TEI of Larissa in Thessaly, Central Greece

T E C H N O L O G I C A L
TEI of Larissa
LLP Erasmus
Office of European Programmes
Larissa—41110
Greece
Telephone: +30 2410 684727
Fax: +30 2410 611268
Email: [email protected]
E D U C A T I O N
I N S T I T U T E
O F
L A R I S S A
This is an Erasmus Student Guide which is intended to provide general information about our incoming students at the TEI of Larissa. We hope it will assist you
to face successfully the first challenges upon arrival and help you to a good start.
In this leaflet you may find information on TEI Larissa campus facilities; the accommodation, the restaurant, the library, the sports centre. Moreover, information for the city of Larissa as well as some information for travelling and cultural
things. Finally, previous Erasmus students share with us their experience at the
TEI of Larissa in this brochure. We hope that your stay in Larissa will be the best
part of your overall studies!
We wish all the best for your Erasmus stay at the TEI of Larissa
Professor Pandelis Ipsilandis, Vice President, TEI of Larissa
Visit our web site
http://www.teilar.gr
TEI of Larissa in Thessaly, Central Greece
TEI of Larissa is the
Our facilities include mod-
TEI of Larissa is easily ac-
third largest University
ern classrooms and fully-
cessed due to its geo-
Polytechnic in Greece
equipped laboratories, new
graphical position and its
and comprises four
library, halls of residence,
public transportation net-
Schools, two Branches
auditoriums, restaurant, a
work and offers pleasant
in Karditsa and Trikala
multi-sport gymnasium and
living conditions to young
& nineteen academic
a conference centre, as
people since it allows them
departments alto-
well as excellent electronic
to enjoy the benefits of a
gether. Our strategic
services. We provide stu-
large city and the relaxed
goal is to continuously
dents with ample learning
way of life in the country.
improve the quality of
resources and access to
The TEI of Larissa is an im-
the courses and the
unlimited sources of infor-
portant part of this city and
educational services
mation and knowledge
our students play a vivid
offered as well as to
through the library through
role in its social and cul-
promote knowledge
the library and the data-
tural life.
through a variety of
base network.
research programmes.
Guide For Erasmus Students
TEI OF LARISSA—GENERAL INFORMATION
March 2011
Useful Info for the Application Procedure
ERASMUS Code: G Larissa 02
All Erasmus incoming students must
Technological Education Institute of Larissa
complete the following documents
ERASMUS Institutional Coordinators

Application Form
Professor - Nikolaos Chouliaras (Studies)

Transcript of Records
Assistant Professor - Georgia Garani (Studies)

Learning Agreement (Studies)
Lecturer Vassiliki Kapralou (Work Placement)

Training Agreement
ERASMUS Contact Person
Achilleas Anagnostopoulos, PhD
Coordinator—European Programmes Office
Postal Address
TEI of Larissa
LLP / Erasmus
Office of European Programmes
41110 Larissa—Greece
(Work Placement)

ACCOMMODATION COSTS
100 EUROS PER SEMESTER

THREE MEALS ARE
RROVIDED WITH FREE OF
All relevant forms are available in our
CHARGE TO ALL ERASMUS
http://www.teilar.gr/eu/
Moreover, photocopies of the docu-
STUDENTS


English Certificate

European Health Insurance Card

Passport

Cardiovascular examination
CAMPUS AREA


Visa (if required)
FREE ACCESS TO OUR
SPORTS CENTRE INDOOR
&
OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES

ORGANIZED CULTURAL DAY
TRIPS ALL OVER GREECE

DISCOUNT CARD WITH
25% OFFERED IN DOMESTIC
(Sports Centre)
Fax: +30 2410 611268
FREE WIRELESS INTERNET
ACCESS IS PROVIDED IN ALL
ments below are also necessary
Email: [email protected]
Tel: +30 2410 684727
TEI of Larissa offers
TRANSPORTATION
Academic Calendar
Spring Semester
Beginning of Courses: First week of March
End of Semester: 1st week of July
Application Deadlines
Deadlines for applications for our in-
APPLICATION
INFORMATION
2
THE CITY LARISSA
3
4-6
After those dates we may not guarantee
CAMPUS FACILITIES
THINGS TO KNOW
BEFORE YOU COME
that we will reserve a place for incoming
YOUR ARRIVAL IN
7
SIGHTSEEING IN
LARISSA & THES-
8
ERASMUS STUDENTS’ COMMENTS
9-11
coming Erasmus students are
- 15th of May - Both Semesters
- 30th of November - Spring Semester
(if there are available places )
Public Holidays
- Clean Monday
- 25 March — Greek Independence Day
- Easter Vacations — Two weeks
- 1 May—May Day
- 15 May—Local Celebration
- Pentecost Monday
Issue
Contents:
LARISSA
winter Erasmus students .
We inform you that most of our incoming students prefer to come to TEI of
Larissa during spring semester -which
we strongly suggest- since the weather
are more favourable.
SALY
The City of Larissa
History
Larissa is the capital of
the Thessaly region and lies
in the mainland, Central
Greece. According to archaeological evidence,
Larissa, lies at the top a site
that has been inhabited
since the tenth millennium
BC.
Legend has it that Achilles
was born here & Hippocrates, the Father of Medicine, died here as well.
In the ancient years
Larissa's growth was rapid
Thessalian Horse became
and safe benefits of a small
the symbol of Larissa.
city.
The first coins minted the
5th century BC on behalf of
the Myrmidons portrayed
the proud and powerful
horse.
Nowadays
Larissa is a modern European city with several
squares especially in the
city centre. Larissa streets
are full of two main things:
trendy cafes and shops.
City centre is pedestriane-
Today, Larissa is a major
sed by 70% which is
commercial and industrial
around 15 khm of pedes-
centre and a national
trian roads.
transportation hub. It is
These are making Larissa
also belongs to the five
centre very social and ac-
largest cities in Greece;
tive where young people as
Larissa greater area popu-
well as families spent many
lation is around 250,000.
hours enjoying on drinking
based on farming. Horses
brought enormous eco-
The city provides you the
nomic benefits into the
opportunities of a large
city. Moreover, the proud
city together with clean
Larissa
is the capital of the
Thessaly region
coffee, eating in traditional
taverns, shopping etc.
THE
POPULATION
IN LARISSA
GREATER AREA
IS AROUND
250,000
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On Campus Facilities
Student Accommodation
On Campus
Accommodation
costs 100 Euros
per semester
On Campus Accommoda-
In Room Facilities
last day of their departure.
tion is provided for all in-
These residencies provide
Students are responsible to
coming Erasmus students .
basic furnishings such as a
clean up their rooms. Com-
There are 8 halls of resi-
bed and mattress ,desk,
mon areas are cleaned by
dence which may provide
desk chair, shelf, night ta-
the cleaners. We have to
accommodation to almost
ble and wardrobe. More-
let you know that accom-
600 Greek and foreign stu-
over, water closet (WC) is
modation office can not
dents in twin-bedded
available in every room,
guarantee that your room-
rooms or shared rooms.
thus its shared by every
mate will be a fellow stu-
two students. WC has also
dent from your home-
a shower and a sink. Fur-
country.
We would like to inform
you that at the moment
there is no collaboration
with local real estate agencies for helping students to
rent apartments in the city
centre. Thus, we may not
guarantee that we may
provide accommodation
for those with late applications.
thermore, wireless internets is provided to all students for free of charge.
Accommodation Cost
A fixed rate of 100 Euros
The Erasmus Office offer to
per academic semester is
all students bed sheets,
obliged to pay by every
blankets and towels , al-
student the first days upon
though they have to return
your arrival.
them in good condition the
CAMPUS VIEW WITH MOUNT
OLYMPUS BACKROUND
Central Library
The Central Library was
Wireless internets is pro-
Library Services
founded in 1973 and its
vided to all users and visi-
The library is open on
resources meet the educa-
tors as well as lab rooms.
Monday to Friday: 08.00 -
tional and research needs
A specific room for Eras-
18.30
of all users - members
mus students is provided
During weekends and pub-
within the T.E.I. community
on the ground floor . Ac-
lic holidays as well as
Recently the library lies in a
cess to electronic journals
Christmas, Easter and Sum-
new building with many
is provides on campus
mer holidays the library is
facilities for its users
http://library.teilar.gr/e-
closed
mags_en.htm
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On Campus Facilities
Campus Restaurant
«MEALS IN
THE CAMPUS
RESTAURANT
Student restaurant in the
Restaurant is closed during
campus is less than 5 min
holidays (Christmas and
from the hall of residences.
Easter) as well as for sum-
This
mer vacations based on the
provides
meals
(breakfast, lunch and din-
academic calendar
ARE FREE OF
ner) free of charge for all
CHARGE FOR
Erasmus students. To have
ERASMUS
access to the free meals
Restaurant Opening Times
STUDENTS
you need to get the regis-
Breakfast time: 07.30- 09.00
tration student card, which
Lunch Time:
is provided to you (by your
Dinner Times: 18.00 - 20.30
11.30 - 15.30
Department from TEI of
Larissa) the first days upon
your arrival.
Campus Life
Local Buses
Taxis on Campus
Local buses are available
A taxi station is also avail- A cafeteria is located in the
on campus. Two buses
able for TEI of Larissa stu- main building. Moreover,
which follow different jour-
dents just across the local some other coffee kiosks are
neys stop in the campus.
bus stop. Students may get available
First, Bus No 9 goes to the
a taxi to go to the city cen- which also offer coffees and
city centre and it has often
tre or to the train/coach snacks at a low rate. Free
routes during daytime at
station when you are plan- wireless network is provided
the weekdays. Bus No 12
ning to travel. It costs in cafeteria to all TEI of
goes an outer circle of the
around 6-8 € and it longs Larissa students
city and its service is every
around
hour. Night bus services
However, overnight rates
General Hospital:
(after 22.30) are not pro-
are more expensive.
+30 2410 533333
vided at all. During week-
EMERGENCY PHONE No:
TEI of Larissa Doctor:
Dr Karamitsiou Despoina
+30 2410 684443
University Hospital:
+30 2410 617000
10-15
Cafeteria/Kiosks
minutes.
around
campus
Bank Machines
There are 3 ATMs around
campus which located in the
main building of the TEI of
ends routes are not so of-
Laundries/Dryers
Ambulance: 166
ten.
Laundries and Dryers are
Fire Department: 199
Students may purchase the
available for all university
Police Department: 100
valid tickets from the ticket
students for a low rate.
machines, just next to the
The rooms lie on the
bus stop. Season tickets
ground floor of the G (Γ) Health Centre
Building where you may Heath Centre lies in the
find the opening times and main building; Doctor and
the rates
nurse are available during
are provided and cost
around 45€ per motnh.
Single ticket for each local
route costs around 0,80€ .
Larissa quite close to the
Erasmus Office. Access to
bank branches you may have
only in the city centre.
weekdays.
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On Campus Facilities
Sports Centre
Sports centre also lies in
sports activities to the
the campus area. This of-
Greek countryside (kayak,
fers weekly indoor classes
canoeing,
for fitness (aerobics, pi-
hiking , archery, etc) with a
lates, tae bo, table tennis-
very low rate. A cardiovas-
Latin dances, Greek tradi-
cular examination is re-
tional dances etc) as well
quired to be a member in
as other outdoor activities
our sport centre.
(tennis classes) for free of
Sports Activities Schedule
Rafring to River Voidomatis
charge.
is available to all Erasmus
and River Arachthos
In addition, the centre or-
at the beginning of each
ganised monthly trips with
semester.
A
CARDIOVASCULAR
EXAMINATION IS
REQUIRED TO BE
A MEMBER IN
OUR SPORT
CENTRE.
Access to
the Sports Centre
is free of charge
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skiing,
biking,
Day Trips per Semester
Hiking and Biking
to Mount Olympus and
Mount Kissavos.
Kanoyning and Archery
to Lake Kerkini
Skiing to Vasilitsa
Your Arrival in Larissa
How to reach Larissa
Distances (Khm)

ATHENS 350 KHM

THESSALONIKI 155 KHM
By rail
Larissa is located at the
which goes to the central
Larissa will be longer.
centre of Greece and has a
train station or the coach
Basically you have to get
good transportation sys-
station. Taxis are
also
underground lines (blue
tem with the largest cities,
available, however, they
line and then red line with
Athens and Thessaloniki,
are more expensive.
direction to Agios Anto-
where the main interna-
From central train station
nios) or
tional airports located.
you can catch the train to
(there is one change) to
Larissa which longs be-
reach the Athens central
tween 60-90 minutes and
train station (which called
costs 7-20€ (one way) re-
Larissa station stop for the
spectively.
underground).
We usually suggest the
students to book a flight to
http://www.trainose.gr/
Thessaloniki because it is
closer to Larissa however
sometimes air fares are
cheaper when you choose
By coach
www.ktellarisas.gr/
as a destination the city of
Suburbian
line
are
When you reach Larissa
cheaper than the fast and
train station then you will
express lines (22,5 return).
catch the train to Larissa
(proastiakos)
lines
Athens. Below we describe
From coach station
how you may reach Larissa
trip to Larissa costs around
from both cities.
15 € (one way) and longs
the
just less than 2 hrs.
From Thessaloniki
suburbian
If you land in Thessaloniki
From Athens
(Macedonia Airport)
you
If you choose to land in
can get a bus (costs about
Athens International Air-
1€ and it longs 45 minutes)
port then your trip to
city. Trip is around 4 hrs by
train (express route are
around 3 hrs) and ticket
price is 23€ (express trains
cost 36€.)
From the coach station
you pay 30€ (one way) to
go to Larissa and longs
around 4 hrs.
Reach the Campus, TEI of Larissa
The best time to arrive in
you a ride to the campus
reach the campus by your-
Larissa is during weekdays
providing with the key in
self. A fellow student will
and office hours (08.00 -
your room. Then, we will
be waiting for you in the
15.00).
explain the next steps of
main gate and give you the
If you may this possible
your registration within
key of your room and pro-
you will have a better ad-
your Department and then
vide you all the necessary
justment in the first day
with the all campus facili-
information for the rest of
upon your arrival.
ties, registrations.
the day.
In this case, a member of
our office will pick you up
from the local train/coach
station in Larissa and give
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If you do not succeed to
arrive in Larissa the suggested time, then you
have to get a taxi and
The next working day you
will meet a member of our
office who is going to help
you with the registration
procedure.
Sightseeing in Larissa & Thessaly Region
Must See Places….
...IN THESSALY...
...IN LARISSA….
1) Meteora
1) Ancient Theatre
2) Plastira Lake
2) Old City (Fortress) &
3) Ampelakia
the St Achilleas Church
4) Mount Olympus
3) Alkazar Park/Pinios River
5) Tempi Valley
4) Municipality Art Gallery
6) New Poroi Beach
5) Archaeological Museum
7) Agiokampos Beach
6) Averofeios Agricultural
8) Volos
School
9) Mount Pelion
10) Skiathos & Sporades
Islands
Relevant Web pages
culture.larissa-dimos.gr/
tourismlarissa.gr/
larissamuseums.gr/
larissa-katsigras-gallery.gr/en
meteora-greece.com/
Nearby TEI of Larissa campus
TEI of Larissa lies at the
Open Market
Neapoli Square
Larissa city. Even though it
The largest Open Market in
Larissa is famous for its
is 7 khm from the city cen-
the city (starts in the Galax-
squares, especially in the
tre area, students have
ias super market) lies in
city centre. Neapoli Square
some opportunities nearby. Neapoli district. It is open
is also an alternative desti-
every Saturday (7am-2pm).
nation for many Larissa
Local farmers - from all
citizens. You may visit in
over Larissa region - with
walking
their loud voices try to sell
cafeterias, food shops and
their products (mainly fresh
bars are located for all
fruits and vegetables, etc)
types of people.
west side of the borders of
Super Markets
Students who live at the
dormitories may do some
shopping at the nearest
super markets Lidl and Galaxias. Both super markets
are in the walking distance
distance.
Many
Open Market
in Neapoli district
in a great scenery.
(around half mile from the
campus).
Neapoli Square
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Erasmus Students’ Comments
Elena, Dept of Plant Production
pretty good.
1. Did you like staying in
The rafting trip was the
first trip in Greece and
the dormitories?
2. Did you find Greek
I have never lived in a hos-
professors helpful?
tel before, but it was a
The teachers were more
adventure that worth shar-
good experience. A dog
that teachers, they were
ing with friends. I'm really
bumped in my room and I
friends for us and we had
sorry that I could'n go in
never had hot water, all
all their support.
the second trip
probably the most beautiful memory. It's the kind of
3. Do you think that excur-
there. I have no regrets
sions offered by the sport
that I stayed there, the
department were good
accommodations were
idea?
more that teachers,
they were friends
for us and we had
all their support.….
this are part of the wonderful experiences i had
...The teachers were
Nikoletta, Dept of Project Management
Do you think that Erasmus
Do you think you will
Larissa, I’m sure that we
program will give you
maintain the Erasmus
will see us again in some-
bigger opportunities in the
"friendships" after the
where.
future?
program ends?
The learning opportunities
I don’t know exactly why I
moment for you during
have been immense, help-
choose Greece, but I don’t
Erasmus?
ing me to realize my poten-
regret of anything of this
tial and extend my ambi-
experience. I had good, bad
tions. I have gained self –
and also unforgettable
confidence, both in my
moments in Larissa, but in
abilities as a student and as
all these moments, all of
a person. I strongly believe
you were there. And I will
it would be helpful experi-
bring to Bulgaria a lot of
ence for my future career
memories and good
and I will never forget the
moments with me. When I
encouraging advice from
go back home I will be to-
my professors in Larissa.
tally International. In my
Erasmus was a life-
point of view, the end of
enhancing four months
Erasmus it is not “GOOD
that I would thoroughly
BYE”, it is simply the typical
recommend to any poten-
“I WILL SEE YOU SOON”,
tial student .
because if we could found
What was the funniest
...When I go back
home I will be totally International....
In my opinion, it is quite
hard to define funniest
….. All the mo-
moment during Erasmus.
ments, events and
All the moments, events
activities which TEI
and activities which our
of Larissa has pro-
receiving institution and
vided for Erasmus
relevant TEI of Larissa has
students were un-
provided for Erasmus stu-
forgettable………...
dents were unforgettable
and particularly moments
and mainly because of the
people have taken part in
them.
ourselves many times in
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Erasmus Students’ Comments
Szilard, Dept of Tourism Enterprises
How does Greek language
Did you learn something
sound to you?
curious about other
The language sounds to me
cultures during Erasmus?
Greece- hot or not?
Of course hot! Greece
like the Latin languages,
The lifestyle of Greece is
means to me: Cold Frappé,
…THE LIFESTYLE
but the pronunciation is
amazing. They don't worry
hot weather, friendly and
IN GREECE IS
very hard, you can't com-
about everything, they are
helpful people, sandy
AMAZING….
pare the accent with the
not running all day, they
beaches, beautiful islands,
other languages, I think
find time for the most im-
world famous hospitality,
you have to practice for a
portant things, for family,
feta cheese, souvlaki, nice
long time if you want to
for friends and for building
Erasmus and Greek stu-
pronounce the words in
friendships with new peo-
dents, Larissa, the Acropo-
right way. If you are in
ple while for common
lis and of course AEL (the
Greece, learn some words
European the most impor-
Larissa football team).
and use it because the peo-
tant is the job. Greeks
ple here appreciate, if you
know how to ENJOY the life
can use some Greek words.
we should learn from
them!
Georgi, Dept of Business Administration
….Larissa is situated in
Central Greece which
makes it perfect starting point for trips all
around the country…..
….After all, I strongly
recommend Larissa
for an Erasmus…..
I chose Greece for my Eras-
cities and to the Northern
different society and totally
mus because I adore the
Sporades. Those islands are
different environment. I
southern seas. My destina-
paradise on Earth. The TEI
met a lot new people and
tion was Larissa. The city is
of Larissa offers great
made many many friends.
neither big nor small, actu-
courses and friendly lectur-
You will gain a lot of useful
ally it is quite perfect!
ers. The campus has every-
experience. After all, I
There are lots of students
thing you need, even a
strongly recommend
which guarantees great
church. There are sport
Larissa for an Erasmus, the
time. Larissa is situated in
facilities and a park. Every-
sun is always shining, even
Central Greece which
one is friendly, easy-going
in people`s eyes! friends.
makes it a perfect starting
and nice. What is more, the
point for trips all around
Erasmus programme is an
the country. It is close to
awesome opportunity. It
both Athens and Thessalo-
gives you the pleasure to
niki which are the biggest
live in a different country,
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Erasmus Students’ Comments
Peter, Dept of Tourism Enterprises
1. What do you think
2. What place that you
3. What is your favourite
about Greek music?
have visited was the most
Greek meal (dish)?
Greek music is very strange
...The most beautiful trip was in
Skiathos island for
me. You can find
here one of the
most unique
beaches in
Europe….
beautiful?
in the first moment for the
The most beautiful trip was
European ears. It is some-
in Skiathos island for me.
thing between the Asian
You can find here one of
and European sounds. This
the most unique beach in
kind of music very famous
Europe with crystal clear
everywhere in the country,
sea, nice sand and wonder-
you can listen in parties,
ful landscape. The main
festivals and on the radio
town
as well. Music exists as a
streets,
significant aspect of Helle-
houses, busy harbour and
nistic culture. Typical in-
tasty tavernas. Our trip was
strument is the bouzouki
adventurous a bit, because
(Μπουζούκι).
we’d missed our ferry boat,
full
with
white
narrow
painted
I like all the Greek foods,
specially which is made in
the simplest way. Seafood,
lamb, cheeses, olives,
fruits, wine all of them very
tasty and you can combinate them so easily. But if I
really have to choose one, I
get totally love the grilled
cheese, and souvlaki which
one you couldn’t find in
any other country, only in
Greece.
and we hadn’t got any accommodation at all, we
was enjoying the nature in
Banana beach.
Inesska, Dept of Accounting
1. Why did you choose
study. In Greece people
Before coming to Greece i
Greece?
with sincere smiles. Greece
am expected a meetings
is wonderful country with
with new people, making
good people!
better my experience in
This country is amazing at
any seasons, i like Greece
for the sun which shine
here 300 days in year. In
… This country is
amazing at any
seasons….
Greece life without stress,
long-awaited rest after
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English, visiting beautiful
2. What did you expect
places in Greece, to know
before coming to Greece?
new culture and enjoying
good Greek weather.
TEI OF LARISSA
Faculties & Departments
Business & Economics Faculty
TEI of Larissa
has
Dept of Accounting
Dept of Business Administration
Dept of Project Management
Dept of Computing Science and
in several disci-
Telecommunications
plines
—————
Agricultural Technology Faculty
13 Departments
Dept of Animal Production
lie in Larissa city
—————
Dept of Biosystems Engineering
Health Professions Faculty
Dept of Civil Engineering
19 departments
Dept of Tourism Enterprises
Dept of Plant Production
Technological Engineering Faculty
Dept of Electrical Engineering
Dept of Mechanical Engineering
Karditsa City Branch
Dept of Food Technology
5 Departments
Dept of Forestry and Natural
located in other
Environmental Management
Thessalian cities
Dept of Wood & Furniture Design
Dept of Medical Laboratories
and Technology
Dept of Nursing
Dept of Nutrition & Dietetics
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