Study guidance

Topics

Below are several topics for which individual guidance is possible.

• Academic language
• Bachelor's and Master's thesis
• Exams
• Special student facilities
• Study path
• Stress and anxiety
• Study method and study planning
• Results and study progress
• Working and studying

Required prior knowledge

At the start of a programme, you might realise that you lack some required prior knowledge to comprehend the matter. Don't worry - this often happens due to the differences between each faculty's study programme.

A study advisor can help you fill in the gaps. Even if you notice that you need some background knowledge later in the academic year, you can contact your advisor for individual guidance. This way, you'll begin your study path well prepared.

English tutoring

Having difficulties talking or writing in English? Afraid of giving a presentation in this language? Worried that the idioms you used in your mail aren't correct? Or maybe you're anxious about the quality of your Bachelor's or Master's thesis.

Contact the Study Guidance Centre Meeting Point and you can get help from a trusted VUB student, who will act as a tutor for any of your English concerns.

Other training sessions

We look forward to helping you study, regardless of what problems you encounter. You can find out which type of tutoring can help you best at the Study Guidance Centre Meeting Point.

The guidance centre organises workshops and training sessions regarding several study skills, from learning to study independently to taking notes efficiently during classes. Find out if an upcoming workshop would suit your needs on our events page.

Individual guidance is possible as well. You can contact our study advisors through the SGC Meeting Point to arrange for personalised training.

You are very welcome at the Study Guidance Centre in building F, on campus Etterbeek. Students on campus Jette are welcome to study at the Integrated Learning and Resource Center (GBLJ).

During the study weeks the SGC organises 'group study on campus'. During these times the facilities have extra opening hours.  

• Working students can equally access all of the services of the Study Guidance Centre. We hold some of our workshops at evening hours, and we offer the same amount and attention to helping your studies. Don't hesitate to contact us to arrange for individual guidance!
• Athletes can access study, sportive and logistical guidance by contacting Topsport en Studie (service for high level athletes). This way, you can optimally combine your study with sports.

Where to look for advice

Unsure as to what kind of guidance you are looking for or want (to become) a tutor? Give us a call, send us a mail or come talk to us. You can visit us at the Meeting Point at any time, without an appointment. We will have a look at your study needs together.

Campus Kaai does not have a Meeting Point, but you can e-mail the SGC and they'll invite you for a talk.

If you are enrolled as a student at the Jette or Kaai campus, you are also welcome to make use of our Meeting Point at campus Etterbeek.

Contact our Meeting Points

Meeting Point opening hours