Student Councellor

Regular themes you can discuss with the student counsellor:

My rights

• When I need facilitation
• When cooperating with other agencies
• Related to the progression in your studies

Mastering your studies

• When you struggle with your concentration
• When you experience a lack of motivation in your studies
• When you feel uncertain in your choice of education
• When you need guidance to studying more effectively
• When the exams stress you out to the point where you’re unable to show your skills appropriately
• When you’re dealing with a constant feeling of unrest which makes you tired
• When you’re so stressed out and are unable to accomplish what you set out to do
• When you struggle with the transition from lower to higher education

Relations

• When you struggle in a relationship
• When you feel alone
• When you compare yourself to others too much

Other examples of struggles students might encounter:

• Mastering life and gaining structure
• Health related issues, prolonged illness, severe or fatal illness within the family
• Mental conditions (emotions and thoughts, ambitions and goals in life, concentration difficulties and sleep deprivation)
• Social conditions (uncertainty, conflict with family members/friends or other students)
• Despair as a consequence of failing on an exam or practice
• Relationship-crisis or break up
• Dyslexia – reading and writing difficulties
• Accommodation, personal economy and career

If you need or wish for counselling, the appointment will be adapted to your needs.

The Student Counsellor is available on campus the following days:

Campus Stord: Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, room UND123

Campus Haugesund: Monday and Wednesday, 4^th floor, room 4066

The service is free of charge.