Internationalisation Officer
Hi everyone,
My name is Leon Cole and this year I’m Complex’s Internationalisation Officer! For those who don’t know me already, I’m 22 years old and in the last year of my Psychology bachelor. I’m originally from Den Haag but both of my parents are British. I’ve also lived in Canada, France, and South Korea!
The goal of the Internationalisation Officer to help maintain Complex’s high level of internationalisation policies, and make sure that at our events everyone feels included no matter where they’re from as well as offer suggestions and advice to the board where needed when it comes to internationalisation.
I look forward to meeting all of you this year and please don’t hesitate to talk to me if you have any suggestions about internationalisation at Complex!
Internationalisation within Complex
Complex is the study association for all psychology students at Tilburg University. We know it can be difficult as an international student to get used to living and studying in the Netherlands. Therefore, Complex tries to bring together members from all cultures to enjoy fun and career-related activities together, learn from one another and help each other integrate in Tilburg as well as within Complex. Join Complex and get the most out of your studies and your time in Tilburg, meet plenty of other (international) students and to be updated about everything Complex-related!
Internationalisation Booklet
Complex also has a “get started” booklet in collaboration with Student Party SAM, and Study Association Flow. Feel free to download our International Booklet via the button!
The Internationalisation Booklet includes:
1. Introduction to the Dutch
2. Cycling, traffic and transport
3. Student life in Tilburg
4. Working in the Netherlands
5. Wellbeing
6. Housing
7. Social safety
8. Dictionary
9. Contact
General Practitioner (GP) for international students
International students in Tilburg can receive general practitioner care through PrimaryCare for Internationals (PC4i). If you are an international student living in Tilburg or the surrounding areas (postal codes 4860 – 5250), please call 077 – 78 20 910 before seeking care. If an in-person consultation is required, an appointment will be scheduled in Tilburg. If needed, the general practitioner can refer you to other healthcare providers. The general practitioner and assistants are experienced in treating patients from various cultural backgrounds and offer telephone support in ten languages. Consultations at the Tilburg practice are available in both Dutch and English.
Social Worker for International Students
Tilburg University’s Social Workers are here to help students with any personal challenges they may encounter in their (student) life, and Tilburg University has one social worker specifically for international students! Sessions are completely non-binding and free of charge, there is no maximum number of sessions. They offer support with everything from settling into life in the Netherlands and handling cultural adjustments to addressing financial, health, or personal issues. In addition, they know how to find the right people to refer you to when needed. If something’s on your mind, don’t hesitate to reach out and schedule an appointment. You can either send an e-mail or make an appointment directly at the TiU website.
E-mail: smw@tilburguniversity.edu