1. The Student Counselling Centre
…and what we can provide

2. One of our aims
To make the transitional phase of coming here as short and as smooth as possible
Open doors for quick questions, need for information on where to find what, or how to solve problems occurred 2

3. Services include Information Social events Practical assistance
Emotional support or therapy

4. Information Health system (medical assistance) Social security system
Bureaucracies
Job market
Way things are organised around here
Spare time activities
Culture, climate, etc

5. Information Where to buy what (what is cheap where)
Regular info s, including info of events taking place
Norwegian Spring Holidays

6. Social Events Party at driv Friday at 8pm Ski rental at Kraft
Mid week discounts on beer/wine (35,-/150,-)
Ski rental at Kraft
Monday-Thursday 8am-4pm
Cost: NOK deposit NOK 400, cash only
Welcome back the sun celebration
International Coffee/Tea Hour
Winter Activity Day

7. Town events TIFF 18-24 January
Northern Lights Festival 28 January-6 February (This year: Russia/East Europe)
Sami Week 2-8 February
Second Hand Markets every first Saturday of the month, Culture House

8. Practical Assistance Translation of letters
Obtaining appointments (making phone calls), to e.g. doctors, dentists or social security offices.
Budgeting assistance
Making support letters
Family reunifications
Holiday visas to other countries
Kindergarten/housing, etc.

9. Emotional support Counselling and psychological therapy
Problems in life that can affect studies and well being (anxieties, depressions, sadness, grief, eating disorders, long term illness, pregnancy, etc.)
Assistance with feelings of not coping with studies or exams

10. Emotional support Therapy groups Exam Grief Oral presentations
Depression management
Mindfulness (stress management)

11. Where are we?
Basement of the Faculty of Humanities, Social Sciences & Education building (HSL-fak)
Entrance vis-à-vis bus stop

13. Who are we? The Receptionist: Benedikte: studentradgivinga@sito.uit.no
1 Counsellor for international students:
Line:
+ 3 counsellors and 3 psychologists
How to get in touch:
Office Hours 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Mon-Fri
Make appointments via , phone or with Benedikte at the reception
Drop-in Hours: Mon-Fri 1 p.m.-2 p.m.

14. Last but not least Service is confidential And free of charge
Easy accessibility policy
Welcome! 