Problem Problems we encountered Solution Requirements Implementation How it works Customization Team Gouda Ningjia Chen Yishu Zeng Clement Marc Herve Teyssie Eun Ah Kim Adopt an Expat! Miguel Alexandre Perdigao Silva Matthew Peter Mc Carthy Michael Shane Miller Sander van der Horst Shourya Pankaj Moona

Navigation Difficult to navigate with provided maps Need to find out how to get to TU Delft from accommodation or train station Delft knowledge Location of shops and supermarkets General opening hours of shops Public transportation Problems we encountered

Accommodation Activating wifi/internet Getting to know neighbors TUDelft knowledge Class registration Getting around in school Cafeterias

Solution Personal Specific, detailed information tailored to students Accessible Available instantly, understandable from any culture Applicable Knowledge only a current TUDelft student would know

Adopt an Expat!

Implementation Between arrival and permanent housing. Integrated within Delftulip Dutch “Family Unit” may be a local family or current/alumni TU Delft students. Smooth integration into the Municipality of Delft, Dutch culture and TU Delft Student and Host may message before selecting

Student Student name Stated purpose Previous home

Host Host name Activities the host wants to complete References from previous students

Customization Exchange of agreed services or fee. –Maintenance –Cooking –Cleaning –Babysitting –Matching Personal Interests for both the host and student Flexible duration of stay Integration with existing survival activities

Summary A personal host allows students to experience Delft in a relaxed and informative way that can not be achieved through any other means. Team Gouda Ningjia Chen Yishu Zeng Clement Marc Herve Teyssie Eun Ah Kim Adopt an Expat! Miguel Alexandre Perdigao Silva Matthew Peter Mc Carthy Michael Shane Miller Sander van der Horst Shourya Pankaj Moona