Introduction weeks 2014 SCHEDULE FOR INTERNATIONAL DEGREE STUDENTS

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1 Introduction weeks 2014 SCHEDULE FOR INTERNATIONAL DEGREE STUDENTS

2 2 TIMETABLE FOR THE INTRODUCTION WEEKS AUTUMN 2014 INTRODUCTION WEEKS FOR INTERNATIONAL DEGREE SEEKING STUDENTS We are delighted that you are able to join us for the 2014 Introduction weeks for international degree students at Lund University. The Introduction programme is an excellent combination of practical, cultural and social events. We recommend that you attend as many sessions and activities as possible so that you get maximum benefit out of your first days in Lund. If you have any questions during the programme, please stop by the International Desk for help. TIMETABLE Events printed in BOLD letters are organised by the International Desk at Lund University and we strongly recommend you to attend as many as possible. Please note, some events require a ticket. Tickets are sold during Arrival Day and at the International Desk. Events marked with PINK are programme specific activities. Only attend if you are admitted to the specific programme. Events marked with YELLOW are social activities organised by our partner organisations (student nations, student unions, socities etc) Please note, some activities require a. *-mark refers to numbers and coordinates on the LU Map included in your Welcome Package. Schedule for the Introduction Weeks TUESDAY 19 AUGUST Arrival Day Arrival Meet-Up AF-building (*14, D8) AF-building, basement lounge, (*14, D8) , and Chose session depending on the first letter of your last name: A-H meet at I-N meet at O-Ö meet at Dress code: Casual WEDNESDAY 20 AUGUST General Information Meeting Information meeting with important information about academic and practical matters for degree seeking students at Lund University. Welcome Reception The Vice-Chancellor of Lund University and the mayor of Lund welcome all new international students to Lund. Kårhuset, Hörsalen (*94, G4) AF-building (*14, D8)

3 TIMETABLE FOR THE INTRODUCTION WEEKS AUTUMN and Ticket THURSDAY 21 AUGUST Cultural Awareness Seminar: Living in Sweden Students studying the ISLA course, choose the session that fits with your schedule. Other students, chose session depending on the first letter of your last name: A-G meet at H-Z meet at Dinner à la Sweden Enjoy a Swedish three course dinner with other new degree students Open House for students admitted to Public Health (MPH) Guided tour of CRC Matteannexet, room MA7 (*80, G5) Kårhuset, 2nd floor, Restaurant Moroten&Piskan (*94, G4) CRC Lobby Address: Waldenströms gata 35 Malmö FRIDAY 22 AUGUST Student Association Fair Meet student nations, student unions, the Academic Society and many other student societies in Lund , 12.00, IKEA shopping tour by bus Ticket AF-building, Café Athen (*14, D8) BBQ at Helsingkrona Nation Outdoors, Helsingkrona nation Address: Tornavägen Ticket Ticket SATURDAY 23 AUGUST Excursion Day: Söderåsen Tour & Nordic Wildlife Tour Welcome Party Kårhuset, Gasquesalen (*94, G4)

4 4 TIMETABLE FOR THE INTRODUCTION WEEKS AUTUMN , Ticket No basketball skills SUNDAY 24 AUGUST IKEA shopping tour by bus Play Basketball at EOS Basketball Club! The Basketball Club in Lund welcomes all new international students. Watch a professional live game, shoot some hoops, try your own skills and meet new friends. EOS Basketball Arena Address: Arkivgatan MONDAY 25 AUGUST Lund Information Fair Expand your world, Explore your new Community. Meet Lund sport clubs, charity organisations, museums, dance schools and more. AF-building, Café Athen (*14, D8) 11.00, 13.00, Free tickets at the Lund Information Fair Guided City Tours Information meeting for students admitted to Human Geography (HUGE) Welcome meeting for students admitted to Globalisation, Brands and Consumption Open House for students admitted to the LUMES programme and Free tickets available at the International Desk places Guided tours of Lund Cathedral Swedish Lunch at Östgöta Nation Swedish Games at Kristianstad Nation Movie Night at the Student Union of Social Sciences Geocentrum 1, room 126 (*49, E6) LUSEM, room EC1:137 (*98, i5) LUCSUS, room Josephson (*49, E6) Lund Cathedral Östgöta Nation Address: Adelgatan 4 Kristianstad Nation Address: Tornavägen 7 Samvetet, student union house Address: Paradisgatan 5S

5 TIMETABLE FOR THE INTRODUCTION WEEKS AUTUMN and , Free tickets available at the International Desk TUESDAY 26 AUGUST Session: Swedish Academic Study Skills Students studying the ISLA course, choose the session that fits with your schedule. Other students, chose session depending on the first letter of your last name: A-M meet at N-Z meet at Guided tours of Lund Cathedral Matematikhuset, Room: Hörsal A (*79, G5) Lund Cathedral 15.00, and Ticket WEDNESDAY 27 AUGUST Taste of Sweden A food tasting fair where you can try Swedish delicacies such as köttbullar, ärtsoppa and sill Welcome meeting for students admitted to programmes at the Dep. of Business Administration Welcome meeting for students admitted to programmes at the School of Economics and Management, (all programmes except Business Administration) Information meeting for students at the Psychology programme Kårhuset, 2nd floor, Restaurant Moroten&Piskan (*94, G4) LUSEM, Main Hall, EC1 (*98, i5) LUSEM, Main Hall, EC1 (*98, i5) Department of Psychology, Room P:115 (*21, C-D7) Swedish Pub Night Blekingska Nation Address: Måsvägen Erasmus Student Network (ESN) Pub Quizz & Swedish- American Eco-Pub Night Wermlands Nation Address: Stora Tvärgatan 13

6 6 TIMETABLE FOR THE INTRODUCTION WEEKS AUTUMN 2014 THURSDAY 28 AUGUST Treasure Hunt Challenge A typical Swedish Fresher s week activity! In teams, complete challenges at the student organisations in Lund, solve tricky quizzes, complete tough challenges and win nice prizes Information meeting for students admitted to Bachelor in Development Studies (BIDS) Meeting point: AF-building (*14, D8) Geocentrum 1, room 111 (*49, E6) FRIDAY 29 AUGUST Information meeting for students admitted to Human Ecology (CPS) tbd Swedish Game Night at Blekingska Nation Potluck dinner - Bring a food dish from your home country! International Pub at Östgöta Nation Geocentrum 1, room 111 (*49, E6) Blekingska Nation Address: Måsvägen 11 Samvetet, student union house Address: Paradisgatan 5S Östgöta Nation Address: Adelgatan 4 (10.30) You can choose to go directly to Smörlyckan on your own or be guided by mentors at from the AF-building. SATURDAY 30 AUGUST Sports Day Ever heard of Brännboll, Kubb or Såpafotboll? On our Sport s Day the student organisations offer a day of games, sport activities and lots of opportunities to meet new friends. The theme is Superhero Olympics and the best costume will be awarded! Smörlyckan sports field Address: Svenshögsvägen 2

7 TIMETABLE FOR THE INTRODUCTION WEEKS AUTUMN Ticket Free tickets available at the International Desk Café opens at and movie starts at SUNDAY 31 AUGUST Excursion Day: Söderåsen Tour & Nordic Wildlife Tour Guided tour at Lund Cathedral Kafé Matiné (film café) at Sydskånska Nation Lund Cathedral Sydskånska Nation Address: Tornavägen Ticket SUNDAY 7 SEPTEMBER Excursion Day: Söderåsen Tour & Nordic Wildlife Tour

8 8 TIMETABLE FOR THE INTRODUCTION WEEKS AUTUMN 2014 INTRODUCTION AND WELCOME MEETINGS? Please note that all programmes have not included their meeting in the introduction week schedule. For moer nformation about your programme s meeting, please follow instructions from your programme coordinator. QUESTIONS? CONTACT THE INTERNATIONAL DESK Opening hours: August Monday-Friday, Visiting address: Stora Algatan 4, Lund (*) studentreception@lu.se Phone: Facebook: