Agenda

How do you experience the cultural differences in your daily life as a student? Do you find it easy to work with or make friends with fellow students from other backgrounds than your own? How do you deal with differences in attitudes, habits or views? Join us for an interactive evening to get to know each other better from each other's different cultural contexts and explore the challenges and opportunities these different backgrounds bring.

This program is jointly organized by TINT and Studium Generale.

You surely recognize it: friend groups consisting solely of people from the same country, preferring to speak their native language. Or perhaps you’ve experienced working in groups where “being on time” has vastly different interpretations. And maybe you’ve cooked with a friend who has a very different idea of what “not that spicy” means.

We are all used to our own habits and customs, but when interacting with people from other parts of the world, you will discover that your way of thinking and engaging with others is far from universal. At TU/e, our community is made up of individuals from many cultures: From the Dutch to other Europeans and from Africans and Asians to Americans and Pacific Islanders. And we often interact without fully understanding each other's backgrounds. Despite the possible confusion and misunderstanding this can bring, it can be very enriching if we are open to exploring the differences.

TINT and Studium Generale invite you to an interactive evening with experts Kirtika van Hunen-Malla and Ineke Hurkmans to explore what happens when cultures meet. From your daily life as a student - whether in classrooms, student dorms, sharing meals together, meeting up with friends, or even in first professional or romantic encounters - this event will provide insights into navigating cultural differences. We’ll explore not just the Dutch vs. the internationals, but also the dynamics among internationals themselves. By setting aside assumptions and taking time to observe and listen, we’ll take the first steps toward greater mutual understanding.

Date: Wednesday, February 12th*

Time: 19h30 - 21h30

Location: Blauwezaal, Auditorium, TU/e campus

Price: Free on the Studium Generale website

For whom: Open for all

*In the newsletter the wrong date was communicated. The event will take place on the 12th

Knock knock, who’s there? Your new confidence!

Have you ever wondered how to feel more confident in everyday life? Or how to find that inner power when facing challenges?

Join this Boxing & Confidence Workshop, where you’ll discover how the principles of boxing can help you boost your confidence – both inside and outside the ring. This workshop is organized in collaboration with Impact, the student boxing and kickboxing association in Eindhoven.

You’ll have the chance to train with Pantelis Katsis from Impact, who will guide you through fun and accessible boxing exercises. Alongside this, our life coach Margit van Tuijl will help you strengthen your mental resilience, self-compassion, and inner strength.

This workshop isn’t about how hard you can punch – it’s about discovering your potential, building mental strength, and learning tools to tackle life’s challenges with confidence.

Whether you’re an absolute beginner who’s never worn boxing gloves or an experienced boxer looking to explore the mental benefits of your sport, this workshop is designed for everyone. Come as you are – no experience required!