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
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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!)
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International Office Social Sciences
Dymphy de Jong, Gabriëlla Buisman, Heleen Straesser, Emilie van Tol
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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 [email protected] to make an appointment. Include full name and student number!!!!
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Education Desk Social Sciences
Open on weekdays: 09.00-17.00 (REC B.700)
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Be informed!
Website: http://student.uva.nl/ess
Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/133213513501612/
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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
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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
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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)
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Practical Information Blackboard: http://blackboard.ic.uva.nl. Contact: [email protected]
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
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Roeterseiland Campus (REC) Building Tour
Friday 28 August 13:00-14:00
Start of tour– in front of CREA Café (Nieuwe Achtergracht 166)
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Boat Tour
Sunday 30 August
11:00
Rederij Kooij
Rokin t/o nr. 125
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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CREA
CREA organises courses, workshops and projects in drama, music, dance, photography, film and the visual arts.
Nieuwe Achtergracht 1701018 WV Amsterdam
www.crea.nl
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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
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Discount Rate Artis Zoo: €3 on weekdays
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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.
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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
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City Events
http://www.iamsterdam.com
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International Office Social SciencesDymphy de Jong, Gabriëlla Buisman, Heleen Straesser, Emilie van Tol
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Introduction to Dutch Culture
Room D.108
Starts 16:15
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Introduction to Dutch Culture
Welcome Drs Katusha Sol ISN Amsterdam SBS International Edo Berger Borrel
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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 [email protected] to apply or come talk
to me after the presentation
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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.
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Contact
E-mail: [email protected]
Facebook page SBS International
https://www.facebook.com/StudentHubGSSS
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(Really) Understanding the Dutch
Edo Berger
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Borrel
Talk to one new person!