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Are you the first of your whole family to study in higher education (parents, siblings or other family member)? Then you can participate in the pioneer days as a starting HOGENT student.
pi·o·neer stu·dent
(the; plural: pioneer students)
someone who is the first of the family to study in higher education (incl. parents, siblings or other family members)
Starting a new adventure at the university of applied sciences and arts is exciting. Especially if higher education is not only unknown territory not only for you, but also for the rest of your family. Who do you turn to for advice?
Fortunately, you are not alone! During the pioneering days, you will get to know other pioneer students and you will receive lots of tips & tricks from HOGENT students who already have a more experience with student life at the university of applied sciences and arts. The three-day programme is a nice mix of info and fun. That way, you will get to know your fellow students in a different way and you will be ready for the start of the academic year.
Programme
- Getting to know fellow pioneer students
- Testimonials from other pioneer students with tips & tricks about studying at the university of applied sciences and arts
- Info session on higher education
- Info session digital guidance: online learning platform, mailbox ...
- Workshops on expectations, planning, and the added value of your social network
- Guided tour of your campus
- Game
- Eating together (lunch offered by HOGENT)
For whom?
starting HOGENT students who are the first of the family to study in higher education (incl. parents, siblings or other family members)
Register
When?
10, 11 and 12 September 2025.
Eligible students will receive an invitation via e-mail.
Location
Campus Schoonmeersen
V. Vaerwyckweg 1 (car)
Overwale (pedestrians)
9000 Gent
Cost
Free
(lunch included)
Contact
Questions? Contact us via pionier@hogent.be.
“I know: starting higher education is a quest for every student. However, as a pioneer student, you cannot rely on your own immediate environment and that makes a big difference.”
Shana Baele, pioneer student
The pioneer days in the media (in Dutch).
VRTNWS.
First pioneer days at HOGENT: “Without information from parents, sister or brother, you feel lost in the first weeks”
AVS.
At HOGENT, the pioneer days started for the first time. Those days are intended to help students who …