often ask for government regulations that are the same in all countries where they sell their products.
Mendeltje van Keulen
Year of birth: 1975
Profession:
- Professor of practice (lecturer) “European Impact” The Hague University of Applied Sciences
- Jean Monnet Chair EU Digi Act
- Researches European affairs
- Member of the Advisory Council on International Affairs (AIV)
Residence: The Hague
Soon the second part of a total of five. Read more here: Humans of Wing Chun
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