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Introduction Day

Introduction Day CIS

Date : Friday 30 August
Time : 14:00 - 15:30 (plenary meeting)
16:00 - 18:00 (social activity)

Location: 1314.0026 (Onder de Bogen)

During the Introduction day you will have the chance to meet fellow students, staff members, your mentor group, (student) mentor(s), the Study Association, but you will also receive some practical information about starting university, the content of the first semester courses, how to find support etcetera. So join us on the Introduction Day, this is the best way to kick-start your studies!

Time
Activity
Remarks
14:00
Opening
Welcome by programme coordinators dr. Yfke Ongena and dr. Ninke Stukker
14:10
Presentation study adviser
Study adviser Marloes Bergmans will inform about all kinds of practical aspects in the upcoming academic year
14:25
Presentation Commotie
Introduction to Study Association Commotie by this year's Board
14:35
Presentation of courses taught in semester 1
Lecturers of the courses in semester 1 (first half year) introduce themselves and the content of their courses:
- Corporate and Organisational Communication 1
- Academic Skills 1
- Academic Skills 2
- Persuasive Communication
- Intercultural Communication
- Language Optimization
15:10
Mentor system
Explanation of the mentor system for first year students by coordinator dr. Roel van Veen and student mentors Sonia, Abbie and Catalina.
And a 'virtual tour' to explain where the lectures rooms are, so you know where to go in the first weeks.
15:30
End of plenary session, walk together to 'Het Pakhuis'
16:00 - 18:00
Fun part of the Introduction Day, Pubquiz organised by study associotion Commotie (drinks included)
Location: Het Pakhuis, Peperstraat 8-2

Are you unable to attend the Introduction Day at all? Please inform the study adviser via studyadvicecis@rug.nl as soon as possible and do not forget to mention your student number!

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