Confidential Contact Persons
Have you experienced something unpleasant? Is there something bothering you? Or are you not feeling like your best self? Then let’s talk about it!
There are 24 trained students who serve as your confidential peer supporter (used to be Confidential Contact Person). Whether big or small, they are there to listen and help redirect you to the available support.
Student life at the TU/e can sometimes feel like a roller-coaster of experiences – we know! Sometimes you are loving it, and everything is going well, and other times you feel lost and don’t know how to make it better. Through these highs and lows we want to encourage you to talk about it. We are your peer listeners and can help you figure out what the best next steps are and who to contact for support.
Whether you just want to chat, want help in contacting a professional, or would like some help with understanding what you can do, we are here. We will listen and support you in taking the necessary next steps. And it goes without saying that whatever you share will remain completely confidential. So choose a contact person that you think you will vibe with best and let’s talk about it!
More information and a video about CCPers can be found on the education guide.
Within Van der Waals, the following students are trained as Confidential Peer Support:
Leona Sorić
“Just like you, I am making my way through the study of Applied Physics while balancing everything else life has to offer. From hobbies, such as swimming or reading, to committees within the association and more, I often find myself hoping my day could have 26 hours instead of 24.
To slow down and take a bit of weight off my mind, I find that it always helps to talk to a nonjudgmental ear. If that resonates with you, you can always contact me and we can go grab a tea or go for a walk around campus.”
Casper Pieck
“I am in my third year of the Applied Physics bachelor and I am pretty active in many different associations, mainly VDWaals, Nayade, Quadrivium and La Tuna. The work-life balance required for this is something I’m very mindful of. In my alone-time, I’m mostly busy listening to or making music or playing games. I also like to have deep conversations that switch to stupid ones and vice versa.
As for Applied Physics; I chose to take it a bit slower and do two courses per period, and it was one of the best choices I have ever made. If you can afford it, I would advise you to take it slower and spend more time on friends and relaxing. Push yourself to be the best you can, but be content with what you have achieved already.”
