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Kick-off activities

During the Kick-off Activities you will be introduced to the faculty, the degree programme, the study association(s), and most of all, to your fellow students.
You can find these activities in the table below and in the UG Schedule if you search for your programme. We strongly encourage you to attend these.

Kick-off Schedule

Date
Time
What
Location
Friday, August 30
14.00 - 20.00 hrs
Introduction day by study association GLV Idun & Programme Team (BBQ included)

Outside, next to the Molecule (near Bernoulliborg & Energy Academy)

Monday, September 2

10.00 - 11.00 hrs

Kick-off lecture ‘Introduction to your degree programme’ by your academic advisor

Feringa Building

Please check exact location via rooster.rug.nl

11.00 - 13.00 hrs

Start of the first course Genetics, Ecology & Evolution

Feringa Building

Please check exact location via rooster.rug.nl

13.00 - 17.00 hrs

First mentor / Basic Academic Skills meeting for most groups*

Please check via rooster.rug.nl

Tuesday, September 3
13.00 - 17.00 hrs
Please check via rooster.rug.nl

tba (information not available yet)

-

Introduction Weekend (organized by study association GLV Idun - registration required!)

tba (information not available yet)

* Time & location of these activities depend on your mentor group number. Shortly before the introduction day on August 30, you will receive an email with your group number.

Introduction to the degree programme

On Monday, 2 September, there will be a programme-specific introduction given by your academic advisor. During this introduction lecture, a lot of important information will be covered, so that you know what to expect before the first course actually starts.

Topics include the curriculum and course structure, the binding study advice, choices within the programme, expectations such as (mandatory) attendance, study support & advice, studying with special needs, study delay, etc.

Make sure you attend this session so that you know all the ins and outs!

Information Market

The Information Market will be held on Tuesday, 3 September 2024 in the main hallway of the Energy Academy. It offers an opportunity for you to get all the information that you may need to start your journey here at the FSE outside the standard information regarding your programme.

The organisations listed below will all be present at the market. There will also be poffertjes and a barista available outside the venue throughout the day!

@ease

Confidential Advisor

Honours College

Diversity,Equity and Inclusion (DEI)

International Welcome Centre North (IWCN)

Mobility & Internship Center

Student Administration FSE

Student Service Centre

Language Centre

Teaching Qualification - MSc Science, Education and Communication

Escape Room

We need your help solving a big problem! Prof. Ben Feringa, a professor at our faculty, won a Nobel Prize for his work on the development of molecular machines. But the Prize is missing! Can your mentor group find it in time? 

The game will take approximately one hour, including instructions and playing time. It has been developed as a teambuilding activity for your mentor group. Your mentor will tell you when you will participate in the game.

The door will not be locked, and the environment will be that of a regular education setting in terms of lighting and sound. The puzzles are varied and require the use of different senses. Some require you to stand and move around, for others you can stay seated if you like. You can choose which puzzles you participate in. If you need to take a break during the game, that’s possible.

If you have concerns about participating in the FSE Escape Game, you can contact your academic advisor or let your mentor know.

Introduction to the Dutch workshop

Curious about the Dutch? Unlock the secrets of Dutch culture during our workshop Introduction to the Dutch on 19 September from 11.00 to 13.00 (FBG 5614.0095A). We will dive deep into the world of Dutch rituals, values and communication styles. We will also deal with essential habits unique to the Netherlands while exploring the drawbacks of stereotypes. Don't miss this chance to explore and connect with Dutch culture like never before!

Introduction Camp

A great way to get to know your fellow students as soon as possible, is the Introduction camp, organized by the study association of your degree programme.

The Introduction Weekend of GLV Idun will take place on the 6-7-8 of September 2024. The point of this weekend is to have fun and to get to know your fellow students and the study association GLV Idun.

You can register for the Introduction Weekend on the Introduction Day on the August 30. If you can’t make it to the Introduction Day, please contact the board ( board@idun.nl ) and they will help you register.

For any questions about the weekend, feel free to email the First Year Introduction Committee (EI), as they are organizing the weekend. You can reach them at introductie@idun.nl . You can find information about other kick-off week activities on our website or social media.

Last modified:27 August 2024 2.41 p.m.