Student Corner
Vesalius College offers students the best of both worlds: the personal attention and community environment of a small college and access to the resources of major universities. The College also shares academic events, guest lectures and participates in faculty exchanges with the University of Kent at Brussels, Boston University, the Vrije Universiteit Brussel and the Université Libre de Bruxelles.
Research and Library Resources
Students at Vesalius have access to extensive resources for research at three major libraries, the Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Université Libre de Bruxelles and The Royal Library, Belgium's national library. Together they provide students with access to over five million books. In addition, students also have access to a wide variety of online resources including thousands of journals and newspapers, library catalogues and databases. Read more about the academic resources available at Vesalius College...
Psychological Counseling
Moving to a new country, living on their own, experiencing exam pressure; these are just a few of the major changes that students can go through when they enroll in Vesalius College. Vesalius College offers psychological counseling, free of cost, to students who feel they would like to talk about missing home, about exam pressure or about any other challenges they might face.
Information on how to make an appointment with counselor Lise Skinnebach is available from the VeCo information desk.
Career Counseling
To assist students with life after college, Vesalius College offers students in their final year the opportunity to attend career seminars and individual coaching sessions. This free service aims to help graduates gain a competitive advantage in the job market after graduation. This is achieved by helping students determine their career objectives in addition to acquiring the skill sets necessary to achieve their professional goals. The workshops range from CV and cover letter writing to information on networking and how to apply for various internship programs offered in Brussels. The counseling sessions are led by Mona Shair from Key2Advance.com.
Computer Resources
Computer and Internet access is an essential part of student life. The Vesalius College computer lab features both PCs and Apple computers as well as facilities for students with laptops to connect to the College’s computer network. Students also have access to the extensive computer resources at the Vrije Universiteit Brussel, including the free campus-wide wireless network.
Vesalius Student Government
The Vesalius Student Government (VSG) is an elected student body and acts as the main liaison between students and the academic administration of Vesalius College. The VSG appoints representatives to the Academic Council, which is the academic governance of the College, and regularly meet with the Dean on matters which affect the students at the College. They also have a social function, organising welcoming activities for new students, sports activities, seasonal parties, drama evenings and other social activities throughout the year.
The Vernacular
An entirely student run magazine, the Vernacular is published several times a year as an outlet for students. It features anything and everything ranging from political opinion pieces to photo montages of Vesalius student outings. The Vernacular acts as a unifier for the students while providing a vibrant representation of the true Vesalius student body. Interested in helping? Contact molly.nadolski@gmail.com
Academic Related Projects
Academic Related Projects (ARP) is an initiative taken by group of motivated students seeking to organise stimulating extracurricular activities for students. This includes networking possibilities, presentations, guest lectures and paper writing competitions, as well as organising peer-tutoring sessions. More information on the ARP will follow soon.
VeCo Photography Club
The Vesalius College Photography Club targets creative spirits within the College community to meet up every week, look at each other’s work, share hints and tips for improvement and work together on some specific photography projects.
Vesalius Major Prize
Pen your passion! The Vesalius Major Prize gives you the unique opportunity to pen your passion outside regular university schedule.
Excel and show your academic ambition and ability...
Athletics and Outdoor Activities
Vesalius students have full access to the newly renovated sports centre (called Sportopolis) at the VUB and can choose from over 20 sports. And with numerous spacious parks and a forest at the doorstep of Brussels, students also have many opportunities for biking, running, a scenic stroll or simply relaxing. Read more about the VUB's sports facilities...
Living in Brussels
Brussels is an excellent place to prepare for graduate school or gain a competitive advantage as you look to start a career, but it is also a very relaxed and liveable capital city that is very fashionable, creative and fun! To help you find your way in this vibrant city, check out these useful websites.
Cultural Information
Interested in what's on in Brussels and beyond? There's no shortage of things to do, see and experience.
Click here for a cultural calendar of events in and around Brussels.
Travel
In need of a short getaway? Want to plan your summer travels? Need to check on a flight’s arrival or departure time? Check here for some helpful travel links.
