Orientation
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Orientation Programme by School

Orientation Days are organised over two weeks, as schools begin at different times. Please select the programme that corresponds to your school. Some social activities and events are organised jointly for all exchange students.

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, mentor-mingle and other social activities with the International Committee.

For exchange students at the School of Education and the School of Engineering and Natural Sciences

17 August
16:45-18:00 Welcome Meeting
Location: HT-105
16:45 – Introduction and Practical Information
Aníta Hannesdóttir, Incoming Exchange Coordinator, International Division

17:00 – Inclusion and Integration at the University of Iceland
Juan Camilo Roman Estrada, Intercultural Officer

17:15 – Surviving in Iceland
Cynthia Anne Namugambe, International Committee of the Student Council

17:30 – The Keys to Success at the University of Iceland
Sigríður Margrét Einarsdóttir, Student Counselling Center

19:00 Pubquiz
Location: The Student Cellar

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18 August
12:00-12:30 Guided Tour around the Campus
Meeting point: Háskólatorg (University Centre)

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19 August
12:00-12:30 Guided Tour around the Campus
Meeting point: Háskólatorg (University Centre)

14:30-15:10 National and University Library of Iceland and Reference Searching
Location: National and University Library of Iceland
Conference room 2nd floor

16:30-18:00 Icelandic in 90 minutes - A crash course
Mirko Garofalo, adjunkt lecturer, Icelandic and Comparative Cultural Studies
Location: HT-105

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JOINT EVENTS - 24-28 AUGUST

24 August
19:30 Karaoke
Location: The Student Cellar

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25 August
17:30-18:30 Mentor-Mingle
Location: Háskólatorg (University Centre)

19:30-20:15 Speed Friending with ESN Iceland
Location: Háskólatorg (University Centre)

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26 August
16:45-18:30 Welcome Reception
Location: Outdoors by the University Gym (weather permitting).
Indoor backup: Háskólatorg (University Centre).

19:30 Welcome Party - DJ and fun
Location: The Student Cellar

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28 August
20:00 Downtown Walking and Pub Crawl with the International Committee and ESN Iceland
Meeting point: In front of the Main Building

For exchange students at the School of Social Sciences and the School of Humanities.

24 August
16:45-18:00 Welcome Meeting
Location: HT-104
16:45 – Introduction and Practical Information
Aníta Hannesdóttir, Incoming Exchange Coordinator, International Division

17:00 – Inclusion and Integration at the University of Iceland
Juan Camilo Roman Estrada, Intercultural Officer

17:15 – Surviving in Iceland
Cynthia Anne Namugambe, International Committee of the Student Council

17:30 – The Keys to Success at the University of Iceland
Sigríður Margrét Einarsdóttir, Student Counselling Center

19:30 Karaoke
Location: The Student Cellar

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25 August
12:00-12:30 Guided Tour around the Campus
Meeting point: Háskólatorg (University Centre)

17:30-18:30 Mentor-Mingle
Location: Háskólatorg (University Centre)

19:30-20:15 Speed Friending with ESN Iceland
Location: Háskólatorg (University Centre)

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26 August
14:30-15:10 National and University Library of Iceland and Reference Searching
Location: National and University Library of Iceland
Conference room 2nd floor

16:45-18:30 Welcome Reception
Location: Outdoors by the University Gym (weather permitting).
Indoor backup: Háskólatorg (University Centre).

19:30 Welcome Party - DJ and fun
Location: The Student Cellar

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27 August
16:30-18:00 Icelandic in 90 minutes - A crash course
Mirko Garofalo, adjunkt lecturer, Icelandic and Comparative Cultural Studies
Location: HT-104

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28 August
20:00 Downtown Walking and Pub Crawl with the International Committee and ESN Iceland
Meeting point: In front of the Main Building

24 August
19:30 Karaoke
Location: Student Cellar

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25 August
17:30-18:30 Mentor-Mingle
Location: Háskólatorg (University Centre)

19:30-20:15 Speed Friending with ESN Iceland
Location: Háskólatorg (University Centre)

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26 August
16:45-18:30 Welcome Reception
Location: Outdoors by the University Gym (weather permitting).
Indoor backup: Háskólatorg (University Centre).

19:30 Welcome Party - DJ and fun
Location: Student Cellar

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28 August
20:00 Downtown Walking and Pub Crawl with the International Committee and ESN Iceland
Meeting point: In front of the Main Building

Contact us
International Division
Weekdays 10-12 am & 1-3 pm
Incoming Exchange Students
Personnel
University of Iceland, Main building
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