According to the vision of Wageningen University, study advice supports the student to make well based choices within her or his study and stimulates an appropriate study progress.
The study advisor supports students to prepare there future position on the labor market and in the society and related choices in the study trajectory. It goes without speaking that this includes well balanced information about choices within the area of study.
With respect to the progress of study the intention of study advice is to clarify the ambitions of the student and possible hurdles to achieve these. The study advisor promotes a proper balance between the wishes of the student and the policies of the university.
The position of the study advisor viz the student is one of a coach. The coach stimulates that students find their own solutions and develop adulthood, independence and ability to chose, as a student related to the study, but also in student life and with respect to her or his orientation and position in society. In these processes the interests of the student are a starting point for the study advisor.
As a consequence the study advisor has well developed antennas to detect developments relevant for the university. The study advisor often is seen as “spider in the web”, able to refer a student to teachers, student deans, alumni organizations and institutions and businesses.