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Welcome to Stockholm University
Välkomna till Stockholms universitet
Riccard, Zofia and Alex
Your International Student Coordinators
Stockholm University Student Union (SUS)
Spring 2013
What is SUS?
• Main student union at SU
• Founded in 1883
• 20,000 members
• Run by students, for students
• Strive to give students an opportunity
to contribute and influence their time
spent at the university
How does SUS work?
Participation
Students eligible to vote in union
elections and work with SUS
Openness
All union documents, decisions and
meeting minutes are universally
accessible
Benefits
Members enjoy exclusive deals
(SSSB queue, student discounts etc)
Inclusivity
All students are entitled to equal
opportunities and equal treatment
(representation available at all
faculties)
Communications
News and awareness spread via
various channels (SUS website,
Facebook, Gaudeamus, SSCO, etc)
Who are we?
What do we do?
Our mission
To provide you with a voice…
• A forum for international students to
raise issues and concerns.
…and a chance to participate
• We want you to take control and decide
the best ways to spend your time here!
To be there for you
• Our aim is to be as dedicated and as
accessible as possible to make your time
in Stockholm unforgettable.
Connect with us
• Weekly newsletter (sent out every Friday)
• Official website: http://www.sus.su.se/en/
• Facebook: Stockholm University Student Union
• Be our friend! Our ”unofficial official” profile: Isc Sus
• Living in student housing? Network with others in your community!
Lappis (Lappkärrsberget), Kungshamra, Strix (Armégatan),
Pax (Emmylundsvägen), Container Village People K-I-S-T-A ,
Fjällis (Lidingö), Roslagen Residence (Norrtälje)
What have we got in store for you?
Events and activities every week!
• Orientation week, ski week, club
union, photo contests, movie
nights, sightseeing, excursions,
sport contests, dinners, theme
parties, Museum visits, and much
more!
Some more events…
Orientation Week
All week – activities every day!
Welcoming Party on Saturday
Details and schedule:
www.sus.su.se/en/activities
There’s more! - Programs
Buddy Program
International Student Ambassadors
Pairing an international student
with a Swedish student sharing
some common interests
A council of 10-15 students chosen to
be a voice for the entire international
student community
• Get advice and help adjusting to
your new life in Stockholm
• Create and host events
• A great way to learn about the
city and the country from
somebody who knows it best
• Apply online by 9 Sep:
http://www.sus.su.se/en/buddy
• Influence the quality of the
Stockholm experience for your fellow
international students
• Get your own blog on our website
• Apply online by XX
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There’s more! – Student associations
More than 50 active student associations on campus
English Speaking Associations:
AIESEC Stockholm, Amnesty International, Bangladesh Students and Scholars
Association,
Cinema
Politica
Stockholm, Damlaget
Sorority, Eritreanska
Studentassociationen, Pakistan Student Association Stockholm University,
RainbowS, Stockholm Touch Rugby, Students For Palestine, SU Capitols, SU
Dance Group, Symbios, Utrikespolitiska Föreningen Stockholm, Yogasanas,
Young Muslim Initiative @ SU.
www.sus.su.se/foreningar-rad
www.sus.su.se/en/clubs-councils
Get your SL card!
Valid student ID = discount on SL cards
How do I get a valid ID?
• Go to Kårexpeditionen (Student Union Help Desk) in Allhuset
• Bring your P-/T-number AND proof of registration
• You will receive a temporary certificate (valid for 60 days), the student ID
will be sent to your house.
• You can now buy you SL Card at various locations and travel safely
Keep your student ID on you at all times!
• Sometimes they do random ticket check ups on the trains. If you don’t
have the student ID you have to pay a fine.
Valid student ID
We’re here for you!
Visit
• Glasrummet on Mondays
(Outside the Library in Södra huset)
• Nobelhuset
(Next to the metro station)
Email
[email protected]
Call
08 – 674 6213