WELCOME TO AARHUS BSS AUTUMN 2017

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1 WELCOME TO AARHUS BSS AUTUMN 2017 Mette Kastberg Lillemose International Coordinator Aarhus BSS BA in German & European Studies, MA in International Studies, AU Exchange at University of Trier, Germany Internship at the Royal Danish Embassy, Prague, Czech Republic

2 PROGRAMME Words of welcome by Per Andersen, Vice-dean for Education at Aarhus BSS Life as an exchange student at Aarhus BSS Assistance during your stay Who are we? Who are you? Studying in Denmark Introduction Week Programme Legoland trip Social Media keep yourself posted ----break--- Courses Campus Tour + registration at International Centre (final day for check-in) I ll send you the presentations

3 WELCOME TO AARHUS BSS

4 BUSINESS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES AT AAHUS UNIVERSITY THE HISTORY OF AARHUS BSS 2007: Merger of universities Among others AA and Aarhus Business School Minor organisational changes 2012: Merger of faculties and departments Gathering disciplines into departments Major organisational changes

5 KEY FIGURES App. 14,600 students Bachelor s: app. 7,500 Master s: app. 5,200 Part-time: app. 1,900 App. 225 PhD students App. 575 faculty members Professors: app. 150 Associate prof.: app. 225 Junior faculty: app. 150 Other: app. 50 App. 450 administrative staff Three campuses University park Fuglesangs Allé Herning Dept. of Political Science Dept. of Management Dept. of Business Development and Dept. of Law Dept. of Economics and Business Economics Technology Dept. of Psychology and Behavioural Sciences

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7 INTERNATIONAL ACCREDITATIONS Re-accreditation: 2017 (PRT visit in Sep) 2017 (PRT visit in Oct) 2018/2019

8 USE THE POSSIBILITIES.. Well-established corporate relations: More than 400 internships per year 2,500 enrolled in continuing education programmes and courses More than 100 business representatives in the employer panels +15,000 active alumni in Aarhus BSS alumni network Research collaboration, company projects, career partnerships, case competitions Study abroad

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10 LIFE AS AN EXCHANGE STUDENT AT AARHUS BSS

11 AARHUS BSS A BROAD BUSINESS SCHOOL Aarhus University located in Denmark's number one student city! Aarhus BSS is one of the 4 main academic areas at Aarhus University (AU) Aarhus BSS consists of 6 departments You will be studying at one or both of the following two departments: Department of Management Department of Economics and Business Economics The other four departments are Department of Law, Department of Political Science, Department of Psychology and Behavioural Sciences, Department of Business Development and Technology You will have your courses here at Campus Fuglesangs Allé Mentors will give you a campus tour later today

12 ASSISTANCE DURING YOUR STAY AU International Centre, building 1650 (Høegh-Guldbergs Gade 4) Practical matters: residence permit, CPR-number etc. Housing matters or Opening hours: (extended opening 10:00 16:00 from Friday August 18th Friday September 1st.) Remember to register today until 16.00! Arrival Pack and Welcome Bag with important documents Aarhus BSS International: Building 1443, Room 021 (front desk) Academic matters: courses, exams, studies and more Opening hours: and Private talks on personal matters: contact your International Coordinator at Aarhus BSS Mette Kastberg Lillemose (meetings by appointment)

13 WHO ARE WE? International Coordinator at Aarhus BSS: And 38 mentors Mette Kastberg Lillemose Student Assistant: Louise Student Assistant: Patrick

14 WHO ARE YOU? 264 students From 36 different countries TOP 5: Germany 31, USA 29, Australia 21, China, Canada 20

15 STUDYING IN DENMARK On Wednesday you will get information about studying in Denmark (Introduction to Academic Study Culture) Informal tone - no Professor/Mr/Ms necessary Rigid time (it is on time) except for the academic quarter Students are expected to demonstrate critical and independent thinking Discussions with professors as well as fellow students are encouraged But no talking amongst yourselves Fewer classes/ assignments -> more self study/study groups. If you are struggling to adapt to the Danish study style contact your BSS International Coordinator or BSS Student Counsellors' Office Visit for general information

16 INTRODUCTION WEEK The program contains both activities arranged by the AU International Centre(IC) and by us here at Aarhus BSS International. Activities at Campus Fuglesangs Allé, IC, Uni Park, Botanical Garden and day with mentors All activities from Monday August 28 Friday September 1 (except social events in the evening) are mandatory. Wednesday: good idea to bring snacks. It will be a long day The Western Party is supported by Aarhus BSS International

17 LEGOLAND TRIP 30th September 2017 All exchange students from Aarhus BSS including students from Political Science, Law and Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Cost: DKK 250,- (Aarhus BSS International pays for buses) Fun day, you don t wanna miss it. + Afterparty

18 SOCIAL MEDIA JOIN US Facebook group: Correspond with each other With you mentors SnapChat: Username: aarhusbss From the eyes of a student or an employee

19 AND REMEMBER. Be patient, respectful and open to other cultures Use your mentor, Danish roommates or classmates to help you understand Denmark and the Danes Take the initiative: introduce yourself, seek new friends, join the Student House as a volunteer, join/create study groups, learn Danish (LærDansk deposit of DKK1.250 ) and be active Most importantly: Have fun experience of a lifetime!

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