Student Well-being Monitor: How are Inholland students doing?
How are Inholland students doing? That question is at the heart of the Student Well-being Monitor (SWM). Every year, we ask students about their motivation, stress levels and how they experience their studies. This year’s results show another positive trend, while also highlighting areas that need attention. After all, not every student has the same experience.
More students took part
This year, 2,445 students completed the survey, which is more than last year. Thanks to all these responses, we have a better understanding of how students are doing. A big thank you to everyone who took part.
What stands out?
This year’s results reveal several positive developments:
Students are more motivated than last year.
Study-related stress has decreased.
Students give their overall life satisfaction a higher score.
Students experience greater support and involvement from their lecturers.
A stronger sense of connection
Students also feel more connected to their degree programme. Sometimes, they stay behind after class to ask a question or have a chat with a lecturer. It may seem like a small moment, but it can make a real difference.
‘Feeling connected to fellow students and lecturers is incredibly important,’ says Lisa Klinkenberg, researcher at Inholland’s Research Group for Student Success. ‘It helps students feel seen and keeps them motivated.’
A different experience for different students
The overall picture is positive, but it does not reflect every student’s experience. Performance pressure continues to be an important point of attention, and there are noticeable differences between groups of students. That is why it is important not only to look at the averages, but also to understand what is happening within different groups.
What can you learn from the results?
The findings provide valuable insight into how students experience their time at Inholland University of Applied Sciences. They help us understand what is going well and where there are opportunities to offer even better support. By listening to students every year, we can continue to build an environment where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.