Mentoring, advising and counselling - PPLE

PPLE students rely on the support of a comprehensive system of guidance and counselling. The system is an integral component of PPLE’s educational teaching and learning environment. Mentoring, advising and counselling promote the personal, social, educational, and career development of students and contribute to the sense of community at the heart of PPLE. How is the support system structured? To whom do students go for what kinds of guidance?

As a PPLE student, you will spend a lot of time with your tutor groups. With courses changing during the running academic year, your tutorial group will also change several times per academic year.

In these groups you engage with academic matters from lectures and other teaching activities in greater depth. Your tutors are experts in their field of study and you can go to them for any questions regarding your coursework, study plans and choice of courses. You can also go to your tutors for help when faced with challenges in your studies, such as having to give a presentation.

Besides tutors, you can depend on your personal mentor for both academic and personal guidance. Your mentor provides a one-on-one relationship that can offer support and encouragement beyond just academic assistance.

In case of more complex or personal challenges, students can always seek the support of study advisers or student counsellors.

What can you expect from... ?

PPLE Tutors

Tutors are faculty members that help you keep track of your development as a student and guide your academic and intellectual growth.
Their tutorials revolve around exchanging ideas. Your tutor will help you develop your ability to question matters critically and think independently - invaluable skills that you will carry with you throughout your academic and professional career."
You will meet them in weekly tutorials and occasionally in lectures.

Personal mentors

Your personal mentor is the first point of contact in case of academic or personal issues.
Every PPLE student has their own mentor; this will usually be their mentor for the full duration of their PPLE studies.
Mentors can provide guidance and give advice on how to tackle certain issues, such as choosing a major at the end of your first year or choosing a Master’s.
You will meet with your mentor on four occasions per academic year: three individual meetings and one group meeting.

Study advisers

Students can talk to a study adviser when they need more in-depth counselling than their mentor or tutors are able to provide, such as trying to keep track of their studies whilst having to deal with personal issues.
Study advisors help students adjust to student life, and help them handle various study-related concerns, such as their progress, ability to study, study planning and plans after PPLE.
Study advisers are an advocate on students’ behalf within the programme’s organisation.
Study advisers are there to give guidance in case of disabilities and/or study problems. They can directly refer students to medical and paramedical staff within and beyond the university, such as student counsellors and the UvA student psychologists.

Student counsellors

Student counsellors help students dealing with exceptional personal circumstances, such as illness, family matters, providing informal care to loved ones, pregnancy and more.
They can assist students with financial matters, such as requesting student loans or applying for a fund.
You can also go to a counsellor when you would like advice about appropriate extra-curricular opportunities.

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