This document provides an orientation program for exchange students arriving at Uppsala University in Autumn 2009. [It outlines a week-long schedule of activities from August 24th to 30th designed to help newcomers settle in and get acquainted with the university and city. Students can obtain temporary identification, take tours of Uppsala, attend social events hosted by different student nations, and learn about student life and organizations.] The program is organized by the university's International Office along with student groups to assist exchange students during their first days in Uppsala.

1. Exchange students 1(4)
ORIENTATION PROGRAMME
FOR
EXCHANGE STUDENTS Autumn 2009
The Orientation Week is organised by Uppsala University (International Office) in cooperation with the
International Committee of the Nations of Uppsala and Uppsala Student Union. You are most welcome to
join in as many acitivities as you like.
Orienation Week begins on Monday 24th of August and finishes on Sunday 30th of August. During that week
you will find the International Officer from Uppsala Student Union and members of the International
Committee at Västgöta Nation (Västra Ågatan 18). They will be at your service, Monday to Friday
10.00-17.00, Saturday and Sunday 11.00-16.00. If you have any questions or just want some company
during your first days in Uppsala, drop by at Västgöta Nation – we are there to help you! You must sign up
for those acitivities you will take part in so that we know approximately how many people will come. You
can also pay for the activities (when required) at the reception at Västgöta Nation.
Most activities require student identification for Uppsala University. During the opening hours of the
reception you can collect a temporary student ID at Västgöta Nation free of charge. Remember to bring
the temporary student ID together with a personal identification (passport or other) every time you pay
a visit to a nation to show at the entrance. Please note that this card is only temporary and that the real student
identification card will be obtained when signing up for a specific nation later.
Date Time Event Notes
Monday 24th 10.00 Reception opens at Västgöta Nation Västra Ågatan 18
(VG) Mini buses will be available
during the day
11.00 Practical tour of Uppsala Meet at VG
15.00 Practical tour of Uppsala Meet at VG
17.00 Reception at VG closes
18.00 Quiz & beer Meet at Smålands Nation
Tuesday 25th 10.00 Reception opens at VG Mini buses will be available
during the day
11.00 Practical tour of Uppsala Meet at VG
15.00 Practical tour of Uppsala Meet at VG
17.00 Reception closes at VG
17.00 Fun and Games with Snerikes In the Ekonomikum park
Nation
18.00 BBQ Kalmar Nation
Wednesday 26th 10.00 Reception opens at VG Mini buses will be available
during the day
11.00 Practical tour of Uppsala Meet at VG
12.00-15.00 Brunch Gästrike-Hälsinge Nation
(GH).
15.00 Practical tour of Uppsala Meet at VG
17.00 Rounders & Kubb Uplands Nation
17.00 Kubb VG nation
17.00 Reception closes at VG
18.30 Pub Night Göteborg Nation

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Thursday 27th 09.30-12.30 IKEA trip Departure outside the
University Main Building
10.00 Reception opens at VG Mini buses will be available
during the day
11.00 Practical tour of Uppsala Meet at VG
13.00-14.30 Introductory meeting on Studying at University Main Building in
Uppsala University Sal X (Auditorium X)
Very important, you must
Very important! go!
15.00-17.00 International Freshman Reception Norrlands Nation
for Exchange Students Västra Ågatan 14
Representatives from all the student Very important, you must
Very important! Nations and other organisations will go! The reception is open for
inform you about student life and two hours, so drop in any
help you decide which nation to join time between 3 and 5 pm
17.00 Reception closes at VG
18.00 Swedish Food Night Kalmar Nation
Friday 28th 10.00 Reception opens at VG Mini buses will be available
during the day
11.00 Practical tour of Uppsala Meet at VG
12.00-14.00 Open House at the Student Union Övre Slottsgatan 7
13.00 Reception of new students (mainly University Main Building
in Swedish) by the Deputy Vice- Free of charge. Be on time!
Chancellor of Uppsala University,
Professor Kerstin Sahlin and others
14.00 City Walk Meet at Göteborg Nation
14.15 Guided bus tours through Uppsala Free of charge. (Limited
Pick up your ticket between 12-1pm number of tickets)
in Uppsala University Main Building
15.15 Guided tours of University Main Free of charge. Be on time!
building. Pick up your ticket
between 12-1pm in Uppsala
University Main Building
15.00 Practical tour of Uppsala Meet at VG Nation
17.00 Reception closes at VG
18.00 Bar Hopping Meet at VG Nation
th
Saturday 29 11.00 Reception opens at VG
12.00-15.00 Fika Småland Nation
16.00 Reception closes at VG
18.00 BBQ (Arranged by V-Dala Nation) Triangeln, (S:t Johannesgatan,
opposite to ICA Folkes)
21.00 Night club and live music (Velvet) Västmanland-Dala Nation
21.00 Film Night Upland Nation
Sunday 30th 10.00-13.00 IKEA trip Departure outside the
University Main Building
11.00 Reception opens at VG
12.00-16.00 Fika Kalmar Nation
16.00 Reception closes at VG
12.00-16.00 BBQ, Rounders & Kubb Göteborg Nation
12.00-16.00 BBQ, Rounders & Kubb Stockholm Nation
19.00 Movie Night & Pub Night at Orvars Norrland Nation

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Tuesday September 1 17.00 Reception of exchange students by University Main Building,
the Vice-Chancellor of Uppsala Chancellor’s room.
University, Professor Anders Free of charge. Be on time!
Hallberg, See separate invitation in
your welcome package
Friday October 16 17.30 International Gasque Held at V-dala Nation.
The highlight of your orientation is Tickets can be bought at VG
undoubtedly this traditional Uppsala during opening hours
Formal dinner party! (24/8-30/8)
Please keep in mind that we are constantly trying to make Orientation Week as exciting as possible for you.
Please check www.uppsalastudentkar.nu for any changes or additions to the schedule.
Practical tours
For approximately one hour, some of the nations’ international secretaries will guide you around Uppsala,
pointing out the important things to know. Both concerning student related offices and buildings, such as
nations and the Student Union, but also other places of interest, such as the post office, the closest bank
etc. We meet outside Västgöta Nation.
International Freshmen Reception
All the student nations and the Student Union, the Student Health Centre, some student organisations and
others will be at Norrlands Nation, Västra Ågatan 14, to inform you about their activities and
organisations. During a couple of hours you have the opportunity to ask questions, to eat candy, drink
lemonade and mingle. This is an important chance to get information on what you can engage in during
the semester and also to choose which nation to join. Note that which nation you join should be based on
your own preferences according to your interests, but you can almost always take part in the other nations'
activities as well.
Cultural activities
The International Committee will organize some cultural activities throughout the semester e.g. dinners
with different themes, language exchanges and pub nights. These activities will be announced on the
website of IC: www.kuratorskonventet.se
Nations and Uppsala Student Union
During the semester, your nation will offer you a vast program of different activities, such as singing in a
choir, theatre groups, working in the pub etc. All nations have international secretaries that you can
contact to get help to find which activity suits you. More info about specialities for different nations can
be found in the magazine, Beginners’ Guide, handed out during the Orientation Week.
The nations’ international secretaries are gathered in what is called the International Committee (IC).
The president of the IC is Edvard W Östlund and the vice president is Håkan Berg. Do not hesitate to
contact them with questions. One of the events of the committee is the International Gasque every
semester. This year, the gasque (which is a formal, three-course dinner accompanied by entertainment)
will take place at Västmanland-Dala Nation on Friday, October 16 th. Ticket can be bought at Västgöta
Nation during opening hours August 24-30.
It is compulsory to sign up at the Student Union and to pay a fee of SEK 140. If you do not want to join
an active nation (meaning not being able to enter any of the 13 nations), you can register at Uppsala
Student Union at Övre Slottsgatan 7. Otherwise you sign up and pay at your nation and the fee for
general student services are included. Different nations charge differently but the differences are small.
Uppsala Student Union has services for all students, for example computers; possibilities to print and
people employed to help you with different questions. You are welcome to ask any questions to the
international officer, Karin Nordlund or she can help you find the right person to answer them.

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Please pay a visit to the websites of IC and Uppsala Student Union where you can find some practical
information and where their activities will be posted throughout the semester!
• International Committee: www.kuratorskonventet.se
• Uppsala Student Union: www.uppsalastudentkar.nu
Addresses:
GH Nation Smålands Nation Värmlands Nation The International Committee
Trädgårdsgatan 9 St Larsgatan 5 Riddartorget 1-3 President
Edvard W Östlund
Gotlands Nation S-Nerikes Nation Västgöta Nation Vice President
Östra Ågatan 13 St Olofsgatan 14 Västra Ågatan 18 Håkan Berg
E-mail:
Göteborgs Nation Stockholms Nation Östgöta Nation international@kuratorskonventet.se
St Larsgatan 7 Drottninggatan 11 Trädgårdsgatan 15
Uppsala Student Union
Kalmar Nation Uplands Nation International Officer
Svartmangatan 3 St Larsgatan 11 Karin Nordlund
Övre Slottsgatan 7
Norrlands Nation V-Dala Nation 018-480 31 05
Västra Ågatan 14 St Larsgatan 13 E-mail: int@us.uu.se
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