EXAM BOOST
May 8-12
PROGRAM
Monday
13.00–17.00: #ChillOutZone
16.00–17.00: Exam yoga
16.30-17.30: Short film "Bygdehomo"
17.00–19.00: Food and chat + ice cream
07.00–24.00: Puzzles and colouring
Wednesday
11.30–14.00: Academic help desk
13.00–17.00: #ChillOutZone
15.00–15.45: Find focus
16.00–17.00: Exam yoga
17.00–19.00: Food and chat
07.00–24.00: Puzzles and colouring
11.30 – 14.00: Academic help desk
13.00 – 17.00: #ChillOutZone
16.00 – 17.00: Reboot
07.00–24.00: Puzzles and colouring
Tuesday Thursday Friday
11.30–14.00: Academic help desk
13.00–17.00: #ChillOutZone
13.30–15.00: Beat Saber tournament
15.00–16.00: Webinar about ChatGPT
16.00–17.00: Mindful Writing
20.00-22.00: Cinema
07.00–24.00: Puzzles and colouring
14.00-15.30: Sphero-race
07.00-24.00: Puzzles and colouring
#CHILLOUTZONE
Did you know that taking good breaks is one of the smartest things you can do during exam time?
Create your best and most relaxed break at the #ChillOutZone area in the cafeteria! We offer free snacks, drinks, and relaxing activities, and the opportunity for a pleasant conversation. Come alone or with others. Stay as long as you need, come and go as you please - You and all your procrastination are warmly welcome here! :)
Monday-Thursday 13.00-17.00
Lower part of the cafeteria at BK IT'S FREE
EXAM YOGA
In these yoga classes, we will work on opening and stretching areas of the body that become stiff due to stress, sitting for long periods, and studying for exams; shoulders, neck, and hips.
Everyone is welcome, whether you have done a lot or a little yoga before. Wear clothes you can move in, and all equipment can be borrowed.
Anne Natvig is a yoga instructor with training in vinyasa, yin, and restorative yoga from Oslo Yoga.
Monday May 8, 16-17
Wednesday May 10, 16-17
Room: SAA 225
IT'S FREE
FOOD AND CHAT + ICE CREAM
We are celebrating Bygdepride with "Food and Talk + Ice Cream"! Join us in the cafeteria at BK for free food and a pleasant chat There will be conversation cards on the tables with topics and questions that could be nice to discuss; love, equality, solidarity, diversity, identity, freedom, and pride. On the menu, we have hot dogs, fries, and ice cream, with a vegan alternative available. Food will be available as long as it lasts, and if you come and watch the short documentary "Bygdehomo" in the auditorium at BK at 4:30 pm, you'll be first in line for the food. There will also be an ice cream buffet with lots of delicious and colorful toppings.
We hope for sunny weather and the possibility to use the outdoor area at BK to play "kubb" and other outdoor games for those who want to join Board games will also be available. Take a well-deserved break from your exam work and come along! ��
The event is in collaboration with Bygdepride.
Menu: Hot dog, fries and ice cream
Monday 17.00-19.00
The cafeteria at BK IT'S FREE
"BYGDEHOMO" SHORT FILM
Welcome to a free screening of the award-winning documentary "Bygdehomo"!
The film will be introduced by Volda student and member of the Rural Pride Committee, Tare Reklev Øverbø.
Those who attend the film screening will be first in line to receive a free dinner at the Mat og Prat cafeteria afterwards.
The film, directed by Julia Dahr and Julie Lunde Lillesæter (2018), tells the story of Bjørn-Tore, who moved away from Volda to live a free and open life as a gay man He could never have imagined that one day he would return and walk down the streets of his hometown in a Rural Pride parade! The film also gives insight into the different perspectives that exist, and that there are still different opinions about homosexuality and pride in rural communities.
The event is a collaboration with Bygdepride
Monday May 8th 16.30-17.00
Room: BK 161 IT'S FREE
ACADEMIC HELP DESK
Students can get drop-in guidance at the academic help desk in the library! The library can help you with literature searches and references (APA), as well as giving basic assignment help.
You are welcome with both small and big questions.
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 11.30–14.00
First floor in the library IT'S FREE
REBOOT
Welcome to a comfortable and relaxing hour of mindfulness. This is a stressreducing hour for those who want to calm down their body and mind during a busy exam period. Mindfulness and mindful yoga instructor, Line Katrin Moe, will guide you into deep relaxation on the yoga mat Feel free to wear warm clothes or bring a blanket to keep yourself warm during relaxation.
Line Katrin Moe is a child welfare educator, illustrator, mindfulness, and yoga instructor. She is creative and loves outdoor activities, and is passionate about helping others find the answers they seek within themselves In her classes, she aims to create a safe space where individuals can calm down and get to know themselves better.
Tuesday May 9th 16.00-17.00
Room: SAA 225 IT'S FREE
FIND FOCUS
Do you need to find concentration for your exam reading or exam assignment? Come and get some tips for study techniques, with focus on exam.
You manage both yoga and Food and chat in the canteen afterwards.
Wednesday May 10th 15.00–15.45
Room: BK 171 in the library
IT'S FREE
FOOD AND CHAT
We meet in the canteen at BK and have a free dinner, and have a nice chat together. On the table there are conversation cards with topics and questions that might be good to talk about
On the menu is a pasta salad buffet and, of course, a vegan option, there is food as long as it lasts.
Take a well-deserved break from exam work and join us! ��
Menu: Pasta salad buffet
Wednesday May 10th
17.00–19.00
The cafeteria at BK IT'S FREE
BEAT SABER TOURNAMENT
SEE THE WEBSITE OF THE LÆRINGSVERKSTADEN OR COME BY OPENING HOURS: MONDAY-FRIDAY 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Thursday, May 11th 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Læringsverkstaden
IT'S FREE
MINDFUL WRITING
In this short writing course, instructor Line Katrin Moe will guide you towards finding your own inner peace through simple writing exercises. You will get to know yourself better, learn to reduce stress and achieve inner clarity. Welcome to a cozy and stress-reducing writing session
Line Katrin Moe is a child welfare worker, illustrator, mindfulness, and yoga instructor. She is creative and loves outdoor activities, and is passionate about helping other people find the answers they seek within themselves In her classes, she wants to create a safe space where individuals can calm down and get to know themselves better.
Thursday May 11th 16.00–17.00
Room: SAA 225 IT'S FREE
CINEMA
A bold and timely reflection on a woman’s worth and agency in 19th century Europe, that pulls back the curtain on Empress Elizabeth (Phantom Thread’s Vicky Krieps), revealing the modern aspirations and darkest secrets of this disruptive early influencer.
Directed by Marie Kreutzer (The Ground Beneath my Feet, Berlin 2019 Competition).
Language
German/French/English/Hungarian
Subtitles
Norwegian
Thursday May 11th 20.00-22:00 at Volda Filmteater
IT'S FREE
Friday, May 12th 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Læringsverkstaden IT'S FREE
THE WEBSITE OF LÆRINGSVERKSTADEN OR COME BY OPENING HOURS: MONDAY-FRIDAY 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
SPHERO-RACE VISIT
PUZZLES AND COLOURING Every day 07.00–24.00 IT'S FREE
Do you need a little break? In the library you will find, among other things, sudoku, puzzles, activity booklets, colouring and more. Pop in if you need a short break!
Do you need someone to talk to about stress and anxiety related to exams, or perhaps something else that concerns you in your life right now?
Then you can arrange one-on-one conversations with the three counseling services at Volda University College. We have time and are willing to meet with you Just contact us via SMS or email and we'll find a suitable time ��
See VUC's website on student welfare for more information about the counseling services.
Student counselor Eli Anne, eli@sivolda.no/99237980
Student priest Ruth Eva, studentprest@hivolda.no/98059751
Humanist chaplain Lone, lone.knutsen@human.no/99295480
IT'S FREE!
SOMEONE TO TALK TO
