17/09/2024
Bornova/izmir
Türkiye
Türkiye
50
total
participants
participants
Causes covered by this activity
Type of activity
Goal of the Activity
The goal of the "Orientation Day of Exchange Students" is to provide incoming students with a warm welcome, familiarize them with their new environment, and facilitate their integration into the university and local community. The event aims to foster intercultural dialogue, build connections among students, and provide practical information to ensure a smooth start to their exchange journey.
Description
- Welcome Session
- Introduction to the university, the ESN team, ESN volunteers and the available resources for exchange students.
- Campus Tour
- Guided tour by volunteers showing key university facilities, such as lecture halls, libraries, cafeterias, and International Relations Office.
- Practical Information Session
- Covering topics like navigating the city, transportation, healthcare, and tips for living in the local community.
- Interactive Activities
- Icebreaker event, we went to lunch alltogether and we encouraged the socialization and make connections.
- Cultural Showcase
- Highlighting the local culture and traditions through presentations or an optional city tour.
- Q&A Panel
- A platform for exchange students to ask questions and clarify doubts, handled by experienced volunteers or alumni.
- Social Gathering
- Closing the day with a Icebreaker Event, we went to lunch alltogether and we encouraged the socialization and make connections. This activity ensured students feel relieved ready to their exchange experience.
By organising this activity, the organisers want to contribute to the following Sustainable Development Goals
Objectives
Foster Experiential Learning (NFE)
Inclusive Education
Mental Health & Well-Being
Promotion of Participation in Student Mobility
Showcase Cultural Heritage
Showcase Natural Heritage
Social and Cultural Integration in Local Community
Support Language Learning
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