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Volunteering promoting the Erasmus+ program
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26/01/2025
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Aarhus V
Denmark
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450
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Goal of the Activity

The goal of this orientation event is to warmly welcome new students to Aarhus University, helping them get acquainted with their campus, fellow students, and essential resources. Through presentations, Q&A sessions, and social activities, students will be introduced to Danish culture, language, and values, as well as the university and city, laying a strong foundation for their academic and social life in Aarhus.

Description

This is your first day on campus! We will welcome you and you will get a great chance to meet your fellow students and to be introduced to your new university and city, as well as Danish culture and language.

Presentations: 

12:15 - 13:00: Welcome to Aarhus University, the city of Aarhus and Aarhus Studenthouse (45 mins) 

13:10 - 13:55: Introduction to Danish (45 mins) 

13:55 - 14:05: Q&A with current students 

After presentations 14:00 - 16:00:

  • Be introduced to Trust and what it means for Danish culture (a short film with AU Professor Gert Tinggaard Svendsen will be shown several times during this afternoon)
  • Visit our handpicked info- and student relevant booths.
  • Enjoy fun games and relax hanging with your fellow students and the Studenthouse.
  • Come by the AU Water Bottle booth to pick up your free Water Bottle.


The day is 100% FREE for you!  
It is possible to buy lunch in the cafeteria specially open for you this day - remember to bring credit card, not cash.

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By organising this activity, the organisers want to contribute to the following Sustainable Development Goals
Objectives
Inclusive Education
Promotion of Participation in Student Mobility
Social and Cultural Integration in Local Community
This activity was organised by:
Aarhus University
Studenterhuset Aarhus