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5. Student facilities
In addition to education, a wide range of student facilities are on offer at the University of Twente. Specific information about the various facilities can be found at the following information desks:
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Student Counselling Services (http://www.utwente.nl/so/studentenbegeleiding/en/); |
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Student Services (http://www.utwente.nl/so/studentservices/en/); |
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Student Union (http://www.studentunion.utwente.nl/en). |
There are special facilities available for disabled students. Students with a physical disability, psychological problem, dyslexia or a chronic illness are entitled to make use of specific facilities in situations where their condition puts them at a disadvantage. It is important that students to whom this applies notify the student counsellor, study advisor or use the registration form so that the University can identify the options open to them in their specific situation.
(http://www.utwente.nl/so/studentenbegeleiding/en/counselling/firstyear/register/)
If your ability to function becomes impaired during your studies, you should report this as soon as possible to the student counsellor or to the study advisor at your faculty, even if this change of circumstances has not yet affected your study progress. (http://www.utwente.nl/so/studentenbegeleiding/en/counselling/counsellor/)
Student counsellor
Students can go to the student counsellor with questions about financial assistance (e.g. student loans or grants), study delay, financial issues, changing their study programme or with personal problems. Student counsellors provide information and guidance on regulations concerning study delay; top-level sport and top-level cultural activities; the RAVIS Graduation Support Scheme (study extension for international students); studying with a disability, psychological problem, dyslexia or a chronic illness; multicultural issues; and the legal status of students. They also act as a confidential advisor for students and can assist students who have a complaint.
(http://www.utwente.nl/so/studentenbegeleiding/en/counselling/counsellor/)
Student psychologist
All students can consult a student psychologist free of charge if they need to talk about something or would like to take a psychological test (in relation to career choice), or if they are having problems with regard to studying, their choice of study programme or in their relationships with parents, friends, boyfriend/girlfriend, fellow students or with themselves. Any information provided is treated in strict confidence. http://www.utwente.nl/so/studentenbegeleiding/en/counselling/psychologist/
Other student facilities at the University
The University also provides general facilities which are not directly related to your studies.
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The Student and Education Service Centre (www.utwente.nl/so/en/) (which includes Student Counselling and Student Services) provides information and advice on matters such as admission and application, enrolment and tuition fees, money matters, financial assistance, the university’s own financial regulations, complaints procedures, accommodation and the activities of student organizations. |
The International Office (www.utwente.nl/internationaloffice/), which is part of the Student and Education Service Centre, provides support for international students (incoming) and helps University of Twente students who want to go abroad to study or to do an internship (outgoing).
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The University Library (www.utwente.nl/ub/en/) ensures the availability of scientific information to staff and students and provides assistance in locating and using this information. The majority of the library’s collection is available in digital form through the digital library, a link to which can be found on the Library and Archive Service Centre (B&A) website. You have wireless access to this website throughout the University of Twente Campus. The library’s physical (paper-based) collection, which includes materials from almost all study programmes, is located in the ‘study landscape’ in the Vrijhof Building. |
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Studium Generale: lectures and discussion programmes (www.utwente.nl/gw/sg/ in Dutch only). |
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Sports Centre: play sports and exercise at reduced prices (http://www.sport.utwente.nl/sports/). |
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Vrijhof Culture Centre: music, dance, theatre and creative courses (www.cultuur.utwente.nl/culture/). |
Other facilities: there are many organizations within the University of Twente and beyond which may be of interest to students but which are not directly related to your studies. For more information go to www.enschedestudentenstad.nl/ (in Dutch only).
