International Welcome
Date and time
Location
Central Lecture Theatres
University of Canterbury, Private Bag 4800 8041 New ZealandDescription
UC offers an Arrival Week Programme for all international students arriving to study at UC for the first time. It includes an official welcome, information sessions, and social activities.
This event is essential for all international students commencing study in 2018. The programme will help you get settled to start your semester here as well as a great opportunity to meet fellow students.
If you are unable to attend on 12 February, we offer a late welcome on 27 February.
TIMEEVENTS 09.00am Doors open, sign-in 09.30amStudy Abroad briefing OR Informative video about UC services
10.00am Formal Welcome 10.30am Introduction to success services 12.30pm LUNCH, social activities and expo 1.30pm Safety & Wellbeing 2.15pm Te reo (Māori language) lesson 3.00pm Q&A with student leaders OR How to go adventuring and keep safe in NZ 3.30pm Wrap-up and evaluation 4.00pm Optional tour of campus and Christchurch cityMore information
Rose Reynolds
Student Experience Advisor (Projects)
Email: student-success@canterbury.ac.nz
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