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Welcome to Aalborg University
Master’s Programme in Tourism
Fall 2017
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Table of Contents
1. Welcome to Aalborg University ............................................................................. 3
2. Introduction Program – September 4th .................................................................. 4
3. Study Coordinators and Secretariat .................................................................... 5
4. Map of Aalborg and the Different Locations of Aalborg University ........................ 6
5. Kroghstræde, Aalborg Universitet ......................................................................... 7
6. Useful Information ................................................................................................ 8
7. Relevant Offices and Bodies at Aalborg University ............................................ 10
8. Social Events ....................................................................................................... 12
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1. Welcome to Aalborg University
This pamphlet serves as an aid to all new students enrolled in the tourism programme. We
have included information concerning academic as well as practical and social matters in
relation to your study period at Aalborg University.
In the pamphlet you will find the programme for the introduction day, September 4th, a number
of useful addresses and names of contact persons, and information about University facilities
such as the library, it services, social events, etc.
If you cannot find answers to your specific questions in this pamphlet, please feel free to
contact us and we will be glad to assist you.
We hope you will enjoy your study at Aalborg University, and look forward to seeing you in
September.
Best regards,
Karina Madsen Smed
Study coordinator
Katrine Sandø Stevn
Secretary
Marie-Nöel Bitong
Tutor
and
Study Advisor
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2. Introduction Program – September 4th, 2017 Kroghstræde 3, room
2.127, 10.15-14.15
Sept. 4th Agenda Place
10.15 – 11.00 Breakfast provided by the University
Introduction to the Tourism Master’s Programme
(by study coordinators Karina M. Smed & Laura
James)
Kroghstræde 3,
Room: 2.127
11.00 – 11.15 Intro to Arctic Studies specialisation
(by coordinator Lill Rastad Bjørst)
11.15 – 11.45 Intro to Career project
(By André Bjørn Nielsen)
11.45 – 12.15 Experiences from a candidate
(By Christine Hellesøe Nicolajsen)
12.15 – 12.30 Tutor’s intro
12.30 – 13.15 Lunch (buy or bring your own)
Cafeteria
13.15 - 14.15 Guided tour around campus: Ks 3 + 1, Library,
bookshop etc. (by tutor Marie-Nöel Bitong)
Campus
18.30 - ? Social event (coordinated by tutor – more info later) Downtown
Aalborg
Courses begin Sept. 4 – please see timetable on Moodle or use this link:
https://www.moodle.aau.dk/calmoodle/public/?sid=4341
Welcome to the University
In addition to the Tourism introduction programme the University will also host a welcome
introduction event.
There will be one for Danish students and one for international students. The programme
for international students has been send directly from International office.
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The programme for the Danish students is available at the following link:
http://www.studiestart.aau.dk/kandidat-aalborg/
http://www.studiestart.aau.dk/kandidat-aalborg/laes-om/velkomst-studiestartsdag/
3. Study Coordinators, Secretariat and Tutors
Secretary,
Katrine Sandø Stevn
Phone: 9940 8434
Office: Kroghstræde 1, 1 room 2.013
E-Mail: [email protected]
I can help you with:
Practical issues on: timetable, Moodle, exam-registration etc.
Study Coordinator
Karina Madsen Smed
Phone: 9940 9809
Office Kroghstræde 1, room 2.033
E-mail: [email protected]
Contact hours: On demand, send me an e-mail or stop by my office
I can help you with:
Academic considerations regarding your studies
Tutor (beginning of 7 Semester)
Name Marie-Noël Bitong E-mail [email protected]
Contact hours: September 2017
I can help you with:
Introduction, school area, arrange social events in the beginning of 7 Semester.
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4. Map of Aalborg and the Different Locations of Aalborg University
1) Kroghstræde
2) Fibigerstræde
3) Pontoppidanstræde
4) Frederik Bajers Vej
5) Langagervej
6) Sohngårdsholmsvej
7) Strandvejen/Badehusvej
8) Gammeltorv (Studenterhuset)
Tourism studies
located here
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5. Kroghstræde, Aalborg Universitet
Bus stop at Bertil Ohlinsvej........................................ A
Meeting point on the first day (Kroghstræde 3)............................ B
A
B Krs. 3
Tourism studies
located here
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6. Useful Information
Social security number
You will get a provisionally social security number, when you become enrolled at the
university. The Study Office would like to get the information when you get the real one.
You just have to send an email to [email protected] with the information about
the provisionally one you get from the International Office (your birthday + three letters and
one number) – and the real one from the yellow security card you get from the State
County when you arrived. Please remember to do so, otherwise you will get the
provisionally one at your diploma.
Timetable and Courses
You will be able to find the timetables and courses for fall 2017 on Moodle:
https://www.moodle.aau.dk/
Aalborg University Library (AUB)
In the library you will find literature relevant for your studies at Aalborg University, as well
as the latest issue of academic journals (a plethora of these available via online
databases), international newspapers, computers, reading room, CD listening facilities,
etc. Furthermore, you can use the Internet for free on the library’s computers. Opening
hours: Monday - Friday: 9am – 5.30 pm, Saturday - Sunday: closed. Or visit the homepage
www.aub.aau.dk. The central library is located at Langagervej 2, and smaller divisions of
the library are spread around campus. For further information, visit the homepage
www.aub.aau.dk. Join the introduction to the library and information/literature search
session (see schedule above for date and time)
Moodle
Moodle: https://www.moodle.aau.dk/ Moodle is the place where you can find all
information about your study. Your timetable is there and possible cancellations will be
announced here. Much of the course literature is also available online via Moodle.
Information from the Study Secretary can also be found on Moodle such as list of
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supervisors for project writing and exam schedules. During your study, Moodle is your
most important source of information – use it and enrol to the information forums.
University Bookstore
In the bookstore − at Fibigerstræde 15 − books needed for courses offered at the Tourism
Programme will be made available. The bookstore also sells stationary that you might
need as a student at Aalborg University. For further information, visit: http://ftu.dk/
Curriculum
You can find the electronic version of the Curriculum on the Faculty of the Humanities'
website: http://www.fak.hum.aau.dk/uddannelse/studieordninger/turisme/
Copy Rooms
Each building has at least one copy room with high-speed copying machines available for
students. If you need to make several copies of your project and have them bound, you
can contact the University’s printing service, UniPrint, at Myrdalsstræde 268 or on
telephone 9940 9672.
Access to AAU IT systems
You should already have received a letter explaining how to access the IT system and how
to create your own user profile.
Information is also available at http://www.en.its.aau.dk/, e-mail: [email protected]
University Canteens
Five canteens belong to the University; one of the canteens is at Kroghstræde 3. They sell
lunch meals, sandwiches, snacks, coffee, soft drinks, etc.
Exams
Via STADS you have to register for the courses and exam between September 15th –
September 30th for fall semester. By doing so, you will be registered for the exam. STADS
homepage: http://www.students.stads.aau.dk/. It is your own responsibility to register for
the exam. If you need assistance, contact the study secretary.
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7. Relevant Offices and Bodies at Aalborg University
The Study Board
The Board of Studies for Cross-Cultural Studies is the main administrative body for
students enrolled in the Tourism Programme. Some of the tasks of the Board are to plan
each semester, to evaluate the past semester and to grant exemptions from the
curriculum. Students occupy two out of four seats of the study board. Check out the
homepage to find out who represents the students at the moment:
http://www.en.cgs.aau.dk/education/postgraduate-programmes/the-Study-board-of-Cross-
cultural-studies
International Office
The International Office assists both foreign and Danish students. They help foreign
students with many of the practical issues related to being a foreign student at Aalborg
University. Among other things they arrange for you to have a Danish “buddy” assisting
you with practical issues. Moreover, the International Office can assist you in finding an
internship placement or a mobility stay abroad for your 9th sem. For further information visit
their homepage: http://internationaloffice.aau.dk/.
The Career Center
The Career Counselling Center is useful for students that are completing their studies and
in that connection are looking for job opportunities. The Career Center offers individual
counselling, and it also offers job-seeking courses for small groups. The office is located at
Fibigerstræde 15, 1 floor. Opening hours: Monday through Friday 10 pm – 3 pm. For
further information visit: http://www.en.aau.dk/
Study Advisor
The Study Advisor provides information about the different educations, rules of admission,
job opportunities, leave-of-absence, how to change your study, how to resign from the
university – just to mention a few.
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Furthermore, the Student Counsellor for the Tourism Programme e-mail:
[email protected] is available for individual counselling concerning private issues.
The University Chaplaincy
The Chaplaincy is available for counselling - or just for a talk, whenever you need
somebody to discuss an issue with - be it related to faith or not. The chaplains have offices
with regular office hours at the campus area in Fibigerstræde 15, room 2.233 and in
Studenterhuset, Gammel Torv 10, 1st floor.
Studentersamfundet (The Student Society)
Studentersamfundet is an organisation for all students at Aalborg University run by
volunteer students for the purpose of making your time of study as good as it can possible
be. Studentersamfundet is a leading actor in student policies at AAU, and is in dialogue
with central actors at the university. Studentersamfundet also has an international branch
with info for international students: http://studentersamfundet.aau.dk/. It is also the
organisations behind bars and cafés around campus (see Mærkbar below).
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8. Social Events
Mærkbar
You will find Mærkbar in Kroghstræde 1, ground floor. The bar is open every Friday from
12 am to 8 pm. In Mærkbar you can buy beer and drinks. Many students often hang out in
Mærkbar on Fridays as it is a nice way of relaxing after a hard week at the University.
Studenterhuset (Student House)
Studenterhuset in Aalborg is another place where students meet. Studenterhuset is
situated on Gammel Torv 10, right next to the post office and Budolfi Church in central
Aalborg. Studenterhuset offers various events as e.g. lectures and concerts.
Throughout the year several concerts will take place at Studenterhuset. The entrance price
varies from concert to concert – some are even for free!
Moreover, Studenterhuset also contains a café/bar where you can meet new people from
other studies or just hang out with your fellow students. The café is open Monday and
Tuesday: 11.30 am – 23 pm, Wednesday: 11.30 am through 1.00 am, (Wednesday is
International Night), Thursday: 11.30 – midnight (concerts until 2 am), Friday: 11.30 am - 2
am and Saturday: 3 pm – 2 am, Sunday closed.
For more information, visit Studenterhuset at Gammel Torv or visit the Home page at:
http://www.studenterhuset.dk/