To all of you who arrived for your first semester in Lund; welcome to Lund University!
We hope that your first weeks in Lund have been great! The newsletter from the International Desk contains information about Swedish culture, events and activities taking place in Lund.
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Top 20 tasks on how to get settled in Lund
We know there's a lot to get organised when you first arrive. Find our list of top 20 tasks list here. |
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This Autumn semester we have the privilege to welcome more 2000 new international students in Lund. The official Arrival Day on the 20 of August was a busy and hot summer day. In AF Borgen we had a chat with some students from near and afar.
Why did you choose Lund University?
“It’s a beautiful city and university. It’s bilingual, so I have the chance to learn Swedish", says Josh from Australia.
What are you looking forward to right now?
“Actually, I’m looking for new friends. I just arrived and everything feels a little confusing. I’m looking forward to settling in and hope to enjoy my course at the School of Economics and Management.”, says Elisa from Italy.
Find more "Voices from Arrival Day" here |
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The International Desk is an open reception and meeting point for you during your time here in Lund. Throughout the semester you are welcome to contact the International Desk with all sorts of non-academic issues.
Like the International Desk Facebook page to keep up to date with information and of events especially targeting current international students: www.facebook.com/internationaldesk |
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Starting Monday 10 Sept 17:00-19:30
Welcome to the first Game Night of the semester!
Bring your new or old friends and enjoy a night of games, adventure and of course fika. There are plenty of games to choose between and there is something for everyone.
Read more about Game Night on Facebook |
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Starting Tuesday 11 Sept 17:00-19:00
Swedish Lounge is a weekly event where you get chance to practice speaking Swedish in a friendly and relaxed environment. There will be Swedes at each table helping out with conversation and questions. Each Tuesday we will explore a new theme which will help you get to know Sweden and Swedishness.
The first theme will be Hej! and other good-to-know phrases.
Read more about Swedish Lounge on Facebook
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Saturday 15 September
The third Saturday in September each year Lund welcomes more than 50,000 people to Kulturnatten - Night of Culture to some 400 activities at different venues all around Lund City.
The Municipality of Lund is coordinating the event, but it is programmed by all different kinds of organisations within the culture and creative sector. Lund University is one of the bigger players.
Find the program translated into English here
See www.kulturnatten.nu |
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Thursday 13 September & Monday 24 September
The municipality of Lund has two upcoming bike auctions. All the bikes are second hand, so make sure to inspect them properly before purchase. Note that only payments by cash are accepted, a fee of 20% is added on the price.
17:00 Have a look at all the bikes and find one to your liking
18:00 The auction starts.
Location: A red building at the corner of John Ericssons väg/Ole Römers väg.
Read more about the action here
Remember lights for your bike!
If you buy a bike please note that you need front and rear light, reflectors, a bell and brakes that function properly to be biking safely and legally. |
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All students at Lund University can register with the Careers Services’ career portal MyCareer through which more than 1 000 companies and organisations advertise their jobs, internships, thesis projects and postdoctoral positions to Lund University students. Find upcoming events and seminars in MyCareer.
Register for MyCareer here
Seminar: ”How to write a cover letter and CV”
19 September, 13:15-15:00, in the LUX auditorium
Looking for job in Sweden? Want some helpful tips about how to apply? Join this seminar with Susanne Linné, Career Adviser at Lund university to learn the do’s and don’ts when writing your CV and Cover Letter.
Register here
Workshop: ”Enhance your Networking Skills”
20 September, 17.30-19.30, at the International Desk Lounge
Networking is one of the most important strategies you can use to start your career after your studies. However, networking and mingling with other people can seem intimidating for many. What should I talk about? How will they remember me? How can we stay in touch?
The Alumni office welcomes current students to a workshop on how to improve your networking skills. The workshop facilitator, Ana Devdariani, alumna and Head of PR and Communications at Ideon Innovation, will lead an interactive workshop with focus on how to build meaningful connections. As a participant, you will gain new perspectives and essential practical skills in networking.
Interested? Register here before 17 September
Questions? Please send an email to info@alumni.lu.se
Seminar: ”The job interview”
3 October, 13.15-15.00, in the Eden auditorium
Applied for a job in Sweden and got the call for an interview? Join this seminar with Susanne Linné, Career Adviser at Lund University, who will talk you through the interview process. Register here
Get Career and Alumni News from Lund UniversityStay up to date with career and alumni related events during the semester by joining the mailing list here |
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