1. Welcome to Maastricht University

2. School of Business and Economics The International Relations Office (IRO) Incoming Students Team Mrs Renée Rijnders Ms Ruth Reynders Ms Magda Lalicic Ms Sabine Nievelstein

3. School of Business and Economics Today’s Programme Practical and Academic Matters Police Department Maastricht PBL, the concept by Simon Beausaert Study Advising by Joey Mak EleUM by Joel Castermans ESN Activities Meet your mentor

4. School of Business and Economics Afternoon Programme Every group will: Have lunch Have a guided tour at the University Library and the Student Services Centre Visit the Information Market Have a guided city tour Attend a lecture on Dutch culture

5. School of Business and Economics Tomorrow’s Programme PBL session (compulsory) Afternoon Welcome Drink

6. School of Business and Economics Practical Matters Student Handbook UM Card (Student Identity Card) Bank statement Little yellow card

7. School of Business and Economics Open Office Hours Administrative matters Monday through Friday 10.00-11.30 hrs IRO Desk

8. School of Business and Economics Information on Courses Do not forget to register for courses in period 2 by the deadline of 16 September Contact the course coordinator directly for content-wise questions

9. School of Business and Economics Opening a Dutch Bank Account ING located close to the Vrijthof (main square city center)

10. School of Business and Economics Guesthouse Contract with the Guesthouse Complaints/Concerns: Contact Mr Roel van der Nat Guesthouse Manager

11. School of Business and Economics On the Move Bicycle Easy transportation means Second-hand Rent a Bike

12. School of Business and Economics Over 50 different types of sport Information: www.maastrichtuniversity.nl/ssc UM Sports

13. School of Business and Economics In case of… Emergency: call 112 Non-urgent situation: call 0900-8844 Additional number in case of emergency: +31 (0)43-3884444

14. School of Business and Economics Hospital: a referral from a General Practitioner is required Medical care

15. School of Business and Economics QUESTIONS?