International Student Coordinators
Emma
Emma
Erica
Linnea
Erica
Linnea
We´ve all been there!
What is the Student Union?
(SUS)
• 22, 000 members
• Run by students for students
• Give students influence over time spent here at
Stockholm
 How?
 Participation – Able to vote in elections, work with SUS
 Openess – All documents, meeting minutes accessible to all
 Inclusivity- Benefits to only members (SSSB line, SL discount)
 Equal Opportunities- Every faculty represented in SUS, every type of student
represented (Phd, International, Job searchers, Equal Opportunities, student
clubs)
 Communications Strength – Communitcations department involving SUS
website, Gaudeamus, SSCO, facebook, etc.
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Our Mission
• Accessibility- Accessible to all international students, open for any type of discussion
(comments, questions, concerns)
• Dedication- Here every weekday (and even some weekends) to make sure that we
make students time here a memorable one
• Activities- Activities for every type of student
• Programs- To help students feel apart of SU and Swedish
society ie. Mentor Program, English Tutoring Program
• A Voice- Allow international students issues to be heard
• Participation- Allow international students to influence their own time here ie.
Ambassador Program
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How We Reach Our Goals
• Weekly Newsletter
• www.sus.su.se/en
• Facebook: SU SUS
• Facebook Residence Groups:
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Lappis (Lappkärrsberget) 2011/2012
Kungshamra 2011/2012
Kista Alléväg 2011/2012
Pax (Emmylundsvägen) 2011/2012
Strix (Armégatan) 2011/2012
• English Tutoring Program
• ISA Program
• Mentor Program
It may look like all fun and games…
• Partnership with SU
• Networking: KTH, Club Union, Scanbalt
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What have we done? What
will we do?
THIS YEAR SO FAR….
• Orientation Week / Speed Friending/ Mentor Program
/ Ambassador Program / Crayfish Dinner / TV Contest
/ Tallin Boat Cruise / Uppsala Trip / Skansen Trip /
Ski Trip / Club Expo / Photo Contest / MidVinter Fest
/ Language Cafe
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Clubs/Museums
Earth Week May 2011
Clubs on campus
Vasa Museum
Tournaments/
Photo Contests
Football Tournament May 2011
Photo Contest May 2011
Boat Cruises / Events
International Pillow Fight Day-Sergel Torg
Boat Cruise to Riga
Theme Party at Kista
PROGRAMS
• Not only want to create fun activities
• Create programs to help international students participate in
student life and become more involved
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Farewell Day for International Students May 2011
Mentor Program
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Mentor Program: Pairing an international student with a
Swedish student of similar interests
Get advice, help, and spend time with a Swedish student. Make
friends!
A great way to learn about the city, the country, and your
surroundings
Final Date to Apply February 1st!
The Language Club
• The idea of The Language Club is to stimulate and enhance language and
cultural exchange among international and Swedish students.
• Every other Thursday we organize language cafés (at Professorn Restaurant
at Lappis Residence) that are built on the idea of tandem practice contribute with your own native tongue while practice your other language
skills on someone who speaks it fluently!
• Facebook Group: The Language Club
• No sign up, all are welcome!
• Updates: Newsletter, FB, Posters on Campus
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International Student
Ambassador Program
•Choose 15 students from around the world
• Each semester, the International Student
Coordinators will select Ambassadors that are best
suited to represent international students from
different countries, backgrounds and faculty association
•Chosen to be a voice for international students
•Have influence in student council, head
•Are aware of what´s going on at the university/Student council
•Can create or volunteer for activities, events, programs
•Write blogs
•Be a face for international students
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Expectations for
International Ambassadors II
• Represent SUS, Ambassador Program and themselves
• Willingness to participate in events/activities run by
Coordinators and other Ambassadors
• Attend meetings
• Minimum of 5 hours
involvement/ semester
• At least one blog/semester
• Complete end of semester
Evaluation
International Student Ambassador Meeting February 2011
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To Apply to be an International Ambassador
• Email [email protected] by February 1st!
• Answer the following questions in less than a page:
• 1)Who you are (Where you’re from,
What you study)
2)Why you want to be an Ambassador
3)What does ”influence” mean to you?
International Student Ambassador
Meeting February 2011
• It’s ok if English is not your first language!!
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CISC
What is CISC?
• A council where students can raise issues, come up with
solutions, receive support, have their voices heard,
influence their time at Stockholm University
Who is allowed to join CISC?
• Open to International
and Swedish students
• Students at all faculties
and irrespective of the
students being
undergraduate,
graduate or PhD
• Monthly open meetings
Meetings in Glassrummet ouside the SU library
Issues
• More information avaliable
in English
• Job opportunities for
English speakers
• Language Support
• Practicial information sent
out earlier to incoming
students
• Housing Seminars
• Increased International
participation on campus
The English Support Program
• The Student Union’s English Support
Program (previously the English
Tutoring Program) will focus on
academic essays written in English, as
well as practical conversational skills
in English.
• Interested in Tutoring?
 Receive an official certificate for your volunteering!
• Interested in receiving tutoring?
 Receive help in writing essays in English, or practice
speaking English with a tutor!
• Visit
http://www.sus.su.se/en/tutoring-program
• or email [email protected] for more
• Tutoring for students, by students
• Free for all international students
regardless of studies
information on how to sign up
• Tutoring sessions will begin after the middle
of February
Upcoming Seminars
Email [email protected] or [email protected] for more information
More information online at: http://www.sus.su.se/en/activities
• Housing Seminar
• January 19th 11-13
• Room F413 in Sodra Huset
• Akademiskkvart
• Those still looking for housing or have
questions
• Contracts, your rights, where to look
• Housing Seminar II
• January 27th 14-16
• Nobelhuset (top floor, Student Union Building)
• Those still looking for housing, or have
found housing and have questions
• English Support Seminar
• January 27th, 11-13
• Room
• For those interested in the English Department’s
courses that help improve writing
• A chance for students to give feeback on what they
need help in, what courses they would like to see
• Future (Dates still being set):
 English Support Program Meeting
• For those interested in being a tutor or wanting
tutoring
 Seminar for Tutors
• A seminar for tutors to improve one’s tutoring
skills
Know Your Rights
Did you Know?
Questions? Accused of cheating? Being
treated unfairly?
Contact: Cecilia Bödker Pedersen
Student Ombudsman
08-674 62 20
[email protected]
• Right to receive
information about your
course before it begins
• Right to re-take an exam 4
times if failed
• Must be graded within 3
weeks
• But: Cannot re-take an
exam to get a higher grade
Thank You and Enjoy Your
time in Stockholm!