Student Handbook - School of Business and Economics - Maastricht ...
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<strong>Student</strong> <strong>H<strong>and</strong>book</strong> • Practical Guide<br />
Our <strong>of</strong>fer is wide ranging, <strong>and</strong> includes:<br />
• Dutch courses at all levels<br />
Highlight:<br />
The Dutch courses with codes NL9 <strong>and</strong> NL10 (with special groups for German <strong>and</strong><br />
Sc<strong>and</strong>inavian-language speakers) are subsidized by UM, which means they are <strong>of</strong>fered<br />
at a special reduced rate for international students (regular <strong>and</strong> exchange).<br />
• English courses at all levels<br />
Highlights:<br />
- New from August 2009: Survival Skills for the PBL classroom. This course will improve<br />
the communication skills that are vital for success in your studies.<br />
- Preparatory courses for Cambridge exams FCE, CAE <strong>and</strong> CPE<br />
- Individual support in general <strong>and</strong> academic writing skills<br />
• European <strong>and</strong> non-European languages, a broad variety including:<br />
- Beginners’ courses that will help you get started immediately in general daily situations<br />
- Intermediate <strong>and</strong> advanced courses with pr<strong>of</strong>essional skills for practical application<br />
in your studies or work.<br />
- For all languages we <strong>of</strong>fer an assessment service if you need written pro<strong>of</strong> <strong>of</strong> your<br />
language skills.<br />
For a full overview <strong>of</strong> the courses <strong>and</strong> their levels, content, fees <strong>and</strong> starting dates, please<br />
refer to www.languages.maastrichtuniversity.nl<br />
Visiting address: Sint Servaasklooster 39<br />
Postal address: PO Box 616, NL 6200 MD <strong>Maastricht</strong><br />
Phone: +31 (0)43 388 39 50<br />
Fax: +31 (0)43 325 72 46<br />
E-mail: talencentrum@maastrichtuniversity.nl<br />
Music<br />
Kumulus<br />
Kumulus is a private arts school that <strong>of</strong>fers courses in music, art, theatre <strong>and</strong> dance. For<br />
information call: +31(0)43-350 56 69<br />
www.kumulus.nl / info@kumulus.nl<br />
University Orchestra <strong>Maastricht</strong><br />
The UM has a symphonic orchestra consisting mainly <strong>of</strong> students <strong>and</strong> employees from<br />
the University. The rehearsals are every Monday night. For more information please check<br />
www.unimaas.nl/orkest or send an e-mail to um-orkest@maastrichtuniversity.nl.<br />
For more information call Ms Fransje Muysken: +31 (0)43-343 19 97<br />
TUNA<br />
The UM also has a student association for traditional Spanish music.<br />
www.tunademaastricht.com/<br />
Political Organisations<br />
Practical Guide • <strong>Student</strong> <strong>H<strong>and</strong>book</strong><br />
Amnesty International<br />
Amnesty International <strong>Maastricht</strong> <strong>Student</strong>s (AIMS) is an active group <strong>of</strong> students who<br />
organise actions to forward the cause <strong>of</strong> universal human rights in the world.<br />
Contact: aims@maastrichtuniversity.nl<br />
Internet: www.amnesty-maastricht.org<br />
Alert<br />
Alert <strong>Maastricht</strong> is composed <strong>of</strong> international UM students, who share the goal <strong>of</strong> stimulating<br />
the development <strong>of</strong> political thinking <strong>and</strong> exchanging different views on political<br />
matters. As such, Alert aims to provide a platform for political discussions about controversial<br />
topics within the university, such as globalisation versus democracy, G8, corporate<br />
responsibility <strong>and</strong> human rights, AIDS.<br />
For more information contact<br />
Jan Joseph Stok:<br />
J.Stok@alumni.maastrichtuniversity.nl<br />
Phone: +31 (0)6-21 82 52 81<br />
Religious groups<br />
(See section 4 on religion)<br />
<strong>Student</strong> Associations - Social<br />
<strong>Student</strong> associations vary widely, from the purely social societies, to very tightly focused<br />
groups specialising in a single activity. Some <strong>of</strong> the largest <strong>and</strong> most popular social associations<br />
are:<br />
AIESEC<br />
Claiming to be the world’s largest international student association. For more information<br />
go to www.aiesec.nl/maastricht or email address aiesec@maastrichtuniversity.nl<br />
AIESEC <strong>Maastricht</strong><br />
Tongersestraat 43<br />
6211 LS <strong>Maastricht</strong><br />
Room 0.014/ 2.011<br />
AEGEE – International <strong>Student</strong> Association<br />
www.aegee-maastricht.org<br />
Koko – Large local student association<br />
www.svkoko.nl<br />
SV Circumflex – Large local student association<br />
www.circumflex.nl<br />
M.S.V. Tragos – Large local student association<br />
www.tragos.nl<br />
MDF – a federation <strong>of</strong> smaller student associations<br />
www.studver.unimaas.nl/mdf<br />
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