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Welcome to Stockholm University! Wifi Aula Magna Username:Otc-Pdvc Password: Aoycbrcpt3u PROGRAM Welcome to Stockholm University! Wifi Aula Magna Username:otc-pdvc Password: aoYCbrCPT3U PROGRAM OPEN FAIR 16:15 to 17:15 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
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