1. Amsterdam Exchange Programme – Social Sciences Orientation Meeting 27 August 2015 College of Social Sciences

2. 2 Programme Introduction of the AEXP programme and staff Course registration Orientation programme for new students Practical information Q&A Short Break Introduction to Dutch Culture Drinks (borrel!)

3. College of Social Sciences3 International Office Social Sciences Dymphy de Jong, Gabriëlla Buisman, Heleen Straesser, Emilie van Tol

4. College of Social Sciences4 Open Office Hours Education Desk Social Sciences REC B.700 Tuesday 10.00-12.00 Thursday 10.00-12.00 Extra open office hours: Friday 28 August 10.00-12.00 Monday 31 August 10.00-12.00 Or mail to international-office-csw@uva.nl to make an appointment. Include full name and student number!!!!international-office-csw@uva.nl

5. College of Social Sciences5 Education Desk Social Sciences Open on weekdays: 09.00-17.00 (REC B.700)

6. College of Social Sciences6 Be informed! Website: http://student.uva.nl/esshttp://student.uva.nl/ess Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/133213513501612/ www.facebook.com/groups/133213513501612/

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8. 8 Course Registration AEXP Check your course registration in SIS! De-register from courses in SIS before Friday 4 September 14.00. It is not possible to add courses. De-registration 2nd block- Friday 30 October 14.00CET

9. Academic Calendar 2015-2016 First semester 31 August 2015 – 29 January 2016 Block 1: 31 August - 23 Oct Block 2: 26 Oct - 18 Dec Block 3: 4 Jan - 29 Jan Exams are in final week of block Christmas Holidays Mon 21 Dec - Fri 1 Jan College of Social Sciences9

10. 10 Finalising registration at Universiteit van Amsterdam Start appointment Residence Permit Registration city of Amsterdam Health and Liability insurance Student ID card Dutch bank account information (optional)

11. College of Social Sciences11 Practical Information Blackboard: http://blackboard.ic.uva.nl. Contact: icto-csw@uva.nlhttp://blackboard.ic.uva.nlicto-csw@uva.nl Readers: http://www.ic.uva.nl/uvavpnhttp://www.ic.uva.nl/uvavpn Study places, printing, photocopying Charging your Student ID Card In person: REC H, Roetersstraat 11, near entrance next to lift (Dutch bank cards only) REC B/C: Nieuwe Achtergracht 166, 1st floor in canteen Online via Paypal and Dutch Bank Account http://student.uva.nl/ucp/az/item/student-id-card.html

12. Roeterseiland Campus (REC) Building Tour Friday 28 August 13:00-14:00 Start of tour– in front of CREA Café (Nieuwe Achtergracht 166) College of Social Sciences12

13. Boat Tour College of Social Sciences13 Sunday 30 August 11:00 Rederij Kooij Rokin t/o nr. 125

14. College of Social Sciences14 Academic Integrity - The Plagiarism Lecture Thursday 10 September 17:00 – 18:00 REC C1.04 What lecturers expect from you Citing techniques How to avoid plagiarism Manual on writing an academic paper

15. College of Social Sciences15 Effective Searching with the UvA Library Workshop Dates: Monday 14 September 13:00-15:00 - REC JK 3.91 Wednesday 16 September 11:00-13:00 - REC JK 3.91 Friday 18 September 11:00-13:00 - REC JK 3.91 A link to the online registration form can be found on our website. Your student ID-card is also your library card.

16. College of Social Sciences16 Academic Meeting – Dutch Study Skills Wednesday 30 September 17.00-18.30 For many international students, the Dutch educational system is different from what they are used to. In this meeting, we will discuss the academic climate and Dutch grading system. We will also assess study skills such as academic reading, time management and planning.

17. College of Social Sciences17 Academic Writing Skills Course A course designed to develop students’skills in English-language academic writing. Two weekly sessions of two hours and one/two individual feedback sessions You can register for this course from Monday 14 September until Friday 2 October at the Student Service Desk RECB7.00 Costs: €50,- For more information: course catalogue

18. Student Services Central hall on the ground floor of Building E, Roetersstraat 11 Student Services offers all students information, advice or support regarding their registration as a student and other matters which concern studying at the UvA or student life in general. Student Service Desk (activating student ID card!) Careers Centre Student Counsellors Student Psychologists Student Doctors Student Dentists College of Social Sciences18

19. CREA CREA organises courses, workshops and projects in drama, music, dance, photography, film and the visual arts. Nieuwe Achtergracht 170 1018 WV Amsterdam www.crea.nl College of Social Sciences19

20. University Sports Centre Open seven days a week More than 70 sporting activities at affordable rates, such as aikido, weightlifting, cycling and fencing Seven locations spread throughout the city of Amsterdam http://www.usc.uva.nl/algemeen/index_en.php College of Social Sciences20

21. College of Social Sciences21 Discount Rate Artis Zoo: €3 on weekdays

22. College of Social Sciences22 Museum Card Personal pass to enter more than 400 museums free of charge. The card can be bought at museums for €54,95 and is valid for one year.

23. Uitmarkt 2015 28 August - 30 August 2015 The Uitmarkt is the largest annual free festival in the country with over 30 venues in Amsterdam, officially launching the new cultural season by showcasing the very best in music, art, theatre, dance, opera, literature and cabaret performances. Check the website for all English-language events: http://www.uitmarkt.nl/english http://www.uitmarkt.nl/english College of Social Sciences23

24. College of Social Sciences24 City Events http://www.iamsterdam.com

25. College of Social Sciences25 International Office Social Sciences Dymphy de Jong, Gabriëlla Buisman, Heleen Straesser, Emilie van Tol International-office-csw@uva.nl

26. Introduction to Dutch Culture Room D.108 Starts 16:15 College of Social Sciences26

27. Introduction to Dutch Culture Welcome Drs Katusha Sol ISN Amsterdam SBS International Edo Berger Borrel College of Social Sciences27

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29. SBS International Monthly events organized by study associations for international students  Facebook page SBS International  Website SBS International  Committee of international students  Send an email to BOSS-GSSS@uva.nl to apply or come talk to me after the presentation College of Social Sciences29

30. Events Career event. Next edition: 25 November Small career events throughout the year Overview of all English-spoken events organized for social science students. Social events organized by study associations Social events organized by students. College of Social Sciences30

31. Contact E-mail: BOSS-GSSS@uva.nlBOSS-GSSS@uva.nl Facebook page SBS International https://www.facebook.com/StudentHubGSSS College of Social Sciences31

32. (Really) Understanding the Dutch Edo Berger College of Social Sciences32

33. Borrel Talk to one new person! College of Social Sciences33