student wellbeing

Do you have trouble with something, do you have questions about your studies, is your home situation not going very well or have you other issues for which you want to receive help? Radboud University offers various options to get in touch with. You can choose from an appointment with a study advisor, confidential advisor, student psychologist, student counsellor, study trainer and a study choice and career advisor. Each option is explained below.

Updates on the services on student wellbeing that Radboud University offers, can be found on their website. On this page are also links to workshops, training programs, courses and support for addiction.

Marie Curie considers the well-being of its members very important. For this reason, starting the academic year of 2022-2023, we have confidants who can offer an accessible listening ear. They can help you if something untoward has occurred at an activity of ours, if you are struggling with your studies or your mental health or if you are not feeling well. They can also help refer you directly to the appropriate caregivers at the Radboud University. Both confidants of our association are trained and have signed the non-disclosure agreement.

Should you not be comfortable with going to a confidant from the same study association, it is also possible to go to a confidant from other bachelor associations. A list of these can be found here. It is also possible to go directly to the Radboud University for your mental well-being. Finally, complaints about confidants can be reported through .

How do you make an appointment?

Making an appointment is quick and simple via Whatsapp or email. Please do not name the topic of conversation in your app/mail, this is to further protect your privacy.

Our confidants

Isa Vervuurt

Hey, I'm Isa Vervuurt and a fourth-year student of Physics and Astronomy this year. Besides my studies, I am active in Marie Curie and the sailing association. I can be found in the Huygens building a lot during the week. When I am not studying I like to read books and meet up with friends. I think it's very important that everyone feels safe and welcome, so I'm happy to help if you're struggling with something. You can always reach out to me or contact me to make an appointment for a confidential conversation. I can be reached via email or you can send me a text at +31639871519.

Siemen van Osch

My name is Siemen van Osch, a fourth-year undergraduate student in Physics and Astronomy. I am an active member of Marie Curie and have been a confidant for the society since the academic year of 22-23. Besides studying, I enjoy sports, a hobby that I alternate with time for myself. I like to help others, if you are struggling with something I listen to it wholeheartedly. Would you like to have a confidential conversation with me? You can reach me by email or send a message via Whatsapp to +31619414970, and we will make an appointment as soon as possible.

More contact information

Student Adviser: The student advisor is your first point of contact, a person you can turn to with all kinds of issues and questions. You can ask them about your study programme or discuss your personal problems. If necessary, the student advisor will refer you to a different advisor or someone else who can help. These are the student advisors of Physics and Astronomy:

1. Ms. drs. Maike Becks
   Room hg00.538
   T: 024-36 53013
   E:
   Make an appointment
   Bachelor's, trainer study competences
2. Ms. Rosa van Heesch, MSc.
   Kamer hg00.540
   T: 06-50010415
   E:
   Make an appointment
   Bachelor's third year, Double major Math and Physics, Master's

Student Psychologist: This is where you go if you are experiencing disappointing study results or if your study performance is affected due to personal problems. You can also go here if you feel depressed, if you are experiencing anxiety, stress, sadness, or insecurity in your studies or if you need help coping with the coronacrisis. See this page for more information and to make an appointment.

Student Counsellor: This is where you go if you have special needs, you are experiencing financial problems, you are at risk of study delay, you have questions about rules and regulations, you are interested in adapted study options or you are involved in sports as a top athlete. See this page for more information and to make an appointment.

Study Trainer: This is where you go if you are procrastinating in your studies or experiencing disappointing study results. You can also go here if you are experiencing emotional problems that you think are due to how you study or spend your time. See this page for more information and to make an appointment.

Study and Career Counsellor: This is where you can go if you need advice on or have doubts about your choice of study, your choice of Master's programme, career orientation or career orientation in conjunction with a disability. See this page for more information and to make an appointment.

Confidential Adviser: You can go to the confidential advisor if you experience undesirable behaviour, see this page for more information and to make an appointment.