Student Wellbeing
Students can face different challenges. At the Faculty of Science, we offer different forms of guidance and workshops focused on personal development. Additionally, you can make use of the centrally offered services of Utrecht University. You can find all links and information below.
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Everything we offer on Student Wellbeing within the Faculty of Science
While working on your thesis, it can be hard to motivate oneself. Study advisors of the Faculty of Science offer support groups for students in the thesis phase. Weekly meetings aid in creating structure in your days. The study support group is offered to bachelor’s and master’s students.
Practical information
When & Where?
The meetings take place on MS Teams. With the exception of the first meeting, which will take place on campus.
Each week, the whole thesis study group meets in Teams. We share goals of the week, discuss problems students have encountered in the previous week, share advice and exchange best practices. Each weekday, there is a possibility to kick off the day by checking in with each other and study together with your group.
Start date: April 29th 10:00-11:30 am
Location: De Vagant, Utrecht Science Park.
The meetings thereafter will be held online at 10am-11am on:
May 6, 13, 27, June 3, 10, 17, 24.
For whom?
Students of the Faculty of Science, who are currently working on their thesis.
How many students per study group?
A group consists of a maximum of 10 students
How can I join?
You can sign up by filling out this form.
If you have further questions, please send an email to science.studentwellbeing@uu.nl.
While coping with autism, studying can cause extra challenges. For example: realistic planning, dealing with big amounts of work or group work. Besides being successful in studying, you also want to save energy and time for other activities. If you notice, you have trouble with finding a good balance, the study support group can offer you guidance in a small group.
Goal
The goal is to support the study progress in order to help prevent early drop-out and promote independence in the study process.
The study support group is offered several times a year. The programme consists of 7 meetings of 1.5 hours, on a set day each week. The group maximum is 8 students.
Topics
- Studying with autism - resources
- Study skills and time management
- Dealing with overstimulation and fatigue
- Stress management
- Social contacts and communication
- Teamwork
- Student life
Dates and timeslots
For now, we only have a Dutch speaking group. More information can be found on: https://students.uu.nl/beta/praktische-informatie/studentenwelzijn-beta.
Questions
Questions can be directed to Desley van der Zande, study advisor at the Faculty of Science: d.a.m.vanderzande@uu.nl.
Trainings on Student Wellbeing that Utrecht University offers
Workshops Student Wellbeing
Is time slipping through your fingers? Are you running behind schedule? Or do you struggle with switching between all your interests and responsibilities? Or do you find it difficult to say no in time or ask for help? Perhaps the workshop 'Working Consiously & Effectively' is something for you! After this workshop you will have more tools to improve your self-management and work more efficiently, effectively and consciously. As a result you will increase your productivity, reduce stress and experience more balance.
Click on one of the dates to immediately sign up for the workshop:
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To what extent do you monitor your energy levels during the day and plan your activities accordingly? An active or passive break if necessary? Or do you recognize the tendency to continue working at the expense of proper breaks? The fact is that the harder we work, the less likely we are able to observe how we are doing. Or, more importantly, what we really need. If you are eager to discover how to manage your energy levels, perhaps the workshop 'Energy Management' is something for you! After this workshop you will have a better understanding of your own energy patterns. You are better able to observe and act on your physical, emotional and mental states. As a result you will experience more flow, less drain and a better work-rest balance.
Click on one of the dates to immediately sign up for the workshop:
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A full schedule and pressure to perform sometimes leave little opportunity to unwind. If there is too much tension for too long, it becomes increasingly difficult to relax as your worries increase. This can lead to high stress levels, which is unpleasant on the short term and unhealthy on the long term. If you want to learn to manage your stress, perhaps the workshop 'Tackle Stress' is something for you! After this workshop you will have a better understanding of your own stress responses. You will be better able to recognize these signals and respond to them more consciously. As a result you will experience less anxiety and more grip.
There are currently no available trainings for block 1. New dates will be announced soon.
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Do you ever reflect on what makes you happy? Or what the world needs and how you can contribute to that? Or how you can earn your money in a meaningful way, while also doing what you are good at? During the workshop 'Find your Ikigai' you will search for your Ikigai: your sources of meaning. After this workshop you will have a better understanding of what makes your life meaningful. You will be better able to experience and explain what drives you in life. This will give you both direction and energy/inspiration. With your increased self-awareness it becomes easier to make a decision and make a next step.
Click on one of the dates to immediately sign up for the workshop:
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In everyone's life there are setbacks, disappointments and difficulties. How do you get back in balance? Resilience is different for everyone, but it is certainly not an invariable fact: you can develop resilience. During the two sessions of the workshop 'Developing Resilience', you will learn how to build your own form of resilience.
Click on one of the dates to immediately sign up for the workshop:
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Performance pressure, decision-making stress, feeling overwhelmed... We'd all like to know how to deal with it. Or rather, how to prevent it. How do you learn to deal with expectations of yourself and others, with stress and emotions? This is called "autonomy" in psychology. During the workshop 'Autonomie Duurzaam Eigen Maken' (in short: ADEM, translation: Autonomy Sustainable Make Own), you will learn in 5 sessions spread out between 6 weeks how to find your own autonomy and how to strengthen it.
There are currently no available trainings for block 1. New dates will be announced soon.
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Positive Psychology is all about discovering your strengths and values and capitalizing on these in various life domains. In this interactive lecture, you will learn more about the 5 pillars of Positive Psychology, also called the PERMA model. Throughout the lecture, you will be challenged to apply and experience some positive interventions and techniques yourself. The focus will be on what is strong, not on what is wrong. Practicing such an approach will enable you to flourish, increase your wellbeing and the quality of life. Once you are familiar with the techniques, you can easily continue with these on your own and teach the principles to other people.
There are currently no available trainings for block 1. New dates will be announced soon.
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In fall 2024 the Meditation Lab offers a meditation course. Would you like to learn how to meditate? Would you like to get more regularity in meditating, and build a routine? Would you like to get to know other students who also meditate and inspire each other? Then this course might be for you.
There are currently no available trainings for block 1. New dates and information will be announced in October.
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Do you feel you are being lived by your perfectionism? Do you want things to be different?
Click on one of the dates to immediately sign up for the workshop:
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The Student Wellbeing Team is happy to offer student associations the opportunity to organize a wellbeing workshop for members. You arrange the location and participants, we provide the trainer. Click here to read more about the possibilities.
Training programmes with Psychological Guidance
Costs: One-time €25 for the intake interview.
Duration and frequency:
6 meetings of over 2 hours
Brief overview:
- Self-analysis
- Recognizing and changing thoughts about fear of failure
- Relaxation exercises
Provided by: Student psychologists UU
Click here for more information.
Costs: One-time 25 euros for the intake interview
Duration and frequency:
6 sessions, 1,5 hours per session
Brief overview:
- Attentional exercises
- Create more calmness
- Improving concentration
Provided by: Student psychologists UU
Click here for more information.
Costs:
One-time €25 for the intake interview
Duration and frequency:
6 meetings of 1 hour and 30 minutes
Brief overview:
- Self-analysis
- Creating a negative self-image
- Gaining insight into positive aspects
- Dealing with compliments
- Practical application
- Exercises
Provided by: Student psychologists UU
Click here for more information.
Costs: One-time 25 euros for the intake interview
Duration and frequency:
7 sessions, 1,5 hours per session
Brief overview:
- Stress management
- Improved focus
- Self-awareness
- Effective Communication
- Purposeful Action
- Greater Satisfaction
Provided by: Student psychologists UU
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An intake conversation with a student psychologist is required prior to registration.
Online E-health Workshops
Costs: Free of charge
Duration and frequency:
- 30 minutes per week for 4 to 6 weeks
- Follow the program at your own pace
Brief overview:
GetStarted lets you deep-dive into your own psyche to figure out why you procrastinate and how to overcome it. You’ll learn:
- About the psychological mechanism behind procrastination
- How to break free of the things that cause you to procrastinate
- How to boost your productivity and motivation
- How to break large tasks into smaller ones and how to plan effectively
With the support of a personal e-coach (for free!) and tips based on scientific research.
Provided by: MoodLift
Click here for more information and sign up!
Costs: Free of charge
Duration and frequency:
- 30 minutes per week for 5 to 7 weeks
- Follow the program at your own pace
Brief overview:
Rel@x will help you to understand and manage your stress. You'll get practical tips and tools to cope with the things going on in your life, as well as the support of a personal e-coach (for free!). You’ll learn:
- Coping skills to manage stressful situations
- How to change stress-inducing thinking patterns
- A step-by-step framework to solve your problems
Provided by: MoodLift
Click here for more information and sign up!
Costs: Free of charge
Duration and frequency:
- 30 minutes per week for 6-7 weeks
- Follow the program at your own pace
Brief overview:
Moodpep is useful for anyone who wants to learn how to improve or manage their mood. With the help of interactive exercises, a mood tracker, and a personal e-coach (for free!), you'll be on track to improving your mood right away. You’ll learn:
- How to break free of your negative thoughts
- How to evoke positive feelings
- And how to find and achieve your personal goals
Provided by: MoodLift
Costs: Free of charge
Duration and frequency:
- 45 minutes per week for 3-4 weeks
- To be followed at your own pace
Brief Overview:
EsteemUp shows you how you can boost your confidence and self-esteem. You’ll learn:
- How to rewire your mind to feel happier about yourself
- A simple method to grow your confidence
- How to speak your mind and stop comparing yourself to others
With the support of a personal e-coach (for free!) and tips based on scientific research.
Provided by: MoodLift
Click here for more information and register!
Costs: Free of charge
Duration and frequency:
- 30 minutes per week for 4 to 6 weeks
- To be followed at your own pace
Brief Overview:
iSleep & BioClock helps you improve your quality of sleep and deal with different kinds of sleep problems. You’ll learn:
- Which habits promote good sleep (and which don’t!)
- How to change and improve your sleeping pattern
- How to overcome worrying thoughts that keep you up at night
With the support of a personal e-coach (for free!) and tips based on scientific research.
Provided by: MoodLift
Click here for more information and register!
Costs: Free of charge
Duration and frequency:
- 30 minutes per week for 4 to 6 weeks
- To be followed at your own pace
Brief Overview:
LifeHack is the perfect program for anyone who wants to optimize their life. You'll get practical tools to tackle life's challenges and work towards your goals. You’ll learn:
- How to boost your mood
- How to optimize the way you study (and stop procrastinating)
- How to grow your confidence & self-esteem
- And how to level up your social life
With the support of a personal e-coach (for free!) and tips based on scientific research.
Provided by: MoodLift
Click here for more information and register!
Costs: Free of charge
Duration and frequency:
- 60 minutes per week for 4-5 weeks
- To be followed at your own pace
Brief Overview:
GetAGrip helps you to feel in control of your life. It gives you tools to handle your problems and to work towards your goals. You’ll learn:
- How to get a handle on your worries
- Solve the problems that are occurring in your life
- Gain clarity about what’s important to you and work towards your goals
With the support of a personal e-coach (for free!) and tips based on scientific research.
Provided by: MoodLift
Click here for more information and register!
Costs: Free of charge
Duration and frequency:
- 45 - 60 minutes per week for 5 weeks
- To be followed at your own pace
Brief Overview:
GoodEnough helps you to manage your perfectionism and to get more balance in your life.
You’ll learn...
- What your perfectionism cycle looks like and how you can break it
- Multiple techniques to change your thinking and your behaviour
- How to look at yourself differently to increase your self-confidence
With the support of a personal e-coach (for free!) and tips based on scientific research.
Provided by: MoodLift
Click here for more information and register!
Costs: Free of charge
Duration and frequency:
- Each topic takes around 25 minutes.
- To be followed at your own pace
Brief Overview:
SociaLife offers the most important tools when it comes to improving your relationships and friendships.
You can choose from 6 topics, including:
- Meeting people and making new friends
- Deepening existing friendships
- Increasing your social self-confidence
- Resolving social problems or conflicts
- Adapting to a new culture
With the support of a personal e-coach (for free!) and tips based on scientific research.
Provided by: MoodLift
Click here for more information and register!
This online questionnaire about mental wellbeing lets you reflect on how you’re really doing. You get detailed feedback on your scores in several domains such as mood or stress, as well as personalised advice and tips for free tools that might be useful to you.
Click here for more infromation.
Who can you contact?
Do you have something on your mind? Are you worried about something? It’s okay to talk about it! We have listed in this overview (PDF) who you can turn to for what.
Are you not sure where your question belongs? Your Study Advisor is always a good starting point.
Go to overview of who to contact (Master PDF)Go to overview of who to contact (Bachelor PDF)
