Tools For Life, the TINT podcast

What is it actually like to move across the world for your studies? In this episode, event organizer Anne-Wil sits down with Francesca to chat about her journey as a Master’s student in Eindhoven. From the independence of living far from family to the challenges of navigating a foreign university, she shares it all. Have questions or want to connect? Email us at info@tint-eindhoven.nl or visit www...

Check out this latest episode with our life coach intern Yichun Zhou, an expat from China, and our event organizer Clara Gazzi, a student from Brazil and Italy. They both moved to the Netherlands and talk about how they deal with stereotypes. What can we learn from them, what do they reveal about our view on culture? Do you feel that you could benefit from one-on-one life coaching sessions? Find m...

Going from perfectionism and overwork to living at your own pace because not everyone was made to be go go go all the time. In this episode, we invited Szerena Vig and Samir Saidi as our guests to talk about perfectionism. How can you be kind to yourself when your drive for perfection kicks in? Listen to what our guests bring to the table! More info about our guests: Szeréna's website Samir&#3...

In this episode, Clara sits down with Pelin, former life coach intern at TINT, for an open and insightful conversation about self-reflection—what it really means, why it matters, how to practice it, and what to do with the insights you gain. Do you feel that you could benefit from one-on-one life coaching sessions? Find more information at the TINT lifecoaching webpage . Do you want to raise aware...

In this episode, Anne-Wil will be having a conversation with our life coach Margit van Tuijl and student Tiara Avé. We will talk about our own experiences of stress, albeit from studies, work or personal circumstances. Interested in a workshop on demand? Visit our website for the complete list for your organization! Struggling with stress? See here what the TU/e and Fontys have to offer Do you fee...

In this episode, I will be having a conversation with Lucas and Thomas, where they will share their passion for music.  We discuss the connection between music and emotions and how they experience music in their own lives. Where did their passion for music start and how do they use it to express themselves? They also share some advice on how to write your own music. Band Thomas Program Studium Gen...

In this episode, Kasper and Anne-Wil will reflect on Kasper's time at TINT and look ahead to Anne-Wil's journey with TINT. A nice way to say goodbye to Kasper and welcome Anne-Wil to the podcast! But we also have an interesting topic for you; escaping daily life. People use games, movies and even Dungeons and Dragons to live in their fantasy for a while. Why do people do that? Is it just a...

In this episode, I will be having a conversation with Lara and Tudor. They have been organizing the Winter University for many years now, and are here to explain what it will be like.  Even if you’re not joining Winter University, this podcast will be interesting, as we mainly discuss how to make connections with new people. It is hard to make friends, but we have some tips for you on connecting w...

In this episode Kasper de Bruijn will be having a conversation with Clara Gazzi Foresti and Karina Georgieva. Both have recently made a fresh start. Clara has joined us in the TINT team as a new event organiser, and Karina is a new international student here at TU/e. How did they handle the changes that they went through? Which unexpected responsibilities did they encounter, and how did they deal...

In this episode Kasper de Bruijn will be having a conversation with Geri Fodor and Coby Doreleijers. Geri is a boardmember of electrical engineering study association Thor, and also my colleague in TINT. Coby is the course coordinator for the Masters course Career Development, which helps students prepare for their future by letting them set their own career goals and facilitating the means to rea...

Every now and then you should take a short moment for yourself. This quick guided breathing meditation is just for that purpose, to refresh you for the rest of your day. In this guided meditation, Pelin Oztumer will guide you to focus on your breathing, with waves on the background, to give you a little refreshing break in the middle of your day. You will surely feel a lot more relaxed! Show Notes...

In this episode, Kasper de Bruijn will be having a conversation with Floortje van Santen and Gergely Fodor, on the topic of alcohol in student culture. Although the two may seem inseperable, does that mean that you are missing out if you don't drink any alcohol? Why is it that alcohol culture is so integrated in student culture? These and many more questions will be discussed in this podcast...

In this episode, Kasper de Bruijn will be having a conversation with Inge van de Vorst, relational coach and part of the Fontys psychology department. However, some people may recognize her as the ‘Love Doctor’, where she seeks connection with all kinds of people. How does connecting with other people work? How can you connect with yourself?  With the holiday season coming up, these are some very...

In this first episode of Tools for Life of the new academic year, Gergely Fodor invites Erik Fani from the Cosmos board to the podcast to discuss diversity, the growth of the university and how to integrate as an international student. There are surprisingly many challenges trying to integrate in a strange culture. What should you learn? How much of your own culture can you carry around? And what...

Every now and then it helps to take an moment to pause everything around you and take a moment for yourself. This guided meditation is just for that purpose. In this guided meditation, Margit van Tuijl takes you along, to imagine yourself sitting in the sun. Here, in the glowing warmth, we will look into accepting yourself. If this sounds difficult, don't worry! Margit will guide you through...

Every now and then it helps to take an moment to pause everything around you and take a moment of mindfulness. Mindfulness makes use of your awareness and consciousness to find balance. In this guided meditation, Dan Lehman takes you on a journey inwards, using various wonderful metaphors and visualisations, to ground yourself into your awareness and consciousness. All these meditations were recor...

Today, Kimberly Drabbels and Kasper de Bruijn have a conversation about hate and hate speech. What does hate speech look like? Where lies the difference between hate speech and freedom of speech? Kimberly followed a training program in Berlin on this topic, and here she met Polish activist Cyry Wilczyńska. She, as a transgender woman, has encountered a lot of hate herself. How does she deal with t...

Grounding yourself is a great way of being able to deal with hardships in life. Remember the connection you have with the earth, and all the energy that you can get from this connection. In this guided meditation, Karsten van Asdonk helps you to imagine a tree of life and energy growing within you, strengthening your connection to the earth in order for you tobe able to ground yourself. Take this...

Today, the newest member of the TINT team Marja Ernst is interviewed by event organiser Kasper de Bruijn about her life and the choices you make in your life. Should you already have the rest of your life planned out? How do you know if you should make a change? Marja started as a life coach at TINT returning to Eindhoven after studying Mechanical Engineering and Innovation Studies many years ago....

Every now and then, it is important to take a moment to look at the love in your life, and appreciate this love. In this guided meditation, you are reminded of the love in your life by life coach Margit van Tuijl. Take this podcast with you to wherever you feel comfortable, take a deep breath, and enjoy this moment just for yourself. All these meditations were recorded during the live weekly Mindf...

Today, TINT Event Organiser Kasper de Bruijn has an interview with Rebeka Trča about student health both physically and mentally, and good and bad habits. Rebeka is physiotherapist and group lesson instructor at the TU/e student sport centre and has been working with students for more than 6 years. She shares her experiences both in her field of work, as well as personal experiences. This all make...

A mantra is a word, or a syllable which is abstract. It is an assignment that your mind can hold on to, so that it doesn't wander off, that you can repeat. In this guided meditation, you pick your own mantra and practice meditation with OM guidance from Karsten van Asdonk, a former Enter the Now guide. Take this podcast with you to wherever you feel comfortable, take a deep breath, and enjoy...

Today, TINT Event Organiser Ana Pereira has an interview with Vincent Merk about cultural awareness and integration, in relation with inclusion. Vincent is an Intercultural trainer & consultant, speaker and author. He has worked more than 35 years at the TU/e after integrating in the Netherlands coming from France, helping the university and its staff and students being more interculturally aw...

Today, TINT Event Organiser, Ana Pereira, is talking with Désy Verkuilen about how to navigate family dynamics from a student perspective.  Désy is a student advisor in Data Science, at TU/e, and, also, an expert in family consultations and NLP coaching. In her own practice, she helps people to understand their family systems and helps them to overcome the impact of past experiences in the present...

Your feelings come and go, your emotions come and go. They are powerful, but you are not subjected to them. You can focus on the compassion you have for others, especially for those of us who need it the most. In this episode, Dan Lehman guides you through your feelings of compassion towards friends, stangers and people who suffer. Take this podcast with you to wherever you feel comfortable, take...