Friday, 30 September 2022 From the Treasure Hunt in Koper to the European Night of Researchers in Izola: ORIENTATION DAYS 2022
At the University of Primorska, we organize Orientation days for students from abroad at the beginning of each semester. The ones in September attended by both full time students and students on international exchanges (Erasmus+ exchanges).
Orientation days are an opportunity for foreign students to get to know their new environment as well as new people who will be part of their study life. This is how they first learn key information about the University of Primorska - both about the environment and studies. An important part of the reception is also help in preparing the appropriate forms and documents for the Administrative Unit.
Yesterday they met also the representatives of ŠOUP (Student Organization of the University of Primorska), who provided them with important information about extracurricular activities. They learned the first words in the Slovenian language and got to know tutors and representatives of ESN Primorska (Erasmus Student Network), who will support them by providing information during their studies.
Jelena, member of ESN Primorska and student of Biopsychology at UP Famnit, was among the volunteers who helped on the first day of Orientation days: "I helped for the first time in the organizational team at the Orientation Days and it was a truly exceptional experience. I am grateful for such a valuable an experience that will serve me in my further work and, of course, the opportunity to meet and work with such exceptional people."
Students got to know their surroundings both - through the traditional Treasure Hunt around Koper, during which they learn about the key points for living and studying in the city, as well as by visiting activities within the framework of the European Night of Researchers. The Saturday excursion to the Škocjan Caves will end the Orientation days.
Almost 230 students from 23 countries took part in this year's Orientation Days. The largest number of foreign students who have decided to study full-time at the University of Primorska come from North Macedonia, Serbia and Bosnia and Herzegovina. Among the students who will spend a semester with us in the frame of the Erasmus+ programme, most of them come from Spain, Italy, the Czech Republic, and Portugal.
Video of the first day is HERE.
Photo moments from the Treasure Hunt
Meeting with the coordinator of undergraduate study programme Computer Science, dr. Branko Kavšek
Welcoming the international students of UP FAMNIT
