CBS Quiz Time was initially conceived when Celine Møller-Andersen and Sandra Blakset, CBS Quiz Time’s president, were struggling to find a society at CBS that suited their interest in social activities outside studying on the BSc Business Administration and Service Management programme. According to Celine Møller-Andersen, Sandra Blakset suggested that together they start a CBS society entirely focused on bringing people together. What then brings people together? For both girls, it was quiz time. That is how they came to host their very first and very successful music quiz event at Nexus on 1 October 2021, where the tickets sold out.

The goal of Quiz Time is to be a social organisation that embraces diversity, encourages creativity, and most importantly, makes sure that everyone has a great time. The organisation aims to provide students with an environment for exploring a wide range of quiz topics, while making sure there’s something for everyone, says Celine Møller-Andersen.

Moving up: From Nexus to other student bars in Copenhagen

As CBS Quiz Time developed and grew, it moved from Nexus to other bars in central Copenhagen. While Nexus initially attracted participants, they had to transition to somewhere else because of the new CBS regulations concerning parties, and they chose venues already familiar to students, according to Celine Møller-Andersen. This change of location proved to be a gamechanger, as the first show outside Nexus also sold out and was praised for how well it achieved its goal, to provide a setting where people have fun together.

One of the Quiz Nights organized outside Nexus. Photo: CBS Quiz Time

This transition also marked the introduction of an exciting blend of quizzes and entertainment. Moreover, to target a different and new audience, CBS Quiz Time started hosting quiz nights on Fridays instead of Wednesdays as had often been the case at Nexus. As Celine Møller-Andersen says: “The society’s ability to adapt and cater to diverse crowds has been a key to our success.”

The popularity of these events has also allowed the CBS Quiz Time team to organise a trip to Prague, mostly enabled by the earnings gained through selling tickets for the quiz events, which in turn motivated the members to work harder.

Choosing a theme: Brainstorming helps the team bond

However, this success was not achieved without hard work. Selecting topics and themes for CBS Quiz Time events is no small feat. Sandra Blakset and Celine Møller-Andersen facilitate brainstorming sessions where the entire team engages in creative exercises and explores unconventional ideas together. This is done by initially allowing total freedom during brainstorming activities without any limitation. In the end, a theme is chosen by the volunteers and board members in line with the society’s mission and goals to ensure enjoyable and innovative experiences.

A collaborative atmosphere is crucial for the team’s dynamics during these sessions. “There’s an obvious sense of enjoyment among the team members and they value each other’s input,” says Celine Møller-Andersen. This is clear, as though volunteers are asked to attend two out of three brainstorming sessions, almost everyone ends up joining all three, enabling a sense of unity and creativity. Success comes with hard work but fun too.