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Frequently Asked Questions What you always wanted to know, but were afraid to ask Who can join the ESA and how? Does it cost anything? What does the ESA do? Who founded the ESA and when? How do you get on the ESA newsletter? Who can join the ESA? Anyone can join the ESA. You can be European, Latin American, Middle Eastern, Inuit, whatever. And you don't have to be a student, either. Even your mama can join. Back to top How to join? To help us organize events and kepp the association running, there is a $5 semester fee to be part of the ESA. The fee may be paid directly to our treasurer or remitted to one of our officers. Back to top What does the ESA do? The association's mission is to foster the European culture in the UT community and introduce fellow Europeans to the American and Texan culture. The ESA does this through social activities, ranging from parties, movies, gatherings, sports, and theatrical shows. Please explore our website to find out more.  Back to top Who founded the ESA and when? Werner Marti, Denis Berlinger (both from Switzerland) and Pierre Kelsen (Luxembourg) founded the ESA in the summer of 1989. During the first active semester, the fall of 1989, there was no constitution yet, but Werner Marti was de facto president. Other active members then included Pierre Kelsen and Ulf Hermjakob (Germany). Ulf Hermjakob, because of his outstanding performance serving various ESA officer position and unmatched contribution of warmness, enthusiasm, ideas and organizational hype to ESA life, was granted a permanent membership in the association. Back to top Still have questions? Please send any other questions you may have to esa@www.utexas.edu. Please report all bugs to esa@www.utexas.edu.