Thesis-Anne-Vos-Masters-SBR-and-EU-Law-3

Foreword
This thesis represents the end of an era; the end of my student life in Utrecht and at the University
of Utrecht. I have experienced my studies at the Law Faculty of the University of Utrecht as a
period with much learning, pleasure, laughter, ambition, enthusiastic teachers, motivated students,
and much more. My student life in Utrecht started at Utrecht Law College, where I have been
introduced to the wonderful world of law and have met good friends. I will cherish this time for the
rest of my (Law-)career. When I started my masters, I was really looking forward to the (even
greater) standard of intelligence, high learning curve, extra depth, motivated students, involvement
of the professors and teachers, etc. With both of my masters this was absolutely the case. In my
first master I have also followed the Excellent Master Trace (which stands for similar goals), but my
masters actually already provided for all these aspects. Both masters were small with extremely
motivated students and involved teachers. Here, I have learned more than I could have imagined.
For this, I would really like to thank the University of Utrecht and especially both Masters.
As I see this thesis as the end of my law studies, I would also like to use this opportunity to thank
my dear family and friends, but mostly my parents. Not only for making it possible, but especially
for always supporting me in all my choices. Although not familiar with the legal world, they have
always provided me with the best advice regarding my study and career choices. For this, I am
very grateful. Here, I would also like to thank Nicoló, who has (not only during this thesis, but also
during my whole study) functioned as my outlet and my peace. He has probably 'suffered' the most
when I was stressed out, but he has never left my side and has always been there for me. He has
ensured that I celebrated and enjoyed the little (or big) wins.
With regard to this thesis in particular, I would first of all like to thank Marleen van Rijswick. She
was very involved and always available for meetings with me. In these appointments we have had
very useful brainstorm sessions, in which she has been very supportive and enthusiastic. This
really stimulated me to work even harder and produce a better thesis. Moreover, I would like to
thank Anna Gerbrandy en Sander van Hees, who have reviewed my European part of this thesis. I
much appreciate it that they both have found the time to help me tackle the European problems
regarding (the environmental aspects of) shale gas extraction.
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