Student well-being at top level at Hanken
At the end of the year, 2,276 bachelor's and master's students were asked to respond to a survey on how their studies are going and how they feel. The responses show that an overwhelming majority of students were satisfied or very satisfied with the autumn teaching and were able to complete their studies on schedule.
This autumn, both Hanken and the Student Union have largely been able to return to normal in-class teaching and arrange various student events. This is clearly reflected in the questions regarding loneliness - there has been a clear increase in the percentage of students who feel that they have sufficient social interaction. Students are also generally more satisfied with life and feel good.
Despite these encouraging figures, there are also those who feel lonely or find it difficult to get their studies sorted. In the survey students could ask for contact with Hanken's study coach Alexandra Ohls.
"Several of the students who have now had study coaching have mentioned that the survey questions made them think about their studies and realise that it would be a good idea to review their study habits or talk about what they find difficult", says Ohls. "Often it's because their studies haven't gone as well as they would have liked, but it's also common that the biggest challenge is stress and high demands on themselves", Ohls continues.
In autumn 2018, a well-being group was founded at Hanken, with members from the Student Union, Hanken staff and external support services. The main task of the working group is to coordinate information on how to fight loneliness and exclusion, and to work towards the inclusion of all students in the Hanken community.
"I hope that teachers would refer students with difficulties to me or to the study psychologist as soon as they think it would be beneficial for the student", Ohls points out.
Members of the 2023 group (links):
- SHS board member, Social affairs
- SSHV board member
- Study secretary
- Dean of Education
- study counsellor
- study coach
- study psychologist
You can find more information about Hanken's support services on our webpage Health and well-being. Opens in new window
Du hittar Hankens stödtjänster för välmående på vår webbsida Hälsa och välmående Opens in new window .