Dual career officer
The dual career officer is the central point of contact for dual career students. You will discuss your personal situation with the dual career officer at the start of the academic year, taking into account any issues relating to your study or second career schedule and find solutions. The dual career officer will keep an eye on your study results and invite you for a chat if he or she sees reason to do so.
Education coordinator
You will also make an appointment with the education coordinator in order to make a study schedule and find solutions for specific problems. An example of this is exemption from compulsory attendance, dates or methods of examination (such as an extra retake or a replacement assignment). The study counselor will examine how and which solution can be created within the options that the faculty offers. Specific agreements will be made in this regard.
Changes and problems
If there are changes to your schedule or if problems arise such as injuries or disappointing study results, you will be expected to report these to the dual career officer yourself and, where necessary, make an appointment to discuss possible solutions. Report expected problems before they occur; a solution can't be found after the fact if, for example, you are unable to attend an exam because you have an important competition.
Naturally, you can also inform the dual career officer if things are going well or if you have made outstanding sporting achievements.
Be aware: not everything is always possible. You are the one who chose to combine your two careers, so you will have to take the rough with the smooth. The basic principle, however, is that Tilburg University will try to meet your needs as much as possible, provided you commit 100% to your study. It's not possible to create a one-on-one customized program. The regular schedule will be used as the starting point.