On this page you can find all contact points regarding well-being and practical matters.
If you don't know where to go, your first points of contact could always be your academic advisor or the student supporters of your study association. Your academic advisor is here to help with practical issues regarding your study. On top of that he/she is very much willing to listen and think along about personal problems which may be directly/indirectly impacting your study progress. If you would rather talk to a student, you could reach out to the student supporters. They are a confidential low threshold point of contact who can help you to find suitable professional help.
Study related
Academic advisorDepartment specific contact point when you encounter personal and study problems.
Every study program has an academic advisor who knows everything about the program, the scheduling, the department, etc. For ways to plan your study program, study progress, catching up on lectures or exams because of illness, your choice of specializations and electives, please contact the department’s academic advisor. An academic advisor can also request students to come in based on study progress and he/she can also refer students to the student counsellor or psychologist.
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First year mentorContact point for first year students regarding practical matters.
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Study management advisorsStudy related questions/problems concerning for example: concentration/motivation, day- and night rhythm, planning & organizing.
Studying demands considerable independence and discipline. If you are not satisfied with your study progress or your exam results are disappointing, then the TU/e can help you improve your study output. Study management consists of various forms of support: you can make use of individual coaching from one of the study management advisors, or work in a group.
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Study choice advisorQuestions or problems regarding study choice, for example switching to a different study program or choosing a Master program.
The study choice advisor can help you with questions pertaining to the study choice process. Questions can be related to doubts you have about your present or future choice of study and figure out what to choose. Moreover, it is also possible to discuss, and get insight in, which studies best match your interest and abilities together with the study choice advisor.
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Personal Development
Study associationAssociation where you can connect with other students from your department.
Every study has its own study association which organizes drinks and workshops, fun as well as study related.
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Skills labStudent team that is in contact with many professional trainers to supply you with the skills you need to get the career you want.
At Skills Lab you can participate in many workshops related to teamwork, writing, presenting and much more, all to help you develop professionally. Workshops are open to every TU/e student.
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Career academyCareer related workshops and activities, as well as coaching and professional checks.
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Social contact and community
Study associationAssociation where you can connect with other students from your department.
Every study has its own study association which organizes drinks and workshops, fun as well as study related.
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CosmosInternational student association of the TU/e, also open to Dutch students.
Community that provides a warm and welcome environment for the international students of the TU/e. With members from over 80 different countries, Cosmos provides a voice for the international students on matters related to the TU/e. They have several committees that organize activities, as well as the introduction day(s) for the new internationals at the TU/e in August every year. Despite its many internationals, the association also embraces Dutch students who are interested in connecting with and learning more about different cultures.
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CompassFully inclusive community for LGBTQ+ members as well as straight friends.
Compass is an association with as a goal to celebrate diversity and expand their circle of like-minded people. They organize events open to all but centered around LGBTQ+ themes. They show their visibility as an LGBTQ+ community and create a community for people to meet and make friends.
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TINTTINT hosts events with the focus on meeting new people, learning from others and gaining new insights and life skills.
TINT offers students the opportunity and a safe place to deal with questions related to personal development, the meaning of life, spirituality, mindfulness, and living in a multicultural diverse community. For that, TINT organizes events and workshops with a wide variety of themes such as self-leadership, identity, work-life balance, future dreams, burn-out prevention, mindfulness, among many others. Also, TINT welcomes students for confidential one-to-one conversations with a life coach who is happy to listen to what is in your mind, help structure your thoughts and to find your path again. Just feel free to contact any of TINT Life Coaches!
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LighthouseCommunity that focuses on the mental well-being of students and staff on the Eindhoven campus.
Lighthouse is a community of people who are struggling with different mental health issues They aim to support each other and share common experiences in the hope to feel less alone with our problems. To do so, they organize walk-in hours and support meetings focusing on the mental well-being of students and staff members. These meetings are open for everyone to join.
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Student associationsThe TU/e has three student associations where you can meet other students from the university.
Compositum is the umbrella for all three student associations in Eindhoven: Het Eindhovens Studenten Corps, SSRE and Demos.
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Sport associationsThe TU/e has a wide variety of sport associations where you can connect with students that share your same interests.
ESSF is the student sports umbrella for Eindhoven. They represent all those using the student sports facilities, as well as the student sports associations in Eindhoven. Visit their webpage to find out all the different sports associations.
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Culture associationsThe TU/e has a wide variety of cultural/creative associations where you can connect with students that share your same interests.
Scala is the umbrella association of the cultural student associations in Eindhoven, located in the Luna building on the TU/e campus.
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Religious associationsThe TU/e has a wide variety of religious associations where you can connect with students from the university.
Credo is the religious umbrella association, representing all spiritual and philosophical student associations, aimed towards connecting all life views.
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Mental health
Academic advisorDepartment specific contact point when you encounter personal and study problems.
Every study program has an academic advisor who knows everything about the program, the scheduling, the department, etc. For ways to plan your study program, study progress, catching up on lectures or exams because of illness, your choice of specializations and electives, please contact the department’s academic advisor. An academic advisor can also request students to come in based on study progress and he/she can also refer students to the student counsellor or psychologist.
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Student counsellorInformation about (extra) facilities, for example about studying with special needs, extra examination time or (re-)enrollment.
Student counsellors provide information and advice about a range of matters (study grants, financial support due to study delay, enrolment, postponement of the BSA etc.) that are not directly related to the content of your study program. The student counsellor can advise you, act as an intermediary, or refer you. Even if you don’t know exactly what the matter is, it is often useful to have a conversation with a relative outsider. Gaining insight into a problematic situation can help clear things up.
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Walk & TalkHave a walk with someone new and have the opportunity to have a small talk or address heavy concerns.
Walk and talk gives you the opportunity to take your thoughts for a walk. During the walk around the Karpendonkse Plas in Eindhoven, you will have a conversation with someone new. You can talk about every day stuff and enjoy the human contact or discuss specific topics and address heavy concerns. This is totally up to you.
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TINTTINT hosts events with the focus on meeting new people, learning from others and gaining new insights and life skills.
TINT offers students the opportunity and a safe place to deal with questions related to personal development, the meaning of life, spirituality, mindfulness, and living in a multicultural diverse community. For that, TINT organizes events and workshops with a wide variety of themes such as self-leadership, identity, work-life balance, future dreams, burn-out prevention, mindfulness, among many others. Also, TINT welcomes students for confidential one-to-one conversations with a life coach who is happy to listen to what is in your mind, help structure your thoughts and to find your path again. Just feel free to contact any of TINT Life Coaches!
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LighthouseCommunity that focuses on the mental well-being of students and staff on the Eindhoven campus.
Lighthouse is a community of people who are struggling with different mental health issues They aim to support each other and share common experiences in the hope to feel less alone with our problems. To do so, they organize walk-in hours and support meetings focusing on the mental well-being of students and staff members. These meetings are open for everyone to join.
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SSCGroup lessons focusing on physical complaints like backache and neck pain, food and mindfulness.
The SSC offers events, courses, workshops and advise with as a goal to keep or make your body healthy and vital. The events variate from fit breaks and mindfulness to life style courses. Furthermore, they organize the annual Vitality Week to create awareness about the importance of vitality.
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Student psychologistProfessional help for personal problems, like anxiety, gloominess, stress, relational problems or mourning.
If you feel that one or more life issues are getting in the way of your study progress, you may be eligible to visit one of the student psychologists (first six sessions are free of charge). Topics that can be discussed with the student psychologist include the following: depressive complaints, anxiety issues like fear of failure, stress related issues and personal circumstances.
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General Practitioner (Huisarts)A general practitioner or family doctor (huisarts) gives full medical assistance.
It is strongly recommended that you register with a general practitioner upon your arrival in the Netherlands. The international office (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) can help you with questions about health insurance and GPs in the Netherlands. If you wish to see your GP, you must make an appointment. Consultations are not free. If you wish to see a specialist you will need to be referred by your GP, so you must see your GP first. Please note that when visiting a GP, specialist, dentist or hospital, you will need to show your insurance papers.
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113 Suicide PreventionProvide confidential support if you think about suicide.
Do you need help and want to talk anonymously about thoughts of suicide? Then call 113 or chat with them on the website.
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MINDNational platform for psychological health.
MIND is the umbrella organization for clients and family organizations in the mental health care. They play an important role in a variety of national organizations striving for a structural better position for everyone who has experience with phycological problems. They gather national information and events regarding mental health. Furthermore, they write national newsletters concerning mental health subjects. |
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Conflicts
Student supportLow threshold, student to student, contact point for if you need to talk to someone and don't know where to go.
Student support is an initiative from the study association to create a point of contact (mostly two persons) which can be contacted easily in case students encounter problems like undesired behavior or if they are looking for a way to express personal (mental) issues. It can be comfortable for students to have a fellow student they can talk, to before they reach out to professional help.
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Confidential CounsellorTrust person which can be contacted when anyone on the university is confronted with undesirable or unwelcome behavior.
Confidential Counsellors can help if there are any problems and/or conflicts between students and staff and/or with supervisors or teachers. They can offer support when filling in a formal complaint about undesirable behavior. By undesirable behavior is meant sexual intimidation, aggression, violence and intimidation, bullying and discrimination. There are three confidential advisors on the university. All confidential Counsellors are obliged to handle your story confidentially.
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Veilig thuis (Safety at home)Provides advice and support regarding domestic violence and child abuse.
Are you a victim, know someone who is (potentially) a victim, or are you abusive or violent yourself? You can call Veilig Thuis for advice and support regarding domestic violence and child abuse.
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Addiction and harassment
SenseAny questions related to sex, STI’s or safe sex, look on the website.
Sense, for everything you need to know and all your questions about sex, love and relationships.
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Drugs infoFor questions related to drugs you can look on the website of drugs info.
On the website of drugs info you can find all information about drugs. If you have a question or want to chat about drugs you can contact them as well.
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Confidential CounsellorProblems about undesirable behavior like discrimination, racism, (sexual) intimidation, bullying or aggression.
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Centrum seksueel geweld (Sexual Assault Center)Provides help when you have experienced sexual harassment.
Were you recently sexually assaulted or raped? Do you need help or do you have questions? They can help and are there for you day and night.
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Novadic KentronOrganization that can offer help if you think you might have an addiction.
Are you experiencing problems because of an addiction to alcohol, drugs, medication, gambling or gaming? Novadic Kentron offers a new chance at a happier and healthier life.
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