Being a student can be challenging. You can be faced with uncertainty, worries, struggles or unpleasant interactions. Sharing experiences with someone your age can feel like a safe and comfortable step.
Therefore, we introduce the Confidential Contact Person (CCP) for students. Or to put it simply: we are trained to be peer listeners and will keep everything you share completely confidential. Let’s talk about it!
We are students of the University of Twente from different studies and backgrounds and have different experiences studying at UT or elsewhere. We support you if you are struggling with something, no matter how big or small. We can give you advice, play a supporting role in finding a solution to a problem, or just listen to you vent. Sometimes that can already be enough, but when you are dealing with bigger issues, a CCP may not have the resources to personally help you, but we can refer you to a professional, or help you seek the support you need and deserve.
So choose a peer listener that you feel comfortable with and let’s talk about it. You can contact one of us and we will be there for you. You can send an email, or leave your phone number and we will contact you as soon as possible.
Do you prefer to talk to a UT employee?
Then the confidential advisor for students is your contact if you have (had) to deal with unacceptable behaviour. Or you may have witnessed such a situation.
The Confidential Contact Person (CCP) for students is an initiative of the department CES-SACC and the Student Union of UT.
Mehar Askari
My name is Mehar Askari and I am 21 years old. I am a 3rd-year student in my Bachelor's in Creative Technology. I was born in Pakistan, raised in the UK and have lived in the Netherlands for about 11 years now. I am a member of V.A.S Arashi and will be a board member for them in the upcoming year. I am also a member of Proto, my study association, however I am not incredibly active there. I love music and singing. I take singing lessons in my free time. My taste in music ranges from rock n’ roll and punk pop to pop, indie, and kpop and a whole lot inbetween. I also love to draw and animate. I cook a lot in my free time, I watch a lot of anime and I take Pukalan classes at V.A.S. Arashi. I used to play volleyball too. All problems shared will be taken very seriously however I try to make the
atmosphere as comfortable as I can.
atmosphere as comfortable as I can.
Your phone number is send. You will be called as soon as possible.
Lucas Assen
Hello, I am Lucas. I am a second year Psychology student. I come from Oldenzaal which is where I live. In my spare time I enjoy playing the piano, reading, and drawing. As a peer listener I have a quite direct and systematic approach aimed at offering you support.
Your phone number is send. You will be called as soon as possible.
Thomas Bax
Hi there, I’m Thomas! I doing my Bachelor's in Technical Medicine and I’m in my second year. I play guitar, live in the city and I love music. I am a member of Paradoks, the TM study association. I’m also a member of AEGEE though I’m not really active. I would describe myself as an honest and open minded, so there’s nothing that we can’t discuss. I am quite easygoing so you can take your time if we talk. I can comfortably adjust and discuss things on your pace, so you don’t feel rushed.
Your phone number is send. You will be called as soon as possible.
Milan Gomes
Hey there! My name is Milan, a third-year Bachelor's in ATLAS student. I am 21 years of age and was born in Nijmegen, the Netherlands. Currently, I live in Enschede. You can spot me climbing in the Cube boulder gym or sometimes with TSAC. Additionally, I am active as a UReka faction member in the University Council. Finally, I like mountainbiking and playing the guitar. I do not have a very particular style of conversating. I try to tune in with you and your needs so that we create an open and inviting atmosphere.
Your phone number is send. You will be called as soon as possible.
Ethan Höfgen
I am a student at the University College Twente in the second year of the programme. I am 21 years old and originally, I am from Amsterdam, where I, among other things, assist my mother in her vegetable garden and I love to go for bicycle rides. I enjoy spending time with the people of my UC's community, but I have moment that I also value being alone in my room sometimes. I like to laugh with others, although I can also be a bit serious at certain moments. My curiosity tends to get the better of me, nonetheless, It makes me very interested in many different things, like the natural sciences, social sciences and mathematics. Coming year, I will be less active in the study association of my programme. Instead, I will be doing board work for SUSTAIN (the sustainability student association of the university). I am also active in the honours association Ockham, but this is quite limited. I do not have many hobbies, but I play videogames, take walks, get distracted by my thoughts. I also like to read and write, but I do it way too little. I can be a bit direct, however I do this in a moderate way, as I do not like to make people uncomfortable.
Your phone number is send. You will be called as soon as possible.
Jonas Kareem
Hey! My name is Jonas and I’m beginning my Double Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering and Nanotechnology here at the University of Twente. I also did my Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering at UT, so I feel very at home here. I like to spend my free time having fun with friends, going to the gym and playing video games. Other than that, I also love swimming and going for walks around town. I tend to be a bit more direct and straightforward in conversation to give you a small idea of how I communicate. I find joy in lending an ear to others, so whenever you feel concerned about something or simply need to get something off your chest, both me and my colleagues are there to help out!
Your phone number is send. You will be called as soon as possible.
Preslava Krasteva
Hey there, my name is Preslava and I am 23 year old Bulgarian student. I moved in the Netherlands 4 years ago and I am currently in my third year of studying Communication Science. I spent the last year in the board of my study association Communique as secretary and officer of internal affairs. Next to being active in Communique, I love watching tennis (really sad about Federer retiring), reading books, I write poetry sometimes and I enjoy a good night out with my friends. They say I am a great listener and that they can easily share things with me. So, feel free to shoot me a message, I would be glad to chat with you!
Your phone number is send. You will be called as soon as possible.
Raymon de Lange
Hello, my name is Raymon, I'm 23 years old, and as of writing this rounding up my Bachelor’s in Applied Mathematics and preparing for my Master’s. I grew up in Klazienaveen, a small town in the northeast of the Netherlands, where I lived for the first 19 years of my life, before moving to Hengelo to study at the University of Twente. A big hobby of mine is preparing for and playing Dungeons and Dragons with my friends, apart from that I enjoy playing and practising the guitar, reading, karate, and playing the occasional videogame if I find the time. My motto is “everyone is my friend”, and I try to live by that as well as I can. So, from me, you can expect someone who will listen and talk to you as a good friend would.
Your phone number is send. You will be called as soon as possible.
Madeline van der Linden
Hi! My name is Madeline and I am 21 years old. I am a third-year bachelor's student and I study Industrial Design Engineering. My hobbies include spending time with friends, reading, playing sports or going out. I am also a member of a Dutch student association named Audentis and I really like it there!
Your phone number is send. You will be called as soon as possible.
Nazli Farid Mohajer
My name is Nazli Farid or as my friends call me, Naz. I'm 25 years old and from Iran. I studied Architectural Engineering back in Iran and currently I am a second-year Bachelors’ student in Industrial Design Engineering.
I'm an active member of Daedalus and chairman of Sagittarius (archery association). Besides these, I have multiple hobbies; I play piano and cello and am a member of MSO (Musica Silvestra orchestra).
Cats bring me joy, and I enjoy long walks in the park. I like reading philosophy and psychological books and wanted to be more active in this setting. Hence, I am an active member of Dimensie. I also occasionally play tennis and go swimming.
My friends say I am a great listener and I love to help them with their personal or academic issues. I am usually online and accessible by phone, can't promise to reply in less than a second but it wouldn't take me to respond to you! If you want to meet up, take a walk, or just have a short conversation, hit me up! Cheers!
I'm an active member of Daedalus and chairman of Sagittarius (archery association). Besides these, I have multiple hobbies; I play piano and cello and am a member of MSO (Musica Silvestra orchestra).
Cats bring me joy, and I enjoy long walks in the park. I like reading philosophy and psychological books and wanted to be more active in this setting. Hence, I am an active member of Dimensie. I also occasionally play tennis and go swimming.
My friends say I am a great listener and I love to help them with their personal or academic issues. I am usually online and accessible by phone, can't promise to reply in less than a second but it wouldn't take me to respond to you! If you want to meet up, take a walk, or just have a short conversation, hit me up! Cheers!
Your phone number is send. You will be called as soon as possible.
Juan Munoz
My name is Juan Diego. Originally from Colombia, I have lived in the United States and Argentina before coming to Enschede. My background is in mechanical engineering, but I have always been interested in philosophy, music, and literature. Currently, I am starting my second year of a Master's programme in Philosophy of Science, Technology, and Society. Besides that, I am also treasurer of Ideefiks, the student association of our program. In my free time, I practice and study yoga regularly, read, cook, and listen to music.
Your phone number is send. You will be called as soon as possible.
Julia Schaa
Hey there! My name is Julia Schaa, I am a German girl and 22 years old. Last year I moved to Enschede to fulfil my dream of studying psychology. This is currently my second year of the bachelor course, and I am thrilled being here. I invest a lot of time into studying to get the most out of this experience. Besides, I am going to the gym on a regular basis and care for a healthy lifestyle. For me, my family and friends are highly important. I love spending time with them, but I of course also need some time for myself. I am an animal friendly person, and I am pretty sad that I cannot care for a cat or a dog due to the time issue. Furthermore, one of my biggest hobbies is to travel and to explore new countries, cities, and cultures. If you meet me, you will recognize that I am open and communicative because I enjoy getting to know new people. Generally, I like to listen to the stories of others and do not hesitate to give my personal input or opinion if asked for. I really like being around people and I have the desire to support and help others in hard times, which is one the reasons I chose to study psychology and to become a confidential contact person. I know how hard live can be and I have made my own experience that talking often really helps!
I am looking forward to hearing from you and talk in any environment you would like!
I am looking forward to hearing from you and talk in any environment you would like!
Your phone number is send. You will be called as soon as possible.
Simon Schön
Hi, I´m Simon Schön, 20 years old from Germany. I am currently in my 3rd year of psychology and will also try to do my Master's in Clinical Psychology here at UT. As a psychology student, I am obviously part of the study association Dimensie and also join a lot of their events. In my free time, I like to play handball, do ballroom dancing, drive my motorcycle or just do any fun or action-loaded activity (although taking breaks and having some relaxing quality time should also not be underestimated). Through my studies, I learned one of the most important lessons: Communication is key! Whatever bothers you, talking about it, having somebody that just listens is the best. I hope that I can help you with that. Just text me and let’s have a chat!
Your phone number is send. You will be called as soon as possible.
Ruben Snijders
Hey everyone, my name is Ruben Snijders. I am following a Master's in ECB to become a mathematics teacher, although at the moment I am mostly following courses from the Master's in Applied Mathematics. I am treasurer of the Bellettrie Library and like to sport with the Stretchers.
My hobbies are mostly reading, some gaming, and playing DnD with my friends. I hope to provide you with a safe place to talk and if you want, some advice.
My hobbies are mostly reading, some gaming, and playing DnD with my friends. I hope to provide you with a safe place to talk and if you want, some advice.
Your phone number is send. You will be called as soon as possible.
Marieke Rona
Hi! My name is Marieke and I am 23 years old. I’m currently in my first year of the master Biomedical Engineering and I’m a member of my study association Paradoks. You could probably spot me running around the field with Phoenix Lacrosse, or find me at the Sports Centre for Zumba. Next to this, I love music, swimming, and being creative with paints & clothes. You can always reach out if you need a talk to get something of your chest or need a buddy for a mental health walk. I am always happy to lend an ear and provide a safe space for you to talk!
Your phone number is send. You will be called as soon as possible.