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Welcome to 50 new pre- Master’s students Nhu Ngan Trang Graduate School of Communication

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Today’s program 13.00 Arrival and registration 13.15 Lunch 14.15 Practical information 15.00 Group Photo 15.10 Student ‘borrel’ @ Café de Roeter (Roetersstraat 192)

But first… let’s break the ice!

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Composition Master's programme CW Bachelor UvA Extern Bachelor's degree Pre-Master's programme

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Practical information

Study Advisers Ms. Nhu Ngan Trang MSc Ms. Sara-Jane van der Vegt MSc Mr. Erik Weijers MSc When to contact us? Study planning Study progress/delay Special needs/disability Choosing a programme Personal problems Complaints/exemptions Trust issues Career advice Thesis How to reach us? - Appointments by phone or in person (call Education Desk 020-525 3003) - contact: graduateschoolofcommunication@uva.nl - Walk-in/thesis consultation hours: Tuesdays from 14:00 until 16:00

What to do with questions? Student Service Desk (REC – E, main hall) General questions such as choice of study programme, (proof of) - enrolment, student grants and loans, living accommodations, studying abroad and much more Digital Student Service Desk or call: + 31(0)20 525 8080 - Education Desk: open daily 09.00-17.00 (REC C7.02) Specific questions about the programme: course enrolment, graduation, - programme contact information etc. For appointments with study advisers - Educationdesk-cs@uva.nl or call 020-525 3003 - All information of today (slides) will be placed on our website: http://www.student.uva.nl/mcs

We offer you our help Study advisers Lecturers Administration, Methods planners Desk Education Desk Mercurius, student Examination representativ Board es ICTO websites library

Study programme

Your academic year Semester pre- Master’s programme: 1 February 2016 – 24 June 2016 Please note: even though the courses of the pre- Master’s semester end on June 24, the academic year ends on August 31. Semester 1 Master’s programme: 5 September 2016 – 3 February 2016.

Your pre- Master’s programme

Your academic path IMPORTANT: Complete your pre- Master’s programme! Not passing means: One semester delay  Contract student  Additional costs  Note: You are only allowed to follow the pre- Master’s courses twice

What about language? Every programme is offered in  English Persuasive and Corporate  Communication have Dutch language workgroups (specialisation seminars) in semester 1 Dutch students from Corporate and  Persuasive may always complete assignments in Dutch (except for class presentations and possibly groupwork in English-language workgroups). Please notify your lecturer.

Important websites SIS.uva.nl (student information system)  To check your course registration (not blackboard!) Blackboard  Mytimetable.uva.nl  Coursecatalogue.uva.nl/  Student.uva.nl/mcs  Keep an eye on announcements! Lost on the web? The Education Desk can help you out. 

http://student.uva.nl/mcs

Workshop Effective searching with the UvA-Library Check your bag for your registration! The workshop is meant as: an occasion to get to know the University Library’s main facilities;  an opportunity for testing search skills relevant to Communication: literature  reviews on a specific topic (PsycINFO), news (LexisNexis); an introductory workshop to Refworks, software that enables you to  manage references and to use them in a word processor such as MS Word.

Sign up for the APA workshop Tuesday 9 February 15.00-16.00 hrs REC JK B.11 Registration via website: http://student.uva.nl/mcs/events/item/gsc-apa- workshop-2016.html Highly recommended to attend this workshop! Learn the APA reference style, based on the rules and guidelines of  the APA (American Psychological Association) The workshop also facilitates a group discussion on some crucial  issues for the academic world: evaluating information, plagiarism. Check out the flyer in your bag about fraud and plagiarism. 

Communication Science Methods Desk Offers free methodological and statistical advice to students.  Open every weekday from 13:00-15:00 hrs  Located at the Education Desk: REC-C7.02  uva.nl/methodsdeskcommunicationscience 

Roeterseiland Campus

Roeterseiland: a new building with new facilities Communication Science Education desk + Methods Desk: C7.02 Study advisement: C6.02 Study area: ground Lecture rooms: ground and 1th floors floor until 4th floor Student Service Desk:REC E main hall

Library Learning Centre (800 study spaces) en Student Service Desk “De brug” (4th floor). Study space and coffee 200 Study spaces area (mainly on ground floor and 1st floor)

Housing

Housing Please note that housing offerings are for a period of maximum one year If your programme takes more than a year it is strongly recommended to also register yourself for accommodation at: www.studentenwoningweb.nl/en/

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Enjoy your studies! Enjoy Amsterdam !

Ombudsstudent Susan Vermeer, BSc

Ombudsstudent; about me …  Susan Vermeer  22 years old  Tilburg University (BSc)  Research Master  Corporate Communication

Ombudsstudent; what is my role? With students …  Focus Groups  Course Evaluations  Student Representatives With the Graduate School of Communication …  Programme Committee  Board of Studies  Study Advisers

Ombudsstudent; what can I do for you?  Do you have…  Questions?  Complaints?  Suggestions? Send an e-mail to: ombudsstudent-cw@uva.nl Or meet me on Tuesday or Thursday (C6.00) Type the footer here 37

Facebook group UvA GSC pre- Master’s Programme 2016 https://www.facebook.com/groups/16963585539 12288/ Type the footer here 38

Communication on the Spot Communication Science in Practice Tuesday 16 February 2016   Hans Laroes (NOS news!) Tuesday 5 April 2016  Tuesday 31 May 2016 

Student representatives! Would you like to make an active contribution by representing you and your fellow students of your track?  Identifying education-related issues  Issues per track  Monthly sessions with policy advisers and me Interested? Contact me today or send an e-mail: ombudsstudent-cw@uva.nl

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Mercurius Study Association Communication Science Laetitia Fioole – Chairman Study association Mercurius 2015-2016 Voorzitter@mercuriusuva.nl www.mercuriusuva.nl 06-55 40 27 92

Mercurius • Study  Study trip to Tel Aviv  Congress  Workshops • Career  Company visits  Career events  Network drinks • Social  Meet new people!  Common Room C0.03  Drinks  Every first Tuesday of the month at Café Mokum at Leidseplein, 4th of February

Become a member • Join us for only € 12,50 a year • Benefits:  Join our activities and events for free or with discount  Meet new people  Get to know Amsterdam  Get discount on your beer during drinks • Sign up during the Lunch Break or go to www.mercuriusuva.nl

Become an active member • NEW ! : International Commission  Focus: Master students and International students  Organises English-only events and activities.  Start up phase  Help us start up this new commission • Travel Commission  Help us organise the study trip to Tel Aviv • Why:  Looks good on your resume  Meet new and interesting people  Develop your skills  Put your academic skills in to practice Sent an email to info@mercuriusuva.nl OR meet us during the lunch break

Upcoming events • 2nd of February – Digital Marketing Congress (FULL) • 3rd of February – Fight or Flight, 8 different angles on refugees • 4th of February – Drinks @ Café Mokum Leidseplein 21.00h • 17th of February – Marketing and Communication Career event (SIGN UP NOW)

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