Study Buddy project
Many students encounter obstacles in their studying due to a disability or other special needs. Horizon offers help in different ways. One way is to give students the opportunity to discuss their challenges with peers, which can help in dealing with them. For students that benefit from discussing their problems with peers, a Study Buddy might be the answer.
A Buddy can help with study skills or offer a moment of social interaction, for example by grabbing a cup of coffee together or going for a walk. It is meant as low-key one-on-one support. This contact usually is for approximately one hour per week for one or two quarters, but it definitely also depends on the needs and availability on both sides.
The buddies are only available to students with special needs. Unsure if you fit in this program? We can answer any questions you might have. Just send us an e-mail at horizon-esa@tudelft.nl.
Send an e-mail to horizon-esa@tudelft.nl. Please, mention in your e-mail the following:
- Personal details: name, faculty, study in which you are enrolled and student number
- Need: what kind of support you are hoping to receive from a study buddy
- Preferences: what kind of person you would like to have as your buddy, if you have any requests (for example faculty, gender, age, cultural, etc.)
Note: Buddies are senior students who do this on voluntary basis. Exact matches in buddy requests are hard to come by. If you have strict requests, please note that you might have to wait for longer to get matched.
We always try our best to make fitting matches, but unfortunately sometimes it does not work out. Always make sure to also have contact with a larger support network, such as with a medical doctor, (student) psychologist and/or your academic counsellor.
Help a fellow student for one hour a week!
As a Study Buddy you help a fellow student, possibly but not necessarily with a (physical) disability, who could use some help. You meet up for approximately 1 hour per week. You can help with study skills such as planning, discuss how to tackle a certain course or just grab a cup of coffee together or going for a walk. You determine the purpose and the duration of your teamwork with the student and one of the coordinators of the project.
Who can be a Study Buddy?
- You are a TU Delft senior student and you would like an extra challenge during your studies.
- You are a good listener and like to help out a fellow student.
- You are available for 1 hour per week during at least two quarters.
What we offer
- (Online) training on communication- and coaching skills
- The experience of coaching and helping a fellow student.
- A certificate of participation, after you completed your time as a buddy
More information or sign up
Still have questions or want to sign up? Send an e-mail to horizon-esa@tudelft.nl. Please mention in your e-mail the following:
- Personal details: name, faculty, study in which you are enrolled and student number
- Offer: what kind of support would you like to offer?
- Preferences: what kind of student would you like to support, if you have any requests (for example study, faculty, gender, age, etc.)
