Characteristics of skin disorders
Skin disorders can be unpleasant and painful and can make it more difficult for you to function. This may negatively affect both your day-to-day life and your studies.
This is what I deal with
Obstacles faced by students with a chronic illness
As a student with skin conditions, you may find yourself facing a variety of obstacles:
- Lack of energy. You have to spend a lot of time taking care of your skin, or you experience a great deal of inconvenience in the form of itching or pain. This may negatively impact your energy level and academic performance.
- Anxiety and stress. You may feel ashamed of your skin condition. This may cause you to experience anxiety and stress in a variety of social situations.
- Problems with the attendance requirement. It is possible that you will frequently miss lectures due to doctor's appointments and hospital visits.
Even though these obstacles may cause difficulties, you can rest assured that more than enough tools and solutions are available that can help you successfully complete your degree programme. In the preceding section, click on the obstacle you are facing with which you could use some help. You can then read a lot more about that topic and find additional tips and tools. If your specific obstacle is not mentioned above, please refer to the comprehensive list of obstacles.
This is what I might need
Support and facilities for students with a skin disorder
- Adjusted class schedule. Discuss possible adjustments with your study adviser or student counsellor. You may be able to space out the required courses over a longer period of time, or the attendance requirement for some courses could be relaxed. If possible, you could watch the lectures by video link or ask that they be recorded for you.
- Extra time to complete your studies. You should meet with your study adviser to discuss your options. If you incur a study delay due to special circumstances, you can also apply for a performance grant from the Education Executive Agency (DUO) (submitted via the student counsellor). The grant extends the period for which you receive student finance.
- Financial schemes. A number of financial schemes are available for students who incur a study delay or are unable to have a part-time job due to their disability. Click the link to see which schemes you might be eligible for.
Have a look at the other facilities that might be helpful for you, too.
Tips
Do not wait to ask for help
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Every student is different, and every individual needs a different type of help. It is important to explore the options and find what works for you. Do not be afraid to ask for help at the first signs of trouble. Asking for help is actually a sign of strength, because it lets others know how much you want to succeed in your degree programme. Talk to a study adviser for your programme and ask them about the possibilities available to you. It is a good idea to take a moment first to write down what you need and what kind of support you think would be helpful to you. You should immediately seek help if you run into obstacles to your education because of your special needs. Together, you can explore whether this might affect rules such as the binding study advice (BSA) or the attendance requirement and how they apply to you.
If you encounter obstacles in your education, do not wait to report them
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If you run into obstacles as a result of your special needs, you can look at how this will affect rules such as the BSA or the attendance requirement together.
Organisations
Through the tool 'Hulpwijzer'[Help Guide], you can find organisations that have expertise on your support needs. Check out the possibilities.