Fair & Information Day - autumn 2015 programme

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1 Fair & Information Day - autumn programme Date: 27 August, am-pm. Location: Conference Centre Wallenberg, Medicinaregatan A Nearest tram stop: Medicinaregatan

2 Welcome! This day consists of mandatory information sessions, optional presentations, and a student fair. Mandatory information sessions Practical information session This session is mandatory for everyone. It includes: Information from Skatteverket, the Swedish Tax Agency (included only in the presentation for free mover students) Skatteverket will guide you through important procedures you need to follow when moving to Sweden. Insurance & Health care During your time in Sweden, it is important to make sure you have all the information you need in case of illness or injury, as well as property loss or damage. Come and get answers to your questions regarding health and safety. Akademihälsan (the Student Health Centre) The Student Health Centre is a complement to the public health care system for university students. During the presentation you will find out more about their services and how to get in touch with them. Bank account University staff will talk about banking in Sweden and the requirements for opening a Swedish bank account. Please note that opening a bank account may only be possible if you will be staying for longer than one year. This is an unfortunate side-effect of recent policy changes aimed at combating money laundry. We are monitoring the situation and will have the latest information for you at the presentation on 27 Aug. Optional presentations The is a great place to study and do research. Let the staff introduce you to the rich collection of electronic and print resources available to you and show you how to use the Catalogue and Database. This session will give you the necessary information to make the most of the many services offered by the. Session 1: 11: - 11: Session 2: 12: - 12: Learn more about travelling in Sweden and to the neighbouring Nordic countries. This presentation will cover travel by rail, ferry, long distance coaches and more, and will also highlight some popular destinations that you may want to visit during your stay in Sweden. Session 1: 11: - 12:00 Session 2: 14: - 14: The Fair Find all the information you need in one place. Meet university staff, student unions as well as other exhibitors who will answer your questions and help you become familiar with University and Gothenburg. Fair for free mover students: 11:00-12:00 Fair for exchange students: 12:00-14:00 For free mover students: :00-11:00 For exchange students with surnames begining with A-L: 11: - 12:00 For exchange students with surnames beginning with M-Z: 14: - :00 Student Housing session (mandatory) This session is mandatory for everyone who have arranged with accommodations through Student Housing Services. It includes information about accommodation rules, payment of rent, recycling, local post offices, etc. Swedish language courses & Whether you want to learn basic Swedish or improve your Swedish language skills, come to this presentation and find out how you can apply for the right course for you. You can also hear about available to you during your studies at the University of Gothenburg. Session 1: 12: - 12: Session 2: 13:00-13: For students whose surname begins with the letter A-L: 13: - 13: For students whose surname begins with the letter M-Z: 12: - 12: Welcome Services, August. Contact: welcomeprogramme@gu.se

3 Fair and Information Day schedule Date: 27 August, Thursday. Location: Conference Centre Wallenberg, Medicinaregatan A Nearest tram/bus stop: Medicinaregatan Time Fair Mandatory sessions Please come at least 5 minutes before the start time. Practical information Student Housing (mandatory for students with accommodations from Student Housing Services) Optional sessions Decide which sessions to attend and come at least 5 minutes before the start time. Swedish courses & Welcome Services, JULY 9 :00 11:00 12:00 13:00 14:00 :00 Free Movers Student Fair Lobby 11:00-12:00 Student Fair Lobby 12:00-14:00 Free Movers :00-11:00 (surnames A-L) 11:-12:00 (surnames M-Z) 14:-:00 Student Housing 1 (surnames M-Z) 12:-12: Student Housing 1 (surnames A-L) 13:-13: 11:-11: 12:-12: Sydamerika, 11:-12:00 Sydamerika, 14:-14: Antarktis, 12:-12: Antarktis, 13:00-13: 1) The student housing session is mandatory for students who have arranged with accommodations through Student Housing Services. Colour guide For free mover students For exchange students Optional sessions, free movers and exchange students Not sure if you are a free mover student or an exchange stundent? Exchange students come to the University of Gothenburg through an exchange agreement. The students are here for a limited amount of time, usually one or two semesters. Free mover students are students who apply for courses or full programmes at the University of Gothenburg through the application portal universityadmissions.se. For more information about the sessions, visit:

4 Fair & Information Day exhibitor and presentation map - (presentation) 14 - (presentation) - Student Housing information (presentation) WC 1. ABF Vuxenutbildning, Odinsskolan 2. AIESEC 3. Folkets Bio i Göteborg 4. Frilagret 5. FYSIKEN 6. GEST (Gothenburg English Studio Theatre) 7. Göta Studentkår (Göta student union) 22 List of exhibitors (alphabetical order) 8. GöteborgsOperan (Gothenburg opera house) 2 1st floor To 2nd floor 5 Antarktis - (presentation) 2nd floor Sydamerika - (presentation) 9. HDK (School of Design and Crafts). ihavelanded AB 11. Konstkåren (the student union at the faculty of fine, applied and performing arts) 12. Returhuset 13. SAIO, Sahlgrenska Academy International Office 14. Scanbalt Experience. Studentbostadsföretagen Student Göteborg WC 19 17? ENTRANCE Visitor information Studentprästerna (University Chaplains) University of Gothenburg Student Unions, GUS. UNIT FOR ACADEMIC LANGUAGE 21. Utrikespolitiska Föreningen Göteborg (The Society of International Affairs Gothenburg) 22. VBSOLS AB Welcome Reception tickets Welcome Services, August. Contact: welcomeprogramme@gu.se

5 University of Gothenburg Welcome Reception tickets 23 Pick up your ticket for the welcome reception here. HDK (School of Design and Crafts) 9 HDK will present our school and our programs on Master level. We will answer all the questions about how to apply, how to study at our school, scholarships, accommodations and etcetera! SAIO, Sahlgrenska Academy International Office 13 Here students at the Sahlgrenska Academy can receive programme specific welcome material, ask questions to their coordinator, get necessary signatures on arrival and study documents, etc. UNIT FOR ACADEMIC LANGUAGE The Unit for Academic Language offers courses in Swedish for incoming international student, language support in Swedish and English and open lectures in academic writing. 18 Visit us at the fair for information about how to make best use of the University Library - study places, library card, library catalogue and databases. Student Unions & organisations, student support University of Gothenburg Student Unions, GUS 19 During the student fair we would like to inform students about the student ombudsmen at GUS. We think that it is important that all students know that they can turn to their student union or the ombudsmen at GUS if they encounter problems in their education. There are two student ombudsmen at GUS. Their main tasks are: To help students who encountered problems in their education. Investigate the issues of student character. Support for students who face disciplinary board at Göteborg University. Support the student unions in their work supporting the students. Göta Studentkår (Göta student union) 7 We work toward improving your study time at the University of Gothenburg. We aim to increase the number of places to study and to make education more accessible. As a member in Göta studentkår, you will also have access to all our special member benefits. For example, one of the most useful benefits is the right to three extra months on the queue for student housing. Konstkåren (the student union at the faculty of fine, applied and performing arts) 11 Konstkåren student union is here for all students at the artistic institutions. We organise social activities and look after your interests through student representation at the University of Gothenburg. Seek us out at the fair to learn more about our activities and the work we do, and for information on how to become a member. Studentprästerna (University Chaplains) 17 Come visit us at the fair to learn more about the work that we do, and the activities that we offer. We will be presenting information and giveaways. Utrikespolitiska Föreningen Göteborg (The Society of International Affairs Gothenburg) 21 Our aim and ambition is to gather all kinds of people so that they can broaden their knowledge about international and global issues as well as cultures, populations, religion and political systems. We do this by arranging interesting lectures, debates, film screenings, travels, publishing our own magazine called Utblick and many other things. AIESEC 2 We are an international organization whose mission is to develop responsible and entrepreneurial young leaders. We are looking for more members to join our team who want to develop themselves and others while working in an international environment. Does this sound like you? Come by and say hi and we ll tell you more about the opportunities we can offer you! Entertainment, travel, culture, fitness Student Göteborg 16 As a new student in Gothenburg you are invited to a fully loaded welcome program with lots of fun activities around town. Get to know your fellow students at the University of Gothenburg and Chalmers and discover all the great stuff the city has to offer. FYSIKEN 5 We are a gym owned by the students of Goteborg. We are a non-profit organisation with 5 locations in total and the city s widest spread of activities, stretching from gym, floorball, water aerobics, yoga and dance to climbing and crossfit. Scanbalt Experience 14 Scanbalt Experience co-operate with the student organisations in Göteborg and will present the trips to Lapland, Russia, Norway and other destinations. GöteborgsOperan (Gothenburg opera house) 8 At GöteborgsOperan you will find opera, dance, musicals and concerts, all performed under the same roof. Come talk to us at the fair, grab a programme, and find out more about the coming season and our student discounts and student packages. GEST (Gothenburg English Studio Theatre) 6 GEST-Gothenburg English Studio Theatre is an award winning English speaking theatre located in Gothenburg. We bring the very best of British contemporary drama in its original language to Sweden. For each production, GEST invites British actors and directors to work with a Swedish production team. In the autumn, we will be presenting the Scandinavian premiere of the award-winning play Yen by Anna Jordan. Folkets Bio i Göteborg 3 Folkets Bio i Göteborg is a non-profit organization that runs 3 Art House Cinemas in the city center and surroundings: Hagabion, Aftonstjärnan, and Angereds Bio. We screen films from around the world, host festivals and events, hold the cheapest cinema price in town and have the coolest restaurant and bar around! ABF Vuxenutbildning, Odinsskolan 1 At ABF Vux, a college for further education in the heart of the city, there are many adult students who study English at various levels. Many of them are eager to practise their English skills with people from different countries - people like you. So if you like helping others practise their English, please join our successful and rewarded language project by becoming a language friend during your stay in Sweden. Frilagret 4 Frilagret is an open cultural venue in central Göteborg. Everyone is welcome to Frilagret and if you are between 13 and years you are welcome to come up with the ideas for the program! We provide the space and professional support for free. We will try our very best to help you realize your project. The arrangements that can take place at Frilagret ranges from concerts to hacker meetups, exhibitions, origami workshops, lectures, to fashion shows, please let us know about your idea! VBSOLS AB 22 Star Card is a membership program for students which would offer members to avail various discounts and services at our partners including clubs, cafes, gyms, travel, in Gothenburg. This system allows to explore more of Gothenburg by introducing to various hangout places and activities and at the same time offering discounts to student s so they can thoroughly enjoy their stay. Other ihavelanded AB Telia startpackages (SIM cards) including 12 months mobile 4G surf and Swedish phone number. Technical support and unlocking available. Returhuset 12 Are you in the market for a bicycle? We operate a recycling repair shop in Alelyckan, where we collect and restore bikes before selling them on to new owners. We will be selling second hand bikes at the fair just outside the main entrance. Come see us at our stand if you are looking for a bike or if you want to know more about our store in Alelyckan and the work that we do. Studentbostadsföretagen We will be presenting Student Switch Off, an energy saving campaign. Within the campaign we run a competition for students living in halls/dorms/corridors, where they can win prizes just by doing easy energy saving actions like switching off lights and putting a lid on their sauce pan when cooking. A fun competition that helps reduce energy consumption. Welcome Services, August. Contact: welcomeprogramme@gu.se