Social Program 2013

Social Program Tilburg University Summer School 2

Contents Preface

Welcome to Tilburg University! We have prepared a very diverse and fun-packed social program for you in order to make TUSS 2013 an unforgettable experience.

In this booklet, you find all the ins and outs about the activities and where and when to meet, as well as other information about bike rental, arrival, the Welcome Day and more.

Enjoy your summer at Tilburg University Summer School!

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Arrival Day

Welcome Day

Tilburg Tour

Welcome Picnic

When & Where

Dutch Games Night

City Trip Amsterdam

Beer Tasting

Movie Night

Visit to the Efteling

Going for a swim

International Dinner

City Trip The Hague

La Trappe Brewery

Pub Quiz

Farewell BBQ

Sports Center

Language Café

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By Tessa BakermansStudent Assistent Summer School 2013

Tessa Bakermans

3 Social Program Tilburg University Summer School

Arrival Day

To start your summer school experience off right, we do our best to make your arrival as easy as possible. Our mentors will be at the station to pick you up, take you to get your room key, and show you to your room.

Any problems? Give us a call. The number will be sent to you.

Getting settled in Tilburg

When & Where?• Thursday July 11• 09:00 - 16:00• Train station ‘Tilburg Universiteit’


Welcome DayA warm welcome

The Welcome Day is the official Summer School kick-off. Apart from receiving a warm welcome, you are taken on a tour of the school and receive your welcome package. During an IT introduction you receive information about the computer and internet facilities on campus. Those who are interested in renting a bike will have the opportunity to rent a bike this morning. We end with informal drinks at the Sports Center.


July 12Welcome Day schedule

Bicycle information

Bike rental July 12 11:30 - 12:30 Academia Bring identification and cash

Activity Date Time Place Important

Bike return

11:30

13:15

15:30

16:00

Registration and Bike Rental

Lunch

Sports Center introduction

Academia

Academia

Sports Center

Time Activity Place

12:30

14:00

Official opening

Campus tour and IT introduction

Welcome drinks

Academia

Campus, Library

Sports Center

Dates/times will be announced on the Summer School website


Tilburg TourGet to know Tilburg

When & Where?

Starting with a tour through the shopping streets, we will visit the market square and end where many nice little restaurants and cafe’s are situated.

Of course we will not forget to show you the amazing nightlife either!

Saturday July 13, 13:00 - 16:00 Tilburg Central StationTilburg Tour

Date and time PlaceActivity

Saturday July 13, 21:00 - 02:00 Heuvelring 102 I*ESN Party


Welcome PicnicA relaxed and delicious start

When & Where?• Sunday July 14• 13:00 - 17:00• Academia building• In case of bad weather, there is a plan B indoors

An outdoor picnic is the perfect way to spend your first Sunday in the Netherlands.

Meet your fellow social program participants and enjoy a great meal on the grounds of the University. Your social program mentors will also be there to meet you and answer any questions you might have.


When & Where

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday

July 8

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July 22

July 29

August 5

July 30

August 6

July 31

August 7

August 1

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August 2

August 9

August 3

August 10

August 4

August 11

July 9

July 16

July 23

July 10

July 17

July 24

July 11

July 18

July 25

July 12

July 19

July 26

July 13

July 20

July 27

July 14

July 21

July 28

Arrival Day

Pub QuizFarewell

BBQ

Welcome Day

Welcome Picnic

City Trip The Hague

Going for a swim

Language Cafe

Language Cafe

Social program at a glance

Basic Optional Sports

Legend

FitnessInstruction

Dutch Games

InternationalDinner

Movie NightRoze

maandag

BeerTasting

CitytripAmsterdam

Visit Efteling

La TrappeBrewery

Tilburg Tour

Party @ I*ESN


Important locations

A - Academia D - Dante E - Esplanade O - Sports Center S - Station

University Map


Traditional Dutch Games NightCan you beat the Dutch?

The question is: are the Dutchies as good at it as they say they are? Compete against your fellow students and try to win the sack-race or be the first who gets the nail in the bottle!

The crazy Dutch games are there to win them. Of course there are some nice prizes to win as well.

When & Where?• Tuesday July 16• 19:30 - 22:00• Sports Center


City Trip AmsterdamRenowned capital of The Netherlands

When & Where?• Saturday July 20• 08:00 - 21:00 • Tilburg Central Station• Wear comfortable shoes

No trip to The Netherlands is complete without a visit to the capital city of Amsterdam. Our mentors will take you to see some of the famous sights including a tour of the canals and an interesting Museum (Anne Frank Museum). But there’s more! Just let yourself be surprised and join the ride.

You can bring your own lunch or you can buy it. Dinner in Amsterdam is possible at your own expense.


Beer tastingLike you never tasted before!

Join us for a beer tasting in Tilburg and try all kinds of different beers, one tasting even better than the other! This cafe can offer you over 90 beers, all tasting differently. While enjoying a snack you can try a variety of beers and decide which one you like the most.

Possible travel costs (bus ticket) are not included.

When & Where?• Sunday Juli 21• 14:00 - 16:30• Meeting point: Piushaven 22


Movie NightLights. Camera. Action!

When & Where?• Tuesday July 23• 19:30 - 22:30• Academia • We will take care of drinks and snacks!

Sit back, relax, and enjoy an evening of scintillating cinema. For one evening only, we will turn a lecture room into a big-screen movie theater and show you the movie which is the most popular among you and your Summer School friends.

Would you like to vote on which movie will be shown? Please visit our Summer School facebook page and select or add your favorite movie to our Movie Night poll!


Visit to the EftelingOne thrilling exciting adventure!

The Efteling is an amusementpark like no other. Its central theme is fairytales, and you can find all sorts of different rides which are all guaranteed fun!

You can ride the various rollercoasters and enjoy yourself all day long!

When & Where?• Saturday July 27• 08:30 - 21:00• Tilburg Central Station• Only lunch will be provided


Going for a swimTake a jump and dive into the water!

When & Where?• Sunday July 28• 11:00 - 18:00 (If it’s really warm we might go earlier)• Meeting place: Central Station Tilburg, we will leave from there by bike• Bring sportswear and a towel

We will go to either a lake to take a swim and cool off if it’s really warm outside or, if it’s not warm enough, we will have great fun at the swimming pool. Some drinks and snacks are included.


International DinnerTaste food from all over the world

Have you always been interested in other eating habits? Always wanted to taste food from all over the world? This is your chance! The concept of this night: you bring a traditional dish from your country and we provide drinks and the location.

It is also possible to prepare your dish at our location.

When & Where?• Tuesday July 30• 19:00 - 23:00• Meeting point: Maranatha Church (Prof. Cobbenhagenlaan 19)


City Trip The Hague & BeachA day of politics and beach fun

When & Where?• Saturday August 3• 08:00 - 21:00• Tilburg Central Station• Wear comfortable shoes. Lunch is included, but dinner not.

The Hague: an important city to the Dutch since that is where the government resides. In the morning, we will take you to the Binnenhof, the centre of Dutch politics.

In the afternoon, we are off to Scheveningen, one of the most famous Dutch beaches and a lively pier. If the weather is poor, we will go to a museum featuring the works of the world-famous Dutch artist M.C. Escher.


La Trappe BrewerySee how beer is brewed

Have you always wanted to know how beer is brewed? Or do you just fancy a glass of delicious Dutch beer?

Then come with us to the La Trappe Brewery, where one of the best Dutch beers is brewed right before your eyes!

When & Where?• Sunday August 4• 12:00 - 17:00• Tilburg Central Station• We will leave from there by bike


Pub QuizUse your brains, then go crazy!

When & Where?• Tuesday August 6• 20:00 - 23:00• Meeting point: I*ESN (Heuvelring 102)

If you know you’re always right, but no-one ever listens to you, then this is your chance. The Pub Quiz is the ultimate way to prove once and for all that your team is the smartest.

After competing, we forget all rivalry and party together. Forget about statistics, grammar, or the economy, even if it’s just for one night.


Farewell BBQFinal festivities and farewells

When & Where?• Friday August 9• 17:00 - 21:00• Sports Center

All good things must come to an end, but let’s make the ending count! This is the time to recover from your exams and share memories with your fellow Summer School participants. While enjoying a nice grilled burger (or vegetarian equivalent), we’ll say goodbye to the teachers, mentors, and classmates.

We hope you will have had some serious fun!


Sports CenterGet competitive at the Sports Center

Are you interested in sports? Visit Tilburg University Sports Center. It is located at walking distance from the university campus, and gives you the opportunity to practice different sports, such as tennis, swimming and fitness.

For just 26 euros, you can buy a sports card for the entire summer. Or you can buy a daily pass for 6 Euros.

July 15 19:00 - 20:00 Sports Center

Date Time Place Tilburg University Sports CenterAcademielaan 55037 ET Tilburgwww.tilburguniversity.edu/sports

Fitness instruction


Language CafeWillkommen, bienvenida, welcome!

The Language Cafe concept is simple: get people together in an informal setting and speak a different language. Whether you want to practice what you’ve learnt during the Dutch lessons or simply speak your native German for a while, everyone is welcome to join us for a drink and a chat.

Languages: English, Dutch, Spanish, German, Italian, Chinese, or any other language you happen to speak!

July 19 17:00 - 18:30 Atrium (Academia Building)

Date Time Place

August 2 17:00 - 18:30 Atrium (Academia Building)


Tilburg University Summer SchoolAcademia building room A408

Telephone: +31 (0)13 46 68 929

www.tilburguniversity.nl/[email protected]

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