The Orientation Days programme is specifically targeted towards Incoming Exchange Students, but all International Students are welcome to take part in the events in the Student Cellar and the guided tour around the campus. New International Students studying a full degree at the University of Iceland will also be invited to welcome meetings in their respective schools.
The aim of the Orientation Days is to introduce students to the support services offered, meet fellow students and help them adjust to a new culture.
The programme includes introduction and practical information session, a guide on how to make the best out of your exchange in Iceland and the keys to success studying at the University of Iceland. Furthermore, there will also be a crash course in Icelandic, a welcome reception with BBQ and live music, mentor-mingle and other social activities with the International Committee.
PROGRAMME (subject to change)//
MONDAY 19 AUGUST
16:30-18:00 Welcome Exchange Students!
16:30 Introduction and Practical Information - Aníta Hannesdóttir, incoming coordinator, International Division
16:45 Surviving in Iceland - Snæfríður Blær Tindsdóttir, Student Council‘s International Officer
17:00 The Keys to Success at the University of Iceland - Sigríður Margrét Einarsdóttir, Student Counselling Center
HT-102
18:45-20:00 Speed Friending with ESN Iceland-cs
The Student Cellar
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TUESDAY 20 AUGUST
13:00-13:30 Guided Tour around the Campus
Meeting point: Háskólatorg (University Centre)
Registration link
17:00 Mentor-Mingle
Meeting point: Háskólatorg (University Centre)
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WEDNESDAY 21 AUGUST
12:00-12:30 Guided Tour around the Campus
Registration Link
Meeting point: Háskólatorg (University Centre)
16:30-18:00 Icelandic in 90 Minutes – A Crash Course in Icelandic
Mirko Garofalo, adjunkt lecturer, Icelandic and Comparative Cultural Studies
HT-102
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THURSDAY 22 AUGUST
11:00-11:30 Guided Tour around the Campus
Registration link
Meeting point: Háskólatorg (University Centre)
14:00-14:30 National and University Library of Iceland and Reference Searching
National and University Library of Iceland
Conference room 2nd floor
16:45-18:30 Welcome Reception
Address from Jón Atli Benediktsson, Rector and X, President of the Student Council
BBQ and DJ
University Centre
18:30 Pub Crawl
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FRIDAY 23 AUGUST
13:00-13:30 Guided Tour around the Campus
Meeting point: Háskólatorg (University Centre)
Registration Link
20:00 Karaoke
The Student Cellar