Tuesday 3 January
WELCOME!
10.00 Agora Building, Auditorium 2
A welcoming session: come and meet the staff of the International Office and the student tutors. Coffee and tea served before the session at 9.30-10.
ENCOUNTERING A NEW CULTURE – SHOCK, STRESS AND SUCCESS
11.00 Agora Building, Auditorium 2
An understanding of values, aims and preoccupations that can make your stay abroad a quality experience. Irina Gomzina, student of Intercultural Communication.
12.00 LUNCH BREAK
SERVICES OF THE STUDENT UNION
13.00 Agora Building, Auditorium 2
The Student Union of the University of Jyväskylä (JYY) attends to students’ interests and offers a wide range of social and recreational services. Sanna Patja, Secretary of International Affairs.
ERASMUS STUDENT NETWORK (ESN JYY)
13.30 Agora Building, Auditorium 2
The free time association Erasmus Student Network (ESN JYY) introduces itself, and the events it organizes. More information: http://esn.jyy.fi/
TOUR AROUND THE MAIN, MATTILANNIEMI AND YLISTÖNRINNE CAMPUSES AND VISIT
TO THE UNIVERSITY LIBRARY
14.00 Visits to the administration building (International Office etc.), faculty offices, main building, Student Union Office, cafeterias, Finnish Student Health Services etc. University Library: Info desk, home loan and various computer based services available for students. Tours guided by tutors.
Wednesday 4 January
LEASE SIGNING FOR KORTEPOHJA TENANTS
8.00-9.30 Kortepohja Accommodation Office,
Vehkakuja 2B
COMPUTER FACILITIES
10.00 Agora Building, Auditorium 2
Introduction to the computer services available at the university. Leila Hämäläinen, Information Management Centre.
UNIVERSITY LANGUAGE CENTRE
10.45 Agora Building, Auditorium 2
Information on Finnish and English language courses and self-access learning facilities available for students.
UNIVERSITY SPORTS PROGRAMME
11.30 Agora Building, Auditorium 2
The University of Jyväskylä provides excellent sports facilities and services for all students. Anneli Mörä-Leino, University Sports.
12.00 LUNCH BREAK
STUDENT HEALTH CARE SERVICES
13.00 Agora Building, Auditorium 2
Finnish Student Health Service (YTHS) provides health and medical care for university students.
LIVING IN A STUDENT APARTMENT
13.30-14.15 Agora Building, Auditorium 2
Meet the representatives of KOAS and Kortepohja and hear what you can expect from living in a student apartment and, in turn, what is expected of you. Tiia Matilainen, KOAS and Mari Lähteenmäki, Kortepohja.
Thursday 5 January
UNIVERSITY LIBRARY SERVICES
9.30 Agora Building, Auditorium 2
Jyväskylä University Library provides access to extensive collections and information services, as well as modern loan services, library and information skills training and reference and consultation services. Eila Elomaa, Jyväskylä University Library.
SYSTEM OF STUDIES AT THE UNIVERSITY OF JYVÄSKYLÄ
10.00 Agora Building, Auditorium 2
Examinations, grading, registering to courses, credit system etc. Maria Antikainen, student of Social and Public Policy and the French Language.
‘HOW TO SURVIVE IN JYVÄSKYLÄ’
11.00 Agora Building, Auditorium 2
Practical advice on living in Jyväskylä. Agnes Stojcsics, student of English Language.
12.00 LUNCH BREAK
VISITS TO DEPARTMENTS
13.15 (or as scheduled with the department)
Find out more about your host department. Also a possibility to plan your studies with the help of departmental international coordinators and your tutor.
OTHER EVENTS:
Saturday 7 January
ULTIMATE SAUNA EXPERIENCE
Time and place tba.
A chance to try the real Finnish sauna!
Thursday 12 January
ESN KICK OFF PARTY
Time and place tba.
A welcoming party for international students of the University of Jyväskylä.
Tuesday 17 January
SUBCOMMITTEE FOR INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS (SIA) MEETING
16.15 Student Union Building, Board Cabinet
SIA is a forum for everyone, Finns and foreigners. SIA focuses on increasing cultural awareness and contacts between students from different cultural backgrounds.
Wednesday 18 January
BUDDY PROGRAMME KICK OFF
Time and place tba.
Find out more about the Buddy Programme on Tuesday 3 January at 13.30 (ESN info in the Orientation week).
Thursday 26 January
FIRST STAMMTISCH OF THE YEAR
Time and place tba.
A get-together for international and Finnish students every other Thursday. Programme in the first Stammtisch organised by tutors.
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