ORIENTATION PROGRAMME - Södertörns högskola

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS’ ORIENTATION PROGRAMMEJANUARY 2012 – Free movers10.30-11.30 Studying at SödertörnUB701Lotta Lundqvist will give you a short guide toSwedish academic culture.12.00-12.45 Lunch invitation The International Office invites you to Lunch atMatmakarna´s Restaurant on Campus13.15-14.45 International StudentInformationUB70114.45-15.00 Break15.00-15.30 Information: how to open abank accountUB70115.30-16.00 Group 1: Student Union FeeMeeting point: Student Union,Detailed information from the International Officeregarding applications, courses, visas, agreements,bank accounts, etcInformation about how to open a bank account atSEB.Obligatory for American ISEP-Students andLinnaeus-Palme students!The ISEP- students will get information regardingparticipating in the ISEP-programme, meal stipendetc.You can pay the Student Union Fee of 150 SEK tothe Secretary of the Student Union. Make sure youare given a receipt, you will need it as proof thatyou have paid the fee until you get your studentcard. (It is recommended to pay cash.)15.30-16.00 Group 2: Tour around theCampusMeeting point: The receptionA Swedish student will take you on a tour aroundthe campus.16.00-16.30 Group 2: Student Union Fee You can pay the Student Union Fee of 150 SEK tothe Secretary of the Student Union. Make sure youare given a receipt, you will need it as proof thatyou have paid the fee until you get your studentcard. (It is recommended to pay cash.)16.00-16.30 Group 1: Tour around theCampusA Swedish student will take you on a tour aroundthe campus.15.00- ? The student Union’s pub!Location: the Student UnionPubTUESDAY JANUARY 2415.00-18.30 WorkshopMA62416.30-18.00 Communicating across culturesSeminar with John AlexanderMA62415.00- ? The student Union’s pub!Location: the Student UnionWorkshop intercultural encounters.Seminar with Australian John Alexander aboutIntercommunication skills and Swedish values.Pub

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS’ ORIENTATION PROGRAMMEJANUARY 2012 – Free moversWEDNESDAY JANUARY 25Time Event/Place Description10.00-15.00 The Student Union arrangea”change something you do notneed for something you need”eventLocation: the Student Union15.00- ? The student Union’s pub!Location: the Student UnionIf you need something to your home you can comeby with something you do not need anymore andswap it for something else.PubStand Up Comedy with the Canadian comedianDaniel-Ryan Spaulding (starting approx. 17.00)THURSDAY JANUARY 26Time Event/Place Description09.00-09.15 HealthMB 416Information from the Student Health Service(Hanne Hesseldahl Webjörn)09.15-09.45 Information from the studentunionMB 41609.45-10.15 Student life at Södertörn and inStockholmMB 41610.15-10.30 Short break10.00-15.00 The Student Union arrangea”change something you do notneed for something you need”eventLocation: the Student Union16.15 SöderS Bio arrange:Super 8Location: UB 42515.00- ? The student Union’s pub!Location: the Student UnionKave Noor from SöderS from the Student Unionintroduces what the the Student Union do andexplains the benefits of being a member of theStudent Union.SöderS Bio (the cimema club) present theprogramme for the spring semester. MichaelNordenberg introduces The Association ofInternational Affairs and explans what they do.The Student Union, SöderS, and the InternationalCommittee will introduce you to student life atSödertörns högskola and in StockholmIf you need something to your home you can comeby with something you do not need anymore andswap it for something else.For SöderS Bio members: 20 KrNon-members 40 KrPubFRIDAY JANUARY 2715.00- ? The student Union’s pub!Location: the Student UnionPub

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS’ ORIENTATION PROGRAMMEJANUARY 2012 – Free moversTUESDAY JANUARY 31Time Event/Place Description13.00-15.00 Group 1: Introduction to thelibraryMeeting point: The library inroom UB616The library staff will tell you about the libraryservices and show you around the library.THURSDAY FEBRUARY 2Time Event/Place Description10.00-12.00 Group 2: Introduction to thelibraryMeeting point: The library inroomUB616The library staff will tell you about the libraryservices and show you around the library.FRIDAY FEBRUARY 320.00-03.00 Party at SöderS! Price: XX kr if you by the ticket in advance andXX kr if you by the ticket when you arrive at theparty. Tickets can be bought at the Student Union.To be sure to get a ticket, buy the ticket well inadvance!Most courses will start the same week as the Orientation week takes place. The schedules will begiven out during the Orientation days or can be found on the website/student info net, after youhave received the User ID’s.BUILDINGS:MA = Moa’s BågeMB = Moa’s House BMD = Moa’s House DF = House FPrimus: The building where the bookshop is situatedKompassen (Student Advising Centre) = in house F at the entrance floor.Official Opening of the Spring semesterMonday January 23 is the official first day of the spring semester. There will be activities for newstudents throughout the whole week.Tours of the LibraryWe have reserved guided tours and information about the Library on the following dates and werecommend that you participate:Meeting place: UB616Monday 31 st of January at 13.00-15.00 – Group 1Wednesday 2 nd of January at 10.00-12.00 – Group 2VÄLKOMNA - WELCOME!