1. Amsterdam Exchange Programme in Social Sciences Academic Meeting 30 September 2015 College of Social Sciences

2. 2 Programme Welcome Study Skills: Study Smart – the Dutch way Upcoming UvA events Nice things to do and see

3. Study skills Study smart - the Dutch way Jeanette Eindhoven Student Services

4. Student Services UvA4 Study Skills Study Smart – in a nutshell Purpose of today What differences can you expect? What is expected of you Study Planning

5. Student Services UvA5 How to handle them? Solutions? Main differences?

6. Student Services UvA6 What is expected Ask Act Initiative Own opinion

7. Student Services UvA7 Grades  8 - 10 excellent  7.5 - 8 very good  7 - 7.5 good  6 - 7 satisfactory  5.5 - 6 sufficient  < 5.5 fail  1 ects 28 hours

8. Academic writing Know your topic Know what you are writing about Know what is expected…. Blackboard Start with a mindmap Student Services UvA8

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10. 10 Introduction 1. main argument……explain 2. main argument…..explain 3. main argument….explain Conclusion Footnotes/endnotes Literaturelist Structure

11. Student Services UvA11 Know what is important Know your own pitfalls Choose a way of working that suits you So…….

12. Student Services UvA12 prioritize academic activities as well as social activities

13. Planning What do you want to do today/this week/month/ semester …? How much time will it take you? When do you want to or have to do it? Rough – details Use your peak hours 60-40 Student Services UvA13

14. Eisenhower scheme Student Services UvA14

15. Student Services UvA15 Student Counsellors Office of International Student Affairs (BIS) Service & Information Centre Student Careers Centre Psychologists (student psychologists) Student Services UvA

16. Roeterstraat 11 ( E1 tower), 9th floor +31-20-525 8080 ( 9-17 hrs / Mon-Fri) Jeanette Eindhoven: J.D.R.Eindhoven@uva.nl Student Services UvA16

17. Student Services UvA17 Succes and enjoy your study at the UvA

18. Stages of Culture Shock College of Social Sciences18

19. AEXP- Social Sciences Programme Guide 2015- 2016 Student.uva.nl/ess > A – Z > Rules and Regulations College of Social Sciences19

20. College of Social Sciences20 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 Costs: €50,- For more information: course catalogue You can register for this course at the Student Service Desk REC B7.00 until Friday 2 October

21. Stress reduction: Mindfulness Start Monday 9 November 2015, from 13:30-15:30 This free training course (8 sessions) will help you to stay in the present. It is especially designed for international students and is held in English. Also: Stress relief walk-in hour (for international students) Every Monday, from 16:30-17:30 (no walk-in on Monday 5 October) Registration at the Student Service Desk College of Social Sciences21

22. 14 November UvA Master Day Find out more about the UvA Master's programmes during the UvA Master's Day and choose a programme that matches your skills and interests. Online Registration (to be open soon) http://www.uva.nl/en/education/master-s/open-days College of Social Sciences22

23. College of Social Sciences23 Exit Meeting and End of Year Drinks Thursday 10 December 17.00 – 19.00 Location TBC

24. Weekend van de Wetenschap (Science Weekend) 3-4 October The Weekend van de Wetenschap (Science Weekend) is a national event showcasing all that’s fun and interesting about science in the modern world. http://www.iamsterdam.com/en/visiting/whats- on/festivals/overview-childrens-festivals/the- weekend-van-de-wetenschap-science-weekend http://www.iamsterdam.com/en/visiting/whats- on/festivals/overview-childrens-festivals/the- weekend-van-de-wetenschap-science-weekend College of Social Sciences24

25. College of Social Sciences25 11 November Sint Maarten

26. 15 November- Arrival Sinterklaas College of Social Sciences26

27. College of Social Sciences27 IDFA: International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam www.idfa.nl World’s largest documentary film festival 18 – 29 November Over 15 locations in Amsterdam city centre Tickets now on sale!

28. College of Social Sciences28 City Events http://www.iamsterdam.com