Dear <roepnaam>,
Can you believe it's almost June already? In only two and a half months you will be here with us in Utrecht, unpacking, meeting new friends, and discovering campus. We hope you are looking forward to it, and we can't wait to welcome you into our University College Utrecht community. The community is the focus of this newsletter, so read on to get a taste of the vibrant social and academic life waiting for you here on campus.
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What communication channels are there?
Do you have questions about your transition to UCU? Would you like to be put in contact with other students, student bodies, or the Admissions office? Whether you're wondering about arrival procedures, life on campus, what to pack, or how to submit your documents, we're here to provide you with the answers you need.
Below you can find several different communication channels:
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Official Class of 2027 Instagram Page run by the University College student Association. First posts will follow over Summer. |
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WhatsApp group for all new degree students. A simple way to connect with your future class mates.
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Weekly Open Coffee Hours with the Admissions Office |
Do you have any questions in the meantime? Our Admissions Team is thrilled to invite you to our open Weekly Coffee Hours where you can ask any questions you might have, big or small.
Our open hours are scheduled as follows:
Monday and Wednesday: 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM CET
Friday: 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM CET
Don't hesitate to reach out to us during these times if something comes to mind. You are welcome to join the coffee hour at any time during the scheduled time. We can't wait to meet you and help you make the most of your transition to UCU! Join by clicking the link in the yellow button. If you need more information on how to join a Microsoft Teams meeting click here.
Meeting ID: 388 020 081 545
Passcode: kqwUWx |
Save the date: Welcome Webinar
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We would like to invite you to our first official Webinar! Here you can meet members of the Admissions Office and the UCSA board in an informal webinar with your future class and get answers to your most pressing questions about enrolment, studying, housing and campus life at UCU.
Date and time: Thursday 27 June 2024, 16:00 (CET, Dutch time)
Place: Microsoft Teams (link will follow, no signup necessary) |
Meet some of our students
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At UCU we work together with a diverse and motivated team of students ambassadors. They help prospective and new students with their orientation and they represent UCU on Open Days, school visits and campus tours. Three of them recorded a short introduction video that you can watch below. If you would like to get in touch with them, just e-mail us at ucu.pr@uu.nl
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| Zaza is a third year UCU student from Hungary who majors in economics and mathematics. He is also very involved with all kinds of sports on campus. |
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| Bianca is a third year UCU student from Germany who majors in Chemistry and Molecular cell biology. She is also very involved with the Dance Committee. |
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| Solène is a second year UCU student from France who majors in political science and history. She likes the many facilities on campus like the gym, arts room and the music room. |
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Student bodies
At University College Utrecht, there are three elected student bodies that work to inform, support and represent the student population in different matters related to student life. We have asked them to introduce themselves to you.
University College Student Association (UCSA)
Once you start school at UCU, you will become part of the University College Student Association (UCSA). The UCSA revolves around student-life, whether that be through committees on campus, the student bar, organizing events, or hosting competitions against other UCs. It is important that we all find a work-life balance with our academics, and the UCSA strives to allow students to pursue various interests outside of the classroom. We, the board of the UCSA, help facilitate this social life on campus and create connections within the UCU community.
At the heart of the UCSA are the 38 committees and additional teams on campus. They plan activities, including DanceCo’s dance classes, RunCo’s weekly runs, MusicCo’s open mic nights, GameCo’s board game nights, PoliticsCo’s ChillPolitics discussions and many more! Throughout the year there are also exciting larger events such as the annual prom, the musical, the fashion show, and the beach party. With this great variety of activities, there is sure to be something you like. If, however, you have your own, new ideas, the UCSA can also help you make these come to life! |
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| The UCSA board also recorded a short video introducing themselves. |
We are beyond excited to be welcoming you here on campus. Every incoming student comes with their own goals, interests and talents and we cannot wait to see what you will bring to UCU! We will be meeting you all during introweek, but if you have any questions before then, please contact us via: ucu.ucsa@uu.nl. Additionally, if you want to find out more about the UCSA, please check out our website: ucu.community, or follow our general UCSA Instagram page: @ucsa.
For now, good luck with exams and enjoy your summer! See you in August :)
The UCSA Board ’24-‘25
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UC Student Council
Welcome to UCU! What an exciting journey awaits you! As you settle in and get acquainted with the university, we encourage you to get into contact with the University College Student Council (UCSC) at any point! The UCSC for 2024-2025 consists of six members: Anish as Chair, Georgie as Student Assessor, Lotte as Secretary, and Kate, Altea, and Vasilije as the three Academic Affairs Officers (or AAOs).
As your Student Council representatives, we are committed to improving UCU's liberal arts and sciences education from a student perspective and are here to represent your voice and act as your bridge to the university administration. We are also here to provide you with the necessary academic support at every step of the way, to ensure that your experience at UCU is fulfilling and enriching.
Please feel free to contact us with any academic questions or concerns you may have on Instagram (@uc.student.council) or Facebook (@UC StudentCouncil) or visit www.ucstudentcouncil.com for relevant resources and academic information. Have a great summer and see you soon!
UC Student Council 2024-2024
Campus Affairs Representatives (CAR)
We, the Campus Affairs Representatives, also known as CAR, are more than happy to welcome you to our campus this fall! As CAR, we manage various portfolios, including Housing, Security, Sustainability, and Well-being. In collaboration with other parties, such as the other student boards, UCU staff (e.g., the Landlady), and UU/external staff, we work on projects for the portfolios but also represent your wants and needs on campus. Whether you have feedback on/suggestions for on-campus facilities, want insight into UCU’s sustainability plans, or simply need to rent a mouse trap, you are always welcome to come by our office hours or contact us via FB/Instagram/Email.
During Introweek you’ll see us during your campus tour, but we will also be around for other events during IW and Introtime. Enjoy the rest of your summer! Looking forward to meeting you,
The CAR Board of ‘24-’25
Committees and teams
Activities are organised on campus throughout the year by the student bodies, committees and other teams: you can expect workshops, performances, parties, trips, and more. The UCSA will make sure you will be able to keep track of these through their weekly newsletters.
Committees are always looking for new ways to organise events. To give you an impression of the kind of thing you can expect, we invite you to check out the UCSA's website ucu.community for a full list of the currently active committees and teams. On this page, you will also find the accompanying social media accounts for many of the committees. On these, you will be able to see some of the recent events, and/or performances that have taken place recently and in the past!
On the UCSA website, you can also find the Events Calendar, which provides students with an overview of all the events that are taking place on any given day: ucu.community/eventscalendar
You will also have the chance to meet and learn more about the committees and teams during Introweek!
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Introweek
Speaking of Introweek, UCU staff and the UCSA are busy organising the upcoming Introweek that will take place from 19 to 24 August. You will receive a full schedule of activities upon your arrival at UCU. Let’s make this a week to remember! For an impression watch the video of last year.
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Faculty and staff
Many of you have interviewed with them, and you may have seen their photos and profiles on our website. Learn even more about your future teachers and tutors by listening to UCU Campus Chats. Presented by UCU Radio, Campus Chats is a series of interviews with UCU staff about their experiences as researchers, teachers and human beings.
Next time....
In our next newsletter, we will be tackling the practical matters of moving to Utrecht (and the Netherlands). What do you need to prepare before you travel? What are the key things to arrange after you arrive? Whether you are coming from two streets over or from another continent, we are here to help! |
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