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VU community for students

Last updated on 2 April 2025
Are you looking for inspiration during your studies? Or do you need help? The VU community is here for you!

Whether you are struggling with the time and discipline that your studies require, have not yet found your place at VU Amsterdam or are thinking about the meaning of life, in the VU community you will find all kinds of programmes and initiatives that can help you with this.

Studying together makes your studies more fun and can help you with your motivation, processing the material and developing a good study rhythm. If you feel alone and need connection, know that you can go to the VU Campus. For example, there is a coach for your questions on (the meaning of) life and a team of student psychological counsellors is ready to help you if you get stuck mentally or emotionally. You can also commit yourself to society via the Community Service Learning courses that VU Amsterdam offers.

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Want to gain more from your studies? Learn how to study!

Want to gain more from your studies? Learn how to study!

How to study efficiently? How do handle (study) stress and difficulty concentrating? What to do with procrastination? VU Amsterdam organises special training to help you get the most out of your studies. From study motivation to dealing with fear of failure, from presenting with confidence to strengthening your focus and much more. Find the training you need and develop yourself!

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