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When you arrive as an international student
MAJA WOLF, GERMANY
BACHELOR STUDENT INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Coming to the UT was probably one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. Studying, living and working in an international environment really helped me to improve my English skills and become a more
outgoing and confi dent person. Everybody is made to feel at home
by everyone and by regularly meeting new people and getting to know other cultures you slowly forget about being abroad. Although in the beginning it was a change and I missed my family from time to time, I was able to create a new home. With over 130 associations, it
is easy to fi nd people with the same passion. Mine is sport and in my
Being an international student can be scary. But at UT, you will encounter a welcoming environment. On arrival, you’ll meet your peers during the ‘Kick-In introduction week’, where you can get to know Enschede and the campus. And joining the buddy programme, which links you as a new arrival to an experienced student, will also help you to settle into campus life.
JOIN A STUDY ASSOCIATION!
✔ Participate in varied educational and fun activities
✔ Get discounts on your study books ✔ Get to know fellow students in your own year and beyond
JOIN AN INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ASSOCIATION
At UT, you will become part of a colourful mixture of students from around the world. A strong network of student-run international student associations will be on hand, dedicated to helping you feel at home and make friends. There are more than 130 associations on campus open to everyone, ranging from sports and study, to performing arts and business. There are also international student associations based on culture or country, such as:
✔ La Voz Latin American student association ✔ Indian Student Association ✔ IrNut Iranian student association ✔ Romanian Student Association ✔ Pakistani Student Association
MEETING GROUND: THE GLOBAL LOUNGE
The international flavour of UT is part of what makes us special. At the very centre is our Global Lounge. Anyone can hang out here, but it’s also the space where internationally-oriented events take place. You’re welcome to organise your own events here, too!
LEARN DUTCH
While you’re here, you might want to pick up some new skills – like learning Dutch! That’s what the UT Language Centre is here for, offering workshops and courses that cover a range of topics, from language tuition to presentation skills and academic writing.
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