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2 WELCOME! VELKOMMEN! August 15 20 2011 During this week you will be introduced to Aarhus University and the city of Aarhus. The purpose of this week is to help students make the best of their stay in Aarhus by assisting you on practical matters regarding your stay and by introducing you to the numerous activities the University and the city have to offer. This week is jointly organised by the International Centre of Aarhus University and Studenterhus Århus (Aarhus Student House). The programme design allows students plenty of opportunities to get to know each other and the beautiful city of Aarhus. We hope that you will make the most of your stay here and we look forward to welcoming you to Aarhus in August! ACTIVITIES Please note that the location of the activites will be updated closer to the time. Monday August 15 Welcome and Practical Information Monday, August 15, 10:00 10:45 You will be welcomed to Aarhus University and introduced to the programme of the NAT Intro Week. In addition, the introduction will provide you with practical information regarding your stay. Introduction to the Academic Culture in Denmark Monday 22 August 11:00 12.00 This session will give you some insider tips and serve as an introduction to the study culture in Denmark. In short, this session will help make your studies and your stay in Denmark less confusing and more enjoyable. Danish Culture from a student perspective Monday 22 August 13:00 13:30 This presentation from an international student at Aarhus University will give you an insight on the Danish culture and the differences from your own. Campus Tour Monday 15 August 13:30 14:30 Get a tour around the AU campus to and get to know historic facts, the different departments and so on. Welcome Reception Monday 15 August 14:30-16:00 This reception is to welcome all the new international students of the AU Main Campus. Here you will get to socialise with your new fellow students over food and drinks. All students,
3 teachers, lecturers, hosts and others involved in the course are invited to attend this reception. Tuesday 16 August Interactive Danish session by Birgit Bach Tuesday 16 August 9:00 10:00 This session provides a humourous introduction to the Danish Language. Birgit Bach is an experienced Danish teacher and she will teach you some of the most important phrases you will ever need to know in Danish through songs and dance. Social Activities in Aarhus Tuesday 16 August 10:15 11:30 During these two hours you will be introduced to some of the many social activities offered to students by different organisations at the university and in the city of Aarhus. Survival Tour of Aarhus Tuesday 16 August 13:00 15:00 Let the Studenterhus take you on a tour of Aarhus to show you all those places you need to know in order to not only get by, but to have a great stay in Aarhus. We will show you everything from the practical to the great places to hang out and enjoy the city. International Night Tuesday 16 August 20:00 23:00 Every Tuesday night Studenterhus Århus orga-
4 nises International Night. This is an opportunity for you to meet other international and Danish students and share your experiences with them. Faculty day Wednesday 17 August 9:00 16:00 This day you will be divided according to your studies in Aarhus and you will be given an introduction to your faculty/department. It will be announced on the first day of the intro week where the location will be. Bowling or Mini Golf - optional Thursday August 18 19:00 Go bowling or play minigolf on top of Aarhus, where Aarhus minigolf has a great golf course with a view overlooking the entire city. Sign up individually or as a team at the Student House by Wednesday 17, 12.30 at the latest. Trip to Northern Tip of Denmark (small snack included) optional Saturday August 20 9:00 21:00 Ever seen two Oceans collide? At the very top of Denmark this is what you can experience, when the waves of Skagerak and Kattegat roll into each other, along withthe famous Skagen light which has inspired painters throughout the centuries.
5 We visit the city of Skagen and the art museum, along with the sand covered church on our way to the tip, where the last part will take place by tractor, also known as the sand worm. Going back down south we stop at the large sand dune, Råbjerg Mile. It is the largest moving dune in Northern Europe and contains a total of 4 million m³ of sand. The wind moves it in a north-easterly direction up to 18 m a year. The dune leaves a low, moist layer of sand behind it, trailing back westwards towards Skagerrak, where the Mile originally formed more than 300 years ago. We leave by bus from the Student House at 9.00 and we will return to Aarhus at approx. 21.00. A small snack will be provided for the trip home, as there will not be time to stop for dinner on the way back.
6 SCHEDULE AUGUST 22 24 2011 Date Time Activity Mon 15/08 10:00 10:45 Welcome & I 11:00 11:00 Intro to Acade 12:00 13:00 Complement 13:00 13:30 Danish Cultur 13:30 14:30 Campus Tour 14:30 16:00 Welcome Re Tues 16/08 09:00 10:00 Interactive Da 10:15 11:30 Social Activite 13:00 15:00 Survial Tour o 20:00 International Wed 17/08 All day Day at institut Thurs 18/08 19:00 Bowling or M Fri 19/08 13:00 15:00 Introduction t Sat 20/08 09:00 21:00 Trip to Northe
7 ntro mic Culture in DK ary Lunch e from a student perspective Meeting Point - TBA ception nish Session s f Aarhus Night e ini Golf o State Library rn Denmark
8AARHUS CITY MAP More detailed map Aarhus University hospital Den Gamle By City library Scandinavian Congress Centre ARoS Town Hall, Borgerservice Central Train Station Police Station Bus Station
AARHUS UNIVERSITY CAMPUS MAP 9 2 4 3 1 Important locations for AU Intro Week 1 International Centre 2 Studenterhus Aarhus 3 Aula and Vandrehallen 4 Conference Centre, Building 1421
10 ARRIVAL PROCEDURES All students need to register at the IC as soon as they arrive, in order to receive their student card and other important documents. After this, you will need to apply to the authorities authorities (the State Administration for residence certificates and the Borgerservice for CPR numbers), who will be on campus to accept your application on the following dates: Wednesday August 24 Wednesday September 7 Please check to see which procedures you need to follow in regards to registering with the authorities: NORDIC CITIZENS Nordic citizens do not need a residence permit or certificate. You must, however, apply for a CPR number if you are staying in Denmark for more than three months. If so, you should visit the Borgerservice as soon as you arrive, bringing your passport or other photo ID. EU/EEA CITIZENS You need to apply for a residence certificate and CPR number. You can apply for both at the same time if you register with the authorites on campus. Registration with the authorities on campus Please fill out the residence certificate application form beforehand and bring it along with: 1 passport photo Your valid passport or ID card A copy of your passport or ID card Your letter of Admission (exchange students) or your Aktiv Attest (full-degree students) You will then receive your CPR number by mail at your home address in Aarhus. This takes approximately two weeks. Registration outside of campus If you do not register with the authorities on campus, you will need to apply for you residence certifcate and CPR number seperately. First you will need to apply the State Administration for your residence certificate, which take approximately two weeks. Please bring: 1 passport photo Your valid passport or ID card A copy of your passport or ID card Your letter of Admission (exchange students) or your Aktiv Attest (full-degree students). Once it is ready for collection, it will be sent to the IC and we will then contact you. You will then need to register with the Borgerservice for your CPR number, which will then be sent to your home address in Denmark. Please remember to bring with your resi-
11 dence certifcate, photo identification along with copies. OTHER FOREIGN CITIZENS You should already have a Residence Permit upon arrival in Denmark. If you do not, please visit the Immigration Office (Udlændingekontoret) at Aarhus Police Station. You need to register with the Borgerservice as soon as you arrive in Denmark in order to apply for you CPR number. You can either go directly to the Borgerservice at the Town Hall or do this on campus on the aforementioned dates. Please bring with you: Your residence permit A copy of permit/visa in your passport Your Letter of Admission (exchange students) or your Aktiv Attest (full-degree students). You are covered by the Danish Health Insurance Scheme as soon as you have registered at the Borgerservice.
AARHUS AU UNIVERSITY 12 Aarhus University International Centre Høegh-Guldbergs Gade 4 8000 Aarhus C Tel.: +45 8942 2320 Fax: +45 89 42 23 29 Web: www.au.dk/exchange Email: ic@au.dk Reception hours: Monday-Friday 10:00 14.00 Studenterhus Aarhus Aarhus International Student Society Ndr. Ringgade 3 8000 Aarhus C Tel: +45 86 18 30 21 Fax: +45 86 17 23 38 Web: www.studenterhusaarhus.dk Email: info@studenterhusaarhus.dk Reception hours: Mon - Fri 10-16 Tuesday 20-22 at International Night COVER PHOTO: SØREN KJELDGAARD / AU-FOTO