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PRESENTATIONS 17:30 to 19:00 Welcome to Stockholm University Presentation of Stockholm University Swedish language courses Stockholm University Student Union Stockholm University Library and Academic Writing Service Practical information for your everyday life Welcome to Stockholm University! Sweden and Stockholm Myths about Sweden
Stockholm - Capital of Sweden
Stockholm has approximately 1 million inhabitants Stockholm – Clean and green
• A green city with many forests and national parks. Green spaces make up one third of the city
• Built on fourteen islands where Lake Mälaren meets the Baltic Sea and with the archipelago just outside the city
• A clean city – Stockholm has the cleanest air of all European capitals and high quality tap water Stockholm – A welcoming city
● Business centre - one of the most innovative cities in the world and a tech- and start up hub ● Cultural centre - Many cinemas, museums, galleries, theaters, concerts and sports events ● Open city that welcomes everyone – diverse, tolerant, progressive, embracing new ideas and different perspectives Stockholm University - A top ranked university
Ranked 77 in 2018 Academic Ranking Of World Universities (ARWU) Campus Frescati - main campus
Kista Science city Kräftriket Organisation
4 Faculties
• Humanities
• Law
• Sciences
• Social Sciences
56 departments and centers
34,000 Students 3,300 International students Wifi Aula Magna Username:otc-pdvc Password: aoYCbrCPT3U Swedish for International Students
Spring 2019 Helén Ericson och Lydia Lundgren Hej!
Välkomna till God dag! Stockholm och universitetet!
Jag heter Helén Ericson. Jag heter Vi kommer från Lydia Institutionen för Lundgren. svenska och flerspråkighet vid Stockholms universitet.
Department of Swedish Language and Multilingualism Swedish for International Students
From beginner to advanced level
Course 1 beginner 4,5 credits 14 hours Course 2 A1 level 7,5 credits 27 hours Course 3 A2 level 7,5 credits 30 hours Course 4 B1 level 9 credits 39 hours Course 5 B2 level 9 credits 39 hours Course 6 B2 level (oral) 15 credits 51 hours Which course?
True beginner? = Course 1 → Sign up on this link: survey.su.se/Survey/24903. Registration is available until 27 January.
Period 1 week 5-9. Starts next week. You can take course 2 in period 2 this semester.
Period 2 week 14-18. Starts in April. Which course?
Do you have previous knowledge of Swedish? Taken a course before?
Course 2-6
→ Sign up for the Placement test on this link: survey.su.se/Survey/24903 today is the last day to register for the test.
The test is given on Wednesday 23 or Thursday 24 January 16:00–18:00.
→ You will be placed in course 2-6.
Classes start in week 6. ● Seminars in the late afternoon or in the evening.
● Free of charge (for most students), but… ● … the seminars are compulsory. ● You buy your own literature. Rivstart A1+A2 Rivstart B1 + B2 Muntlig interaktion i akademiska sammanhang Innan vi säger hej då… Before we say bye, bye… Adjö! Hej då! Farväl!
Ha en trevlig kväll! Vi ses! Stockholm University Student Union
Welcome to Stockholm University International Student Coordinators Jade Silfverling Gustav Stönner Philipp Mack
Presentation January 2019 23 Agenda
• What is SUS (Stockholm University Student Union) • Who are we? • Our mission • Find us • Programs • Events & activities • SUS membership
Presentation January 2019 24 What is SUS? • General Student Union at Stockholm University . Over 15 000 members every semester . Representing EVERY student at SU
• Student participation & services . Student representation in decision-making bodies at SU . Supporting student associations . Arranging social activities
Presentation January 2019 25 Time to stretch a bit!
Lets do a Flashmob!
Presentation January 2019 26 International Coordinators
Who are we?
Gustav Stönner
Jade Silfverling
Philipp Mack
Presentation January 2019 27 Our mission
• Be there for you in need of help, support and adventure time!
• Help you to influence your education and studentlife
• Make your stay in Stockholm unforgettable!
Presentation January 2019 28 Find us
Official website: www.sus.su.se/en/home/
Weekly newsletter (Subscribe to get the news every Thursday)
• Stockholm University Student Union
• ISC SUS (International Student Coordinators)
• Instagram: sustudentkar
Presentation January 2019 29 Accommodation and student community
SUS Selling/Exchange & Accomodation Be our friend! Isc Sus
• Living in student housing?
• Lappis (Lappkärrsberget) /ISC admin
• Kungshamra /ISC admin
• Kista (Student) /ISC admin
• Idun
• Pax & Strix
• Football in Lappis
• Facebook groups according to your study program
Presentation January 2019 30 What do we have in store for you?
Presentation August 2018 31 Tons of events & activities
• Orientation Activities • Trip to Lapland (2nd-7th of March)
• Guided tours • Trip to Russia (10th-16th of April)
• Food fairs • Trip to Norway (3rd-8th of May)
• Sittning • Parties
• Parliament visit • Hockey
• Laser tag And much more! Presentation January 2019 32 REGISTER TOMORROW AT https://www.scanbaltexperience.com 8AM! /stockholm-university-student-union
LAPLAND 2ND-7TH OF MARCH
Presentation februari 2019 33 Welcome Activities Spring 19
• Pub Crawl on Campus today
• IKEA trip – 23rd of January
• Guided tours – 24th of January
• Survival presentation – 28th of January
• Welcome Party – 7th of February
Presentation January 2019 34 Welcome party!
• 7th of February
• Free for members between 10-12 PM
• Amazing start of the semester
• Real Stockholm Club Experience!
Presentation January 2019 35 Buddy Program
• Buddy Program: each group consists of 2-3 local students and 6–12 international students. • Make friends for life! • Be active and take initiative in cultural exchange • Learn more about Stockholm and Sweden • Get advice & help • Party time!
Questions?
Email: [email protected]
• Apply online before 23rd of January www.sus.su.se/en/programs
36 Presentation January 2019 Ambassador Program
• Student Ambassador program For all students at SU Project/event management experience New friends and fun!
• Apply online before 27th of January www.sus.su.se/en/programs
If you have any questions, please email: [email protected]
Presentation January 2019 37 SUS membership
(Studying at least 1ECTS/semester at Stockholm University)
www.sus.su.se/en/membership • Pay online . • Email & Swedish adress • T-number • OR • Kårexpeditionen, Help Desk (Studenthuset) • ID card • Email & Swedish adress • T-number
Presentation februari 2019 38 Faculty clubs – Double membership!
• Humanistiska föreningen (Humf) -> Humanities Faculty club
• Naturvetenskapliga föreningen (NF) -> Natural Science Faculty club
• Samhällsvetenskapliga föreningen (SF) -> Social Science Faculty club
Presentation January 2019 39 Great Discounts!
• SSSB => get the right to queue for student rooms/apartments
• SJ and SL => Discount for public transportation (you need to study 22.5 ECTS/semester) • Högskolerestauranger => ”Kårbrygg” (coffee and tea) for 10 kr • Campusbutiken => 5% discount • Frescati sports centre => Student discount gym card, book free drop-in courts
• Many more discounts on the Studentkortet App. Download now!
Presentation January 2019 40 If you haven’t got enough info… Survival Presentation Time: 28th of January 17:30 – 19:30
Place: B-huset, Hörsal 4 Södra huset
Presentation februari 2019 41 Thank you!
Presentation January 2019 42
The University card is also your Library card su.se/library Welcome to the Library introductions Wednesday January 23 at 12 PM or Thursday January 24 at 3 PM The Academic Writing Service at Studie- och språkverkstaden Studenthuset B, level 1, rooms 158-159 What is AWS?
We provide support to ALL students at the university for: ● academic writing ● study skills
We provide this support through: ● individual consultations ● drop-in consultations Tuesdays 2–4pm ● writing groups ● talks and seminars
8/02/2019 Academic Writing Service What kind of help can I get?
Writing:
● planning and getting started ● structure ● style ● grammar ● NOT proofreading
Study skills: ● planning ● reading ● staying motivated
8/02/2019 Academic Writing Service Writing groups
● Regular meetings where you can: – Discuss different aspects of academic writing – Get feedback on your own writing – Write in a supportive environment ● There are two writing groups this semester: – An English-only group on Tuesdays 4-6pm – A bilingual English-Swedish group on Thursdays 4-6pm – both groups meet in room 156, Studenthuset B
8/02/2019 Academic Writing Service How do I get help?
● Visit our website: www.su.se/writingservice ● Send us an email: [email protected] ● Book an appointment by filling out our booking form on the website ● Come to a drop-in session on Tuesday afternoons ● Email us to reserve a place in one of our writing groups ● Come to one of our talks, for example the one on study skills in the library tomorrow at 3pm
8/02/2019 Academic Writing Service Welcome! General practical information
Disa Karlsson & Clara Tortellini Zebine Bojler Student Services International Coordinator Stockholm University Getting Started Getting Handbook for International Started and Exchange Students
Study at Stockholm University (digital version)
For new students at Stockholm University
A smooth start (digital version) Student ID-number
Getting Your student-id Started • Date of birth + T + 3 digits, ex: 891203-T123 • Get it from your department or the Infocenter at Studenthuset
Staying for one year or more? Register with the Swedish Tax Agency in order to receive a personal identity number. Visit Infocenter to replace your T-number with your personal identity number. Refer to the Handbook for additional information Student card guide
Getting University Card Started • Issued by IT Services • Connected to your university account (one-time code needed for account activation, contact Infocenter, Studenthuset) • Library and printing/scanning/copying services
Campus Card • Issued by the Student Union (SUS) (Studenthuset, floor 1) • Requires membership in SUS • Discount on e.g. public transport (requires minimum 22.5 credits per semester) Student IT Services
Getting University account Started su.se/activate (one-time code)
IT support via Helpdesk su.se/serviceportal
eduroam Wireless network
Office 365 Access to MS Office, email, calendar, contacts (Outlook/Exchange), 1 TB storage in OneDrive
Computer labs Lantis, A5 and Arrhenius Academic System Credits & Grades
• Credit system Academic - compatible with ECTS - 60 credits per academic year (full-time) System - one week studies (40 hours) equals 1.5 credits • Grades - Grades: A, B, C, D, E (passing grades) Fx, F - Goal-related (not relative) seven-point grading scale Plagiarism
• Using other people’s expressions or ideas without Academic stating where they are from • Translating or changing some words in someone System else’s text and present it as one’s own
Disciplinary Measures: • The exam or paper will immediately be failed • Students who cheat can be suspended from lectures and exams for a period of up to six months Study and Career Counselling
Central Office in Studenthuset, Universitetsvägen 2 B • Information about studying in Sweden Academic • Advice on eligibility System • Help planning your studies • General information about working in Sweden and • Advice you on how to do a Swedish CV
Departmental Study Counsellors • Can answer questions related to specific courses or programmes given by their department • Can provide specific information about career opportunities within a specific field
MyCareer Join Europe’s largest career network for students. You use your university account to register Health & Security General insurance information
EU citizens – European Health Insurance Card Student-IN – Exchange students FAS Insurance for students who pay tuition fees
Staying for more than one year? – Swedish personal identity number Health All students are covered for accidents on their way to & Security campus, on campus and on their way back home
Pay up-front and then claim a refund, with original receipts!
Contact information for exchange students: your departmental coordinator Contact information for fee-paying students: [email protected] Security
Know your surroundings and look for for these signs
• Evacuation plan • Emergency exit • Heart starter Health & Security Security
Section for Safety and Security
Contact details: • 08-16 20 00, ask for Security • 08-16 42 00, after office hours, ask for Stockholm University Health Security tips: & Security • Do not leave your laptop, cellphone, wallet, jackets unattended. • Review your insurance coverage before something happens!
For all emergencies in Sweden call: 112 Sports & Activities 08/02/2019 /Name Name, Institution or similar SSIF - Stockholm Students Sports association
Sports • Get inspired!
& • stockholmsstudentersif.se Activities Frescati Sports Center (Medley)
Sports • On campus, just a few minutes’ walk from the & metro, buses and Roslagsbanan Activities • Discounted membership for students
• Frescati Sports Center Good to know Internet on your Phone
For students without a Swedish Personal Number
Pay-as-you-go SIM cards – “Kontantkort”
Comviq, Telia, Halebop, Telenor and 3
Students from the EU can roam for the same price as in your home country –check with your local Good to operator know Where to buy
…tickets for public transport, SIM cards, stamps, convenience store, food?
Often also integrated post offices
…Groceries? ICA, Coop, Hemköp, Willys, Lidl
…Things for your home? Good to Stores: IKEA, Rusta, ÖoB know Second hand stores: Myrorna, Stadsmissionen IKEA at ”Kungens kurva” (south)
Free bus Monday to Friday, bus stop at Vasagatan 10 (near the central train station)
Weekends: red metro line to Skärholmen, then a 10 minute walk or a short bus-ride
Time table Good to know Banking
For stays shorter than 6 months, it might be easier and cheaper to stay with your home bank (if you have internet bank and a credit/debit card).
Some banks, like SEB, have been more willing to accept customers without a Swedish id-number. See the leaflet “Offer to foreign private customer staying Good to temporarily in Sweden” know Remember to close your account before leaving Sweden! Stay Informed
Radio news in Swedish (easy to understand)
Radio news in English Good to know Swedish news in English Public transport: www.sl.se/english Download the travel guide app! Get to know citybikes.se/home stockholmfreetour.com your new stockholmtown.com hometown! Photo: Ola Ericson (artist)/imagebank.sweden.se Lycka till! (good luck)