Kick-off activities

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Kick-off Schedule

Introduction to the degree programme

Information Market

Escape Room
Introduction to the Dutch workshop

Introduction Camp

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During the Kick-off Activities you will be introduced to the faculty, the degree programme, the study association(s), and most of all, to your fellow students.
You can find these activities in the table below and in the UG Schedule if you search for your programme. We strongly encourage you to attend these.

Kick-off Schedule

Your introduction period will start with an introduction day on which you will get to know your fellow students and the programme team. If you already know you will not be able to attend, please email us via bsc.lst rug.nl

For the mentor groups, we will place you in a group with a mentor, who is an older year student of Life Science & Technology. The exact grouping will be published here on the Student Portal (will be updated towards the end of August). You will need to log-in using your student number and password for that.

During the introduction day, we will also show the mentor groupings during the Introduction to the degree programme.

Introduction to the degree programme

Your introduction to the programme Life Science and Technology will be on Friday the 30th of August from 12:00 onwards. You will be expected to be there in person. This introduction will be given by your academic advisor. A lot of important information will be explained to you like the structure of the Life Science & Technology programme, study guidance, the binding study advice, studying with a functional impairment, study delay, etc.

Information Market

The Information Market will be held on Tuesday, 3 September 2024 in the main hallway of the Energy Academy. It offers an opportunity for you to get all the information that you may need to start your journey here at the FSE outside the standard information regarding your programme.

The organisations listed below will all be present at the market. There will also be poffertjes and a barista available outside the venue throughout the day!

@ease

Confidential Advisor

Honours College

Diversity,Equity and Inclusion (DEI)

International Welcome Centre North (IWCN)

Mobility & Internship Center

Student Administration FSE

Student Service Centre

Language Centre

Teaching Qualification - MSc Science, Education and Communication

Escape Room

We need your help solving a big problem! Prof. Ben Feringa, a professor at our faculty, won a Nobel Prize for his work on the development of molecular machines. But the Prize is missing! Can your mentor group find it in time? 

The game will take approximately one hour, including instructions and playing time. It has been developed as a teambuilding activity for your mentor group. Your mentor will tell you when you will participate in the game.

The door will not be locked, and the environment will be that of a regular education setting in terms of lighting and sound. The puzzles are varied and require the use of different senses. Some require you to stand and move around, for others you can stay seated if you like. You can choose which puzzles you participate in. If you need to take a break during the game, that’s possible.

If you have concerns about participating in the FSE Escape Game, you can contact your academic advisor or let your mentor know.

Introduction to the Dutch workshop

Curious about the Dutch? Unlock the secrets of Dutch culture during our workshop Introduction to the Dutch on 19 September from 11.00 to 13.00 (FBG 5614.0095A). We will dive deep into the world of Dutch rituals, values and communication styles. We will also deal with essential habits unique to the Netherlands while exploring the drawbacks of stereotypes. Don't miss this chance to explore and connect with Dutch culture like never before!

Introduction Camp

A great way to get to know your fellow students as soon as possible, is the Introduction camp, organized by the study association of your degree programme.

The Introduction Weekend of GLV Idun will take place on the 6th, 7th and 8th of September 2024. We will travel together to Kampeerboerderij Wouda in Appelscha. The point of this weekend is to have fun and to get to know your fellow students and the study association GLV Idun.

You can register for the Introduction Weekend on the Introduction Day on the 30th of August. If you can’t make it to the Introduction Day, please contact the board (board idun.nl) and they will help you register.

For any questions about the weekend, feel free to email the First Year Introduction Committee (EI), as they are organizing the weekend. You can reach them at introductie idun.nl. You can find information about other kick-off week activities on our website or social media.