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This is how the UvA supports your well-being

This is how the UvA supports your well-being

Last modified on 28-10-2024 12:17
As you navigate your transformative journey at the UvA, you'll encounter many challenges and opportunities impacting your well-being. For these, we have a support system based on Skills, Student life and Support. It helps you deal with academic pressures, social dynamics, or anxieties. You can also improve your personal growth or the balance between work, life and study. Find out what fits you!
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Skills, Student life, Support

The UvA offers a support system for your well-being based on Skills, Student life and Support. View the infographic full-sizeExternal link, and find out what fits your needs.

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  • Study adviserThe study adviser can help you with questions about your curriculum, your planning or personal circumstances that are affecting your studies.
  • Training, workshops and groupsThe UvA offers you workshops, training courses, information sessions and groups to study more effectively. You can also work on the skills you need after graduation.
  • Guided study sessionsStudying requires time, energy and commitment. Maybe you struggle with performance pressure, uncertainty about your results, early dropout or procrastination. Join the guided study sessions.
  • UvA Student Careers CentreThe Student Careers Centre is here to help with your career development. You can contact us to discuss your options, ambitions and doubts at any time during your studies. Take part in one of our events, have your CV checked, get personal advice from a career adviser or read our online tips for shaping your career. You can make use of our services for up to a year after graduation.
  • UvA psychologistsAre stress or mental health problems interfering with your studies? The UvA's psychologists can offer various types of support such as groups, workshops, courses or consultations.
  • Writing CentreExternal linkCould you use some help with your academic texts? The Writing Centre offers you support free of charge.
  • Student counsellorsThe UvA student counsellors are available to support you in case of special circumstances that affect your study progress.
  • Student associationsJoining a student association is a great way to get to know Amsterdam, make new friends and make the most of your time as a student.
  • Study associationsStudy associations are linked to your degree programme and activities mainly revolve around academics. Find your study association.
  • E-health through MoodliftExternal linkMoodlift offers scientific e-health programmes to improve your mood, work on your stress level, and overcome procrastinative behaviour.
  • General Practitioners Practice UvAVisit the UvA’s General Practitioners Practice to receive treatment from GPs with specific knowledge about student life.   
  • CREA student cultural centreLooking for dance classes, a film course, a music workshop or a summer course? CREA is the best and cheapest option in the city for UvA students.
  • Exercise at USCReady to get active? USC is the gym for UvA students. Five of the 7 USC locations are close to a UvA campus. And for UvA students, working out at USC is really cheap!
  • Confidential advisersConfidential advisers are there to support you if you're experiencing undesirable behaviour. Their role is to listen and advise, and they can refer you to a professional.

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