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Introduction Week: 31 August 2023

Programme for Day 4

You can find the series of events and activities, including descriptions and locations, for the fourth day of Introduction Week below.

Individual tutor meetings: 31 August & 1 September

On either 31 August or 1 September, you will have a personal meeting with your academic tutor. You will be contacted by your tutor and given a time for the meeting. These will take place in timeslots of 20 minutes per student at some point between 09.00 and 18.00. During the meeting, you can discuss any concerns that you may have about your upcoming courses and learn more about what you can expect from your tutor. This is also a good opportunity to ask any questions about your class schedule. 

Your tutor will confirm the time and location of your meeting during the tutor workshops ealier in the week. Please note that tutor meetings are mandatory to attend and take priority over Committee Activities. 

  • Locations of individual tutor meetings
    Tutor Location
    Forrest Bradbury 2.03
    Alexandra Brown 3.02
    Emma Cohen de Lara 1.04
    Scott Dalby 2.04
    Pedram Dibazar 2.03
    Melanie Eijberts 3.01
    Thijs Etty 2.20
    Lorenzo Galeotti 2.19
    Wade Geary  3.16
    Jonathan Gill 1.07
    Yurii Khomskii 3.01
    Joost Krijnen 3.15
    Maxim Kupovykh 3.05
    Anco Lankreijer 3.04
    Lara Mazurski 3.02
    Michael McAssey 1.05
    Daniel Pinéu 1.06
    Angelika Port 3.04
    Daan van Schalkwijk 2.05
    Janna Schoenberger 1.11
    Minou Schraven 2.04
    Melvin Schut 1.07
    Cas Smulders 2.02
    Luis Suarez 2.02
    Lotte Tavecchio 2.05
    Misha Velthuis 3.05
    Ydwine Zanstra 3.03
    Cor Zonneveld 2.20

Optional morning activity

  • 09.30 - 10.30 | Morning activity: Outdoor bootcamp (limited spaces, registration required)

    *Please note that there are limited spaces for this activity and you must register in advance.

    Start your morning with some exercise! Join fellow first-years outside for a group workout session that mixes cardio with strength training led by AUC's very own marketeer Laura van Leijen! Please note that this workout accommodates all levels of fitness, so you don't need prior experience to join. 

    • Location: Meet in front of the AUC Academic Building

Social activity blocks on Thursday

AUCSA will be organising activities throughout Thursday that highlight committees, Science Park and social life as a student in Amsterdam. All of the activities will take place in or around the AUC Academic Building. Please note that some activities have a maximum number of sign ups.

  • 11.00 - 12.00 | AUCSA Social Activities Block 1 (registration required)

    There will be various social activities organised by AUCSA, their committees and student initiatives. You can read more about each activity offered and sign up by following the link below. 

    1. Rock climbing with Eline

    2. Explore Anna's Tuin & Ruigte 

    3. Student Life Officer: Lifeskills workshop

    • Location: Room 1.01A, AUC Academic Building

    4. Get to know 3D printing

    • Location: AUC Academic Building      

    5. Speed Portrait Painting by ART Committee

    • Location: Room 1.02, AUC Academic Building

    6. Forest bathing at AUC's Wildspot

    • Location: AUC Wildspot
    Register for the activities
  • 12.00 - 13.00 | AUCSA Social Activities Block 2 (registration required)

    There will be various social activities organised by AUCSA, their committees and student initiatives. You can read more about each activity offered and sign up by following the link below. 

    1. Visit Hortus Botanicus (Amsterdam's botanical gardens)

    2. Visit the Tropenmuseum

    3. Improv Workshop by OnStage Committee

    • Location: Outside at the AUC Wildspot (side of AUC building)

    4. Mario Cart Tournament

    • Location: Room 2.01, AUC Academic Building      

    5. Get to know 3D printing

    • Location: AUC Academic Building   

    6. AUCanDance - Commercial dancing workshop

    • Location: Common Room, AUC Academic Building
    Register for the activities
  • 13.00 - 14.00 | AUCSA Social Activities Block 3 (registration required)

    There will be various social activities organised by AUCSA, their committees and student initiatives. You can read more about each activity offered and sign up by following the link below. 

    1. Clothing Upcycling Workshop by Pangea/Couture Committees

    • Location: Tent outside of AUC Academic Building

    2. Visit to Artis Zoo 

    • Location: Artis Zoo (Plantage Kerklaan 38-40, 1018 CZ Amsterdam)

    3. Speed Portrait Painting by ART Committee

    • Location: Room 1.02, AUC Academic Building

    4. Photography Contest 

    • Location: Room 1.01A, AUC Academic Building      

    5. AUC Peer Support Deep Speed Dating Workshop

    • Location: Common Room, AUC Academic Building

    6. Rock climbing with Eline

    Register for the activities
  • 14.00 - 15.00 | AUCSA Social Activities Block 4 (registration required)

    There will be various social activities organised by AUCSA, their committees and student initiatives. You can read more about each activity offered and sign up by following the link below. 

    1. Capture the Flag by CATCH Committee

    • Location: Flevopark (Valentijnkade 130, 1095 KH Amsterdam)

    2. Swimming at Flevoparkbad (outdoor swimming pool)

    • Location: Flevoparkbad (Insulindeweg 1002, 1095 DH Amsterdam)

    3. Improv Workshop by OnStage Committee

    • Location: Outside at the AUC Wildspot (side of AUC building)

    4. Short movie screening

    • Location: Room 1.01B, AUC Academic Building      

    5. Meditation in the ZEN Zone

    • Location: Room 3.06, AUC Academic Building

    6. AUCanDance - Jazz dancing workshop

    • Location: Common Room, AUC Academic Building
    Register for the activities
  • 15.00 - 16.00 | AUCSA Social Activities Block 5 (registration required)

    There will be various social activities organised by AUCSA, their committees and student initiatives. You can read more about each activity offered and sign up by following the link below. 

    1. Swimming at Flevoparkbad (outdoor swimming pool)

    • Location: Flevoparkbad (Insulindeweg 1002, 1095 DH Amsterdam)

    2. Visit the Big Questions Museum 

    3. LGBTQI+ Meet-Up led by the Student Life Officers

    • Location: Room 1.01A, AUC Academic Building

    4. Mario Cart Tournament

    • Location: Room 2.01, AUC Academic Building      

    5. First-Generation Student Workshop 

    • Location: Room 1.02, AUC Academic Building

    6. Forest bathing at AUC's Wildspot

    • Location: AUC Wildspot
    Register for the activities
  • 16.00 - 17.00 | AUCSA Social Activities Block 6 (registration required)

    There will be various social activities organised by AUCSA, their committees and student initiatives. You can read more about each activity offered and sign up by following the link below. 

    1. Ultimate Frisbee by CATCH Committee

    • Location: Flevopark (Valentijnkade 130, 1095 KH Amsterdam)

    2. Letters & Lists Workshop

    • Location: Room 1.01A, AUC Academic Building 

    3. Short movie screening

    • Location: Room 1.01B, AUC Academic Building      

    4. Clothing Upcycling Workshop by Pangea/Couture Committees

    • Location: Tent outside of AUC Academic Building

    5. AUCafé "Water Pong" Workshop

    • Location: Common Room, AUC Academic Building
    Register for the activities
  • 17.00 - 18.00 | Collect your cooking kit

    Stop by the AUC Academic Building and collect your free cooking kit that you will use to make a meal with your string-mates later in the evening.

    • Location: Reception Desk, AUC Academic Building
  • 19.00 - 21.00 | String Dinner in the dorms

    Get to know your new neighbours and string-mates (those living in the same hall as you) in the student residences with the help of AUCSA and Peer Support. You'll team up with fellow first-years to cook a vegetarian dinner (with vegan options) where AUC supplies the ingredients. To join, look for the sign-up sheet in your string or contact your string representative. If you can’t find your string’s sign-sheet or have questions, feel free to contact the AUCSA to find out where you can join.

    • Location: Student Residences.