First Generation Student
Welcome to UM! You are a so called 'first generation student' if neither of your parents or legal guardians attended university. We know that when you are the first person in your family to go to university, this can seem like a daunting and overwhelming step. UM is committed to supporting you during your time as a student here. You have demonstrated resilience, courage and determination in reaching university, and these traits will help you to successfully complete your study programme.
On this page we list some of the resources available to you at UM.
Questions?
Resources
• You can register for the UM peer support system, either to be paired with a peer supporter, or to become a peer supporter yourself. In your email to them, please indicate clearly that you are a first generation student. UCM students should send an email to ucm-peersupport@maastrichtuniversity.nl
• Contact your study advisor for any questions or concerns regarding your study programme
• Check the information by the Student Service Centre on financial matters
• Make use of the career services at the Student Service Centre or your faculty’s services to boost your employability
• Take a look at the extracurricular activities on offer at UM
• Ask for guidance if you encounter any problems
• Think about whether you want to study abroad during your programme