Fontys Buddy platform
As a student buddy:
- You help orient your student within Fontys.
- You are the go-to person for your student to ask practical questions easily and quickly.
- You guide your student to other resources within Fontys, such as the Fontys Helpt and Fontys Helps websites.
- You provide a listening ear.
- You have the time and availability to support the student, approximately 6-10 hours per academic year.
- You have progressed to the second year of your studies.
- You develop skills and competencies that are relevant in the future professional field.
Introduction meetings
In preparation for your role as a student buddy, you will participate in two introduction meetings.
- The first meeting is organized by your program. During this session, further details about the role of a student buddy will be discussed, along with the guidelines that apply to this role. You will also receive more information about what is available within the program so that you can effectively refer the student.
- The second introduction meeting is organized by the Student Services department. In this meeting, a student counselor and/or student psychologist will explain the resources offered by Fontys Helpt and provide insights into the support provided by the Student Support team.
What do you receive in return?
Fontys hopes that you will choose to do this because you enjoy helping others. It is voluntary and will serve as a valuable addition to your resume.
Sign up as a student buddy!
To sign up as a student buddy, please send an email to the contact person of your program.
| Institution / Programme | Location | Contact person | Email address |
| Fontys Lerarenopleiding Sittard (FLOS) | Sittard | Esther Chatrou | e.chatrou@fontys.nl |
| Fontys Information and Communication Technology | Tilburg | Ben Kemmeren | b.kemmeren@fontys.nl |
| Fontys Information and Communication Technology | Eindhoven | Ingrid Hurkmans | i.hurkmans@fontys.nl |
| Fontys People and Health Studies | Eindhoven and Tilburg | Carola Lavrijssen-Boerekamp and Judith van Boxtel | Application form |
| Fontys Engineering | Eindhoven | Jitske Cornielje | betaritme@fontys.nl |
| Fontys Pedagogical Studies | Eindhoven and Tilburg | Aafke Baars-Seebregts | a.baarsseebregts@fontys.nl |
| Fontys Journalism | Tilburg | Rose Noël | r.noel@fontys.nl |
If your programme is not listed but you still wish to become a student buddy, please sign up using the general application form. Debbie Jarec is the project leader of the Fontys Buddy platform and will contact you. If you have any questions in the meantime, you can also contact her via email at d.jarec@fontys.nl.
Are you looking for a Fontys student buddy?
Are you looking for a Fontys student buddy? Do you feel that you could benefit from practical support? A student buddy can help you get started easily and quickly. They are knowledgeable about the resources and various options available within Fontys.