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

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

Programme ¢ ¢ ¢ ¢ Introduction of the AEXP programme and staff Course registration

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!) College of Social Sciences 2

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

International Office Social Sciences Dymphy de Jong, Gabriëlla Buisman, Heleen Straesser, Emilie van Tol College of Social Sciences 3

Open Office Hours Education Desk Social Sciences REC B. 700 ¢ ¢ Tuesday 10.

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!!!! College of Social Sciences 4

Education Desk Social Sciences Open on weekdays: 09. 00 -17. 00 (REC B. 700)

Education Desk Social Sciences Open on weekdays: 09. 00 -17. 00 (REC B. 700) College of Social Sciences 5

Be informed! Website: http: //student. uva. nl/ess Facebook: www. facebook. com/groups/133213513501612/ College of Social

Be informed! Website: http: //student. uva. nl/ess Facebook: www. facebook. com/groups/133213513501612/ College of Social Sciences 6

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Course Registration AEXP Check your course registration in SIS! De-register from courses in SIS

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 2 nd block- Friday 30 October 14. 00 CET College of Social Sciences 8

Academic Calendar 2015 -2016 First semester 31 August 2015 – 29 January 2016 ¢

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 College of Social Sciences 9

Finalising registration at Universiteit van Amsterdam Start appointment ¢ ¢ ¢ Residence Permit Registration

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) College of Social Sciences 10

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

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, 1 st floor in canteen • Online via Paypal and Dutch Bank Account http: //student. uva. nl/ucp/az/item/student-id-card. html College of Social Sciences 11

Roeterseiland Campus (REC) Building Tour Friday 28 August 13: 00 -14: 00 Start of

Roeterseiland Campus (REC) Building Tour Friday 28 August 13: 00 -14: 00 Start of tour– in front of CREA Café (Nieuwe Achtergracht 166) College of Social Sciences 12

Boat Tour Sunday 30 August 11: 00 Rederij Kooij Rokin t/o nr. 125 College

Boat Tour Sunday 30 August 11: 00 Rederij Kooij Rokin t/o nr. 125 College of Social Sciences 13

Academic Integrity - The Plagiarism Lecture Thursday 10 September 17: 00 – 18: 00

Academic Integrity - The Plagiarism Lecture Thursday 10 September 17: 00 – 18: 00 REC C 1. 04 ¢ ¢ What lecturers expect from you Citing techniques How to avoid plagiarism Manual on writing an academic paper College of Social Sciences 14

Effective Searching with the Uv. A Library Workshop Dates: ¢ Monday 14 September 13:

Effective Searching with the Uv. A 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. College of Social Sciences 15

Academic Meeting – Dutch Study Skills Wednesday 30 September 17. 00 -18. 30 For

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. College of Social Sciences 16

Academic Writing Skills Course ¢ ¢ ¢ A course designed to develop students’skills in

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 RECB 7. 00 ¢ Costs: € 50, - ¢ For more information: course catalogue College of Social Sciences 17

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

Student Services Central 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 Uv. A or student life in general. ¢ ¢ ¢ Student Service Desk (activating student ID card!) Careers Centre Student Counsellors Student Psychologists Student Doctors Student Dentists College of Social Sciences 18

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

CREA organises courses, workshops and projects in drama, music, dance, photography, film and the visual arts. Nieuwe Achtergracht 170 1018 WV Amsterdam www. crea. nl College of Social Sciences 19

University Sports Centre ¢ ¢ ¢ Open seven days a week More than 70

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 College of Social Sciences 20

Discount Rate Artis Zoo: € 3 on weekdays College of Social Sciences 21

Discount Rate Artis Zoo: € 3 on weekdays College of Social Sciences 21

Museum Card ¢ Personal pass to enter more than 400 museums free of charge.

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. College of Social Sciences 22

Uitmarkt 2015 28 August - 30 August 2015 The Uitmarkt is the largest annual

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 College of Social Sciences 23

City Events http: //www. iamsterdam. com College of Social Sciences 24

City Events http: //www. iamsterdam. com College of Social Sciences 24

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

International Office Social Sciences Dymphy de Jong, Gabriëlla Buisman, Heleen Straesser, Emilie van Tol International-office-csw@uva. nl College of Social Sciences 25

Introduction to Dutch Culture Room D. 108 Starts 16: 15 College of Social Sciences

Introduction to Dutch Culture Room D. 108 Starts 16: 15 College of Social Sciences 26

Introduction to Dutch Culture ¢ ¢ ¢ Welcome Drs Katusha Sol ISN Amsterdam SBS

Introduction to Dutch Culture ¢ ¢ ¢ Welcome Drs Katusha Sol ISN Amsterdam SBS International Edo Berger Borrel College of Social Sciences 27

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College of Social Sciences 28

SBS International Monthly events organized by study associations for international students § Facebook page

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 College of Social Sciences 29

Events ¢ ¢ ¢ Career event. Next edition: 25 November Small career events throughout

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. College of Social Sciences 30

Contact E-mail: BOSS-GSSS@uva. nl Facebook page SBS International https: //www. facebook. com/Student. Hub. GSSS

Contact E-mail: BOSS-GSSS@uva. nl Facebook page SBS International https: //www. facebook. com/Student. Hub. GSSS College of Social Sciences 31

(Really) Understanding the Dutch Edo Berger College of Social Sciences 32

(Really) Understanding the Dutch Edo Berger College of Social Sciences 32

Borrel Talk to one new person! College of Social Sciences 33

Borrel Talk to one new person! College of Social Sciences 33