PRoFessional guidance at Buas

If you need more guidance and you are really stuck, BUas is here to help. Maybe you used to think you would never need guidance but now you are feeling like you’re losing control. Or maybe you are afraid that you’re only a burden to ask for help with your issues. Don’t worry! Everyone needs a little extra help sometimes and it’s nothing to be ashamed of. Be proud that you grant it to yourself to feel better, as we all deserve. Considering to seek guidance at BUas but don’t know where to start? Here’s all the info you need.

BEST trainings

Maybe you’ve seen the flyers for BEST trainings around campus. BEST stands for Better Studying. It kind of speaks for itself but BEST trainings can help you thrive during your time at BUas for those who can use a little extra support. BUas offers several different options. For example, yoga sessions, empowerment therapy and public speaking workshops. But also individual coaching for students with autism, or guidance in your study choices. Besides this, the student well-being offer also includes a point of contact for students who are experiencing grief, in case of the loss of a loved one.

Check the student portal to find out the current schedule and sign up if you’re interested. You can always contact your coach for more information if you’re not sure which option is best for you.

Mirro Modules

Mirro is an online module that helps with mild mental health issues. It is a self-help concept, which means you can do it at any moment of the day whenever you have the time for it. Mirro helps you work on your mental health independently for everyone who is uncomfortable speaking to a person or just wants to figure things out themselves. All the information about mirro and how to start is on the student portal. As BUas students you can use the modules for free!

Student Counsellors

Do you prefer a good old chat with a real person? On campus there are several student counsellors to help you out with any struggle. Maybe you are facing some challenges in your personal life, or you just have some questions about your student grant, your student counsellor really has the answer to all your questions and will help you with any struggle you might have.

They will guide you through any challenge you are facing and can refer you to a specialist when needed. Every academy at BUas provides the option to contact a student counsellor. Are you feeling a bit lost, or do you just need to talk to someone about what concerns you? Everything you speak about is confidential, so check the student portal to get in contact with a student counsellor of your academy.

Student Psychologist

The psychologists on campus offer short-term treatments for students who are in need of help. If you are experiencing any obstacles that keep you from having a pleasant study time, then getting in contact with one of the psychologists is a good idea. Maybe you just need a safe space to talk to someone about your problems, or you’re sensing that you might need more serious help but don’t know where to start, the psychologists are there for you. Good news for us broke students, signing up for an appointment won’t cost you a single cent.

As a student in the middle of our busy lives it is really important to take care of yourself, and it is nothing to be ashamed of if you can’t do that on your own sometimes. Luckily there are plenty of options offered by the university, so don’t wait any longer if you are doubting to seek help.

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If you have any questions or need more information feel free to contact the Student Well-Being team at:

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