Personal development
Your student years are intensive, not only in terms of acquiring knowledge in a particular field, but also in terms of personal development. You will meet many new people and perhaps you will move into student accommodation.
Would you like to work on your personal development?
Are you curious about how you can improve your study skills, learn to stop procrastinating, write better academically or study more effectively? Or would you like to cope better with stress, suffer less from fear of failure, or gain more confidence in social settings?
The University of Groningen offers a wide range of training courses, workshops and online self-help modules to all students. Joining a study or thesis support group is also an option. Participation is always (almost) free and valuable – you will receive lots of practical tips that you can apply immediately.
Would you like to get started with reliable, free online self-support at home?
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UG students can use the NewHealth online platform anonymously and free of charge. There are various topics to choose from.
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Or take the free Massive Open Online Courses (MOOC) designed by the trainers at the Student Service Centre (SSC) on ‘Improving your study techniques’.
Would you prefer to attend a (live) training course or workshop?
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At the Student Service Centre (SSC), you can participate in workshops, training courses or study or thesis support groups (almost) free of charge. You will receive lots of practical tips that you can apply immediately. There are many different topics covering stress management, study skills, personal development and self-discipline. Check out what's on offer at the SCC.
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Are you struggling with writing academic texts? At the UG’s Writing Centre, you can receive free writing coaching.
Looking for study or thesis buddies?
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Then joining a study or thesis support group is an option. Check out the (almost) free options at the UG’s Student Services Centre.
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Participating in thesis writing days organised by the UG’s Writing Centre is also an option: a day to really make progress on your thesis, with a little extra motivation, a quiet working environment with a small group, and free personal guidance.
Study advisor & Student counsellor
Your study advisor is your first point of contact within your programme for personal guidance and advice on study planning, study choice, BSA standards, special circumstances and study delays. In some cases, the study advisor will refer you to a student counsellor.
The student counsellor is not affiliated with any particular programme or faculty and is therefore the point of contact for all University of Groningen students seeking advice and support in relation to personal circumstances, disabilities or other study-related issues that you are unable or unwilling to resolve within your programme. You can discuss your personal situation with the student counsellor and find out about available (financial) arrangements, facilities and resources.
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Check this document to find out more about who you need to contact and what the difference is between the study advisor and the student counsellor.
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Request an intake meeting with a student psychologist
Are you dealing with ongoing stress symptoms, gloomy or negative thoughts, or fear (of failure)? If so, you can request an intake interview with one of the student psychologists at the University of Groningen's Student Service Centre.