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Welcome to 50 new pre-Master’s students

Nhu Ngan Trang Graduate School of Communication

Let me introduce myself MSc in Social Psychology Study Adviser & Admissions Officer True Foodie

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

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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

Education Desk

Study advisers

Administration, planners

Examination Board

ICTO websites library

Mercurius, student representativ es

Lecturers Methods Desk

Study programme

Semester pre-Master’s programme: 1 February 2016 – 24 June 2016 Please note: even though the courses

• f 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 academic year

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?

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Every programme is offered in English

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Persuasive and Corporate Communication have Dutch language workgroups (specialisation seminars) in semester 1

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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

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SIS.uva.nl (student information system) To check your course registration (not blackboard!)

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Blackboard

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Mytimetable.uva.nl

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Coursecatalogue.uva.nl/

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Student.uva.nl/mcs Keep an eye on announcements!

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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:

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an occasion to get to know the University Library’s main facilities;

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an opportunity for testing search skills relevant to Communication: literature reviews on a specific topic (PsycINFO), news (LexisNexis);

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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!

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Learn the APA reference style, based on the rules and guidelines of the APA (American Psychological Association)

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The workshop also facilitates a group discussion on some crucial issues for the academic world: evaluating information, plagiarism.

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Check out the flyer in your bag about fraud and plagiarism.

Communication Science Methods Desk

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Offers free methodological and statistical advice to students.

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Open every weekday from 13:00-15:00 hrs

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Located at the Education Desk: REC-C7.02

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uva.nl/methodsdeskcommunicationscience

Roeterseiland Campus

Roeterseiland: a new building with new facilities

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

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

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/

Follow us on

/cwuva @uvagsc /uvagsc

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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:

• mbudsstudent-cw@uva.nl

Or meet me on Tuesday or Thursday (C6.00)

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Facebook group

UvA GSC pre-Master’s Programme 2016 https://www.facebook.com/groups/16963585539 12288/

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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:

• mbudsstudent-cw@uva.nl

Any questions?

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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)

06 - 55 40 27 92

/Mercuriusuva /studieverenigingmercurius Info@mercuriusuva.nl