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Debut WEEK
International
1
Semester Start
Spring 2016
Wednesday 13 JAN
Venue: Teorifagbygget, Auditorium 2 – House 1
Moderation: Moustapha Babikir/ Line Vråberg
08:30
Registration & Coffee/Tea
There be 4-registration desk, each with alphabetically ordered list of the family
names of the new students. Register yourself, get a nametag (access card to
lunch), your student Personal ID number and proceed to the auditorium directly.
09:00
Welcome Speeches
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10:30
Presentation of Debut WEEK International
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11:00
A Keynote speech by the University’s Prorector of Education, Wenche
Jacobsen
Presentation of the International Office – Sigrid & Staff
Presentation of the Student Counselling Centre – Ola Otterlei & Staff
Presentation of the international academic coordinators from the faculties
The student organizations at UiT:
o International Students’ Union (ISU) – Mikhail Enikeev
o The Student Parliament – Aurora Meland
Practical details, introduction of our volunteers & activities for the week –
by Line Vråberg (Student Counselling Centre) & Moustapha Babikir
(International Office)
Coffee & Tea Break + Group Work
Get-together for new international students in groups. It is an opportunity to get
familiar with the old students (buddies) and to know the new students from other
countries.
NB! New students should report their needs concerning “Voluntary Guided Tour”
at 17:00 O’clock.
11:45
Practical Information I
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Student Welfare Offers, emphasis on Housing – Lena Fjellvang, Irene
Kvello & Hostel Assistants
Exams & Semester Registration – Moustapha Babikir
Student permit & immigration matters - the International Office
The Student Counseling Centre – Line Vråberg
Debut WEEK
International
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13:15
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The bus system in Tromsø – Line Vråberg
Light Lunch
Venue: In front of the Bookstore next to auditorium I
Volunteers will guide new students to the meal serving tables. People with food
allergies and specific dietary requirements will proceed first in order to assure
they get the right meal, followed by the rest of students.
14:15
IT resources and learning environment at UiT-campus Tromsø
A presentation by the IT-Department, performed by Nora Maclaren
15: 15
Short coffee/tea break
15:30
Activation of Student IT Account
17:00
Venue: Computer Lab at Teorifagbygget – House I 1.433 (4th floor).
Volunteers will help the new students to activate their student profiles. The
activation will allow new students access to student internet, student email and
other IT services on campus. The activation codes will be handed out during the
registration.
Voluntary Guided Tour
If you need to purchase a duvet, pillow, kitchen gears, etc..., some of our
volunteers will help you on your way to the cheapest place in town or in Jekta
Shopping Centre.
New students should report their needs during the Group Work.
Debut WEEK
International
3
Semester Start
Autumn 2015
Thursday 14 JAN
Venue: Teorifagbygget, Auditorium 2 – House 1
Moderation: Ute Vogel
08:00
Registration for the obligatory course in the use of academic
sources
08:30
Information literacy: sources, references and plagiarism.
By Vibeke Bårnes
09:30
Coffee/tea break
09:45
Practical Matters – visit to service desks
Students will be divided in groups and guided by volunteers to visit the various
desks. NB! Stick with your colour and volunteer, who will guide you.
Desk 1: Student Welfare Organisation
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Pay Accommodation Deposit (NOK 4000,-)
Submit Housing Contract & Register move-in
Desk 2: Semester Registration (Computer lab at TEO-H1 1.433 (4. floor)
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Register for classes and exams
Desk 3 : Signing of Confirmation of Exchange
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Erasmus+/Nordplus: Rediun Sundstrøm, Administration Building, Office
#B208
Other exchange agreements: Astrid S. Brokke, Administration Building,
Office #B206
Ad Hoc Desk: (Room 1.821 , in front of the auditorium I) – Magdalena
Budinova & Jill Larsen
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12:30
This desk will deal with emergencies, such as late-coming students and
other technical problems related to registration, admission, etc.
Light Lunch
Venue: In front of the Bookstore
Debut WEEK
International
13:30
Practical information II
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14:15
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Evening courses in Norwegian language – Kristian Aambø
The Health System in Norway – Line Vråberg
Campus tour
Volunteers will guide the new students around the campus to show them
important places: such as faculties, the Kraft Student Sport Centre, the Student
Counselling Centre, Tromsø Hospital (Emergency).
Department of Academic Affairs (Administration building)
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See where you get your Student ID card made
Debut WEEK
International
5
Semester Start
Spring 2016
Friday 15 JAN
Moderation: Renee Van Dorst & Moustapha Babikir
11:00
City sightseeing by foot
Volunteers will show you the city’s most interesting places and
the location of public offices that are important to new students, such as the
Population Registry/Tax Office & The Police/Immigration Office.
Meeting point: Tromsø Cathedral, Sjøgata 2, 9008 Tromsø
12:30
Coffe/tea and waffles
Venue: The Student House Driv, Storgata 6, 9008 Tromsø
13:00
Welcome speech by the Mayor of Tromsø
Jarle Aarbakke
Welcome note by Tromsø Film Festival (TIFF)
Astrid Aure
 Recruitment stands by various organization
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14:00
ISU
The student chaplain
The UN Society in Tromsø
The Student Sport Centre (Kraft)
The Student Society at Driv
Matters concerning cultural presentations
Driv
Rehearsals at Driv
Venue: Driv
15:00 – 19:00
19:00
New students and volunteers are free to return home to relax
before the cultural presentation
Cultural Presentation –
(max. 3 – 5 min per sketch)
New students from the same country meet with old students to present their
cultural sketches and presentations.
Venue: Driv
21:00
Welcome Party
Party is open for all students.
Venue: Driv
Debut WEEK
International
6
Semester Start
Spring 2016
Saturday 16 JAN
Organized by the International Student Society (ISU)
14:00 – 16:30
ISU Second-hand Market
This is your chance to get hold of some proper clothing for the Norwegian
weather and still keep your budget!
Venue: Café Bodega/Studentsamfunnet
Enjoy your studies in Tromsø!