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The Bike Instructor's guide to cycling in Amsterdam

The Bike Instructor's guide to cycling in Amsterdam. https :// www.youtube.com/watch?v=sEON08d76oE. College of Social Sciences. Amsterdam Exchange Programme – Social Sciences. Orientation Meeting 31 august 2017. Programme Academic Orientation 15.30 - 16.15.

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The Bike Instructor's guide to cycling in Amsterdam

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  1. The Bike Instructor's guide to cycling in Amsterdam https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sEON08d76oE College of Social Sciences

  2. College of Social Sciences Amsterdam Exchange Programme – Social Sciences Orientation Meeting 31 august 2017

  3. Programme AcademicOrientation15.30 - 16.15 • Introduction of the AEXP programme and staff • Course registration • Orientation programme for new students • Practical information • Q&A College of Social Sciences

  4. Programme Welcome Meeting16.30 - 19.00 • Word of welcomeby dr. Marcel Maussen Programme Director of Politcal Sciences • Lectureby dr. David Bos lecturer of Social Trends, Social Problems and Social Policies • Drinks at the City Archive Vijzelstraat 32 College of Social Sciences

  5. International Office Social Sciences Heleen Straesser, Khadija al Mourabit, Gabriella Buisman, Charlotte Renckens College of Social Sciences

  6. Open Office Hours Education Desk Social Sciences REC B.700 • Tuesday 10.00-12.00 • Thursday 10.00-12.00 Extra open office hours: • Monday4 September 09.00-11.00 Or mail to international-office-csw@uva.nl to make an appointment. Include full name and student number!!!! College of Social Sciences

  7. Education Desk Social SciencesOpen on weekdays: 09.00-17.00 (REC B.700) College of Social Sciences

  8. Be informed! Website: http://student.uva.nl/ess Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/133213513501612/ College of Social Sciences

  9. College of Social Sciences

  10. Course Registration AEXP Check your course registration in SIS! Deregister from courses in SIS before Friday 8 September 17.00. It is notpossible to add courses. De-registration second block: Friday 3 November 17:00 College of Social Sciences

  11. Finalisingregistration at Universiteit van Amsterdam Start appointment • Residence Permit • Registration city of Amsterdam • Health and Liability insurance • Student ID card • Dutch bank account information (optional) Make anappointment: http://student.uva.nl/en/content/az/start-magazine/start-international-appointment/start-international-appointment.html College of Social Sciences

  12. Practical Information • Blackboard: http://blackboard.ic.uva.nl. Contact: icto-csw@uva.nl • Readers: http://student.uva.nl/ess/az/item/uvavpn.html • Studyplaces, printing, photocopying • Chargingyour Student ID Card • In person: REC H, Roetersstraat 11, near entrance next to lift (Dutch bank cards only) • REC B/C: Nieuwe Achtergracht 166, 1st floor in canteen • REC M: PlantageMuidergracht 12, ground floor near vending machine • Online via Paypaland Dutch Bank Account http://student.uva.nl/ess/az/item/student-id-card.html College of Social Sciences

  13. AcademicCalendar2017-2018 First semester 4 September 2017– 2 February 2018 • Block 1: 4 September – 27 October • Block 2: 30 October– 22 December • Block 3: 8 January – 2 February Finalexams are in the last week of the block Christmas Holidays: 25 December - 7 January College of Social Sciences

  14. Academic Integrity - Ethical Challenges in Social Science Research • Wednesday 18 September 2017, 17:00-19:00 Presentations and panel discussion on Ethical Challenges in Social Science Research http://student.uva.nl/ess/content/announcements/2017/08/ethical-challenges-in-social-sciences.html?origin=kql5beWrQi%2BKdSlrX8UDAw College of Social Sciences

  15. Effective Searching with the UvA Library Workshop Dates: • Friday 22 September 2017 - 10:00 -12:00 - REC-H1.01                            • Friday 22 September 2017 - 14:00 -16:00 - REC-H1.01   • Wednesday  27 September 2017 - 10:00-12:00 H3.01 • Wednesday  27 September 2017 -14:00-16:00 JK 303B A link tothe online registration form canbe found on our website. Your student ID-card is alsoyourlibrary card. College of Social Sciences

  16. Academic Meeting – Dutch Study Skills • Tuesday 3 October, 17:00 – 19:00 in: REC E0.03 Registration is notnecessary. • More Study Skills: e.g. Tacklingthe Books: https://student.uva.nl/shared/studentensites/uva-studentensite/en/az/training-and-workshops/study-skills-for-international-students/tackling-the-books/tackling-the-books.html College of Social Sciences

  17. Academic Writing Skills Course – October 2017 • A course designed to develop students’skills in English-language academic writing. • Two weekly sessions of two hours and one/two individual feedback sessions • You can register for this course from Monday 4 September until Friday 30 September at the Education Desk RECB7.00 • Costs: €50,- • For more information (course catalog): http://studiegids.uva.nl/xmlpages/page/2017-2018/zoek-vak/vak/38764 College of Social Sciences

  18. Student Services Central hall on the ground floor of Building E, Roetersstraat11 Student Services offers all students information, advice or support regarding their registration as a student and other matters which concern studying at the UvA or student life in general. • Student Service Desk (activating student ID card!) • Careers Centre • Student Counsellors • Student Psychologists • Student Doctors • Student Dentists College of Social Sciences

  19. Free workshops • Stress reduction: Mindfulness Course (8 weeks) Start Tuesday, 17 October 2017, from 09:00-11:00 • Stress relief walk-in hour (from 11 September) Every Monday, from 16:30-17:30Sign up by email: studpsy-sts@uva.nl • Link: http://student.uva.nl/content/az/trainingen-en-workshops/psychologische-begeleiding/stress-reduction-mindfulness-for-international-students/stress-reduction-mindfulness.html College of Social Sciences

  20. CREA CREA organises courses, workshops and projects in drama, music, dance, photography, film and the visual arts. Nieuwe Achtergracht 1701018 WV Amsterdam www.crea.nl College of Social Sciences

  21. University Sports Centre • Open seven days a week • More than 70 sporting activities at affordable rates, such as aikido, weightlifting, cycling and fencing • Seven locations spread throughout the city of Amsterdam • Register at one of thelocations, withyour student card andproof of registration. http://www.usc.uva.nl/algemeen/index_en.php College of Social Sciences

  22. Discount Rate Artis Zoo: €3 on weekdays College of Social Sciences

  23. Museum Card Personal pass to enter more than 400 museums free of charge. The card canbebought at museums and online for €59,90 and is valid for oneyear. College of Social Sciences

  24. Cineville Personal pass for art-house films in Amsterdam andbeyond €19,95 per month, https://www.cineville.nl/en/card College of Social Sciences

  25. Amsterdam Heritage Days 9-10 September Free access to Amsterdam buildings, monuments and private homes all over Amsterdam Access the English programme: https://www.amsterdam.nl/toerisme-vrije-tijd/evenementen/open-monumentendag College of Social Sciences

  26. ARTZUID - International Sculpture Route Until 17 September https://www.iamsterdam.com/en/see-and-do/whats-on/exhibitions/artzuid-2017-international-sculpture-route-amsterdam College of Social Sciences

  27. IJ-Hallen FleaMarket Monthly Market: Entry: Є5,- Ferry Amsterdam Central Station - NDSM-werf • 16 and 17 September 2017 • 14 and 15 October 2017 College of Social Sciences

  28. City Events http://www.iamsterdam.com College of Social Sciences

  29. International Office Social Sciences Heleen Straesser, Khadija al Mourabit, Gabriella Buisman, Charlotte Renckens International-office-csw@uva.nl College of Social Sciences

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