Become a UvA intro mentor

This January, on Thursday and Friday 29th and 30th, we’re looking for enthusiastic mentors to guide 300 new international students during our Winter Introduction Event!

Being a mentor is fun fulfilling rewarding awesome exciting inspiring dynamic empowering impactful !

What to expect

As a mentor, you’ll lead a group of around 15 students through fun activities, helping them find their way and making sure they feel welcome.

You’ll be their go-to contact, but no worries, your main task is simply to share your experience and enjoy the event. In exchange for this you will be able to participate in all the activities for free!

Schedule

Programme for the University of Amsterdam

Day 1 – Wednesday 19 August: Welcome Day!

We will kick off the introduction with registration at Roeterseiland, where you will meet your group and mentor for the first time. Throughout the day, you and your group will explore Amsterdam through an exciting city game. In the afternoon, we will officially welcome everyone at the Dominicus Church. We will close the day with a relaxing boat tour through Amsterdam’s famous canals.

Day 2 – Thursday 20 August: Get to know the UvA and everything student life has to offer

The day includes an information market at our brand-new UvA Library, including fun workshops. In the afternoon, we will discover some of the different museums Amsterdam has to offer. In the evening, we will head to Mooie Boules for a fun night out filled with games, social activities and karaoke.

Day 3 – Friday 21 August: The final day!

The final day starts with a creative morning, with either a Dutch Crash Course or creative activities at CREA. In the afternoon, we will head to USC for sports activities, followed by a spectacular closing party at Melkweg to celebrate the end of an unforgettable introduction week.

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