Frequently asked questions

Frequently asked questions

New at Groep T or just curious? Here you will find the answers to the questions we get most often.

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Membership and activities

How do I become a member of Industria?

You can buy your membership online at kd.industria.be, or in the Kursusdienst on floor -1 of Groep T.

What does a membership give me?

With your membership, you get a discount on all our activities and 10% off your course materials at the Kursusdienst. The discount on your books alone already pays back the price of your membership.

Where can I find all your activities?

All activities are on our activities page. You sign up and buy tickets with your account on app.industria.be.

Where can I find photos of activities?

On our Media page you will find all photo albums and aftermovies.

Kursusdienst

How do I buy my course materials?

You order your course materials online at kd.industria.be and pick them up at the Kursusdienst on floor -1 of Groep T. The KD is open for 11 weeks each semester.

What else can I buy at the KD?

Besides course materials and textbooks, you can also get an Industria membership, a codex for cantus, a lab coat and Industria merchandise (sweaters and T-shirts).

I am in financial difficulty. Can I get a discount?

Yes. Together with Stuvo, we offer discounts on your course materials. Apply for a Stuvo allowance on KU Loket and then email your code to kd@industria.be. All info is on Industria supports students.

Who do I contact with questions about the KD?

Send an email to kd@industria.be.

Education

What does the Industria education team do?

The education team is the bridge between the students and Campus Groep T. Its two main goals are student representation and safeguarding the quality of education. To do so, the team meets with the lecturers and organises PAL sessions, Industriwijs, the student survey and The Golden T’s, the annual Oscars of Groep T. More info on the education page.

What are PAL sessions?

PAL (Peer Assisted Learning) sessions are group sessions for first-year students, organised by Education and First Year Working. Experienced students, trained as official PAL tutors, help you with harder exercises and exam preparation. In the first semester, they cover Dynamica en Energie, Wiskundige Basistechnieken and Chemie; in the second semester, Trillingen en Golven, Wiskundige Modellen, Statica en Sterkteleer and Elektriciteit. More info: PAL.

Can I become a PAL tutor myself?

Yes. You first follow the official PAL tutor training, in cooperation with Groep T. As a tutor, you receive an official KU Leuven certificate for your I-Portfolio, and you are rewarded with cinema tickets. Interested? Email onderwijs@industria.be. More info: PAL tutor.

I have a problem with a course or exam. Who can I turn to?

The education team: email onderwijs@industria.be or drop by our office in module 4. The team collects student feedback and brings it to the education committee (OC), where students and lecturers evaluate the courses together.

Where can I give feedback on my programme?

You can evaluate your courses through the KU Leuven course evaluation (in Dutch). Feedback can be positive too: feel free to honour your favourite professors and assistants. You can also always share your feedback with the education team at onderwijs@industria.be.

Who represents the students of Groep T?

Industria Education replaces the former Student Council of Groep T and represents students at the local level: in the education committees (OCs), the Campus Education Office (COB) and in consultation with the campus chair. At faculty level, this happens together with the other campuses in StII (Studentenoverleg Industrieel Ingenieurs).

Hazing

Do I need to be baptised to become a member or join in?

No. You do not need to take part in the hazing to become a member of Industria or to join our activities during the year.

Is the hazing mandatory and safe?

Taking part is completely voluntary, and you can stop at any time. The hazing is led by the schachtenmeester with help from the doopmeesters, and there is always a neutral contact person and a first aid officer. Read everything on Hazing – Good to know.

Get involved

How can I help with activities?

Industria can always use some help during the week. Through the crew platform you take up shifts, and you get rewards in return.

How do I join the praesidium?

Check out all functions on Join the team and talk to someone from the current praesidium or email info@industria.be.

Contact

Where can I find Industria?

You can find us in the Industria room in module 4 of KU Leuven Campus Groep T (Andreas Vesaliusstraat 13, 3000 Leuven). Feel free to drop by!

Who do I contact with my question?

General questions go to info@industria.be. Every function also has its own email address: you can find them on the Praesidium page. For urgent questions, you can call +32 16 30 10 48.

Is your question not listed?

Feel free to send us an email, we are happy to help.