INTERNATIONAL SECRETARIAT AARHUS UNIVERSITET Newsletter May 2008 Calendar of Events Quality in mobility By: Troels Christensen, Vice-NR ESN Denmark April 30, 12 - 6pm Kapsejladsen 2008 at Univer- Each year, CIRIUS, a Danish institution for internationalization of education ar- sitetsparken. Don’t forget the range different seminars around the country. This time the seminar took place in afterparty in the evening! SDU in Odense and the Erasmus Student Network (ESN) Denmark was invited and represented by me – since our National Representative was not available May 1 around that time. Labour Day, no classes. It was the fi rst time I ever participated in a seminar like that so I didn’t know May 9, 3pm quite what to expect. However, it showed to be very interesting indeed. The Denmark’s largest friday bar. topic was quality in student mobility. How do we get more Danes to choose to go abroad for a period of time? How do get more people to come to Denmark? May 9 - June 14 And what should we expect of ourselves? Beach Boys musical at Aarhus Theatre. In the work shops, I held a small speech about our work with the international students. I especially emphasized how important it is to have a student group, May 12 such as the ESN, to help the university integrate the newcomers. Student to Whit Monday, no classes. student works a lot better in that area than university to student. An important point in my speech was the fact that there is a difference between international May 16 - 31 students whether they are full degree or exchange students. Full body Treatment dance per- formance at Aarhus Theatre. Especially the last part is important. Many may think that the ESN only provide services for erasmus students, but that is simply not true. Although we bear the name, the ESN’s most important job is to take care of social interest for all international students – and everyone’s welcome. By arranging cultural arran- gements and social activities such as trips around the country, the city or par- ties, we try our best to make the international students feel at home in their new countries and give them some experience that will help people develop. I realize now, though, that the ESN Århus doesn’t do enough to help especially full degree students. I hope that already from the next semester will start plan- International Secretariat ning events directed towards those people. However, I would like some inputs on what that could be. So if you are a full degree student or if you know any I Opening hours: 10 am - 2 pm would be more than happy to receive an email with ideas. Just write me at Fredrik Nielsens Vej 5, 2. [email protected]. DK-8000 Århus C Denmark Phone: +45 8942 2320 Fax: +45 8942 2329 Email: [email protected] www.au.dk/en/is Aarhus International Theatre Company Important Information AAITC is closing Before you return home... Since last August AAITC has put on amazing perfor- 1. Arrange with your department where you would like mances which have been free for international students. your transcript of records sent. It is likely that you have seen at least one of the Wood 2. Fill out the reimbursment of deposit form on our web- Demon, The Caretaker, The Maids, Alice in Wonder- site so you will get your housing deposit back. It can land, and most recently, Caligula. However, the theatre take anywhere from 1 - 3 months to get your deposit. is only able to put on 2 more productions before closing www.au.dk/en/is/housing/rent/reimbursement due to lack of funding. Even though most of you are 3. Notify the National Registry of your departure date exchange students and will not be able to attend future and new address by email, [email protected], or in per- productions once you leave Århus, think of the future son. Be sure to include your CPR number in any cor- exchange students and how much they will appreciate respondence. your help! Contact AAITC directly if you would like to 4. Notify your local post offi ce of your new address. help them brainstorm ways in which they can gain fun- 5. Schedule an inspection of your room with your jani- ding, or to just express your fondness of their produc- tor. Your keys and residence folder should be handed to tions. AAITC performances are vital to the international the janitor. atmosphere in Århus and they would very much appre- 6. Drop by the IS to say good-bye! ciate your help! [email protected] Spending the summer in Århus? If you have never before spent your summer holiday in Denmark, maybe you should try this year! (Yes, you’re Help future exchange students right, the weather was awful last year, but will be just AU Survey wonderful this year!) Most of you have the possibility to You will receive an email with a request to fi ll out a extend your housing contract until 31.7.2008. All you survey regarding your exchange experience at the Uni- have to do is to fi ll in the ‘Change of accommodation versity of Aarhus. We appreciate all the feedback you form’ at the IS as soon as possible. can give us - good or bad. The survey is anonymous, so do not worry if you are critical. For your time and effort we are holding a party at Studenterhus Århus on Is your luggage too full? May 20 at 8pm. Free food and drinks will be served! The scenario: you cannot fi t everything into your suit- Respondents will also have the opportunity to win prizes case. If your luggage is too heavy, or there is not enough - among them, concert tickets and Aarhus Universitet room for all your belongings, consider giving your old clothing. If you have left Århus already, do not worry, clothes to charity. There is a Salvation Army in Århus we will send you the prize. center on the corner of Nørre Alle and Ny Munkegade. There are also clothing deposits around the city (they If you did not receive the invitation to complete the sur- look like small, white huts). vey, fi r st check your junk mail folder and if it not there then please email me at [email protected]. fl i ckr Photos Web resources www.fl ickr.com/groups/universityofaarhus Arriving in a foreign country for the fi rst time can be www.harefares.com a little daunting. In an effort to make the process less A great search engine that fi nds all the discount airlines intimidating we set up a way for YOU to share your in Europe that fl y your intended route. With this site you experiences in Århus to future exchange students. Join will not have to check every airline to see, for example, our group on fl ickr and add photos showing Århus, the who fl ies from Bari, Italy to Copenhagen! university and your life as a student here. www.studiemetro.au.dk A map of the national bike routes in Denmark. Study resource in English for students studying in Den- Get pedalling! mark. Here you will fi nd tips on studying, writing aca- demic papers in Denmark and accessing information. www.trafi kken.dk/wimpdoc.asp?page=document&objno=63203 Just in time for exam period! Aarhus Theatre Aarhus Theatre, Teatergaden - 8000 Århus (not the same as AAITC!) Beach Boys musical This is a stage concert with new, surprising versions of the Beach Boys’ songs. 9 singers and 6 musicians will reenact 24 of the best numbers by the Beach Boys. The Beach Boys musical is a long music video conducted live in front of the publics’ eyes. When: May 9 - June 14, Monday - Friday at 19:30, Saturday at 16:00. Cost: 88 - 148,00 DKK for students, depending on where you sit. Full Body Treatment dance performance A hermaphrodite dances, a quirky composer and a video artist in an intriguing cocktail, they give the public a sen- sual experience out of the ordinary. A humorous and thought provoking story about an entertainer in decline. When: May 16 - 31, Wednesday - Friday at 19:30, Saturday at 16:00. Cost: 75,00 DKK for students. Ticket purchase for both performances: Online at www.aarhustheatre.dk, By phone at 70 21 30 21 or, In person at Skolegade 9 (Mon - Fri from 12 to 19:30, Sat from 12 to 16). Special Days in May Kapsejladsen 2008 April 30 This is an annual tradition where all the faculties at the University com- pete to race boats across the lake in Universitetsparken. There are many costumes, games, music and parties throughout the day. Be sure to attend as this will be one Scandinavian tradition that you will not forget! Denmarks Largest Friday Bar May 9, 15:00-24:00 at Universitetsparken A big friday bar for all students at the University of Aarhus. Be a volunteer and get some benefi ts. See ’Bliv frivillig’ at www.storfredag.dk. Public holidays - Kristi himmelfartsdag (Labour Day), May 1 - 2. pinsedag (Whit Monday), May 12 Other events April 26 Tunø Spring Festival with folk, jazz and pop for all age groups (3pm, 40kr). www.kulturhusaarhus.dk April 16 - 27 Scandinavias biggest circus is in town for you to enjoy. www.arena.dk April 27 Cake day in Den Gamle By. April 27 Århus Tigers’ American Football teams game day, 11am-5pm at Åhavevej. www.tigers.dk Open all summer Visit Tivoli friheden, Århus’ amusement park.