Welcome

to Maastricht University

The International Relations Office (IRO) Incoming Students Team

Mrs Renée Rijnders Ms Ruth Reynders

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Ms Magda Lalicic Ms Sabine Nievelstein

Today’s Programme

• Practical and Academic Matters • Police Department Maastricht • PBL, the concept by Simon Beausaert • Study Advising by Joey Mak • EleUM by Joel Castermans • ESN Activities • Meet your mentor

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Afternoon Programme

Every group will: • Have lunch • Have a guided tour at the University Library and the Student Services Centre • Visit the Information Market • Have a guided city tour • Attend a lecture on Dutch culture

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Tomorrow’s Programme

• PBL session (compulsory) • Afternoon Welcome Drink

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Practical Matters

• Student Handbook • UM Card (Student Identity Card) • Bank statement • Little yellow card

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Open Office Hours

• Administrative matters Monday through Friday 10.00-11.30 hrs IRO Desk

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Information on Courses

• Do not forget to register for courses in period 2 by the deadline of 16 September • Contact the course coordinator directly for content-wise questions

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Opening a Dutch Bank Account

• ING located close to the Vrijthof (main square city center)

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Guesthouse

• Contract with the Guesthouse • Complaints/Concerns: Contact Mr Roel van der Nat Guesthouse Manager

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On the Move

• Bicycle • Easy transportation means • Second-hand • Rent a Bike

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UM Sports

• Over 50 different types of sport • Information: www.maastrichtuniversity.nl/ssc

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In case of…

• Emergency: call 112 • Non-urgent situation: call 0900-8844 • Additional number in case of emergency: +31 (0)43-3884444

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Medical care

Hospital: a referral from a General Practitioner is required

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QUESTIONS?

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