Amsterdam Exchange Programme – Social Sciences Orientation Meeting 27 August 2015 College of...

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Amsterdam Exchange Programme – Social Sciences

Orientation Meeting 27 August 2015

College of Social Sciences

College of Social Sciences 2

Programme

Introduction of the AEXP programme and staff Course registration Orientation programme for new students Practical information Q&A Short Break Introduction to Dutch Culture Drinks (borrel!)

International Office Social Sciences

Dymphy de Jong, Gabriëlla Buisman, Heleen Straesser, Emilie van Tol

Open Office Hours

Education Desk Social Sciences REC B.700

Tuesday 10.00-12.00 Thursday 10.00-12.00

Extra open office hours: Friday 28 August 10.00-12.00 Monday 31 August 10.00-12.00

Or mail to international-office-csw@uva.nl to make an appointment. Include full name and student number!!!!

Education Desk Social Sciences

Open on weekdays: 09.00-17.00 (REC B.700)

Be informed!

Website: http://student.uva.nl/ess

Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/133213513501612/

Course Registration AEXP

Check your course registration in SIS!

De-register from courses in SIS before Friday 4 September 14.00.

It is not possible to add courses.

De-registration 2nd block- Friday 30 October 14.00CET

Academic Calendar 2015-2016

First semester

31 August 2015 – 29 January 2016 Block 1: 31 August - 23 Oct Block 2: 26 Oct - 18 Dec Block 3: 4 Jan - 29 Jan

Exams are in final week of block

Christmas Holidays Mon 21 Dec - Fri 1 Jan

Finalising registration at Universiteit van Amsterdam

Start appointment

Residence Permit Registration city of Amsterdam Health and Liability insurance Student ID card Dutch bank account information (optional)

Practical Information Blackboard: http://blackboard.ic.uva.nl. Contact: icto-csw@uva.nl

Readers: http://www.ic.uva.nl/uvavpn

Study places, printing, photocopying

Charging your Student ID Card• In person: REC H, Roetersstraat 11, near entrance next to lift

(Dutch bank cards only)• REC B/C: Nieuwe Achtergracht 166, 1st floor in canteen• Online via Paypal and Dutch Bank Account

http://student.uva.nl/ucp/az/item/student-id-card.html

Roeterseiland Campus (REC) Building Tour

Friday 28 August 13:00-14:00

Start of tour– in front of CREA Café (Nieuwe Achtergracht 166)

Boat Tour

Sunday 30 August

Rederij Kooij

Rokin t/o nr. 125

Academic Integrity - The Plagiarism Lecture

Thursday 10 September 17:00 – 18:00

REC C1.04

What lecturers expect from you Citing techniques How to avoid plagiarism Manual on writing an academic paper

Effective Searching with the UvA Library

Workshop Dates: Monday 14 September 13:00-15:00 - REC JK 3.91 Wednesday 16 September 11:00-13:00 - REC JK 3.91 Friday 18 September 11:00-13:00 - REC JK 3.91

A link to the online registration form can be found on our website.

Your student ID-card is also your library card.

Academic Meeting – Dutch Study Skills

Wednesday 30 September 17.00-18.30

For many international students, the Dutch educational system is different from what they are used to. In this meeting, we will discuss the academic climate and Dutch grading system. We will also assess study skills such as academic reading, time management and planning.

Academic Writing Skills Course

A course designed to develop students’skills in English-language academic writing.

Two weekly sessions of two hours and one/two individual feedback sessions

You can register for this course from Monday 14 September until Friday 2 October at the Student Service Desk RECB7.00

Costs: €50,-

For more information: course catalogue

Student ServicesCentral hall on the ground floor of Building E, Roetersstraat 11

Student Services offers all students information, advice or support regarding their registration as a student and other matters which concern studying at the UvA or student life in general.

Student Service Desk (activating student ID card!) Careers Centre Student Counsellors Student Psychologists Student Doctors Student Dentists

CREA organises courses, workshops and projects in drama, music, dance, photography, film and the visual arts.

Nieuwe Achtergracht 1701018 WV Amsterdam

www.crea.nl

University Sports Centre

Open seven days a week More than 70 sporting activities at affordable rates,

such as aikido, weightlifting, cycling and fencing Seven locations spread throughout the city of

Amsterdam

http://www.usc.uva.nl/algemeen/index_en.php

Discount Rate Artis Zoo: €3 on weekdays

Museum Card

Personal pass to enter more than 400 museums free of charge. The card can be bought at museums for €54,95 and is valid for one year.

Uitmarkt 2015

28 August - 30 August 2015

The Uitmarkt is the largest annual free festival in the country with over 30 venues in Amsterdam, officially launching the new cultural season by showcasing the very best in music, art, theatre, dance, opera, literature and cabaret performances.

Check the website for all English-language events: http://www.uitmarkt.nl/english

City Events

http://www.iamsterdam.com

International Office Social SciencesDymphy de Jong, Gabriëlla Buisman, Heleen Straesser, Emilie van Tol

International-office-csw@uva.nl

Introduction to Dutch Culture

Room D.108

Starts 16:15

Introduction to Dutch Culture

Welcome Drs Katusha Sol ISN Amsterdam SBS International Edo Berger Borrel

SBS International

Monthly events organized by study associations for

international students

Facebook page SBS International

Website SBS International

Committee of international students

Send an email to BOSS-GSSS@uva.nl to apply or come talk

to me after the presentation

Events

Career event. Next edition: 25 November Small career events throughout the year

Overview of all English-spoken events organized for social science students.

Social events organized by study associations Social events organized by students.

Contact

E-mail: BOSS-GSSS@uva.nl

Facebook page SBS International

https://www.facebook.com/StudentHubGSSS

(Really) Understanding the Dutch

Edo Berger

Borrel

Talk to one new person!

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