EUR Buddy Training Spring Semester 2016-2017

Being a Buddy - Expectations Introduce students to the university and the ways of student life. non educational, general introduction Introduce new international Students to Rotterdam and The Netherlands Encourage new international students to get to know each other. and Dutch students Participate in different activities with your buddy group during the first few weeks of the semester. roughly 10 week period Help students with all issues they might encounter at the beginning of their stay in Rotterdam. http://www.eur.nl/welcome

EUR Care Network Study Advisors (faculty) Student Counsellors http://www.eur.nl/english/essc/advice_counselling/professional/counsellors Psychologists hhttps://www.eur.nl/english/essc/advice_counselling/psychologists/ Confidential Counsellor https://www.eur.nl/english/essc/advice_counselling/confidential/

Practical Matters http://www.eur.nl/welcome

Practical Matters – Pick-up service 1, 4, 24 January 2017 http://www.eur.nl/english/essc/internationaloffice/welcome/ Right outside Arrival hall 3 Students workers to help arriving students EUR banner 1 January – 12:00hrs, 16:00hrs, 20:00hrs 4 & 24 January - 09:30hrs., 15:00hrs, 20:30hrs Assistance for students that prefer to take the train. Drop off at Woudestein campus, Erasmus Medical Centre, The Student Hotel, StayOkay or accommodation rented through SSH. Key service for SHH accommodation Family and friends?

Practical Matters – ESN Introduction Days 8, 9, 10 January http://www.eur.nl/english/essc/internationaloffice/welcome/ Getting to know The Netherlands, Rotterdam & EUR Making new friends, social integration

Official Welcome 26 January 2017 http://www.eur.nl/english/essc/internationaloffice/welcome/ Ceremony (Pavilion) Informal part (Sport Café)

Practical Matters – One-Stop-Shop 2 February 2017 http://www.eur.nl/english/essc/internationaloffice/welcome/ Registration at City Hall Students that stay in The Netherlands longer than 4 months Students that need a BSN-number (job, bank account) Open a Dutch Bank account Students that want a job in The Netherlands Refund of immigration deposit Scholarships issued by a Dutch institution Health Insurance – AON (buy or check) Mandatory insurance for medical care Liability insurance Additional services Housing Anywhere, free legal advise, (Dutch) language, ESN.

Practical Matters - Housing http://www.eur.nl/english/campus_facilities/facilities/housing/ Advise to start searching early Does a buddy have to accomodate new students? Suggestions: Stay Okay (discount for EUR students) Student Hotel Short Stay Housing EUR website

Practical Matters – Immigration http://www.eur.nl/english/essc/internationaloffice/immigration/ Students from non-European countries Always refer to the above mentioned website. Or advise your student to send an e-mail to; visa@eur.nl. Residence can be picked-up from IND Front Office in Rotterdam (not from IO EUR or ESSC) Conradstraat 28, 3013 AP ROTTERDAM Mon/Tue/Weds/Fri: 9.00-16.00 hrs. Thursdays 9.00-12.00 hrs Free of charge Passport! Maybe IND will be present at one-stop-shop. Buddies will be informed.

Practical Matters – TB Check http://www.eur.nl/english/essc/internationaloffice/immigration/tbc/ GGD – Dutch Public Health Authority Schiedamsedijk 95, 3011 EN Rotterdam.  appointment 010-4339440. Tuberculosis examination referral form To be send directly to IND or drop off in mailbox at ESSC (E-building) Free of charge

Working or volunteering while studying Practical Matters Working or volunteering while studying http://www.eur.nl/english/essc/internationaloffice/immigration/tbc/ Free for EU/EEU? Swiss nationals Other students with a valid Netherlands residence permit for study: 10 hours per week OR fulltime seasonal work in June, July, August Employer must apply for work-permit Netherlands Public Health Insurance (basiszorgverzekering) BSN number

Answers Buddy Handbook International Student Handbook (http://www.eur.nl/fileadmin/ASSETS/internationalisering/Welcome_website/Handbook_2016.pdf) International Office EUR (internationaloffice@eur.nl)