Wellbeing
Study Related
Finding the right information about your studies can be hard sometimes, and managing the stress is also not easy. The university offers you plenty of help!
Academic Advisor
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 mentor
The student mentor is a second year or third year (or further) student. He/she will help you with all your practical issues that may arise when you start studying at the university (e.g. registration of courses, online sources, redirection: where to find what or who and how) but he/she can also explain you about effective study skills (i.e., how to plan, how to study big books, how to prepare for exams). In the first few weeks, student mentors will meet weekly with their group of first year students, and as time goes on the frequency will depend on the important topics to be discussed with first year students. If you haven't been assigned a student mentor, please contact the academic advisor of your department.
Please contact your student mentor for any questions regarding the study or the university as a whole.
Wellbeing
Is there something going on in your life that prevents you to perform at your fullest? There is plenty of help for you!
Social Safety
Problems regarding social safety matters for example: discrimination, sexually transgressive behaviour, and misogyny.
Mechanical engineering has a Well-being Signal Group (WSG) which advocates for a more inclusive and equitable campus environment starting at the department level. This group can be approached, even anonymously, when experiencing social safety issues of any sort. The WSG will, first of all, lend a sympathetic ear and will help you, if necessary, find the right person to help with your problems.
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Confidential Peer Support
Have you experienced something unpleasant? Is there something bothering you? Or are you not feeling like your best self? Then let’s talk about it!
Student life at TU/e can be a rollercoaster of experiences. Sometimes you love it and everything goes well. And sometimes you feel lost and don't know what to do to feel better. Our Confidential Peer Supporters know the feeling and are trained to be able to help you.
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Student Psychologist
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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Student counselor
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. A 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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Social Contact and Community
The university offers a wide range of associations for students to be a part of. These associations vary from study associations to sports associations to associations for LGBTQ+ members. Have a look at the associations below to see what's there for you!
Study Association
W.S.V. Simon Stevin is the Study Association for Mechanical Engineering. Everyone that studies Mechanical Engineering is always welcome to participate in our activities or committees. We organize leisure activities like weekly drinks in our own bar. Next to that, we will help you in your personal development by offering hard and soft skill courses and career related activities like company visits and lunch lectures. On top of that, we also organize some courses especially for student wellbeing and you are always welcome in the Simonkamer if you want to have a chat with the Board!
Take a look at the events we offer!
Sports Associations
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. Have a look at their website to see all the sports they offer!
Culture Associations
Scala is the umbrella association of the cultural student associations in Eindhoven, located in the Luna building on the TU/e campus. Have a look at their website to see all the associations they have!
FISO Associations
For connecting with people and associations who represent internationalisation, inclusivity, well-being, and religious groups at the TU/e. NOTE that this is an incomplete list, more groups can be found at the FISO website.
