Student Life
Enhanced well-being leads to better learning. Studies indicate that Danish students experience discomfort, highlighting the need to create new solutions that contribute to a healthy and meaningful academic life. E.1 aims to enhance students’ quality of life and mental well-being through cohesive initiatives that foster well-being, community, and learning.
Events
Every year, all students in Esbjerg are invited to over 100 free events encompassing sports, culture, creativity, and learning. One of the most significant occasions is the annual Welcome Week, comprising of
7 days, 18 events and a total of 1400 tickets.
discussions
First-year students in an E.1 education have the opportunity to participate in facilitated group discussions and workshops. We create an environment of psychological safety and open dialogue covering everything from motivation, group work, and exams to building communities and addressing feelings of loneliness.
Social well-being initiatives
E.1’s wellness concept has 5 goals. These five goals serve as guiding principles for the activities we develop and offer to students and educational institutions.
Esbjerg’s students are courageous, curious, and carefree.
We need to create the best conditions for students to feel their own inner desire to study, learn new things, and work hard.
We must promote a culture where students confidently challenge themselves, ask “silly” questions, take risks, and learn from the unexpected. Where the goal is not to excel but to learn.
By fostering a “Growth Mindset” among students, we create optimal conditions for both well-being and high academic output in the learning context.
The goal is also aligned with E.1’s ambitions for more students to engage in partnerships with businesses.
Belonging, community, and camaraderie among students
Students in Esbjerg should feel that they are a valued part of communities.
- Good professional camaraderie with fellow students
- Professional communities with, for example, instructors and colleagues in study jobs/internships
- Networks and relationships with students from other programs
- Safe, close relationships
Strong communities and meaningful relationships are a crucial resource for well-being, learning, and development—both academically and personally. These communities should not rely solely on personal preferences and chemistry (as in friendships), but also on shared academic interests, tasks, or goals.
Hope for the future
Students in Esbjerg should feel secure in modern educational and career conditions. They should know that their educational and career choices provide them with a solid foundation to contribute to future challenges. They need to engage in activities that bring them closer to answers to questions such as:
- “How does this make sense in relation to my future?”
- “How can I be sure that I’m on the right track?”
- “How can I contribute something valuable?”
The experience of making progress
Students in Esbjerg should have optimal conditions to feel that they are progressing. They should succeed in something that is meaningful to them personally, while also recognizing its value to others.
We need to help students concretely identify their academic and personal development, as well as set goals that align with their own purpose and autonomy regarding education and personal growth. Finally, we should create conditions for students to experience that what they can do is valuable to others. This is highlighted through, for example, interdisciplinary collaborations, project work, and partnerships with businesses.
