Student Union News
Relax – the International Coordinators are here
UPCOMING More activities at: sus.su.se/en/activities and sus.su.se/aktiviteter (in Swedish)
Are you newly arrived in Sweden? The first time can be stressful and confusing. Luckily The Student Union has three International Coordinators to help you, and bring you into the community. Any concerns and questions regarding living abroad or other issues can be raised with the International Coordinators. “You can contact us whenever you want. Call us or send us an e-mail if you have a question. And don’t be shy to come in with tips and ideas”, says Alexander Verbiest, who is one of the coordinators, together with Zofia Laine and Riccard Slettengren Badiali. Their first advice for newcomers is simple. Join the Student Union and keep a close eye on the website, www.sus.su.se, to keep track of all upcoming activities and programs. If you want to get involved a little extra in the Student Union, you can apply to become an International Student Ambassador and help creating activities, participate in events, advertise, write blogs and
Crayfish Party SWEDISH TRADITION Time and place TBA
At the end of the summer, Swedes gather to eat large amounts of the mystical crayfish. Don’t miss the chance to experience an ancient Swedish tradition in all its secret glory. The International Coordinators – Zofia Laine, Riccard Slettengren Badiali and Alexander Verbeist.
be vocal on campus. A great way of getting into the Swedish society is to have a Swedish friend to show you around. They might be surprisingly hard to find though. Fortunately this is something the international coordinators can help you with. “In the buddy program we team up Swedish with international students. The Swedish students can guide around Stockholm or just become a friend to hang out with”, says Riccard. It’s not all about the newcomers
though. Activities are regularly held for all international students. This semester you can look forward to guided tours, interesting visits and great club nights. “And don’t miss the traditional Swedish Crayfish Party. You get to drink schnapps, wear strange hats and sing strange songs – in Swedish”, says Zofia. You can find more information about activities on the website and on the column to the right.
Buddy Mingle MEET AND GREET Time and place TBA
The deadline for applying to the Buddy Program is set to September the 9th. When the matching is done, there will be a mingle for the international and the Swedish students.
Karl Edqvist
karl.edqvist@sus.su.se
Royal Palace and Armoury REGAL TOUR Time and place TBA
We want to make your time in Stockholm cheaper One of the Student Union’s aims is to provide students with cheaper products and services, like food, books or gyms. To this end we own four companies.
These three niches are made to fit a wide array of customers with different preferences. HÖRS is solely using organic foods and Fair Trade labels.
Högskolerestauranger AB (HÖRS) – (Food Chain) HÖRS is a small chain of student cafeterias currently operating in several Swedish towns as well as at Stockholm University and KTH. HÖRS operate three niches: Lantis, Café Prego and Jalla gatmat.
Campusbutiken AB – (Book Store) Campusbutiken is the Student Union’s own book store for second hand books, but will also from time to time purchase larger stocks of books or office supplies. Here you can buy cheap second hand course
Monarchy, the non-democratic remains of what was once the powerful Swedish kingdom, can be beheld firsthand by visiting the large palaces and estates of the Royal Family.
literature as well as sell your own books that you do not longer need. AB Frescatihallen – (Gym) At Frescatihallen you’ll have access to low cost workouts, sports, a gym, spinning, group training, soccer, badminton, tennis and floor hockey. The workouts are organized by Stockholms studenters idrottsförening (SSIF). SSIF provide a wide array of physical activities like yoga, dancing or body combat.
Ambassador Program WORK WITH THE UNION Apply online
Would you like to be a Student Ambassador? Be elected to represent the interests of international students in the Student Union. Application deadline: September the 16th. ��