Amsterdam Exchange Programme in Social Sciences

Academic Meeting 30 September 2015

College of Social Sciences

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Programme

Welcome Study Skills: Study Smart – the Dutch way Upcoming UvA events Nice things to do and see

Study skillsStudy smart - the Dutch way

Jeanette Eindhoven

Student Services

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Study Skills Study Smart – in a nutshell Purpose of today What differences can you expect? What is expected of you Study Planning

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How to handle them? Solutions?

Main differences?

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What is expected

AskActInitiative

Own opinion

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Grades

8 - 10   excellent

7.5 - 8  very good

7 - 7.5  good

6 - 7  satisfactory

5.5 - 6  sufficient

< 5.5  fail

1 ects 28 hours

Academic writing

Know your topic Know what you are writing about Know what is expected…. Blackboard Start with a mindmap

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Introduction1. main argument……explain2. main argument…..explain3. main argument….explainConclusionFootnotes/endnotesLiteraturelist

Structure

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Know what is important

Know your own pitfalls

Choose a way of working that suits you

So…….

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prioritize academic activities

as well as

social activities

Planning

What do you want to do today/this week/month/ semester …?

How much time will it take you? When do you want to or have to do it? Rough – details Use your peak hours 60-40

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Eisenhower scheme

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Student Counsellors Office of International Student Affairs (BIS) Service & Information Centre Student Careers Centre Psychologists (student psychologists)

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Roeterstraat 11 ( E1 tower), 9th floor +31-20-525 8080 ( 9-17 hrs / Mon-Fri)

Jeanette Eindhoven:

J.D.R.Eindhoven@uva.nl

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Succes and enjoy your study at the UvA

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Stages of Culture Shock

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AEXP- Social Sciences Programme Guide 2015- 2016

Student.uva.nl/ess > A – Z > Rules and Regulations

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Academic Writing Skills Course

A course designed to develop students’skills in English-language academic writing.

Two weekly sessions of two hours and one/two individual feedback sessions

Costs: €50,- For more information: course catalogue

You can register for this course at the Student Service Desk REC B7.00 until Friday 2 October

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Stress reduction: MindfulnessStart Monday 9 November 2015, from 13:30-15:30

This free training course (8 sessions) will help you to stay in the present. It is especially designed for international students and is held in English.

Also: Stress relief walk-in hour (for international students)

Every Monday, from 16:30-17:30

(no walk-in on Monday 5 October)

Registration at the Student Service Desk

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14 November UvA Master Day

Find out more about the UvA Master's programmes during the UvA Master's Day and choose a programme that matches your skills and interests.

Online Registration (to be open soon)

http://www.uva.nl/en/education/master-s/open-days

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Exit Meeting and End of Year Drinks

Thursday 10 December

17.00 – 19.00 Location TBC

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Weekend van de Wetenschap (Science Weekend)3-4 October

The Weekend van de Wetenschap (Science Weekend) is a national event showcasing all that’s fun and interesting about science in the modern world. http://www.iamsterdam.com/en/visiting/whats-on/festivals/overview-childrens-festivals/the-weekend-van-de-wetenschap-science-weekend

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11 November Sint Maarten

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15 November- Arrival Sinterklaas

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IDFA: International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam

www.idfa.nl

World’s largest documentary film festival• 18 – 29 November• Over 15 locations in Amsterdam city

centre• Tickets now on sale!

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City Events

http://www.iamsterdam.com