Meet the Team
The annual Surf your Stress week is organised by a small enthusiastic team of students & professionals.
Heleen Franssen - Project Coordinator Surf your Stress & Student Training & Support
Our aim is to inspire students to navigate stress by connecting with each other, stimulating personal growth, and facilitating self-discovery through the power of shared experiences.
Fenne Abels - Student Assistant & Social Media Team (Student International Land & Water Mgt.)
- We don’t need life to be flawless to be happy. It’s about embracing what we have, letting go of what we can’t control, and finding joy in the everyday moments. Let me know what you think!
Mariam Ahmed - Student Assistant &Social media team (MSc Student Health & Society)
- Healing starts with acknowledging our vulnerability and seeking support without shame. In doing so, we create more space for self-love, resilience, and deeper connections with oneself and others
Giorgia di Clemente - Student Assistant & Social Media Team (MSc Student Nutrition & Health)
- Wellbeing is all about finding balance between your body and mind. Start with small daily habits, like moving, resting, or simply tuning into what your body needs each day. This can help you stay grounded, energized, and at peace with your mind, even when life challenges you
Dannie de Kleijn - Front Office Coordinator - Library
- “Talking about my feelings helped me to find the way up.” I think the program during this Surf Your Stress week can help students to realise that they are not alone in feeling sad, stressed out or under pressure.
Caroline Berkhof - Communications Adviser
- It is not always possible to avoid stress, but you can learn how to deal with it. It may not come easy, but it is a skill you can develop and your effort will yield a reward.