Fontys School of Life
'Our mission is to equip you with the practical tools and knowledge you need to thrive in every aspect of your life.'
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Have you ever wondered why they don’t teach this in school? So have we! That’s why we’re introducing Fontys School of Life: a pioneering movement within Fontys designed to equip students with practical life skills that go beyond the books and classrooms. Imagine managing your finances with confidence, looking positively at life, and processing the skills to ensure both physical and mental well-being. School of Life will make you a confident, capable and unbreakable individual, ready for anything life throws your way!
School of what?
We want to use life skills education to encourage conscious future choices and promote personal growth, not only within the curriculum but also beyond, with the participation of both staff and students. In doing so, we focus on developing essential "life skills" in addition to academic knowledge. School of Life is a team, set up by Fontys to share our experience and teach you about life skills in a fun and meaningful way. Because Life’s Too Short to Stress, we inject a hearty dose of humour into life skills education. You will find out that while life skills are serious business, learning them can be a laugh-out-loud adventure!
If you want to know more, download our info book!
'Fontys School of Life goes beyond academic knowledge; it is about cultivating essential life skills. We believe in conscious choices and broad personal growth. Our goal is to create a positive social impact within the Fontys community and the cities where Fontys is present by organizing activities focused on personal growth and collaboration on life skills.'
Check out our initiatives and join us on an adventure!
Our agenda is filled with events hosted by our own creators. Every event is in line with what we find important. It’s the stuff that they don’t teach you, but that you should learn at school.
Pop- up Kitchen
Pop-up Kitchen is for Fontys Community members eager to eat healthy, reduce food waste, and enhance their cooking skills. We offer budget-friendly, hands-on cooking experiences that promote social interaction and cultural exchange.
Through activities and workshops, we raise awareness about sustainable food practices by using leftovers and innovative technologies. Collaborating with caterers, restaurants, and educational institutions, we connect students, staff, and stakeholders, building a community focused on healthy, affordable, and sustainable food.
Project Comeback
With students from the Minor Embrace TEC, we are addressing the theme of mental health through the initiative Project Comeback.
Project Comeback, part of the foundation Kikid and founded by Barbara Barend, focuses on improving the mental and physical health of young people. Through a challenge, we invite students to develop technical solutions that can enhance the impact of the Project Comeback program.
Our ambassadors -->>Check them out!
Each of our ambassadors has their own reason to support Fontys School of Life. Additionally, some of them are also program makers! If you need assistance or want to tap into the expertise of our ambassadors, don't hesitate to ask them for help!
Arno Kiekels
Our succes stories
Pop-up kitchen with Anne & Max Eindhoven
Nourishing learning to cook with leftovers or on a limited budget, with our initiative Pop-up Kitchen! Together for more awareness about food waste and together for healthy, affordable meals, and social connection. Are you a student, teacher, or restaurant owner and do you want to join a Pop-up Kitchen? Let us know! Check out the video for the latest edition in collaboration with restaurant Anne&Max in Eindhoven, where we cooked with students using leftovers from local restaurants
Skill Swap Showdown
An exciting adventure where students share skills and learn new skills from fellow students. In this program, students discovered their unique talents, improved their communication skills, and built new skills." Do you want more lifeskills in your curriculum? Let us know!
Fontys for Society Event
At the Fontys for Society Event, we had the opportunity to shine with an exhibition showcasing our semester projects, all centered around the theme of Making an Impact.
It was a great experience to share our initiatives, and we had some truly inspiring conversations along the way!
Four pillars: Head, Heart, Hands en Health.
Head
It's all about boosting your leadership skills in how you think and act, getting you pumped up for personal growth. You'll sharpen your critical thinking, problem-solving, and management chops, gearing you up for an awesome ride in your life journey.
Heart
We're all about emotions - teaching you how to understand your own and others' feelings, so you can stay cool in any situation. We focus on embracing diversity and rocking conflict resolution, aiming to create a place where everyone feels included and happy.
Hands
Hands-on! In this line, you'll master communication and leadership skills that would impress even the CEO. It's all about becoming a thoughtful and active member of society. You'll dig into what drives you, polish up your leadership abilities, and be a great team player, making you a star in your field.
Health
Health is where we teach you how to kick stress to the curb and keep yourself physically and mentally fit. It's all about your personal journey of discovery, focusing on living consciously and harmoniously with yourself. Students aim for a healthy lifestyle by mastering emotions and managing personal boundaries like a pro.