International Student Handbook 2020 - 2021 Welcome to Tilburg University

Dear Student,

You are about to start as a Bachelor’s, Pre-Master’s or (Research) Master’s student at one of the five Schools of Tilburg University. Of course, if you are new to the Netherlands and/or to Tilburg University, there is a lot to get used to. On top of the new start of your studies at Tilburg University, we are all facing the challenges of COVID-19 and the restrictions imposed on our daily lives and your studies in Tilburg.

This handbook has been prepared to give you relevant information and answer any questions you might have about starting with your studies at Tilburg University. We have compiled this comprehensive International Student Handbook to help you along. It contains practical information you will need to get through your first year in Tilburg, on varying topics such as academic preparation, intercultural awareness, registration for exams, study facilities on campus, and more, plus useful information on things not immediately related to your studies, such as extra-curricular activities, student life in general, useful apps, etc. So keep this booklet ready for consultation!

Maybe you also have other aspirations, next to your program. If so, you can always consider attending one of our excellence programs, becoming active in an association, or going on exchange. Tilburg University offers several interesting opportunities!

Make sure you read this handbook carefully, and that you follow the instructions, when necessary. We wish you an inspiring, educational, and, above all, pleasant period of study on our beautiful campus! Please bear in mind that the International Student Handbook is mostly applicable in a scenario where education is mostly on campus. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, information and procedures might deviate from what is stipulated in this handbook. We therefore strongly urge you to check the Tilburg University corona website regularly for relevant and important updates. Table of Contents

1. STUDYING AT TILBURG UNIVERSITY 7 7 1.1. Tilburg University Campus 7 1.1.1 The Campus 7 1.1.2 Campus Map 8 1.1.3 Library 8 1.1.4 Study Areas & Computer Facilities 9 1.1.5 Restaurants 9 1.1.6 Sports Center 9

1.2 Study Progress 10 1.2.1 The Dutch Grading System 10 1.2.2 European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) 10 1.2.3 BSA for Bachelor’s Programs 11 1.2.4 Study Progress Monitoring of non-EEA Students 13

1.3 Studying 13 1.3.1 Tilburg Education Profile 13 1.3.2 Classes and Assignments 14 1.3.3 Online Enrollment for Courses and Exams 15 1.3.4 Textbooks 15

1.4 Exams 17 1.4.1 Before your Exam 17 1.4.2 During your Exam 19 1.4.3 After your Exam 23 1.5 Graduation 24 1.5.1 Graduation 24 1.5.2 Accreditation 24 1.5.3 Alumni 24

1.6 Fraud 25 1.6.1 Forms of Fraud 25 1.6.2 Plagiarism 25 1.6.3 Misrepresentation 26

1.7 Technology and Communication 26 1.7.1 Wi-Fi 26 1.7.2 Portals 28 1.7.3 Tilburg University Card 28 1.7.4 Paying on campus 28 1.7.5 Printing and Copying 29 1.7.6 Tilburg University Apps 29

1.8 Studying in the Netherlands 31 1.8.1 ‘Study Culture’ Shock 31 1.8.2 Code of Conduct 31 1.8.3 Personal Conduct as a Student in an Intercultural Environment 32 1.8.4 The Student-Lecturer Relationship 32

2 BECOMING ACTIVE 34

2.1 Events on Campus 34

2.2 Studying Abroad 34

2.3 Language Center 35

2.4 Study Associations 35 2.4.1 Tilburg School of Economics and Management 35 2.4.2 Tilburg Law School 36 2.4.3 Tilburg School of Social and Behavioral Sciences 36 2.4.4 Tilburg School of Humanities and Digital Sciences 36 2.4.5 Tilburg School of Catholic Theology 38

2.5 Student Associations 38 2.6 Talent Programs 38 2.6.1 Tilburg University Outreaching Honors Program 38 2.6.2 The Societal Challenge of Migration/Honors Program 39 2.6.3 CentER Honors Research Experience (for Students of the 39 Tilburg School of Economics and Management only) 2.6.4 Top Class Law (for Students of Tilburg Law School only) 40 2.6.5 TSB Excellence Program (for Students of Tilburg School 40 of Social and Behavioral Sciences only)

2.7 Student Participation 40 2.7.1 Sounding Board 41 2.7.2 Education Committees 41 2.7.3 Faculty Council 41 2.7.4 University Council 41 2.7.5 National participation 41

2.8 Career Preparation 43 2.8.1 Student Career Services 43 2.8.2 Internships 43 2.8.3 Entrepreneurship 44

2.9 Tilburg University Summer School 45

3 LIVING AND WORKING IN TILBURG 46

3.1 Emergency (preparations) 46 3.1.1 How to Prepare for a Possible Emergency 46 3.1.2 What to Do in Case of an Emergency 46 3.1.3 Air Raid System 47 3.1.4 NL-Alert 47

3.2 Dutch Society 48 3.2.1 Dutch Culture & Lifestyle 48 3.2.2 Dutch Values and Beliefs 48 3.2.3 What Do the Dutch Eat? 50

3.3 The city of Tilburg 51 3.3.1 Tilburg, a Thriving University City 51 3.3.2 Shopping in Tilburg 51 3.3.3 Going out in Tilburg 52 3.3.4 Places of Worship 52 Other places of Worship 53 3.4 Useful Apps 53

3.5 Transportation 55 3.5.1. Public Transportation 55 3.5.2 Traffic Rules 55

3.6 Financial Matters 56 3.6.1 Bank Account Information 56

3.7 Housing 56 3.7.1 Accommodation 56 3.7.2 Municipality Registration 57

3.8 Healthcare and Insurance 57 3.8.1 Health Insurance 57 3.8.2 Healthcare Entitlements & Obligations 58

3.9 Working during your Studies 58 3.9.1 Part-Time Jobs 58 3.9.2 Working besides your studies 59

4 SUPPORT 60

4.1 Support at Tilburg University 60 4.1.1 Ask Student Desk 60 4.1.2 Education Coordinator 60 4.1.3 Career Services 60 4.1.4 Chaplaincy 60 4.1.5 Confidential Advisors 61 4.1.6 Dean of Students 61 4.1.7 International Office: Housing 61 4.1.8 International Office: Immigration 61 4.1.9 International Office: Studying abroad 62 4.1.10 IT Support 62 4.1.11 Library support 62 4.1.12 Scriptorium 62 4.1.13 Student Desk 63 4.1.14 Student Psychologist 63 4.1.15 Students with special needs 63 4.1.16 Top-level sports Coordinator 63

4.2 External Support 64 4.2.1 International Center Tilburg 64 4.2.2 Other support 64 6 International Student Handbook 2020 - 2021 accordance withtheprinciplesof1.5-metersociety. Basedonthispro that providesaframeworkforrestartingactivitiesinhighereducation, try ofEducation,CultureandScienceareworkingtogetheronaprotocol The VSNU (AssociationofUniversitiesintheNetherlands)andMinis phase oftransitiontothe1.5-metersociety. arch, and office work is mostly happening from home. We are entering the the virushavedeeplyaffectedandinfluencedcampuslife.Education,rese The coronacrisisandthemeasurestaken topreventthefurtherspreadof 1. Studyingat Tilburg University that smoking(includinge-cigarettes)isnotallowedoncampus. Since August 15,2019,ourcampusisanon-smokingcampus. This means No Smoking which arelocatedoutside! ces. There areindividualandgroupworkstations allovercampus,someof The campushasamodernlibrarywithstate-of-the-art study- andworkspa Tilburg University has a compact green campus in beautiful surroundings. 1.1.1Campus The 1.1 Tilburg UniversityCampus https://www.tilburguniversity.edu/students/quick-start can alsobefoundonthewebsite! all theimportantinformationcanbefound.Someveryhandytipandtricks ven toyou. Tilburg Universityhascreatedaquickstartforstudents,where As anewstudentto Tilburg Universitythereisalotofnewinformationgi tion regardingthecampusandavailablefacilities. found ona opening upthecampusandstartingactivities. This Roadmap canbe tocol, Tilburg UniversityhasdevelopeditsownRoadmap withregardsto special website. Hereyoucanfindthemostup-to-dateinforma ------

7 1. Studying at Tilburg University 8 International Student Handbook 2020 - 2021 www.tilburguniversity.edu/about/university-library or installtheEZproxy service.Tilburg UniversityLibrary: WorldCat Local fromyourhome,youarerequiredtoconnect VPN service in otherlibrariestheNetherlands, andworldwide.Ifyouwanttoaccess easily find,access,andborrow publicationsavailableat TilburgUniversity, brary usesthe WorldCat Localsearchengine. WorldCat Local allowsyouto free accesstoallmajor scientificdatabasesanddigitaljournals. TheLi paper anddigitalform.Moreover, the Tilburg Universitynetworkoffersyou versity Libraryhasover800,000books, journalsandotherpublicationsin and youre-mailononeofthemany studentcomputers. The Tilburg Uni study there,borrowbooks, workinsmallgroupsandaccesstheinternet The Tilburg UniversityLibraryisoneofthecampusshowpieces. You can 1.1.3 Library y y y y y 1.1.2 Campus Map

Building Tilburg SchoolofEconomicsandManagement(TiSEM): Tilburg SchoolofSocialandBehavioralSciences(TSB): Tilburg LawSchool(TLS): gracht inUtrecht Tilburg SchoolofCatholic (TST): Theology Tilburg SchoolofHumanitiesandDigitalSciences(TSHD):

CUBE Montesquieu building M Dante building&Nieuwe SimonBuilding

Koopmans Dantebuilding campus boundaries T O W ARD S A

- - - and plug-inconnectionsforusewithyourlaptop. To useacomputer, login workspaces, offering computers with internetaccess and wirelesszones lectures and exams. Most study areas have both individual and group Students can use one of the many study areas on campus to prepare for 1.1.4 Study Areas &Computer Facilities website Read moreabout our services during the coronavirus on the university duringcoronavirus services Library EZproxy: www.tilburguniversity.edu/campus/sports-center Skating Rink. And allofthisatagreatstudentrate! draat, threemunicipalswimming poolsin Tilburg, andtheIreen Wüst Ice T-Sports cafe. A membership alsogivesyoufreeaccesstofitness T-Kwa ly unwind inourFinnishsaunawithroofterraceorenjoyadrinkthe at the SportsCenter, you can also work out individually. You can thorough In additiontoclassesandactivitieswithprofessionalsupervision offered outdoor accommodationoffersawidevarietyofsportingopportunities. The modern Tilburg UniversitySportsCenter withitsextensive indoorand 1.1.6 Center Sports coronavirus information aboutwhichrestaurantsareopencanbefoundin the There arequiteafewrestaurants,spreadoverthecampus. The mostrecent 1.1.5 Restaurants students/studying/campus/make-room-reservations external websites.Loginisnotnecessary. These provideaccesstotheUniversity’s website,andalimitednumberof Information computerscanbefoundatvariouslocationsoncampus. hours ofbuildingsonthe Read moreabout studyareas,reservationofplacesandtheopening Due tothecoronavirus,numberofavailablestudyplacesislimited. with your Tilburg Universityusernameandpassword. aboutthecoronavirus(FAQ). https://www.tilburguniversity.edu/ezproxy oncampusandevents. corona website . https://www.tilburguniversity.edu/

FAQ on -

9 1. Studying at Tilburg University 10 International Student Handbook 2020 - 2021 www.tilburguniversity.edu/ects ECTS) isequivalentto1,680hours ofstudy. ments, practicals,andexams). The study load foroneacademicyear(60 one ECTSisequivalentto28hours ofstudy(lectures,self-study, assign To giveyouanideaofthestudyloadrequiredtocomplete yourprogram: ted thecourse. earn theappropriatenumberofECTSwhenyouhavesuccessfully comple The numberofECTSforeachcoursecanbefoundin In theNetherlands,weuseEuropeanCredit Transfer System (ECTS). Credit 1.2.2 European Transfer System (ECTS) https://www.studyinholland.nl/dutch-education Grade conversiontable is notnormallyusedintheNetherlands. grades and910areveryrarelygiven!Classrankingsorcurvedgrading des are between 6 and 7.5. Grades of 7.5 or higher are seen as very high Everything below 5.5 is a fail. In the Netherlands, most common pass-gra required to pass a course is a 6. A 5,5 is rounded up to 6, which is a pass. possible gradeand1isthelowest;halfgradesmayalsobegiven. The grade In theNetherlands,weuseagradingsysteminwhich10ishighest 1.2.1 The DutchGradingSystem 1.2 StudyProgress coronavirus in You canread aboutadjustedavailabilityofthesportsfacilitiesdueto <5.0 5.0 6.0 6.5 –7.0 7.5 –8.0 8.5 –10.0 Dutch grade

the FAQ oncoronavirus 35% 30% 25% 10% achieving grade successful students Percentage of on campusandevents.

Fail Sufficient Good Very good Excellent Definition Fail

OSIRIS Student . You - - - gister forthisparticularprogramorrelatedprograms binding recommendation;anegativeBSAmeansyouwillnotbeallowedtore Itisalegally have earnedfewerthan42ECTS,youwillbegivenanegativeBSA. means youwillbeallowedtocontinueyourcurrentprogramofstudy. Ifyou which If youhaveearned42ECTSormore,willbegivenapositiveBSA, will beallowedtocompletetheremainingtwoyearsofprogram. you haveachievedinyourfirst-yearcourses anditdetermineswhetheryou ding studyadvice.’ This isabindingrecommendationbasedontheresults At theendoffirstyear, allBachelor’s programsissueaso-called‘bin Programs 1.2.3 BSAforBachelor’s least 50%ofthe nominalnumberofECTSperacademic year. students witha Dutchresidencepermitforstudy purposestoobtainat The studyprogressmonitoring regulations requirenon-EEAdegreeseeking 1.2.4 StudyProgressMonitoring ofnon-EEAStudents arising andinany casebefore1July. circumstances inquestionwithin atleasttwomonthsofthecircumstances for adeferral,youmustinform theDeanofStudentsextenuating cond yearofyourBachelor’s program.However, inordertobeconsidered (such asillness),itmaybepossibletodeferyourBSAtheend ofthese If youdo not meetthe BSA requirement due toextenuating circumstances Extenuating Circumstances https://www.tilburguniversity.edu/students/studying/study-progress/bsa of yourSchool. so make sure you check the rules and regulations regarding the BSA BSA, Please notethateachSchoolhasitsownprocedureswithregard tothe your studyprogressinthesecondhalfofacademicyear. ficient. Ifitisinsufficientatthatmoment,willstillbepossibletoimprove of yourfirstyear. Itisanimportantwarningifyourstudyprogressnotsuf to thatmomentandisapre-indicationfortheBSAyouwillreceiveatend the firstyear. Thispreliminary recommendationisbasedonyourresultsup demic year, youwillreceiveapreliminaryrecommendationhalfwaythrough To preventyoufromgetting anunexpectednegativeBSAattheendofaca advice Preliminary programs, youhavetogetapositiveBSAforeachprogramseparately. your each programseparatelyand, in ordertocontinue BSA for given a If youareregisteredformorethanoneBachelor’s program,youwillbe

for thenextthreeyears.

- - - - -

11 1. Studying at Tilburg University International Student Handbook 2020 - 2021

12 immigration/noneu/currentstudent https://www.tilburguniversity.edu/education/practicalissues/beforearrival/ studies. Ifthisisthecase,ImmigrationOfficewillinformyouaccordingly. required toderegisteryouattheINDandwillhaveterminateyour ter’s orPre-Bachelor’s programwithintheaforementionedperiod,weare Pre-Master’s orPre-Bachelor’s program.IfyoufailtocompleteyourPre-Mas academic year. This means thatyoumust obtain all ECTS allocatedto your you mustcompletethePre-Master’s orPre-Bachelor’s programwithinone ses andyouhavebeenacceptedforaPre-Master’s orPre-Bachelor’s program, If youareanon-EEAnationalwithDutchresidencepermitforstudypurpo professionals: tively contributetosociety:thinkers ofcharacter. We callthem TiU shaped Tilburg University aims to educate students to be thinkers who act, who ac rther developtheirtalents,increase theirknowledge,andcontributetosociety. paid to‘characterbuilding’intheir studies. They willbewellequipped tofu stand outamongthoseofotheruniversities inhavingagreatdealofattention on threepillars:knowledge,skills andcharacter. Studentsof Tilburg University Tilburg University’s educationprofileisunique intheNetherlands.Itisbuilt 1.3.1 Tilburg EducationProfile Deans ofStudents and ifyouarehavingtroubleswithstudyingonline,pleaseconsult the elimination of distractions are also key. Find a waythat works best for you connection isindispensable. A suitablestudyspace,timemanagementand ryone willneedtofindtheirownwayonhowstudyonline. Astable Wi-Fi semester. Onlineeducation has severalbenefits andchallenges andeve Many ofyouwillfollowthemajority oftheeducationonlineduringfirst In thischapter, wewillexplainwhatstudyingat Tilburg Universitymeans. 1.3 Studying https://www.tilburguniversity.edu/students/studying/study-progress/monitoring only once. This meansthatyoucanbeexcuses onlyoncebecauseofillness. hand inwrittenproof. Pleasenotethatyoucanuseacertaincircumstance of Studentstheextenuatingcircumstancesinquestionduetimeand wever, inordertobeconsideredforanexcuse, youmustinformthe Dean (such as illness),it may bepossibletoexcuse you for this requirement.Ho If youdonotmeetthe50%requirementduetoextenuatingcircumstances Extenuating Circumstances forcoaching. ------

13 1. Studying at Tilburg University 14 International Student Handbook 2020 - 2021 which youdoneed toreportyourabsencethe lecturerorthecoursecoor cision and responsibility. There are certain compulsory classes, however, for sence ifyoucannotattendaclass. Whether youattendornotisyourownde course. Ifattendanceisnotmandatory, youdonotneedtoreportyourab Whether (online)attendanceatlectures andtutorialsismandatorydiffersper educational methods. learnt thematerialrequired. This ensuresstudentsexperienceavarietyof the programofstudy),whichculminateinanexamtocheckthatyouhave rials/seminars, labassignments,andgroupassignments(dependingon and skills.Studymaterialisprovidedintheformof(online)lectures,tuto Tilburg Universityoffersitsstudentsavarietyofwaystoacquireknowledge 1.3.2 Classesand Assignments https://www.tilburguniversity.edu/about/policy-and-finance/tep cal consciousnessthatdefinestheircharacter. Tilburg Universitystudents,apartfromknowledgeandskills,developethi the rightdecisionsandgetthingsdoneincooperationwithotherpeople. skills andexpert(professional)butalsothe(moral)charactertomake ledge), Tilburg Universitystudentspossessnotonlygeneric(21st-Century) Besides in-depthacademicknowledgeandprofessionalexpertise(know y y y

students andlecturer Little interactionbetween tation onaspecifictopic Lecturer givesapresen in biglecturehalls Larger groupsofstudent Lectures (HC)

Character The horizontalpartof T: breadthofacademicknowledgeandgenericskills expertise andexpertskills The verticalpartof T: depthofacademicknowledgeandprofessional - students Smaller groupsof Tutorials (WC) detailed questions Opportunity toask lecturer between studentsand More interaction present assignments participate, discussand Students actively or asupervisor archer, assistant, aPhDrese Supervised byastudent specific assignments Students workon labs students in(computer) Smaller groupof (LA) Lab Assignments

------minations. Seechapter1.4formoreinformation. Please note,youalwayshavetoregisteryourself(ontime)forwrittenexa found at tions onhowtoenrollforcourses,workgroups andwrittenexamscanbe You willneed to enrollforcourses, workgroups and written exams.Instruc 1.3.3 OnlineEnrollmentforCourses andExams https://www.tilburguniversity.edu/students/studying/lectures/online dinator. Itisyourownresponsibilitytocheckwhichclassesarecompulsory. Surfspot specifications your computer or laptop should meet asaminimum. On A stable Wi-Fi connectionisindispensable.Check That iswhy itisveryimportantthatyou havesuitablefacilitiesathome. Many lectures,assignmentsandexamsareon lineand/ormadeathome. Computer orlaptop searching-information https://www.tilburguniversity.edu/campus/university-library/ formation intheUniversityLibrarycanbefoundat: from the Tilburg UniversityLibraryfreeofcharge.Helponhowtofindin Students canborrowtextbooks, papers,journalsandacademicarticles Borrowing books versions ofthesamebook,somake sureyouarebuyingthecorrectversion. books. Donotethatstudents fromearliercohortsmighthaveusedolder somewhat comparabletoe-bay. Usedbooks aregenerallycheaperthannew program’s Facebook pageoron‘Marktplaats’, aDutchonlinemarketplace, their course. You findstudentsofferingusedtextbooks canoften onyour Many students buy textbooks fromotherstudentswhohavealreadypassed Buying usedtextbooks regular bookstore oronline. tps://catalogus.tilburguniversity.edu reading lists alongside the course descriptions in the Course Catalog ( you willneedthroughoutyourentireprogram. You willfindtherelevant while there are other books (for example statistical reference works) that For somecourses,youwillneedtogetseveral books forjustonesemester, Buying textbooks 1.3.4 Textbooks you can buy soft andhardware withstudentdiscount. youcanbuysoft www.tilburguniversity.edu/enrollment-instructions

). You can purchase your books from a this page . toseewhich ht - - - -

15 1. Studying at Tilburg University 16 International Student Handbook 2020 - 2021 1.4.1 BeforeyourExam students/studying/lectures/exams Frequently Asked QuestionspageExams. corona website differ. Pleasemake suretolookatthemostup-to-dateinformationon VID-19 theformandrelevantinformation,concerningexaminationsmight formation abouttherulesandregulationsduringexamsetc.DuetoCO This chapterexplainstheregularprocedurestoregisterforanexam,in 1.4 Exams Once you have registered for a written examination or midterm, you can view Once youhaveregistered forawrittenexamination ormidterm,youcanview Checking yourregistration the closingdate,evenifyouhave yourprofessor’s permission! after The finalclosingdateisfinal. Nofurtherregistrations willbeaccepted can registeruntil11:59p.m.on Monday oneweekinadvance. date oftheexamination.For example,ifyouhaveexamsonMonday, you examination, resitormidtermis possibleupto5workingdaysbeforethe the applicationforsubmissionwillbeopened.Onlineregistration foran In Osiris,4weeks before thedateofexamination(alsomidtermandresit), Opening andclosingdatesofregistrationperiod Registration viaOsirisisnotnecessary. lecture. The informationcanalsobefoundin Language Center exams: You willbeinformedbythelecturerduring the coursecatalog. You onlyneedtoregisterforwrittentestsandmidterms. se inquestionwillnotbeexaminedwithawrittentest. Therefore, alsoconsult written testsofacourseorstudyprogram.Itmayalsobethecasethatcour You cansearchvia has alreadybeenpassed. Student, the test has not yet been opened or the closing date for the test wish tosit(orresit)theexamination.IfcourseisnotvisibleinOSIRIS tion. InOSIRISStudent,youcanthenselectthosesubjectsinwhich subjects inwhichyouhaveattendedlectures,andwishtosittheexamina courses andsubjectsin If you wish to register for an examination, you must first select the relevant OSIRIS Student register intimetodoso! Please mind:Everyone whowishestosita andforup-to-dateinformationonexams,pleaserefertothe overview exam dates overview OSIRIS Student

for educational activity to consult all the foreducationalactivitytoconsultallthe . You shouldselectthecoursesand https://www.tilburguniversity.edu/ written Canvas examinationmust and MyTimeTable - - - - .

17 1. Studying at Tilburg University 18 International Student Handbook 2020 - 2021 y y y The rulesataglance save printingcostsandreduceenvironmental impact. their registrationforany examinationtheydonotintendtositasthiswill the daybeforeexaminationitself. Studentsareencouragedtocancel should follow the same procedure. Cancellation is possible at any time until If you wish to cancel (withdraw) your registration to sit an examination, you Cancelling yourregistration think thatanerrorhasbeenmade,youshouldcontactthe you willseewhetheryourregistrationhasbeenapproved.Ifnot,andif ked toensurethat youareentitledtodoso.Intheexaminationregistration If youwishtositanexamination,yourregistrationwillbeautomaticallychec Entitlement Desk assoonpossible. If youhavenotreceivedtheemailnotification,pleasecontactStudent If youhavenotreceivednotification of theexaminationroomandnumberdeskyouhavebeenallocated. partment 7dayspriortotheexamination. This notificationwillshowthelocation email addressand/ortheknowntoStudent Administration de Notification oftheexaminationdetailswillbesenttoyour TilburgUniversity fore theexaminationdate. seat numberareannounced. You willreceivethenotificationoneweekbe fication atyour TilburgUniversitye-mailaddressinwhichroom,timeand In thelastweekbeforeyourtesttakes place,youwillreceiveanexamnoti Notification writtenexams OSIRIS Studentregularly, especiallyifyouknowhaveexamssoon. mistakes lateron.Check ormisunderstandings thatmaybedifficulttorectify the Subscriptionsoverview. We adviseyoutodosoinorderavoidany the statusofyourregistrationinOSIRISStudentviaRegistration tabin

TimeTable youcancurrentlyseetheexact timeandlocation. date, timeandlocation, oneweekbeforetheexamination date.InMy You willreceivenotificationoftheexamination, withconfirmationofthe confirmation byemail. mation isprovisionalandsubject toamendmentuntilyoureceivefinal Table andOSIRISStudentapproximately 1monthinadvance. This infor The scheduleddateandtimeof theexaminationwillappearinMyTime You mustregisterseparatelyforeachexaminationormidtermyouwishtosit. Student Desk . ------y y y 2. 1. Other regulations https://www.tilburguniversity.edu/students/studying/regulations/eer (EEA nationals)orpassport/DutchResidence Permit (non-EEAnationals). yourself with your identify Tilburg University card, your national identity card by theseregulations.Oneimportantregulationisthatyouneedtobeable gistration, grading, etc. Both University authorities and students must abide Examining Boardandallothermattersconcerningexams,suchasexamre protocol outlining rules and guidelines concerning the responsibilities of the Dutch). The EducationandExaminationRegulations constitutetheofficial mination Regulations (EER)‘Onderwijs-enExamenregelingen’(OER)in Exams at Tilburg University are administeredundertheEducationandExa Regulations 1.4.2 DuringyourExam

Every studentisexpectedtoknow: not yetbeenannounced. tion period(1month),eveniftheresultsoffirstexaminationhave You canregistertoresitanexaminationatany timeduringtheregistra and nogradewillbeawarded. you neverthelessattendtheexamination,yourpaperwillnotbemarked You cannot sitanexaminationunlessyouhaveregisteredtodoso.If nation roomwithin thirtyminutesofthestarting time oftheexamination. to theexamination timewillbemade.Studentsmay notleavetheexami 30 minutes following the starting time of the examination. No extension exam rooms.Finally, consumingfood isprohibitedduringexams. isn’t allowed during the exam. Furthermore, alcohol is prohibited in the drinkswater orsoft thatarenotpackaged incans. To fillupthebottle is forthetimedisplayaclockavailable. Studentsareallowedtodrink in the coat or bag. In all examination rooms the watch must be left inthecoatorbag.electronic devicesmustbeturnedoffandleft Also bringing any valuablepersonalitems. All mobiletelephonesandother mination room,oronthewindowsills.Studentsarerequested to avoid Latecomers will be allowed to enter the examination room during the first Latecomers willbeallowedtoenter theexaminationroomduringfirst All coatsandbagsmustbeplacedintheaisle,atfrontof the exa - The - - - The The regulations,whichapplytowrittenexaminations(seebelow). What constitutes procedure forregistration. not betolerated. penalties Education andExamination forfraudorfailuretoobservetheregulations. examination fraud Regulations (EER) stipulateaset (cheating) and that fraud will

- - - - -

19 1. Studying at Tilburg University 20 International Student Handbook 2020 - 2021 4. 3. 9. 8. 7. 6. 5. will produceawrittenreportandinformthestudentthatnogra ted tosittheexaminationatinvigilator’s discretion. The invigilator who isunabletoproducetheexaminationnotification,willbepermit candidates producedbytheStudent Administration department,and the matterhasbeendulyinvestigated bytheExaminingBoard. report. The studentwillbewarnedthatnogradeawardeduntil examination attheinvigilator’s discretionwhowillproduceawritten who cannot provide any proof of identity will be permitted to sit the card ordriver’s licensewillbeacceptedasproofof identity. Any student does nothavea Tilburg Universitycard,apassport,nationalidentity a Tilburg Universitycardwhenrequestedbytheinvigilator. Ifastudent instructed otherwisebytheinvigilator. tion oftheexamination.Studentsmustuseallocateddeskunless will inform the student that no grade will be awarded until the matter has will informthestudent thatnogradewillbeawarded untilthematterhas from theExamining Board and not from the Student Desk. The invigilator are forwardedtotheExaminingBoard withintwodays. You getaresponse Student Administration department,whichwillensurethatalldocuments tion papers, rough work and any items of evidence will be handed in to the vigilator andnotedinthewritten report. The report, thestudent’s examina report, heorsheisentitledtoadd anotetothiseffect. read itscontents.Ifthestudentdoesnotagreewithcontents ofthe presented tothestudentwhomustsignitconfirmthatheor shehas invigilator willproduceawrittenreport. A copyofthisreportwillbe of thefacultyconcerned. sity Examination Fraud Regulations and the Regulations and Guidelines on allexaminationpapers. ensure thatthestudent’s nameandadministration numberareentered print-out ofthenotificationondeskinfrontthem. disruption, studentsshouldplacetheir Tilburg Universitycardanda student isoccupyinghisorherallocateddesk. To avoidunnecessary blished startingtimeoftheexamination,andwillascertainthateach and the notification within approximately thirty minutes ofthe pu Examining Board. de willbeawardeduntilthematterhasbeendulyinvestigated bythe Any physical evidenceofexaminationfraudwillbeconfiscated bythein Students arerequiredtoproducevalidproofofidentityintheform Each studentisallocatedaseat/desknumber, asshowninthenotifica Should therebeany suspicionofexaminationfraud(cheating)the Students mustatalltimesobservetheprovisionsof Tilburg Univer The invigilator willaskeachstudenttosigntheattendancelistand The invigilator will requesteachstudenttoproduceproofofidentity Any studentwhose namedoesnotappearonthelistofexamination ------

21 1. Studying at Tilburg University 22 International Student Handbook 2020 - 2021 ning Board. They willinvariably expectyoutohavereportedyour sickness to take theexam. This is decidedbytheStudentCounselor or theExami own program.Insomecases,you maybegivenanadditionalopportunity delines ortheExaminationand ExaminationRegulations (EER)foryour School toanother. You shouldtherefore consulttheRegulations andGui absenceduetosicknessvaryfromone The ruleswithregardtonotifying https://www.tilburguniversity.edu/students/studying/regulations/eer Learn whichproceduresandconditionsapplybycheckingyour program’s. Each schoolhasitsownrulesforcancelingyourregistration anexam. Additional informationperschool resit. Inmany cases,theExaminingBoardwillmake adecisiononthismatter. please consulttheacademicadvisoraboutpossibilityofan additional circumstances beyondyourcontrol,youarenotabletotake thisexameither, stances, youcanmake upthemissedexamatregularresit.If, dueto If youarenotabletotake anexamduetoillnessorothermitigatingcircum Illness duringexams 13. 12. 11. 10. on thelisttoindicatethatallworkhasindeedbeenhandedin. to the invigilator’s desk. The invigilator will tick off each student’s name nation papers,answerforms,roughworkings,notesandunusedpaper session, theinvigilator willannouncetheremainingtime. are onduty, orwhenasecondinvigilator arrivestorelievethefirst. dents willonlybepermittedtovisitthetoiletiftwoormoreinvigilators than onestudenttoleavetheexaminationroomatany onetime.Stu must beoflimiteddurationandtheinvigilator willnotpermitmore ascertain thatnoexaminationfraudcanbecommitted. The toiletbreak ces dictate,whereupontheinvigilator willtake appropriatemeasuresto room to visit the toilet. An exception will be made should circumstan until thematterhasbeendulyinvestigated bytheExaminingBoard. the student that no grade will be awarded of the incident, and will notify the examination room. The invigilator will then produce a written report continued disruptionwillleadtothestudentbeingrequestedleave examination willinthefirstinstancebegivenaverbalwarning. Any the effectthatfraudissuspectedwillbemadeonattendancelist. student will,however, bepermittedtocompletetheexamination. A noteto been dulyinvestigated bytheExaminingBoardandarulinggiven. The At theendofexaminationsession,studentsmusthandinallexami minutespriortotheendofexamination Approximately fifteen As ageneralrule,studentsarenotpermittedtoleavetheexamination Any studentwho actsinawaylikely todisruptthegoodorderof ------

You cancheckyourgradeforaspecificcourseinOSIRISStudent( theexam,lecturerswillpublishgrades. Within 15workingdaysafter Feedback yourExam 1.4.3 After Education Coordinator assoonpossible,butatleastwithintwomonths. your studyprogresshasbeenseriouslydelayed,youmustreportthistothe If yourillnesshascausedyoutomisssomany examinationsorlecturesthat written evidencesuchasadoctor’s certificate. or other reason for absence prior to the first examination, and to provide https://www.tilburguniversity.edu/students/studying/graduation degree program. For moreinformation, pleasecheck: Student Desk. The proceduretoapplyforyourdiplomadependson your you (orapersonauthorizedby you) maycollectyourdiplomafromthe yourthesisdefenseorlater.your diplomaimmediatelyafter Alternatively, and beawardedyourdiplomain frontofothergraduates. You may receive diploma. You mayparticipateinagraduation ceremony (ifapplicable) differs perSchoolandprogram). Therearevariousoptionstoreceiveyour youhavesuccessfullydefendedyourthesis,(thedefenseprocedure after successfully completedallcompulsorycomponentsofyourprogram and You willbeawardedaBachelor’s orMaster’s degree whenyouhave 1.5.1 Graduation 1.5 Graduation for moreinformationontheexamregulations. consult theEducationandExaminationRegulations (EER)ofyourprogram than theoriginal. The rulescanvaryforeachcourseandprogram. You can However, insomecasesthemostrecentgradewillcount,evenifitislower If you take a resit for an exam, it is usually the highest grade that counts. Resits studying/regulations/complaint-appeal/eab the Examination Appeals Board. If youdonotagreewiththegradehavebeengiven,canappealto take theopportunity toreviewyourexamwithlecturer. studies is finding out where you can improve, so we recommend that you your examandgradetogether with thelecturer. An importantpartofyour opportunity toattendanexaminspectionsessionwhereyoucanreview uvt.osiris-student.nl/

). yourgradehasbeenpublished,youhavethe After https://www.tilburguniversity.edu/students/

https://

23 1. Studying at Tilburg University 24 International Student Handbook 2020 - 2021 y advantage. Tilburg University’s definitionofcheatingis:Bendingtherulestogainan 1.6.1 Forms ofFraud https://www.tilburguniversity.edu/students/studying/regulations/fraud dying, fraudcoversanumberofareas. the student’s knowledge,understandingand/or skills.Inthecontextofstu or entirelyresultsinanimpedimenttoformingobjectivejudgment of Fraud isdefinedas‘any actoromissionthereof bythestudentthatpartially 1.6 Fraud www.tilburguniversity.edu/stayconnected network andstayconnected. online, in Tilburg andinvariouspartsoftheworld. Take advantageofthis you cancontinueyourstudieswithourlifelonglearningofferandevents, market, aswell ashowtoadapttheDutchwayoflife. graduation, After Alumni volunteerasmentororcoachandhelpyoutransfertothelabor them. But,thealumninetworkof Tilburg Universityhasmoretoofferyou. dents. Through thealumninetwork,youwillbeabletostayintouchwith cherishing. You willalsoformabondwithyourteachersandfellowstu degree. Duringyourstudies,youwillmake friendsforlife. A bondworth youhaveobtainedyour is lookingforwardtostayingintouchwithyouafter national alumni),in141 countriesthroughouttheworld. Tilburg University alumni network. A networkofover75,000alumni(10%whomareinter yougraduate, will becomeamember of the After Tilburg University 1.5.3 Alumni www.tilburguniversity.edu/education/program-quality-assurance page: Quality Assurance https://www.nvao.net/en the qualityofhighereducationinFlandersandNetherlands. and Dutchgovernments.Itprovidesanexpertobjectivejudgmentof dependent andbi-nationalaccreditationorganizationsetupbytheFlemish Accreditation OrganizationoftheNetherlandsandFlanders(NVAO), anin All ourBachelor’s and(Research) Master’s programsareaccreditedbythe 1.5.2 Accreditation

phones, smartwatches, oranything withcomparable featuresorfunc duct asexamples offraud:Havingtexts,electronic apparatus,mobile Tilburg Universityregardsthefollowing situationsandtypesofcon ------y y y indicate multiple paraphrasesinapieceoftext by meansofafootnote,but rence -whichtexts arebeingusedassourcematerial. Itispermissibleto When paraphrasing,studentsshould indicate-bygivingtherelevantrefe Paraphrasing refor itisimportanttorequestadvice concerningcitingtoyourprofessor. Netherlands aredifferentcompared totherulesyoumightbeusedto. The source couldbeanexampleofplagiarism. The rulesconcerning citinginthe for-word citation.Even citing just onelinewithoutacknowledgingthe Students mustalwayscitecorrectly. This meansalways indicating aword- Citations signments. This requiresstudentstociteandparaphraseinaparticularway. to recognizeifsomeoneelse’s workisbeing incorporatedintoone’s ownas ments; thisistheUniversity’s standpointon thematter. Itshouldbepossible Students shouldsupplytheirown,originalworkforalltheses and assign others, forathesis,exam, orotherassignment,withoutdueacknowledgement. Using partsofatextwrittenbysomeoneelse,orthereasoningideas Tilburg University’s definitionofplagiarismis: 1.6.2 Plagiarism y y y y

Manipulating orincorrectlypresentingtheresultsinaresearchproject, as laiddowninthegenerallyacceptedrulesforacademicwork. sis, examorotherassignment,withouttheproperacknowledgements Borrowing facts,texts,reasoning,orideasfromsomeoneelseforathe theexaminationpaperhasbeenhandedin. Changing somethingafter examination candidates. questions, assignmentsoranswersforoneselfonemoreother someone else,priortoanexamination,obtainingtheexamination Switching questionpapersoranswersheets,exchanging themwith one elsereplacetheexaminationcandidate. Pretending tobesomeoneelseduringanexaminationorlettingsome any timeduring theexamination. examinees inany way, eitherinsideoroutsidetheexaminationroomat Looking atotherexaminees’workorexchanging informationwithother consultation duringexaminationsisabsolutelyforbidden. tions availableforuseintheexamination,eventhoughtheiror ing themtodoso. Giving fellowstudentsorexamineesthechancetocheat,encourag including thethesis,inordertomislead. ------

25 1. Studying at Tilburg University 26 International Student Handbook 2020 - 2021 in assignments and yourassignedgroupsasset bythelecturer. ments fromlecturers, thecoursesyllabus,assignments, modulestohand Information includes, but is not limited to: course information, announce In Canvas, youcanfindallrelevantinformationregarding yourcourses. Canvas nistrative issues,IT, tutorsandcoaches,news events. with informationaboutthings e.g. studyfacilities,OSIRISStudent,admi The Student Portal isan important source of information for allstudents https://www.tilburguniversity.edu/students Student Portal be foundinthefollowingplaces: Information aboutthestudyprograms,courses,timetables,and examscan 1.7.2 Portals https://www.tilburguniversity.edu/students/it home, youwillberequiredtodoitthrougha VPN connection: word. Ifyouwanttoconnectthe Tilburg University’s networkfromyour (u-number), andsubsequentlytypeyourregular Tilburg Universitypass To connecttoeduroamyou needtoadd‘@uvt.nl’yourregularusername city centerandotherplacesworldwide. to eduroamvirtuallyanywhere oncampusaswellatsomespotsinthe less network,whichoperatesundertheeduroamproject. You canconnect As astudentof Tilburg University, youcanaccess Tilburg University’s wire 1.7.1 Wi-Fi 1.7 Technology andCommunication or invent research dataorrepresentitselectively, irresponsiblyorincorrectly. other authors,youarealsoguiltyoffraud. The sameistrueifyoumanipulate If youdeliberatelymisrepresenttheconclusions,interpretationsorpositionsof 1.6.3 Misrepresentation versity’s RefCite tool: You canfindtherulesforcorrectlycitingandparaphrasingat TilburgUni in theassessmentofthatassignment. if thatisthecase,worknotoriginalinnatureandthiswillbereflected http://itswww.uvt.nl/lis/es/refcite-uk/index.html

- - - - - 27 1. Studying at Tilburg University 28 International Student Handbook 2020 - 2021 y y connect onlyonecardperaccount. (for thisyoucanfollowtheinstructionsonprinterscreen). You can is offered for the first time you must connect your card to your user name Go tothenearestMFPandenteryour Tilburg Universitycard. When acard Using your Tilburg UniversityCard top upyouraccountfirst! (MFP), withwhichyoucanprint,copyandscandocuments.Remember to Tilburg University’s campushostsnumerous multi-functionalprinters 1.7.5 PrintingandCopying at: top upyouraccountonlinebyusingthe Tilburg UniversityPrintingPortal order tousethem.Ifyouwantpayfortheprinters,willfirstneed a contactless Maestro/VPAY/MasterCard/VISA/American Express card in by cashorcard.However, whenusing vending machinesyouwillneed When goingtoany oftherestaurantsoncampuswillbeabletopayeither Paying forfood,drinks andprintersisdonein avarietyofwaysoncampus. 1.7.4 Paying oncampus charge, butifyouloseitandneedtorequestforanewcard,costsare€10,-. Tilburg Universitystudentcard,youcandoso during examsavalidPassport orIDsuffices.Ifyouwouldlike toapplyfora mandatory and not necessary in case you study online. For identification ring yourexams.Havinga Tilburg Universitystudentcardishowevernot books fromtheLibrary. Itmayalsobeusedasaformofidentificationdu card isusedtogainaccessbuildingsincludingtheLibraryandborrow tration number(ANR),student(SNR)andcardonit. The Your Tilburg Universitystudentcardhasyourphotograph,name,adminis 1.7.3 Tilburg UniversityCard https://canvas.uvt.nl you willbeusingduringyourstudiesat Tilburg University. Make sureyou check thissiteregularly, asthisisthemostimportantsite You canenroll incoursesviaOsiris. You canfindthe FAQ page

ask youtowithdraw thedepreciableamountfrom youre-wallet.Ifyou confirm yourcopy job. Whenthecopyjob hasfinishedtheprinterwill display oftheprinter. Consequently, youmustpressthegreen buttonto Copying: To copyyouwillfirstneedtoselectthe propersettingsonthe white orcolor, selecttherightsetting ontheprinteritself. print. Pressprinttostartprinting. Inordertochangeprintinginblack Printing: For printing, selectyourprintjobs,whichyouwouldlike to https://tiu.mycampusprint.nl/

online . The firstcardisfreeof here . - - the “TiU Internet Printer” viatheprintingportal. the “TiUInternetPrinter” sity campus. Use theonlineprinting portal of Tilburg University or install You canstillsendprintingjobswhenyouareawayfromthe Tilburg Univer If notoncampus y to datetimetable. On theOSIRIS App, youcancheckyourlateststudy resultsandmostup OSIRIS App that youkeep upwiththelatestannouncements andassignments. courses. Make sureyouenablepushmessages onyourphonetomake sure With theCanvas App, youcancheckthelatestinformationregarding your Canvas App dents canregisterasguest,tofullyexperienceallservicesprovided. an internet connection is not available. Prospective Tilburg University Stu application. Onceloaded,mostitemsareavailableforoffline reading when layout of the menu and remove items from the list to build a personalized ped specifically for use onyour mobile device. You can easily rearrange the tion offersanumberofstudentservicesconveniently groupedanddevelo iStudent TiU isanapplicationfor Tilburg Universitystudents. The applica app iStudent TiU www.tilburguniversity.edu/students/it/google-apps Drive aspartofGoogleMailbox. account, youhaveaccesstoGoogleappslike GoogleCalendar andGoogle This mailbox isaGoogleMailbox. Alternatively, toyourUniversitye-mail Mail’. Inaddition,youcanaccessthise-mailbygoingto access thise-mailbygoingtotheStudentPortal andclickingon‘Google You willreceiveapersonale-mailaccountfromtheUniversity. You can Google apps 1.7.6University Apps Tilburg Printing portal:

ing. Your scanswillbesenttoyoure-mail.Donotforgetlogout! being scanned. When youhavescannedallyourfiles, selectstartsend prstu010.campus.uvt.nl andpressonthestartbutton. Your fileisnow glass, choosescanandsendontherightprinterdisplay. Select Scanning: For scanningyoumustplacethefileondocument neglect this,youcannotcopyuntilpaytheamountdue. https://tiu.mycampusprint.nl/

www.gmail.com - - - - - . 29 1. Studying at Tilburg University International Student Handbook 2020 - 2021

30 y y y studying ataUniversity. Examplesofdifferencesyoumightencounterare: University becauseofthedifferencebetweenyourpreviouseducationand For somestudentsitmaytake abitoftimetogetusedstudyingatthe 1.8.1 ‘StudyCulture’Shock 1.8 StudyingintheNetherlands by diversityand to respectotherpeople’s opinionsandvalues. Intercultural room conceptrequires allstudentstobeopen to theopportunitiesoffered alongside studentsfromallover theworld. The intercultural(online)class Since Tilburg Universityhasa diverse studentpopulation,youwillbeworking y y y y properly, whichmeans: As astudentof Tilburg Universityyouarerequiredtoconductyourself 1.8.3 Personal Conduct asaStudentinanInterculturalEnvironment ties asastudentat Tilburg University. conduct-integrity read theCode ofConduct of Tilburg Universityat concerning staffandstudentbehavior. We stronglyrecommendthatyou conduct ofstaffandstudentsassuchlaysthefoundationfordebate tion on the University’s principles,the Code includes rules governing the who workandstudyat Tilburg University. Providingaframeworkforreflec Tilburg University’s Code ofConduct defines theguidingvaluesforthose ofConduct1.8.2 Code be goingthroughexactlythesamething,soyoucantalkaboutittogether! as yourpersonaldevelopment.Inaddition,remember, yourclassmateswill This mightsoundratherdaunting,butitisallpartofyouracademicaswell y

the initiativetoaskforhelp. You mustaskforhelpifyouneedit;isavailablebuttake opinions. You willbeexpectedtodoyourownresearchandformulate have tomotivateyourselfstudy, evenmoresoifyouarestudyingonline. You areresponsibleformanagingandstructuringyourowntimeyou You areexpectedtotake onalotofresponsibility. and extendedyourcompetencies Actively participatinginlectures andsecondaryactivitiestoenhance them any harm Respecting thevaluesandfreedomofothersrefrainfromcausing Showing integrityinyouractionsandbehaviorbetrustworthy Carrying outyourstudiesanddutiesadequately, carefully, andreliably sothatyouarefullyawareofyourrightsandresponsibili www.tilburguniversity.edu/ - - -

31 1. Studying at Tilburg University 32 International Student Handbook 2020 - 2021 make anappointment withthe else insidetheUniversity, thereareotherpersonsthatyoucansee. You can tion Coordinator withapersonalissueandyouwishtospeaksomeone Education Coordinator. Ifyoudonot feel comfortable going toyour Educa do notcontactthelecturer. For allthesematters,youmustcontactyour blems withtheprogram,courseschedules,orplanningofexams, Lecturers onlydealwiththecontentofacourse,soforpersonalissues,pro an appointmentifyouwanttoaskthemsomethingoutsideclassroomhours! detail, youcanmake an(online)appointmentwiththem. You willalwaysneed lecturer toexplainsomethingconcerningthecontentofcourseinmore learning contentthendonothesitatetoaskduringtheclass.Ifyouwant formal. Ifyouhaveany questionsduringalectureortutorialconcerningthe In theNetherlands,relationsbetweenlecturersandstudentsarefairlyin 1.8.4 The Student-LecturerRelationship discover newwaysofthinkingandworking,broadenyourhorizons. to workwithpeoplefromaroundtheworld;youwillalsolearnthem, you withenormousopportunitiesandbenefits.Notonlywilllearnhow strengths to succeed at a given task. However, these challenges also present values. You willberequiredtoadaptyourteammatesandcombine ple fromdifferentcultures. Allhavedifferentworkingmindsets,styles,and succeed ingroupworkandassignments,youwilltogetherwithpeo (online) classroomspresentopportunitiesaswell challenges. In order to Dean ofStudents , forinstance. - - - - 33 2. Becoming active 2 Becoming active

2.1 Events on Campus

Under normal circumstances, many events are organized on campus, both by Tilburg University and by other parties. Most of these events are open to students. A list of events organized at Tilburg each Month University can be found in the events calendar: www.tilburguniversity.edu/current/events

Please note: due to coronavirus, campus activities are limited. Small-scale activities will be organized as soon as circumstances permit. Information about the current situation can be found on our website.

International Student Handbook 2020 - 2021 2.2 Studying Abroad

Tilburg University has exchange agreements with many universities inside and outside Europe. Studying at one of our partner universities abroad, offers you a unique opportunity to broaden your personal and academic horizon while continuing to work towards graduation. It enables you to learn about your specialization from a different perspective and helps you improve your language proficiency. A study abroad period will also offer you an irreplacea- ble chance to meet people from all over the world and develop your intercultural communication skills. In an increasingly globalized world, these skills are indispensable for students planning an international career.

Almost all Bachelor’s students can participate in an exchange program without falling behind in their studies. If a semester abroad is not integra- ted into your program – if you are doing a Master’s program, for instance – you are still allowed to go on exchange, but chances are that you will incur study delays as a result. If you are thinking about going on exchange, dis- cuss this with your Education Coordinator, and look carefully at your study plan. With input from the Schools, the Study Abroad & Exchange Office of Tilburg University provides Study Abroad Study Plans online to help you determine how you can fit an exchange into your study program. Students who want to go on exchange in their third year should apply for this in their second year of study. Before you are allowed to apply for an exchange, you will need to have obtained a certain number of ECTS. As a second year student, you need to have obtained 60 ECTS. Although your GPA does not determine whether you can go exchange, a higher GPA will give you a higher chance of being selected for your preferred destination. This is something to pay attention to right from the start, already in your first year.

34 They offerlanguagescoursesto TilburgUniversitystudentsin Arabic, University The Tilburg 2.3 LanguageCenter www.tilburguniversity.edu/studyabroad published onthiswebsite. ons, applicationdeadlinesandcontactinformationfortheteamarealso mation onwhereandhowyoucangoanexchange. Informationsessi The Study Abroad website foroutgoingexchanges providesfurtherinfor departments that eachofferservicesforspecific programs. Days, andthe Asset Conference. Furthermore, Asset consistsofseven events, suchasthe Tilburg EconomicBusiness Weeks, the Asset In-house Economics studentsat Tilburg University. It offersbothsocialandcareer Faculty Association Asset 2.4.1 ofEconomicsandManagement Tilburg School specific. both socialandprofessionalevents. These studyassociationsareprogram- Tilburg Universityhasvariousstudy-relatedassociationsthat organize Study Associations 2.4 le thewritingprocess. for yourassignments,andspeciallytrainedstudenttutorsarethere totack nments. The libraryinformationspecialistscanhelpyoufind um Another serviceattheLanguageCenter isthewritingcenter: two languagescoursesfree! most courses have astudy load of 6 ECTS. This means you can take at least Pre-Master’s studentsalsoreceivethese.Eachvoucher isworth1ECTSand language vouchers at Tilburg University, thismeansyou willhavereceivedtwelveelectronic can eventake these languagecoursesfreeofcharge.Ifyouareenrolled English skillsorlearnacompletelynewlanguageforyourfuturecareer. You Dutch andunderstandthepeoplearoundyou,orimproveyour(academic) and Spanish. Therefore, asaninternationalstudent,youcandiveinto Chinese, Dutch,English,French, German,Italian,Portuguese, Russian . Here,youcangetsupportwhileareworkingonyourwritingassig atthebeginningofyourstudies.Exchange studentsand Language Center is the umbrella association for all Business and

providesawiderangeofservices. the Scriptori - - - - -

35 2. Becoming active Students of Fiscal Economics can join ‘De Smeetskring’, which is the student association for Tax Law and Fiscal Economics students.

MAK mentorship system supports prospective and current students at TiSEM in their personal and academic development, within the scope of their programs.

2.4.2 Tilburg Law School For Law students, the Magister JFT study association offers study-related social activities that focus on criminal law, civil law, law and management, law and technology, and international and European law. Magister publis- hes the School magazine four times a year, and offers a 10% discount on books. The Student Council is also a part of Magister.

International Student Handbook 2020 - 2021 Tilburg tax consultant association De Smeetskring is the study association for Tax Law students at Tilburg Law School and Fiscal Economics students at TiSEM.

A third study association for TLS students is ELSA. ELSA is short for Euro- pean Law Students’ Association: a study association for law students that operates throughout Europe.

2.4.3 Tilburg School of Social and Behavioral Sciences Every Tilburg School of Social and Behavioral Sciences program has its own study association. These associations managed entirely by students and are meant to make student life both congenial (get-togethers, parties, study tours) and challenging (symposia, congresses). Tilburg School of Social and Behavioral Sciences has the following study associations: y Complex (Psychology) y Input (Human Resource Studies) y Polis (Organization Studies and Global Management of Social Issues) y Versot (Sociology)

2.4.4 Tilburg School of Humanities and Digital Sciences The Tilburg School of Humanities and Digital Sciences has five study associations, each of which is linked to a particular program. The five associations are: y Animo (Culture Studies) y Extra Muros (Liberal Arts & Sciences) y Flow (Communication and Information Sciences) y Sapientia Ludenda (Philosophy) y D.S.A. Pattern (Data Science)

36 37 2. Becoming active 2.4.5 Tilburg School of Catholic Theology The study association for students of the Tilburg School of Catholic Theology is called Ad Interim and is located in Utrecht.

2.5 Student Associations

Besides the study associations, which are related to Schools or study programs, Tilburg University is also home to a whole range of student associations and societies. They are a great way to meet like-minded students and make friends. There are organizations for arts and culture, sports, student politics and philosophy as well as study-related associations. You will also find organizations aimed specifically at international students, organizing all kinds of social activities. We believe that student associations provide

International Student Handbook 2020 - 2021 the ideal opportunity for every student to develop non-academic skills and talents and enable you to create your own network in Tilburg.

There are four main student associations in Tilburg: y I*ESN Tilburg y T.S.C. St. Olof y T.S.R. Vidar y T.S.V. Plato

Besides these four student associations, Tilburg University has a diverse range of organizations focusing on sports, culture, internationalization, religion, etc. Whatever your interests may be, there will always be an organization that can offer you an opportunity to further develop yourself. More information on these organizations can be found at: https://www.tilburguniversity.edu/students/studying/student-associations

2.6 Talent Programs

For students who like an extra challenge in addition to their studies, the University has several extra-curricular excellence programs that allow you to further develop yourself. Below you can find the programs the University has to offer you.

2.6.1 Tilburg University Outreaching Honors Program The Outreaching Honors Program provides educational and experiential opportunities by offering you a number of ambitious modules, challenging you to reflect on yourself and to prepare you for a responsible role in future society.

38 fierce politicalandsocietaldebates.Despitethediscourseson of local,national,Europeanandinternationalgovernmentsgenerated complex societal phenomena. Today it figures highon thepolitical agenda Over thelastthreedecades,migrationhasbecomeoneofmost 2.6.2 Challenge ofMigration/HonorsProgram The Societal www.tilburguniversity.edu/outreaching taught inEnglish. and studybackgrounds. Ithasadurationofoneacademicyearandisfully completionofthefirstyear),nationalities, students ofallstudylevels(after The OutreachingHonorsProgramisopentoselected Tilburg University career. For more information on how to apply, please visit the 7.5 andaseriousinterest indoingresearchandpursuing anacademic second- andthird-yearBachelor and MasterstudentswithaGPA ofatleast The targetgroupoftheCentER HonorsResearch Experienceare TiSEM Upon successfulcompletion,a certificate and4ECTScreditsareawarded. regular curricula. The CentER Honors Research Experienceis “on top of” results oftheirprojecttofellow studentsandtheresearchersinvolved. lities foranacademiccareer. At theendofperiod,studentspresent meeting withaGraduateProgramCoordinator totalkaboutthepossibi arch seminars fromthe research grouprelevant to their project and have a a research project supervised by an academic staff member, attend rese research andacademiclife.Duringaperiodof10weeks, studentsworkon work withtopresearchersat Tilburg University, andlearnaboutacademic CentER offers TiSEM bachelor and master students the opportunity to ofEconomicsandManagementonly) School 2.6.3 CentER HonorsResearch (forStudentsofthe Experience Tilburg honorsprogram https://www.tilburguniversity.edu/students/studying/additional-education/ enclosed totheBachelor’s degree. Rector of Tilburg Universityand theDeanofyourSchool,whichwillbe fully, youwillreceivethe Tilburg UniversityHonors Certificate, signedbythe extra coursepersemesterovertwoyears.Ifyoufinishthisprogramsuccess Each participantwillattendfourexclusive HPcourses,amounting to one theoretical, political,cultural,legal,economicandmediaperspectives. courses inwhichmultipleaspectsofmigrationwillbeconsideredfrom The societalChallengeofMigrationprogramwilloffer4interdisciplinary migration flowsremainedabsent. international migration, an accurate and balanced response to increased

following webpage - - .

39 2. Becoming active 2.6.4 Top Class Law (for Students of Tilburg Law School only) Tilburg Law School offers students who have attained excellent results in their first year of study a chance to participate in the two-year Top Class program during their second and third years. The program is to be followed on top of the regular Bachelor’s program. It consists of four extra in-depth legal courses, one flexible in-depth legal assignment, and training in various soft skills. The Top Class courses have been specially developed for the program, and are designed for talented students who enjoy following an extra challenging academic program.

Inspiring, often highly current subjects are explored in small-scale and interactive forms of education. The Top Class program provide students with a fantastic opportunity to increase their knowledge of the law and of legal theory, and to further their intellectual development. Command of the Dutch language is required to participate in the Top Class.

International Student Handbook 2020 - 2021 https://www.tilburguniversity.edu/students/studying/additional-education/ top-class

2.6.5 TSB Excellence Program (for Students of Tilburg School of Social and Behavioral Sciences only) The Excellence Program of the Tilburg School of Social and Behavioral Sciences is aimed at motivated Bachelor’s students of this School who have performed exceptionally well in their first year. As part of this program, you can take additional classes in the field of social and behavioral sciences, extending your knowledge and insight and developing your intellectual talents to the fullest.

The Excellence Program is an intensive, activating, and interdisciplinary English-language program consisting of four courses in addition to the regular curriculum, spread over the four semesters of the second and third Bachelor’s years. www.tilburguniversity.edu/excellence

2.7 Student Participation

Would you like to have a say in the governance and policies of Tilburg University? The right to participate in decision-making is an important de- mocratic right. You can co-decide and advise at various levels (program, School, university, and national level), on all matters regarding the curriculum and the organization of Tilburg University. Taking part in these decision-making processes can be a great learning experience. https://www.tilburguniversity.edu/students/studying/participation

40 Directors. These committeesconsistofstaffmembersaswellstudent The Education Committees control the activities and plans of the Program 2.7.2 EducationCommittees please contactyour Academic Director. in feedbacksessions.For moreinformation onhowtobecomeinvolved, Not everyprogramandSchoolhasthesamemethodsofinvolving students ly discussestheseevaluationswiththelecturersandcoursecoordinators. te thecourses,lectures,examinationsetc. The ProgramBoardsubsequent Board consistsofseveralstudentswhomeetafewtimesperyeartoevalua Almost everydegreeprogramhasitsownSoundingBoard. The Sounding 2.7.1 SoundingBoard www.dutchstudentunion.nl https://www.iso.nl/international-2/ Student Union(LSVb)alsorepresents studentsintheNetherlands. Dutch research universities and universities of applied sciences. The Dutch The InterstedelijkStudentenOverleg (ISO)representsallstudentsfrom 2.7.5 National participation https://fractiefront.nl/en/home/ www.fractiesam.nl education andstudentconcerns,co-determinesfuturepolicy. plications. The council also allocates funding, holdsdiscussions on general nalization ofthecampus,expansionnetwork,andbudgetary im the wholeuniversityandaddressesvariousissues,suchas internatio gets. The UniversityCouncil advises, orvotes,onproposalsthatconcern siderable influenceonstrategicpolicy, organization,management andbud Council consults with the Executive Board on a regular basis and has con dent membersareunitedinthepartiesSAMandFront. The University The University Council is the centralrepresentative advisory body. Its stu 2.7.4 UniversityCouncil Team onaregularbasis. ted, strategic,andfinancialissuesmeetwiththeSchool’s Management process. The Faculty Councils take decisionsoneducational,research-rela sents studentsandstaffconsiderstheirviewsinthedecisionmaking Every SchoolintheUniversityhasitsownFaculty Council, whichrepre 2.7.3 Faculty Council very importantandhighlyappreciated. mination Regulations. Inputfromthestudentmembersinthisprocessis of Education. They alsoadvisetheSchoolCouncil onthe Teaching andExa members. They offeradvice–solicitedandunsolicitedtothe Vice-Dean

------

41 2. Becoming active International Student Handbook 2020 - 2021

42 y y you canmake useofa rangeofcareerservices: sight intowhoyouare,whatwant,andcando. As astudent, improve yourjobapplicationandcommunicationskillstoobtainin clear andrealisticpictureofyouroptions.Itoffersyoutheopportunityto garding careerorientation.StudentCareer Servicesenablesyoutogeta Student Career Servicesishappytohelpyouwithallyourquestionsre 2.8.1 StudentCareer Services 2.8 Career Preparation The followingorganizations canhelpyouwiththis: www.tilburguniversity.edu/students/career/student-career-services/career-portal Services OfficerofyourSchool via Tilburg University Career Portal to guide and advice you. You canmake an appointment with the Career Bachelor’s andMaster’s programs.StudentCareer Servicesishappy the hostcompany. There aremany waysofarranginginternshipsduring your combine aninternshipwithaMaster’s thesisandcarryouttheirresearchat opportunities forgettingacquaintedwiththejobmarket. Many students Even iftheyarenotpartofyour program,internshipsofferexcellent will begivenfurtherdetailsaboutthemduringyourstudies. catalogus.tilburguniversity.edu programs and,ifso,thiswillbeindicatedintheCourse Catalog ( institution carrying out research. Internships may be required for some at acompany tocarryoutaparticularprojectorworkinginanacademic ferent forms,dependingontheprogramofstudy, butmay involve working Internships areperiodsofsupervisedpracticaltraining. This cantake dif 2.8.2 Internships www.tilburguniversity.edu/studentcareerservices y y

you havequestionsregardinglabormarket orientation. The Career Services Officerofyourschooloffersyoucareerguidance if You canjoincareereventsandmeetcompaniesoncampus You cantake partinworkshops andtrainings ( time jobsandentry-levelforstudentsalumni. A Career Portal whereyoucanfindcareertips,events,internships,part- www.tilburguniversity.edu/careerportal - -

Would you likea specificandpractical tipstosuccessfullyapply You canmake useofour alumni mentorprogramandgetincontact view, yourCV, yourapplicationletterorLinkedIn profiletwiceaweek. job? We offeryouadviceontheapplicationprocedure,jobinter with aninterestingalumnimentor. ). If internships are part of your program, you )

https:// https:// - - - -

43 2. Becoming active AIESEC AIESEC is the largest international student organization worldwide and currently operates in more than 110 countries. Representing over 55,000 students at more than 1,700 universities around the world. AIESEC’s missi- on is to encourage global cooperation and cultural understanding through international exchange. www.aiesec.nl

Integrand Integrand is a national non-profit organization that mediates between Uni- versity students and business/government agencies for work assignments and internships. There is an Integrand office in every University city in the Netherlands, and there are opportunities in every discipline. Every year, Integrand successfully matches some 600 students with a range of

International Student Handbook 2020 - 2021 organizations. With a database of 40,000 companies and 12,000 students, Integrand is the largest mediator for University students in search of practical experience. www.integrand.nl

Permit Rules for Internships for non-EEA students If you are studying at a Dutch institution and you need to do an internship as part of your study program, you do not need a work permit. You, your Dutch institution and your employer will need to sign an internship agreement. www.studyinholland.nl/practical-matters/working-while-studying

2.8.3 Entrepreneurship

Support and facilities Entrepreneurship is greatly valued and encouraged at Tilburg University. Personal assistance is offered by a Braventure coach. The Braventure organization is a network of startups in West and central Brabant, with extensi- ve experience in assisting building entrepreneurs. Entrepreneurship at Til- burg University is focused on creating an entrepreneurial mindset among students, alumni, academics, and employees. An entrepreneurial mindset is important in empowering people to be creative and innovative and enabling them to make a difference in society. For more information about the services offered to starting entrepreneurs, please see thewebsite . As a student entrepreneur at Tilburg University, you can also apply for flexible studying.

44 Academic BusinessClub please seethe For moreinformationabouttheservicesoffered tostartingentrepreneurs, mezzo Buildingonthe Tilburg Universitycampus and areceptionarea. In additiontoworkstations andofficespace,therearealsomeetingrooms other entrepreneursandisalsowheretheBraventurecoachcanbefound. inspiring environment isidealforsharingknowledgeandexperiencewith The Incubator offers flexible workstations andoffice space forstartups. This Incubator www.tilburguniversity.edu/summerschool Visit thewebsiteformoreinformation: y y y y y y y trips, dinnersandparties.Make themostofyoursummerbycombining: te inauniquesocialprogramwithlargenumberofactivities, suchascity Meet peoplefromallovertheworld.Joinoursummerschooland participa courses aswelllanguagecourses. a fun-packed socialprogram. The summerschoolofferschallengingtheme The Tilburg University Summer School combines challenging courses with 2.9 Tilburg UniversitySummerSchool www.academicbusinessclub.nl organize entrepreneurship-focusedeventssuchas The Road Symposium. questions, anddevelopyourideas. You canalsobecomeactiveandhelp meetings will give you plenty of opportunities to tackle problems, to ask business community, (in)formaldrinks, brainstormsessions,andnetwork and experiences. Presentations by enterprising students, speakers from the can meetotherbuddingentrepreneursandlearnfromtheirvisions,ideas, tact withothersandshareideasonentrepreneurship. Through ABC, you enthusiastic, andenterprisingstudentswhowouldlike tocomeintocon The Academic BusinessClub(ABC)isanetworkorganizationforyoung,

personal focusandatmosphere social program exploring theNetherlandstogether withfellowparticipants over 30nationalities the uniqueexperienceofmeetingpeoplefromalloverworld official credits(2to12ECTS) academic growthduringintensivesummercourses website The IncubatorislocatedonthesecondfloorofInter .

. - - - 45 2. Becoming active 3 Living and working in Tilburg

3.1 Emergency (preparations)

3.1.1 How to Prepare for a Possible Emergency y As required by Dutch law, always carry some form of identification with you (national ID card or passport). If you lose your ID or passport, please report this to the nearest police station. y Make sure that your family knows how and where to reach you in The Netherlands. Give them full details about your travel arrangements and keep in regular contact with them. y If an emergency arises, contact your family as soon as possible; if you cannot reach them, record a voicemail on your cell phone informing them that you are okay and that you will contact them as soon as possible.

International Student Handbook 2020 - 2021 y Check your insurance and include the emergency number in the con- tacts on your phone. y Make sure Tilburg University always has your current address and knows who to contact in case of an emergency, by keeping your details up-to-date in your Studielink account.

3.1.2 What to Do in Case of an Emergency

Dutch emergency services The Dutch emergency services number is 112. Please do not call the emergency number unless there is a real emergency (a life-threatening event). In case of an emergency, take the following steps: y Call 112 y State where help is needed y State what kind of help is needed: police, ambulance, or fire brigade y You will be connected with the service nearest to you and you can report what happened and where y Do not terminate the call until you are told to do so.

For non-emergency police assistance anywhere in the Netherlands, please dial (+31) 0900 8844. You will be connected to the nearest police station. See 3.8.2 for more info on where to go for medical assistance.

On campus In case of a life-threatening emergency on the Tilburg University campus, call Campus Security on (+31) 013 -466 2525. If you are in a classroom or hallway, you can pick up any wall phone and dial 2525.

46 (Mondays -Fridays 8.30a.m.-5.00p.m.) y Please usethefollowingnumberstocontactthembyphone: or concerns. They arealsoavailableforassistanceifanemergencyarises. rience abroadandisavailableforyoutotalkifhaveany questions The staffoftheInternationalOfficeisheretosupportyouinyourexpe International OfficeEmergency ContactInformation come toyou.Pleasefollowtheirinstructionscarefully. needed; police,ambulanceorfirebrigade. Theywillalerttheseservicesand Calmly stateinwhichbuildingandroomyouarewhatkindofhelpis information onthesituation. radio oratelevision,visitthe website ofthe go insideandcloseallwindows anddoors.Checkyourphone,turnona When the Air Raidsystemissounded outsidethetestingtime,youshould noon, you can be sure that it is a drill, and you do not need to take action. When the Air Raid systemsoundsonthefirstMondayofmonthat rous situationhasarisen. can beheardalloverthecityandthatisusedasawarningwhen adange is tested. The Air RaidSystem isageneral emergencyalertsystemsirenthat Every firstMondayofthemonth atnoonsharp,theDutch AirRaid System 3.1.3 Air RaidSystem y y y and clearly): then givethatpersonthefollowinginformation(pleasetrytospeakslowly When youcall,firstaskthenameofpersontowhomarespeaking, Office ifnecessary) ble 24hoursaday;theywillcontactstaffmemberoftheInternational (This isthenumberof Tilburg UniversityCampus Security, whichisavaila Contact Numberoutsideofficehours:(+31) 0134663000

International Office:(+31) 0134664657 code ore-mailaddress) and howwecancontactyou(telephonenumberincludingthe country A briefexplanationoftheproblem,typehelpyouarerequesting within thecity) Your location(includingthenameofcountry, cityandlocation Your name national newsagency ormore

- - - 47 3. LIving and working in Tilburg 3.1.4 NL-Alert The NL-Alert system provides real-time information on emergencies in your neighborhood (or nationally). The system will send a notification directly to your phone, accompanied with an audible warning. Please check if you have configured your phone to receive these notifications. For Apple iPhone users it will be listed under notifications as “Government Alerts”. For Android users, if not already automatically configured, it will (usually) be listed as “Extreme Threats” or “Cell Broadcast” (make sure to select channel 919). More information on the NL-Alert can be found on the website of the Dutch government.

3.2 Dutch Society

The latest coronavirus updates, measures and basic rules in daily life can

International Student Handbook 2020 - 2021 be found on the following websites: y Dutch Government: https://www.government.nl/topics/coronavirus-covid-19 y RIVM (National Institute for Public Health and the Environment): https://www.rivm.nl/en/novel-coronavirus-covid-19

3.2.1 Dutch Culture & Lifestyle The Netherlands literally means ‘the low countries’, which is a perfect description of this relatively small country by the North Sea. The Netherlands being almost totally flat and having many designated cycle paths make it an ideal country for cycling. As a result, the Dutch are inseparable from their bicycles, and bikes and cycling are a typical and integral part of Dutch culture, with as many as 18 million bikes for 17 million inhabitants. The Netherlands is an open, tolerant, and pragmatic nation and is considered one of the most secular nations in Europe, although some regions are very religious. The Netherlands is a country of diversity and heterogeneity, with more than 150 different nationalities, and about 19% of the population consisting of ethnic minorities. International students will not have any problems communicating with Dutch people as almost everyone speaks English. The Netherlands is a very vibrant and diverse country. A mixture of various cultures and people gives the Netherlands its unique look and guarantees unforgettable experiences.

3.2.2 Dutch Values and Beliefs Generally speaking, Dutch values include: Equality: Equality of all human beings, regardless of differences in race, status, religion, gender, or age. Dutch society and organizations, including educational institutions, are not very hierarchical. There is little distance

48 49 3. LIving and working in Tilburg between lecturers and students; the only relevant differences relate to their respective roles as lecturer or student and to the difference in expertise. Relative lack of competition: Since everyone has the same rights and equal chances, including access to higher education, the level of competition between students is relatively low. Rules are rules: Dutch society runs on rules. Exceptions to the rules, particu- larly for individuals, are very rare. For the Dutch, rules are there to guaran- tee fair and equal treatment for all.

Personal opinions: Children are encouraged to develop their own opinions and ideas at a very young age and to take a critical view of things. In other cultures, students may have to master existing knowledge before their own opinion is appreciated.

International Student Handbook 2020 - 2021 Although politeness is important, saying what you really think is highly valued. This honesty might sometimes be interpreted as blunt and rude, but quite the opposite is true. Being able to accept the ‘honest’ opinions and criticism of others is something that children start to learn at an early age in the Netherlands.

Independence: Dutch society is individualistic. The nuclear family (parents and children) is the main social unit. The level of responsibility felt for other groups, including extended families, is relatively low. People are responsible for their own lives and make their own choices. This is also expected in higher education: students are expected to study independently and to take care of themselves.

Active learning: The Dutch believe that active learning is best. Selective and critical reading methods are stimulated, as is active participation in class. Practice and application are required to complete the learning process.

3.2.3 What Do the Dutch Eat? Traditionally, a Dutch meal consists simply of boiled potatoes, meat and vegetables. However, because of our multicultural society, Dutch cuisine has expanded to include recipes from all around the world. Historical ties with Indonesia, Suriname and the Antillean Islands, have introduced Indo- nesian and Caribbean cuisine to the Netherlands, and French and Italian style meals are part of every Dutch person’s diet.

The Dutch also like their treats, both sweet and savory. During your stay in The Netherlands, you should definitely try some of the typical Dutch foods, like ‘bitterballen’, ‘stroopwafels’, herring (‘haring’), and ‘poffertjes’.

50 Rock Academy inEurope, Tilburg isalivelyUniversitycity, withnolessthan to come Tilburg fortheirdegree. With threeuniversitiesandtheonly It iseasytoseewhy somany internationalandDutchstudentschoose border, andashortdistancefrom Amsterdam, Brussels,LondonorBerlin. ated inthesouthofNetherlands,justtenkilometersfromBelgian lands’ seventhlargestcity, andhasapopulationofover200,000.Itissitu into peopleyouknow, Tilburg isarealstudentcity. Tilburg istheNether Large enoughtofindplentyofthingsdo,butstillsmallrun 3.3.1 Tilburg, a Thriving UniversityCity of Tilburg city 3.3 The cal Dutchdelicacies:herring(‘haring’) andstroopwafels. other commodities. These markets arealsotheperfectplaceto try twotypi you canbuyorganicproducts, vegetables, fruit,cheese,flowersandmany Several times a week there are markets in different areas of Tilburg, were Credit cardsarerarelyaccepted. only payincashorwithdebitcards;someyoucanuse debit cards. home utensilsforeverydayuse.InmostshopsintheNetherlands, youcan stores, locatedinthecitycenterandspecializingproducts, clothes, and evening)! For householdproducts,youcangotoBlokker, Action andHEMA until9or10inthe Most supermarkets haveextendedopeninghours(often Closer totheUniversity, youwillfindthe Westermarkt shoppingcenter. is thePieter Vreedeplein, astylish shoppingsquareinthemiddleoftown. Tilburg’s mainshoppingstreetistheHeuvelstraat. The latestdevelopment 3.3.2 Shoppingin Tilburg www.inyourpocket.com/Tilburg something toofferforeveryone! as festivals,exhibitionsandconferences,thisensuresthat Tilburg has numerous eventsorganizedbyandwithinthe(student)community, such level, Tilburg hascinemas,museums,andconcerthalls.Combined withthe lent sports facilitiesanda large number of pubs and bars. On a cultural Tilburg hasarichstudentlifewithover50organizations,excel 8 citizensisastudent,justlike you! 27,000 studentslivingand studyinghere. This meansthat oneinevery7or

- - - -

51 3. LIving and working in Tilburg 3.3.3 Going out in Tilburg Tilburg has plenty to offer when it comes to going out.

Restaurants There are many restaurants in the Tilburg city center. Some of them offer student discounts, or special deals for students on certain days of the week. Popular restaurants amongst students include: Happy Italy, Studio, and Havana.

Nightlife Tilburg offers many opportunities to go out at night. One of the most popular places for international students is Carpe Noctem. This bar is owned by the international student association I*ESN Tilburg. The other big student associations also host open parties from time to time, which are accessible

International Student Handbook 2020 - 2021 to all students (so called ‘open feest’ parties). Other popular bars and pubs include Brandpunt, Bolle, and Club Philip. Tilburg’s 013 is one of the Netherlands largest (pop) music venues hosting concerts with famous international acts.

Events In Tilburg, there are many events organized throughout the year. Some examples are: Tilburg Fair, Festival Mundial, the Tilburg Ten Miles, and Festival Incubate.

3.3.4 Places of Worship In the Netherlands about 31% of the population practices Roman Catho- licism, 20% are practicing Protestants and 6% are Muslims. About 2.5% have another belief system and 41% claim to practice no religion or to have no specific belief system.

Tilburg University has its own Student Chaplaincy. Tilburg University Chaplaincy offers its contribution to university life, not so much by dealing with ‘different matter’, but by constantly considering the question of the meaning of everything.

Tilburg University Chaplaincy offers time and space for this by organizing regular activities, which are open to everyone, excursions, an International Student Mass and Christmas and Easter celebrations on campus.

52 Synagogue www.el-feth.nl Mosques Other placesof Worship Website: Telephone: Address: Name: Roman Catholic churches the Netherlands. Below isanoverviewofthemostessentialappsyoucanusewhilelivingin Useful Apps 3.4 www.inzichtenbevrijding.nl Buddhist Temple www.ljgbrabant.nl Google Maps(offline) Duolingo 9292OV Planner) NS (Journey Buienalarm Whatsapp Title

www.tilburguniversity.edu/chaplain (+31) 013-4675302 Professor Cobbenhagenlaan 19, Tilburg Catholic StudentParish Maranatha

ting withfriends. You havefunwhileyoulearn, levellingupandcompe With Duolingo,youlearnalanguage completelyfree. transport intheNetherlands. A dailysourceoftravelinformation forallpublic breakdowns andworkonthe railways. addition, youreceiveadditionalinformationabouttrain you needtomake andyougetanalertbeforearrival.In before departure,youareinformedaboutany transfers lands andintherestofEurope. You getareminder to-date informationonyourtrainjourneyintheNether Dutch railwaycompany. This appprovides youwithup- Nederlandse Spoorwegen(NS)isthenameof take anumbrellaandwhenyoucanleaveitathome your location.Soyoualwaysknowwhenshould Buienalarm warnsyouforapproachingrain,basedon The weatherintheNetherlandscanbeunpredictable. messages withouthavingtopayforSMS/texts A mobilemessagingappwhichallowsyoutoexchange Description

- -

53 3. LIving and working in Tilburg International Student Handbook 2020 - 2021

54 information, checkouttheOV-Chipkaart website. which alsoallowsyoutopurchaseallkindsofdiscountproducts.For more train veryquickly. To travel inthe Netherlands, you needan OV-Chipkaart, and Tilburg Reeshof. All maincitiesintheNetherlands can bereachedby well asthreetrainstations: Tilburg Centraal Station, Tilburg Universiteit, transportation system. The cityof Tilburg hasanextensivebusnetwork,as Getting aroundintheNetherlandsiseasybecauseofourexcellent public 3.5.1Public Transportation 3.5 Transportation y Some rulesforridingyourbicycle: cycling isnotonlypractical,but alsoveryenjoyable. specially designatedbicyclepaths androutes,youwillunderstandwhy this to the beautiful scenery and about 15,000 kilometers (9,300 miles) of flat countryallservetomake bicyclesalogicalmeansoftransport. Add to work. The temperateclimate,theshortdistances,andpredominantly just forrecreation. They usetheirbikes fordailyshoppingandtocommute bicycle. The Dutch use bicycles as a means of transportation rather than has alittleover17 million inhabitants, some12millionofwhomowna In theNetherlands,cyclingisanintegralpartofdailylife. The Netherlands 3.5.2 Traffic Rules https://9292.nl/en/news/news-items/public-transportation-and-the-corona-virus If youtravelbybus,checkthe9292website. https://www.ns.nl/en/featured/corona If youtravelbytrain,checkthewebsiteofNS. in The Netherlands,pleasemake surethatyou knowtherulescurrentlyinplace: public transportwhenabsolutelynecessary. Beforeyoutravelbypublictransport restrictions canincludetheuseofafacemask,keeping distanceoronlyusing During the corona crisis, the use of public transport can be restricted. These duringthecoronacrisis Public transport www.ns.nl/en www.9292.nl/en Two usefulwebsitesforplanningyourtriponpublictransportation: OV-Chipkaart:

cycle on the wrong (left) sideof theroad,doingthisisdangerous. cycle onthewrong (left) Always cycleontherightsideof theroad. Whilst youwillseepeople www.ov-chipkaart.nl/en

55 3. LIving and working in Tilburg y Give way to all traffic approaching from the right, unless signposts state otherwise y Cycling while using a mobile phone is illegal. Not obeying this rule may result in a fine. y Cycling side-by-side (2 persons max.) is only allowed if other traffic is not inconvenienced. y Cycle lights are compulsory after sunset. Not using them may result in a fine. y Cyclists are not allowed on motorways. y Indicate your intention to change direction using hand signals.

For more information about Dutch traffic rules, please visit: https://www.hollandbiketours.com/about-holland/safe-cycling/

3.6 Financial Matters International Student Handbook 2020 - 2021 3.6.1 Bank Account Information In order to assist you with opening a Dutch bank account, Tilburg Univer- sity has made an arrangement with ABN AMRO Bank, which is one of the most popular banks in the Netherlands and conveniently located in the Tilburg city center. International students can open an ABN AMRO Inter- national Student Account. The ABN AMRO debit card can be used in every store in the Netherlands and on the University campus. For a monthly fee, you will have a bank account, a debit card, and access to Internet Banking and Mobile Banking. Unfortunately, it is not possible for international students to apply for a credit card. More information on the procedures involved in opening a bank account can be found at: https://www.tilburguniversity.edu/education/practicalissues/afterarrivalmoney- matters

3.7 Housing

3.7.1 Accommodation Although Tilburg University does not offer student accommodation, we will do our utmost to assist you. The University has compiled some helpful information on accommodation in Tilburg, which you can find at: https://www.tilburguniversity.edu/education/practicalissues/beforearrival/ accommodation

Here you can also find a list of recommended websites that can help you find accommodation. Please be aware that searching for an accommodation that suits your wishes can be difficult, that is why we recommend you

56 y y cipality asanewresidentofthecitywhereyouarelivingif: When youmovetotheNetherlands,willhaveregisterwithmuni 3.7.2 MunicipalityRegistration send yourquestionto to startassoonpossible.Ifyouneedany help,pleasedonothesitateto AON: policies include health, liabilityandtravelinsurance. take outprivateinsurance,forwhichwerecommend AON. Their insurance Netherlands is covered by your current policy. If it is not, you will need to A goodplacetostartisbyasking yourcurrentinsurerifstayinthe www.tilburguniversity.edu/insurances To make sureyouaresufficientlycovered,pleasecheck you arerequiredtotake outDutchPublicHealthInsurance. healthcare expenses. However, ifyouare planning tofind apart-timejob, have Dutch public healthcare insurance. Your EHIC might cover your basic a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC),you may notberequiredto If you are from one of the countries of the European Union and possess if youaresufficientlycovered. care andthirdpartyliabilityinsurance.Itisyourownresponsibility tocheck cialized careatahospital.Dutchlawrequiresyoutohaveadequate health Medical costscanbehighintheNetherlands, especially ifyourequire spe 3.8.1 HealthInsurance 3.8 HealthcareandInsurance your (new)municipality. Note thatifyourelocatewithintheNetherlands,mustreportthisto dent ismandatoryirrespectiveofyournationalityorthepurposestay. If youbelongtooneofthecategorieslistedabove,registrationasanewresi y y

You wanttoopenaDutchbankaccount You wanttowork Holiday Schemeorthe Working HolidayProgram You areastudentrequestingresidencepermitthroughthe Working stay exceeds the4months. Tilburg, youdonotneedtoregisterasanewresidenteventhoughyour If youareanexchange studentstayingforonesemesterandlivingin Tilburg Universityhasaspecialarrangementwiththecityof Tilburg. You arestayingintheNetherlandsformorethan4months.Notethat www.aonstudentinsurance.com/students/en [email protected]

. - - - -

57 3. LIving and working in Tilburg 3.8.2 Healthcare Entitlements & Obligations

General Practitioner You must register with a general practitioner (GP) called a ‘huisarts’ in Dutch –as soon as possible after your arrival. Do not wait until you are ill! A list of general practitioners can be found via the online yellow pages under the heading of ‘Doctor – General Practitioner’. Call the practice to ask whether they are accepting new patients, as each practice has a maximum number of patients that they are allowed to see. Another option would be to contact your health insurance company to request a list of practices that are accepting new patients. https://www.tilburguniversity.edu/students/quick-start/medicalaid

‘De Huisartsenpost’

International Student Handbook 2020 - 2021 If you need medical assistance outside your GP’s working hours, contact de Huisartsenpost by phone at +31 (0)85 - 53 60 300. De Huisartsenpost is open 24/7, and it offers medical help if your problem cannot wait until your GP’s surgery is open. If you have a life-threatening medical emergency, you must phone for an ambulance on 112.

Please be aware that you may be charged for the costs involved if you use de Huisartsenpost or the ambulance service.

Dentist and dental care in the Netherlands Dentistry is privatized in the Netherlands and not covered by basic insurance policies. Dentists (in Dutch: ‘tandarts’) list their prices on their website and insurance companies have comparable lists of how much they will cover for each service, allowing people to choose their own level of care and expenditure. On our website, you find suggestions for dentists in Tilburg.

3.9 Working during your Studies

3.9.1 Part-Time Jobs With a part-time job, you gain work experience while developing your skills and your personal competencies. In addition, you obtain a good idea of how things work in practice and you build your network. In short: it will be a valuable addition to your CV!

58 There may berestrictions on the number of hours you areallowed to work, 3.9.2 Working yourstudies besides www.undutchables.nl www.studyinholland.nl/practical-matters/working-while-studying Other usefulwebsitesforfindinginformationaboutpart-timejobsare: www.tilburguniversity.edu/part-time-jobs or throughoneofthelinks onthefollowingwebpage: https://www.tilburguniversity.edu/about/working/vacancies website: You canlook forpart-timejobsat Tilburg Universityonthevacancies depending onyournationality. for studypurposes) Dutch residencepermit Non-EU/EEA (witha EU/EEA +Switzerland Nationality

(applied forbyemployer) Work Permit required No Work Permit required required Documents

June, Julyand August per weekorfulltimein Maximum of16hours Unlimited Working hours

59 3. LIving and working in Tilburg 4 Support

4.1 Support at Tilburg University Tilburg University has several advisors, counselors and coaches available to guide you through your studies when you are facing certain challenges.

4.1.1 Ask Student Desk Before you contact any of those mentioned below with your question, please check if the answer can be found in the knowledge database. www.tilburguniversity.edu/students/studentdesk/ask

4.1.2 Education Coordinator You can contact your Education Coordinator if you have any questions or

International Student Handbook 2020 - 2021 problems related to your educational program. The Education Coordinator can help you with difficulties related to a specific subject in your educational program, special exam schedules, and applications for oral exams, the exact composition of your elective courses or specialization, study problems (approach, planning, studying skills, motivation), and study delays. www.tilburguniversity.edu/students/tutoring/education-coordinators

4.1.3 Career Services The Study and Career Counselor can help you make decisions regarding the course of study you have chosen, internships, applying for a job, and the labor market. www.tilburguniversity.edu/students/tutoring/study-career-counselor

4.1.4 Chaplaincy Tilburg University Chaplaincy welcomes students from all backgrounds, belief systems and all parts of the world to discover what gives energy and meaning to their studies and to their lives. You can meet the chaplain without appointment on Wednesdays between 3pm to 5pm at ‘Maranatha’, Professor Cobbenhagenlaan 19, or by appointment, by sending an e-mail to [email protected]. On Sundays, there is an International Student Mass at 5pm, followed by an informal meeting. Those who like to sing are welcome to join the choir at 3.30pm.

There are many other activities, like excursions, international meals, movie nights, charity activities, study weekends, to which you are invited! “No one learns, except by friendship!” Find more information on www.tilburguniversity.edu/chaplain.

60 Dean of Students can help you with information and coaching, refer you to general. Dependingonthenatureandseriousnessofproblem, available toinformandadviseyouontopicsthatarerelatedstudyingin The DeanofStudents(sometimesreferredtoastheStudentCounselor) is 4.1.6 DeanofStudents www.tilburguniversity.edu/confidential-advisors sexual harassment,bullying,aggression,violence,ordiscrimination. at theUniversitywhoisconfrontedwithunacceptablebehavior, suchas Confidential Advisorscanhelpsolveconflicts. Andareavailableto anyone 4.1.5Confidential Advisors to our For anupdate aboutCOVID-19 concerning immigrationmatters,pleasego [email protected] The immigrationOfficecanalsobecontactedvia: the For contactinformationandaboutvisitinghours,pleasesee concerns duringthevisitinghoursofUniversity’s ImmigrationOffice. International studentscandiscussimmigration-relatedquestions and/or 4.1.8 InternationalOffice:Immigration etc. answer questionsyoumayhaveregardingprocedures,payments, deposits, Please realize that our team willnot send youalist of rooms, they willtryto [email protected] help, pleasedonothesitatetosendyourquestion sing teamwilldotheirbesttoassistyouinthisprocess.Ifneedany Arranging accommodationisyourownresponsibility. However, ourhou 4.1.7 InternationalOffice:Housing www.tilburguniversity.edu/students/tutoring/deans-of-students Everything youdiscusswiththeDeanofStudentsisconfidential. or courses. other staffmembersorauthorities,recommendcertaintrainingsessions website website . forthelatestinformation.

- 61 4. Support 4.1.9 International Office: Studying abroad The Study Abroad & Exchange office has office hours for students who have been selected for an exchange, students who have returned from an exchange, and current incoming exchange students. For contact information and information about visiting hours, please see the website.

The Study Abroad & Exchange office can also be contacted at: [email protected]

4.1.10 IT Support For all your questions regarding IT on campus, you can contact IT support at: E-mail: [email protected] Tel.: +31 13 466 2222 (Tilburg)

International Student Handbook 2020 - 2021 +31 13 466 3838 (Utrecht) Location: Tilburg: Service Desk G112 Utrecht: NE203

Contact information and opening hours can be found at: https://www.tilburguniversity.edu/students/it/it-support IT SelfServiceDesk: https://servicedesk.uvt.nl/tas/public/ssp FAQ: https://www.tilburguniversity.edu/students/it

4.1.11 Library support You can contact library support at: E-mail: [email protected] Tel.: +31 13 466 2124 (during regular opening hours). Location: Level 1 in the library

Up-to-date information on the opening hours of the library can be found at: https://www.tilburguniversity.edu/campus/university-library/about/ opening-hours

4.1.12 Scriptorium The Scriptorium is where you can find out about writing and research skills. The website offers a wide range of tips and tricks, self-study tools, and links to courses. You can make an appointment for personal coaching for both writing and searching for information and incorporating sources into your text. www.tilburguniversity.edu/scriptorium

62 Contact informationandopeninghourscanbefoundat: y y y The StudentDeskcanhelpyouwithallsortsofquestions,suchas: 4.1.13 StudentDesk circumstances/dual-career https://www.tilburguniversity.edu/students/studying/study-progress/ of theirstudies. sistance ifparticipationinsportsatthislevelcausesdelaysthe progress includes additionalstudentsupervisionand,insomecases, financial as bine theirstudieswithtop-levelsports. Assistance offeredbytheUniversity Tilburg Universityprovidesextraresourcestostudentswhowant tocom 4.1.16 Top-level Coordinator sports circumstances/disabled https://www.tilburguniversity.edu/students/studying/study-progress/ arrangements andspecialfacilitiesareavailabletothesestudents. To make studyingeasierforpeoplewithadisability, anumberofspecial 4.1.15 needs Studentswithspecial www.tilburguniversity.edu/students/tutoring/psychologist use oftheservicesourfullyqualifiedpsychologists. dy-related andpersonalproblems. All Tilburg Universitystudentscanmake Student Psychologistsoffershortandspecializedhelpindealingwithstu 4.1.14 StudentPsychologist https://www.tilburguniversity.edu/students/studentdesk

Scheduling anappointmentwithadvisorsandcounselors Practical issuesregardingyourprogram,suchas: Administrative issues - - - - Picking upandsubmittingforms Special arrangements Schedules andmattersrelatingtoexams Admission requirements

- - - 63 4. Support 4.2 External Support

4.2.1 International Center Tilburg Hi there! We are looking forward to meeting you! We are International Cen- ter Tilburg and we help internationals build their new homes. We do this by organizing events (cinema, drinks, comedy and language nights), providing affordable and fun Dutch courses and part-time jobs. Last but not least, we help you out with formalities (insurances, student finance and subsidies). We hope to see you soon in our cultural cafe in the city center! Until then, you can check us out at www.ictilburg.com or via our socials.

4.2.2 Other support If you are looking for guidance that is not specifically related to Tilburg University, but to studying in general, there are two organizations that pro-

International Student Handbook 2020 - 2021 vide information and support. These are the Dutch Student Union and the Interstedelijk Studenten Overleg.

The Dutch Student Union (LSVb) is the general representative body of students in the Netherlands! They are dedicated to better and affordable education, better and affordable housing, more involvement for students in management, and good study counselling and guidance.

The Interstedelijk Studenten Overleg (ISO) is the largest national student organization in the Netherlands and represents over half a million students at universities and universities of applied sciences.

You can find them at: www.dutchstudentunion.nl www.iso.nl

64 important updates. to checkthe Tilburg Universitycorona website regularlyforrelevantand from what is stipulated in this handbook. We therefore strongly urge you Due totheCOVID-19 pandemic,informationandprocedures mightdeviate study programforrelevantinformation. sure tovisitthewebsiteofyour respective Tilburg UniversitySchooland/or study programandmaybeadjusted throughouttheyear. Therefore, make published inthisbrochure.Some informationmayvaryperSchooland/or without notice,any programs,policies,requirementsorregulations prepared with great care, Tilburg University reserves the right to change, This isapublicationof Tilburg University. Although thisbrochurewas Disclaimer: 65 4. Support