Medical circumstances

Have you been taken ill, and expect to be ill for some time? Are you expecting an operation? Are you suffering from a chronic disease? These are all situations that could delay your studies. Visit the student counsellor to find out what can be done to limit study delay as much as possible.

Family circumstances

If something is going on at home with your family, it can distract you from studying. Is something happening at home such as a family member who is ill (long-term illness) or perhaps a death in the family? If for a period of time you could use some extra help, visit a student counsellor to find out what you need to successfully complete your higher education study programme.

Student with a disability

A stupid term, really, because it can also enrich your life. But it is the standard term used in higher education, so it’s what we use. Three out of ten students are challenged in some way, for example, because of dyslexia, ADHD, or a chronic illness.

Mental Health

Little concentration, disturbed sleep, quick to panic: these are symptoms of a depression, anxiety disorder, or another issue concerning your mental health. Of course this will affect your studies. Read what you can do to study as effectively as possible.

Fear of failure

A little stress due to an assessment or presentation: we have all been there. When something is important, of course you want to do well, so you will naturally experience some tension. But don’t let it get in your way! When you are truly in a state of panic writing a report, or if you’re sitting an exam and your mind is a blank, maybe you are experiencing fear of failure. Luckily you can do something about it.

Stress

Perhaps you have noticed lately that you worry a lot, have short fuse, feel bothered? Everyone experiences tension, but what do you do when you have genuine stress symptoms? Please read the information below.

Financial help

Studying costs money. Sometimes you may experience financial difficulty. You may be in debt, or you are facing large expenses due to unforeseen circumstances.

Safety

Are you worried about the safety of a fellow student, or about your own safety? Please read below what you can do.

Racism and Discrimination

It is important that every student at Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences feels safe and that everyone is treated equally, regardless of their background, skin colour, religion, or orientation. You may still hear or see something that will lead to an unsafe or unjust situation for you or others. What can you do? Who can you turn to? Please continue reading below.