09:00 – 10:00 CEST, 18 September 2024 ‐ 1 hour
Panel session
Online behaviour is a vital part of the identity and well-being of Generation Z international students. This session will explore the use of online tools for psychological support, covering strategies, frequency, motives and effectiveness. Furthermore, it will present research on how international students manage digital transitions and well-being choices during their relocation in Europe.Van Oppen Consultancy, Netherlands
Van Oppen Internationalization I Diversity I Inclusion, The Netherlands
Marijke van Oppen has work experience as Senior Educational consultant & intercultural trainer at Wageningen University & Research since 2000. She has International teaching- and training experience with focuss on Cross Cultural Development. Target group: Teaching- and support staff, PhD’s, students in multi-cultural teams: teaching and education in global contexts by connecting and learning across differences.
From her background, she puts students at the forefront and their perspectives at the centre through making videos. It gives them a feeling of being heard and able to pass on valuable information. It is key for meaningful connection and necessary to develop professional, social and intercultural skills for both staff and students.
She studied Social Education at Amsterdam Free University NL. (MA) and Master of Arts in Fine Art (MA) HKU Universities of Arts.
Member of Sietar-Europe.
Since 2007 active member and involved as a speaker, trainer or chair of EAIE. Elected Steering group member of Expert Community Guidance and Counselling; (2020-2023 term)
Involved in the mentor-programme EAIE since 2022. Elected member of the Thematic Committee: Staff and student mobility for the term 2024-2026.
Lunex University, Luxembourg
Jessica Price is an academic and counselling psychology practitioner with more than fifteen years of experience in the development of mental health and wellbeing interventions, supporting highly diverse and multicultural groups, drawing from approaches and experiences including counselling psychology; organizational behavior; positive psychology and student wellbeing.Psychological student counselling center Linz, Austria
Currently, I am a practicing psychologist and serve as a professor at the University of Applied Sciences Upper Austria. In addition to my academic and professional roles, I am also pursuing training in psychotherapy to further enhance my expertise and ability to support clients.
My career has been deeply rooted in psychological research, where I have spent many years contributing to various studies and projects. I have also been actively involved in curriculum development, aiming to create comprehensive and effective educational programs.
My passion lies particularly in the field of health, and I am dedicated to making significant contributions to curriculum development for health-related studies. Through my work, both as an educator and a practitioner, I strive to promote mental well-being and support the development of future professionals in the health sector.