PROGRAMME BOOKLET
WINTER KICK-IN 2024
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WELCOME Dear fellow student, Welcome to University of Twente! We hope that your journey was a pleasant one and that you are excited to start your studies here. In this programme booklet, you can find a lot of helpful information, such as the Kick-In programme, some information about the Netherlands, and even a crash course in Dutch! On the 3rd of February, the Winter Kick-In 2024 will start. For 8 days, you will get to know your fellow students, get acquainted with student life in Enschede, and discover the possibilities for sports and culture on campus. During this Kick-In you will be shown around by two do-group parents. They will show you all the ins-and-outs of the campus and city centre. They do this voluntarily to make sure you have a good time. Make sure to thank them for all their help! Please take a moment to read through the programme booklet so you are as prepared as possible. Most importantly, if you have any questions or are unsure about something, please ask! We are here to help. You can reach us by sending an e-mail to info@kick-in.nl or come by our Kick-In office. Enjoy your time in Enschede! The Kick-In Committee 2024 Maud Kempers, Lotte Weernink, Lianne Boelhouwer, Mila Kasteel, Pepijn Visser & Danique Hoevers Enschede, February 2024 PS. Would you be interested in showing new students around? During the last week of August, the Summer Kick-In will take place! There will be 700 new Master students. You can become a Master do-group parent and introduce the new students to University of Twente! Keep an eye on our social media for sign-up dates and don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions to info@kick-in.nl.
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CONTENTS
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KIC
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Important
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Contact
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Media
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Programme
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Saturday 3rd of February - Time to Discover
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Sunday 4th of February - Start your Engine
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Monday 5th of February - Faculty Day
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Tuesday 6th of February - Take the Leap
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Wednesday 7th of February - Find your Rhythm
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Thursday 8th of February - Colour it Up!
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Friday 9th of February - Expand your Horizon
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Saturday 10th of February - Ready to Ignite
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Business Days
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Union Card
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Campus Map
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Dutch Course
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Transportation
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FAQ
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KIC The Kick-In Committee (KIC), which consists of six students, is one of the Student Union’s committees and is responsible for organising the university’s introduction periods. We organise the Winter Kick-In as well as the “big” Kick-In that takes place in the summer for all the Bachelor and Master students who start their studies in September.
Chair
Secretary
Maud Kempers
Lotte Weernink
Master Biomedical Engineering 24 years old
Master Psychology 21 years old
Treasurer
Publication
Lianne Boelhouwer
Mila Kasteel
Bachelor Technical Medicine 21 years old
Master Interaction Technology 22 years old
Logistics
External Affairs
Pepijn Visser
Master Computer Science 22 years old
Danique Hoevers
Bachelor Biomedical Engineering 21 years old
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IMPORTANT Before you join the Kick-In, there are a couple of things that you should know. You should have received a participant wristband, participant bag, and an emergency card at the Registration. In case you are missing one of these items, please report this to the crew so they can sort this out for you. Participant Wristband The participant wristband you received at the Registration grants you access to a multitude of activities during the Kick-In. It is important that you always have your participant wristband around your wrist! Did your participant wristband break? Please come by our Kick-In office. You will need to show the broken participant wristband and a valid ID to receive a new participant wristband. Participant Bag You have received a participant bag with folders, gadgets, and information about the services at University of Twente and its surroundings. Take your time to sort through the bag, because there is a lot of information in there that may come in handy. Do-group You will not take part in the Kick-In on your own. Together with your do-group and your dogroup parents you will experience the event and join activities. A do-group consists of about 8 to 15 first-year students of your own faculty and is guided by at least two senior students. These will be familiar faces during and even after the Kick-In, in- or outside the lecture rooms. Organisation The Kick-In Committee is assisted by crew during the event. You can recognise the crew by their dark blue polo / hoodie. If you have any questions you can always ask one of our crew members or come by our Kick-In office in the Bastille! Transportation During the Kick-In you will not just find out about the campus, but also the city centre of Enschede. With the centre of Enschede being at roughly 15 minutes distance from the campus, it is handy to have a bicycle. Lodgings Participating in the Kick-In will require a place to stay for the night, at least if you plan to participate in the evening programme. If you do not have a room yet at the start of the KickIn, make sure you arrange something with someone else from your do-group, or a do-group parent. There is always a solution at hand!
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Facility Market It can be quite overwhelming for international students to arrange facilities properly. That is why we organise the Facility Market to arrange all facilities. We strongly advise all non-Dutch students to come here and finish the checklist. Lots of information can also be found in the International Student Handbook.
International Student Handbook
Programme In this programme booklet, you will find the programme. In Dutch culture, we place a great deal of emphasis on time. You may have to get used to the fact that the Dutch always arrive on time. Therefore, the time you find in this booklet for each activity is the start time. Please make sure to be on time! Kick-In Important Page
Important Page Information about important phone numbers and adresses can be found in this booklet, but can also be found on the Kick-In Important Page. Here you can also find our socials and other necessary information.
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CONTACT Kick-In Office
Campus Security (no emergency)
General Practitioner
Dentist
Physiotherapist
Apothecary (Twekkelerveld)
Student Counselling
+31 (0)53 489 2356 Bastille 335, De Hems 10 +31 (0)53 489 2134 Spiegel, Driernerlolaan 5
+31 (0)53 203 0204 Campuslaan 99 +31 (0)53 489 4600 Campuslaan 99
+31 (0)53 767 6020 Sports Centre, De Hems 20
+31 (0)53 435 0371 Maanstraat 140
+31 (0)53 489 2035 Red Desk, Vrijhof, 3rd Floor
Emergency Numbers
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National Emergency Number
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Campus Security (emergency)
+31 (0)53 489 2222
Police Enschede (no emergency)
+31 900 8844
Suicide Prevention
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Seksual Assault Centre
0800 0188
MEDIA We would like to keep you up-to-date about everything that is happening during the Kick-In. Discover how you can follow everything about the Kick-In here! Social Media You can find the Kick-In on the following social media.
kickin.utwente Join the following WhatsApp group to stay up to date and meet your fellow students! WhatsApp Group
Photos During the Kick-In our Media crew takes the most beautiful photos.
www.kick-in.media/ Kick-In App The Kick-In app contains the latest news, information about associations and the Kick-In programme. You can download it in the App Store and on Google Play.
Kick-In
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PROGRAMME Online Programme
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PROGRAMME
SATURDAY 3RD OF FEBRUARY
TIME TO DISCOVER
Registration Technohal, Hallenweg 5, 7522NH Enschede Finalize your registration! Here you will receive your participant bag and wristband. Campus Market Technohal, Hallenweg 5, 7522NH Enschede A market where you can meet everything the studentlife at University of Twente has to offer. Walk past the stands and find out what fits you! Central Opening Technohal Atrium, Hallenweg 5, 7522NH Enschede The chair of the Kick-In Committee, the board of the Student Union, and someone from the University of Twente will welcome all students. Group Photo Technohal Atrium, Hallenweg 5, 7522NH Enschede We will take a picture with all participants of the Kick-In! Dominos Pizza Dinner Bastille Atrium, De Hems 10, 7522NL Enschede A great opportunity to get to know your peers over a lovely dinner. Welcome Games Bastille Atrium / Global Lounge, De Hems 10, 7522NL Enschede Games will be provided to get to know your peers during dinner. Pubquiz Bastille Atrium, De Hems 10, 7522NL Enschede Test your knowledge with your groupmates during the pubquiz. Opening Party Vesting Bar, De Hems 10, 7522NL Enschede Start the Kick-In with an amazing party!
See campus map on page 22
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PROGRAMME
SUNDAY 4TH OF FEBRUARY START YOUR ENGINE
Subway Lunch Bastille Atrium, De Hems 10, 7522NL Enschede Start the day with a lunch provided by the Subway! Campus Tours Campus A tour of the campus to get to know the place you will be studying at. Sport Workshops Sports Centre, De Hems 20, 7522NL Enschede Get to know the sports associations at University of Twente! Think Tank SmartXP, Hallenweg 19, 7522NH Enschede During this activity you will work together in groups to create innovative ideas for topics concerning sustainability. Dutch Dinner SmartXP, Hallenweg 19, 7522NH Enschede A dinner to get to know the Dutch culture. Concordia Movie Night SmartXP, Hallenweg 19, 7522NH Enschede A chill sunday evening, movie time!
See campus map on page 22
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Twente 2024 Are you ready to take the next step in your career? Or are you curious about the career opportunities for your study? Come to the Business Days Twente activities to develop skills during workshops or get to know over 170 companies during our Career Fair and Company Experience Weeks!
Lunch Lecture by Ireen Wüst 8 Feb. Career Fair 14 & 15 Feb. Workshop Weeks 26 Feb. - 10 Mar. Company Experience Weeks 11 - 31 Mar.
Register here
PROGRAMME
MONDAY 5TH OF FEBRUARY
FACULTY DAY
Faculty Day This is your faculty Kick-In day. Please check your email or go to your faculty website to see the programme.
See campus map on page 22
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PROGRAMME
TUESDAY 6TH OF FEBRUARY
TAKE THE LEAP
Faculty Day This is your faculty Kick-In day. Please check your email or go to your faculty website to see the programme. Facility Market Technohal Atrium, Hallenweg 5, 7522NH Enschede Join us at the facility market to find out about all the things you need to arrange when you arrive in Enschede. But don’t worry, there are many facilities, services and student associations to support you at UT. At the facility market you can meet representatives from the UT and external organisations and ask questions about formalities, housing, insurance, public transport, medical services, language courses and support services. Attendance is highly recommended to help you adjust to life in the Netherlands. Skeuvel Ice Skating Lessons & Ice Skating Ice Rink Twente, Colosseum 90, 7521PT Enschede Experience a typical Dutch activity, ice skating! The first hour you will get an ice skating lesson from the Student Ice Skating Association: D.S.V. de Skeuvel. After this lesson you have 1.5 hour to practice this new skill on the rink. For this activity a small fee is required of €5,- if you already have ice skates, €8,- if you want to rent ice skates.
See campus map on page 22
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PROGRAMME
WEDNESDAY 7TH OF FEBRUARY
FIND YOUR RHYTHM
Karaoke De Generaal / Wigwam, Stadsgravenstraat 75, 7511ER Enschede Sing your heart out at the karaoke night! Open Party Aspen Valley, Oude Markt 18, 7511GB Enschede Get to know the parties of the city centre at the Aspen Valley open party!
See campus map on page 22
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PROGRAMME
THURSDAY 8TH OF FEBRUARY COLOUR IT UP!
Analog & Digital Game Night Bastille Atrium, De Hems 10, 7522NL Enschede Get cozy and play some amazing games!
See campus map on page 22
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PROGRAMME
FRIDAY 9TH OF FEBRUARY
EXPAND YOUR HORIZON
Sing Along Cantus Bastille Atrium, De Hems 10, 7522NL Enschede Drink some drinks and sing at a typical Dutch Student event: a cantus!
See campus map on page 22
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PROGRAMME
SATURDAY 10TH OF FEBRUARY
READY TO IGNITE
Scavenger Hunt Oude Markt, 7511HC Enschede Explore the city by means of a scavenger hunt. Dish of the Day Fellini, Bolwerkstraat 2, 7511GP Enschede Enjoy dinner at one of the many restaurants Enschede has to offer. Central Closing Fellini, Bolwerkstraat 2, 7511GP Enschede The closing of the Kick-In. Dance Workshop Rico Latino, De Heurne 19B, 7511GV Enschede Show your smooth hips during this dance workshop! Central Closing Rico Latino, De Heurne 19B, 7511GV Enschede End the Kick-In with an amazing party!
See campus map on page 22
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THE STUDENT CARD OF THE UNIVERSITY OF TWENTE FOR SPORTS, CULTURE AND MANY BENEFITS! ACTIVATE YOUR UNIONCARD
Go online and activate your membership starting at €40* to enjoy:
ASSOCIATIONS
SPORTS
CULTURE
BENEFITS
With your UnionCard you can become a member of several sport and cultural associations!
Free access to swimming pools, tennis courts, squash and courses such as yoga
Free use of music studios, pop studios, public library, dance rooms, and courses such as ceramics
Discounted tickets at the cinema, ice skating, golf, shows, and courses in the sport centre
+ADD-ONS Gain further value from your UnionCard by activating the following add-ons BECOME A MEMBER OF AN ASSOCIATION Pay an additional €20* to become a member of an association. Your contribution will ensure the assocation can finance all the materials and facilites.
UNLIMITED GYM ACCESS For €70* you will be granted unlimited gym access for the campus gym. This subscription also includes all group lessons
VISIT US ONLINE NOW TO ACTIVATE!
To find out more and to discover how you can benefit using the UnionCard, visit us online! *The prices listed are for a half year membership. Visit our website for more prices and membership options.
CAMPUS MAP
De Hems 10 Ground Floor, Bastille
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Campus - University of Twente
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DUTCH COURSE Crash Course Dutch Good morning Good afternoon Good evening What’s your name? My name is... How are you doing? I am fine Thank you You’re welcome Where are you from? I am from... Can you help me? I speak a little bit of Dutch I am studying... Enjoy your meal Goodbye Bye
Goedemorgen Goedemiddag Goedenavond Hoe heet je? Mijn naam is... Hoe gaat het met je? Het gaat goed met mij Dankjewel Graag gedaan Waar kom je vandaan? Ik kom uit... Kun je mij helpen? Ik spreek een beetje Nederlands Ik studeer... Eet smakelijk Tot ziens Doei
Waste Separation It is common to separate your waste in the Netherlands. In most households it is already common to separate PMD (Plastics, Metals and Drink cartons), organics, paper, and residual. Also, at University of Twente, these four waste streams are separated. After separation, the waste is being processed into new products, e.g. toiletpaper, compost, packaging, electricity, etc. You can contribute to this recycling process by separating your waste correctly. More information can be found on the trash bins. Water Taps Tap water is very high quality and perfectly safe to drink. Chlorine is not added to our drinking water, which ensures a better taste. Most of the Dutch citizens don’t buy water at the supermarket. Instead they just fill up their bottle at the toilet sink. Also, in public areas, you don’t have to worry about water contamination. We recommend you to get a reusable water bottle and fill it with water from the tap. This saves you a lot of money and prevents the pollution of disposable water bottles.
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TRANSPORTATION When starting your studies in Enschede, we would recommend you to quickly get a bike. In the Netherlands, cycling is one of the easiest and most common ways to get around quickly and sustainably. There are different ways to get a bike: Renting If you need a bike for a couple of hours (e.g. during a city trip in another Dutch city) you can make use of the OV-fiets. These public transport bicycles are available at almost any train station and cost only €4,55 per day. Be aware that the rent is more expensive when renting for more than 3 days. You will need a personal OV-chipcard to use these bikes! For more information, you can visit the following:
www.ns.nl/en/door-to-door/ov-fiets
www.ov-chipkaart.nl
Buying A more low-budget option is to buy your own bike. If you are looking to buy a second-hand bike, there are some options on where to look: • www.marktplaats.nl: Online marketplace where second-hand products are offered by locals (the Dutch version of Ebay). • www.facebook.com/groups/utwentemarketplace/: The UT equivalent of Marktplaats. • A lot of bicycle shops also sell second-hand bikes. In the Netherlands, it is very common to move around by bike. For bigger distances, public transport is a very good solution. Sometimes, the Dutch Railways (NS) sells day tickets via (online) shops, which generally are way cheaper than regular fares. Both the university and the city center can easily be reached by bus or train. The bus lines that stop on or near the campus are line 1 (city center to campus) and line 9 (between Enschede and Hengelo, via the campus). When planning your travels, just check for the best connection on www.9292.nl or www.ns.nl.
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FAQ When should I come to University of Twente to register? The registration has been divided into several timeslots. We would like to ask you to come to the timeslot of your own faculty. If you are late to your timeslot, make sure to come to the timeslot of the late registration: 14:30 - 15:30 BMS & S&T (TNW) 15:30 - 16:30 EEMCS & ET 16:30 - 17:00 Late registration How can I pay for the Kick-In programme? When you enrol to the Kick-In online, you can pay with IDEAL, SOFORT, CreditCard, and PayPal. If you were not able to pay online yet, you can pay in cash during the registration on the 3rd of February 2024. What is the difference between the general Kick-In programme and the Faculty programme? During the general programme, you will get to know the campus, the city of Enschede, as well as all sorts of sport and performing arts associations, student societies and student life in Enschede. During the faculty programme, you will meet your fellow students and receive important information about your study. How can I ask questions during the Winter Kick-In? If you have questions, you can reach us in several ways: • Call +31 (0)53 489 2356. • Mail info@kick-in.nl. • Find us in our office: Bastille, room 335. • Ask the crew which you can recognize by their dark blue polo’s / hoodies. How can I best prepare myself for the Kick-In? Before the Kick-In starts, you can prepare yourself. There are a number of things that we recommend you to arrange before attending the Kick-In: • A place to stay. Make sure that you have a place to stay during the Winter Kick-In. If you don’t have a place to stay, you can check out the IntercityHotel in the city centre of Enschede or the U Parkhotel on campus of University of Twente. • A bicycle. See page 25 for more information! • Make sure to complete your registration as much as possible. To ensure a quick and smooth registration on the 3rd of February 2024, we would like to ask you to complete as much of your registration as possible. You can do this on our website.
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Contact Student Union University of Twente Kick-In Committee 2024 Bastille, room 335 De Hems 10 7522 NL Enschede
Colofon Publication: Kick-In Committee 2024 Layout: Mila Kasteel
Phone: +31 (0)53 489 2356 Email: info@kick-in.nl Website: www.kick-in.nl
Subject to misprints, errors and technical modifications All rights reserved
Pictures: Jaap Eijsker, Robin Kreuger, Ebe Ye
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