Not enough credits … What should parents advise?

study success
23 May 2018 | Category: Studying

‘My daughter has not enough credits,’ my colleague Ineke sighed. ‘What should I advise her. She’s so disappointed.’ Yes, I can imagine that she is, and I can also imagine that, as a mother, you’re concerned about the credits. I’ll try to give you and your daughter some tips (in…

What is a minor? What is the benefit?

16 May 2018 | Category: Studying

Parents frequently pose very good questions at parent-teacher conferences about academic programmes and studying. For example, a father asked: “ What is a minor, actually? ” It’s great when parents ask questions. They can be sent through the reaction form below or you can email me… (in Dutch, in het Nederlands)

Career of the future? Guaranteed work for your child?

studying
10 May 2018 | Category: Study choice

What is the career of the future? What job should your child look for to have guaranteed work? What sector holds a future for your child? As the parent of a (prospective) student, you would like to know, but is that even possible? (Dutch version, in het Nederlands) What do…

Studying abroad, experiences from Curaçao

study abroad
2 May 2018 | Category: Study choice

Studying abroad is something that many (prospective) students want to do. What is it like to study abroad? Does your son or daughter have plans to study abroad? Learn from the experiences of students from Curaçao. (Dutch version, in het Nederlands)

Preventing study stress. How?

international students
11 April 2018 | Category: Studying

It’s very important to prevent study stress because if you have a burnout as a student, it’s difficult to recover. I spoke with Jolanda Qualm, student dean at VHL University of Applied Sciences. In this article, she gives tips for students and their parents about preventing study stress. (Dutch version, in…

Study Compatibility Check: How Does It Work?

What is a Bachelor’s programme ?
28 March 2018 | Category: Study choice

The Study Compatibility Check or matching is the last step in the process of choosing a study programme. The current drop-out rate in higher education is much too high. On average, one in three students drops out in their first year. This is a problem for the student, but also…

Choosing a degree programme: begin on time

Choosing a degree programme: begin on time
1 March 2018 | Category: Study choice

When choosing a degree programme: begin on time! A good choice of a programme is the basis for a successful study at a university of applied sciences (HBO) or university. It takes a lot of time to discover all of the possible degree programmes being offered. And perhaps it will…

My child can’t decide on a degree programme

Mother and daughter are studying the flyers at an Open Day
22 February 2018 | Category: Study choice

I often hear parents sigh: ‘ My child can’t decide on a degree programme ; what should I do as a parent?’ A very good question. And very justifiable for a parent to be concerned if the final year of secondary school is at hand without a degree programme having been chosen….