survival guide fall 2015
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SURVIVAL GUIDEAutumn 2015
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Välkommen till VIS!Welcome to VIS – one of the biggest student associations at
Linnaeus University, run by students in Växjö!We are a non-profit organization with the aim to ease the
integration of international students and facilitate the contact with Swedish students through cultural and social activities.
VIS organises trips, sport activities, and parties as well asshorter daytrips and activities. We want to give you the chance to experience the Swedish and regional culture and all types of events. Simply put: we want to make the best out of your stay
here in Växjö.
By giving you this booklet we hope to sort out some of the questions you might have.
We know you will have a great time here and that you willcreate memories for life from your stay here in Växjö and at
the Linnaeus University. We hope you will feel welcome and we are looking forward to having you with us as a member of
VIS – Växjö International Students!
IndexVälkommen till VIS.................................. 2The Board............................................ 3The Committees..................................... 4Where to find us..................................... 5VIS and ESN.......................................... 6VIS Activities Fall 2015............................. 7Activities, Trips and Refunds...................... 8A SIM Card and a Smart Card...................... 8Linnéstudenterna................................... 9What is a Nation?.................................... 10 ...and a Sittning?................................... 11So Where do I go to Party?......................... 11I’m Starving!......................................... 12Keep Fit, Stay Healthy.............................. 13A Place to Study..................................... 13Getting To and From Campus...................... 14In Case of Emergency............................... 15Some Necessary Swedish........................... 15The Ultimate Campus Map......................... 16
The Board
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The Board
Marcel RitsemaExternal Relations
Mai HärwellPresident
Alexander BakardjievSlottsstallarna Coordinator
Annie GrahnTreasurer
Elsa CorellInfo & [email protected]
Lisa ToverVice Treasurer
Dominik SelzerBooking & Facilities
Mikaela ÅhlénSecretary
Rebecca HöwingVice President
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The Board & CommitteesLotti Biro
Activity Committee Coordinator
Paulius ZukasSports Committee
Nathalie Van KenhoveMarketing & Media
Committee [email protected]
Lauriina PernuBuddy Committee
We are in charge of planning some of the biggest campus events, and when an event comes together and all your friends say they had such a
good time, you can be proud to say that you were part of
the team that put it alltogether!
The committee is in charge of planning events that are for the buddy and the exchange student to get together, have
fun and get to know each other, and others! We are
there to make sure they will have the best time possible
together.
In order to keep you healthy through all the "rough nights"
in Växjö, the Sport Committee organizes a lot of sport events
for you! Join us if you arepassionate about sports!
Memories last forever, and so do our well-made photos and videos! We welcome you to join us if you are skilled in
photography, filming, designing or interested in running our
radio show.
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Subscribe to our eve
nts on Facebook:
www.facebook.com
/vaxjo.interna9onal.s
tudents/events
Where to find us
Our office is located on the second floor of Tufvan.You can visit us on Tuesdays between 11am and 1pm.
We will be selling tickets for eventsand giving information that you may need.
Official Facebook Page:
www.facebook.com/vaxjo.inte
rna;onal.students
Official Website: www.visesn.o
rg
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VIS & ESNVIS is a part of Erasmus Student Network (ESN).
This is the biggest interdisciplinary student association inEurope, founded in 1989 for supporting and
developing student exchange.ESN is present in 460 Higher Education Institutions
in 37 countries.
ESN is operating on three levels,Local, National and International.
VIS is a local section in the ESN network participating innational, regional and international meetings in order to
improve cooperation, exchange and workwithin the network.
ESN:• works in the interest of international students.• works to improve the social and practical integration of international students.• represents the needs and rights of international students on the local, national and international level.• provides relevant information about mobility programs.• motivates students to study abroad.• works with the reintegration of homecoming students.• contributes to the improvement and accessibility of student mobility.• cares about its members.• values volunteering and active citizenship.
For more information visit esn.org or esnsweden.org
Event Dates Can Be Subject to Change.
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VIS Activities Fall 2015VIS Shopping Trip
August 27th & 29thForgot something at home? Don't worry!
VIS is organizingshopping trips for you!
To sign up, please email: [email protected]
August 30thThis is where you can meet our board and
committees. You will be able to sign up for
several events and have your first “Fika”!
VIS Evening
September 4thVisit the IKEA museum
and let IKEA be your first Swedish cultural lesson! Otherwise, it is at least a rather nice furniture
store.
VIS IKEA Trip
Remember:Always Bring Your VIS Card!
VIS Welcome Dinner
September 12thGive a fancy start to the
amazing semester!Prepare a show, dress up
and join the night.Party starts when the
dinner ends!
VIS Sports Saturday!
StockholmSeptember
17-20
Moose & GlassSeptember 26th
NorwayOctober 1-4
St. PetersburgOctober 19-25
Sea BattleNovember 16-18
SportsSaturdays
Every Saturday
ActivityCommittee
Theme Parties
LaplandNovember 23
-December 1
GoodbyeDinner
December 12th
Event Dates Can Be Subject to Change.
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When you sign up for an event or trip, it is your ownresponsibility to make sure that you take part of all the
information given to you before the trip. Subscribe to ourevents on Facebook in order to get invited to all the events
and get all the necessary information! It is also your ownresponsibility to make sure you do not miss (or that you can
make up for) school work.
When paying for trips, always bring your VIS card.
Sometimes there are many members that want to sign up for trips and activities; therefore we only allow you to buy one ticket at the first sign up. This means that if you have a friend who cannot be at a sign up, you cannot buy a ticket
for him/her. The only solution is to find someone whodoesn’t plan to go on the activity him/herself and have
them buy the ticket. At the second sign up you can sign up for as many tickets as you want.
We will only be able to refund your ticket if there is awaiting list, and only maximum two weeks before the event. Send the person responsible for the trip an e-mail and they
will contact the next person on the waiting list.Any questions regarding refunds in general please contact
the Vice Treasurer at [email protected].
Activities, trips & refundsSIM Card
In your welcome package, you have received a SIM card from Comviq. This is a gift to help you connect with your
friends in Sweden and in your home country at a low price. Further instructions for how to use the card is presented in
the brochure that came with the card.
MecenatAll students at Linnaeus University will receive a national student card from the company Mecenat. This card proves
your student status. This card can be used as an access card to enter the university at night and on weekends.
There are some discounts connected to the card, but please note that the card doesn’t offer the same benefits as the
student union membership card.
This card is provided in the welcome package that is given to you upon arrival. To activate the access card, go to the
information desk in the H building.
A SIM Card & Smart Card
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Linnéstudenterna is the student union for students studying at Linnaeus University. A student union is a studentorganization working for the wellbeing of students.
The most important task for Linnéstudenterna is to ensure that the education offered at the university maintains a high quality and that the students (= you) are represented in the
decisive organs at the university. They can also help withstudent rights and accommodation.
Linnéstudenterna also works to provide student discounts,guidance regarding accommodation, counseling on studies,
initiating cooperation with the business world andthe cities of Kalmar and Växjö, as well as creating meetings points for students, whether it is pub evenings, lectures or
introduction activities.
You are welcome to them when/if you have questions that are related to your studies and everyday life. We have offices both
in Kalmar and in Växjö.
For office hours and contact information visit our website: linnestudenterna.se.
Our staff in VäxjöYour foremost contact person at Linnéstudenterna is the
International Student Coordinator. She guides international students in social and practical matters and is also, together
with the International Relations Office, responsible fororganizing the orientation/introduction. As you most likely
know, she is also in charge of the buddy program.
If you have any questions, contact Karin [email protected].
Linnéstudenterna also has a Studentombud (like a counsel) whom you are welcome to visit if you have any questions
related to what you are studying, experience problems with a teacher or a tutor, or feel discriminated against. Contact the
Studentombud at 0470-755455 [email protected].
The Friend Family project is also run by Linnéstudenterna. The project matches international students
with local families. Want to know more? Contactthe Friend Family Coordinator at 0470-755454 or
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StudentkortetAs a member of Linnéstudenterna you are entitled to several
benefits. The membership fee is currently 150SEK persemester. You find the membership benefits and the discounts on our website. You are also granted admission to the student
pubs in Växjö and in Kalmar that are for members ofLinnéstudenterna only.
Once you have paid the membership fee you will receive your membership card. The membership card looks like this:
Read more at www.studentkortet.se
How do I become a member?Visit the office of Linnéstudenterna at Tufvan! It’s the same
house as VIS’s offices. You can also [email protected] for more information.
What is a Nation?A nation is a kind of student club, usually associated with various activities such as dinners, parties, sports activities and trips. In Växjö there are five nations plus the Economy
School’s student union;
- Norrlands nation (www.norrlands-nation.com)- Skånes nation (www.skanesnation.se)
- Västkustens nation (www.vastkustenvxu.se)- Smålands nation (www.smalandsnation.se)
- ÖstGöta nation (www.ostgota-nation.se/start.php)- EHVS (www.ehvs.nu)
It is possible to join whichever nation you prefer, and you can also be a member of more than one. The nations own thestudent pub Sivans on campus. This means that to be able
to enter Sivans you must be a member of one the nations or EHVS.
How do I become a member?The nation’s office is located next to the student union in the
same building as Tufvan. EHVS kansli is located in the Kbuilding. Both are open 11-13 Tuesday to Thursday. The price for a membership vary, approximately 50SEK per semester.
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...and a Sittning?A dinner party very common in the Swedish student life is cal-led a “sittning”. This is, however, a dinner unlike any other
dinner. On a “sittning” you usually have a nice meal, sing,get entertained and meet new friends. Here is a guide for you
to survive such an event.
Toast Master – The one who “rules” the dinner by proposing the toasts and starts the singing.
Snapsvisa – A short, often humorous song you sing before you drink a snaps.
TEMPO – If you want the toast master to start a song, then you shout TEMPO!
Sittning Rules1. Borrowed silver cutlery is due back on Monday!
2. Conversations held under the table are not recommended! 3. Remember: Doors with high steps are windows, not doors!
4. Each and everyone eat from their own plate!5. The table cloth should not be used as a napkin!
6. Avoid crowding under the table. If you cannot avoid it,keep to the right!
7. There is no need to return consumed food or drinks!8. Remember: do not consume more than you can
take in with force!
So where do I go to Party?Sivans
Sivans is owned by EHVS and all the nations on Campus.Everyone that works there does it on a voluntarily basis
without getting paid. If you go, please remember that they accept credit cards, but not at the entrance!
Sivans offers a night club, afterschool dinners and brunch.If you have a friend visiting you can purchase a guest card from the Nations’ Office at Tufvan. If you are interested to
work at Sivans you can contact your nation or visitwww.sivans.com.
SlottsstallarnaSlottsstallarna is run by several student unions(amongst them VIS!) and is located on Campus.
Slottsstallarna, also known as Stallarna, offer a disco, pub and live bands. Some nights they have activities such as music
quizzes and open mic nights. You book guest passes forStallarna online at www.slottsstallarna.net.
Make sure to keep an eye out on VIS page if you are keen to help out and work!
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I’m Starving!There are a number of places on and around campus where you can get food when you feel your stomach growling.
Whether it’s fika, dinner or a midnight snack after Stallarna or Sivans,just decide what you’re hungry for and the choice is yours!
Cafe TufvanA cafe located in Tufvan. Student friendly prices
and a very popular place to have a “fika” with friends.The closest place to camp out in and wait for the VIS offices to
open!
HÖRSRestaurants Kristina, Rasken, Prego, Karl-Oskar
and Jalla Gatmat are all owned by HÖRS. They offer dailylunches and drinks. You can find these restaurants spread outin different buildings all over campus. Try to find them all!
ICA SupermarketLocated at Teleborg Centrum across the road from campus.
Here you can buy all kinds of food, toilet requisites and other important stuff for your home. ICA is open until 10PM every
day.
SubwayLocated at Teleborg Centrum. They offer sandwiches, chips,
salads and drinks. They also have student discounts,particularly for VIS members!
PressbyrånPressbyrån is a shop that covers the most basic needs.
Pressbyrån sells international magazines, post cards, stamps, candy, ice cream and some basic food items. You can also buy the refill-card to your cell-phone here. It is open until 10 pm
every weekday.
Maestro pizzeriaThis is a pizzeria on campus where you can buy pizza,
hamburgers and kebab. In the evenings you might catch some VIS board members sneaking a pizza here after a board
meeting that’s run late.
StatoilStatoil is a gas station with a small shop for your most basic needs. They also sell fast food. The gas station is open 24/7.
Willy’sIf you walk towards town you will find Willy’s. It is a big
supermarket store filled with pretty much anything you will need. They sell everything from food to bed sheets, kitchen
utensils and more.
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Keep Fit, Stay HealthyIt is important to keep fit in order to manage the student life. Here are some tips of where you can get the daily work-out.
Olympen Training CenterOlympen is a student association that offers multiple training opportunities and health activities. It is located on campus in newly built facilities which were opened in September 2010.
Approximately 800 members go here for different kinds of ball games, group exercises, and to visit the gym. Organized sport
activities offered include volleyball, floorball, basketball,badminton, strength class, aerobic, yoga, and spinning.
Additionally, Olympen offers massage and physiotherapy, and every month they host a “member’s night” which allows the members to meet other companies in the health sector. More information can be found at www.olympentraningscenter.se.
Medley SwimmingWhen you feel like you need to get away from other studentsto work out, go visit Medley! They offer an adventure pool,
slides, saunas and roman baths. They also have their very own gym. For more information visit www.medley.se/vaxjosimhall.
A place To Study At the Linnaeus University library you can print, scan and
copy documents as long as you are logged into your account on one of the computers in the library. Each printing credit costs
1 SEK for a single page in black and white, and 1,5 for adouble page. You can buy print credits at the information
desk in the library. You do, however, get 125 for free from the library. If you want to print a larger amount, you can go to
Repro, in the basement of the H-building.
Opening hours for Linnaeus University library:Mondays - Thursdays: 8am – 10pm
Fridays: 8am – 6pmSaturdays: 11am – 5pmSundays: 11am – 5pm
Opening hours for Växjö Stadsbibliotek (Växjö city library):Mondays - Thursdays: 8am – 8pm
Fridays: 8am – 6pmSaturdays: 10am – 4pmSundays: 12pm – 4pm
Second hand from Campusbokhandeln:vaxjo.campusbokhandeln.se
At the student union book shop at Tufvan
Buy Course Literature
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Getting To and From CampusThere are three buses running to and from Campus with a
travelling time of approximately 10-15 minutes. With busesdeparting every 10 minutes (on weekdays), Campus is easily
accessible. Make sure you get a bus card to save money!
How do I get to Campus from the town center?(Resecentrum)
Bus #1 headed for TELEBORG:Bus #1 leaves from bus stop ‘C’. ‘Teleborg C’ is the stop to get off at. This bus stop is close to both ICA and Statoil.
Bus #5 headed for TELEBORG:Bus #5 leaves from bus stop ‘D’. Just like with bus #1 you get off at “Teleborg C”.
Bus #3 headed for UNIVERSITETET:Bus #3 leaves from bus stop ‘A’. It travels around the whole campus so it is up to you where you choose to get off. If you take this bus the other way, you can get to the shopping cen-ter Grand Samarkand.
How do I find out when the buses leave?To find out when the buses leave, simply visit
www.lanstrafikenkron.se or have a look in your welcomepackage for the bus timetable.
If you don’t want to bother with buses, buy a bike!Campus is located approximately 4 km from the city and there
are bike paths all the way there.
Where do I get a bike?Below is a list of places where you can find bikes in Växjö.
Most of them have both new and used bikes for sale from 500 SEK and up.
Cykel & Fritidscenter (Both new and used bikes)Sandgärdsg. 16 +46-470- 194 00
Rydhs (Both new and used bikes)Kungsgatan 2 +46-470- 400 80
Smålands Cykel (Used bikes to rent and to buy)Västra Esplanaden 15 +46-470- 475 48
Cykel Impak (Both new and used bikes)Furutåvägen 41 +46-470- 812 27
Macken Araby (Used bikes only)Nydalavägen 42E +46-470- 286 38
Velotex Cykelservice & Fritid (Both new and used bikes)Alegatan 25B +46-470- 287 85
Team Sportia (New bikes only)Storgatan 29 +46-470- 723 690
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In Case Of EmergencySjukvårdsrådgivningen/Health advice – 1177
Sjukvårdsrådgivningen is the Swedish medical care hotline and is where you should call if you get sick or have any medical problem. They give you counseling about what to do and
where to go. They are open 24/7.
If it’s an emergency you should instead call 112.
Campushälsan (“Campus health”)A doctor located close to Statoil specifically for students.Usually a time needs to be booked, but may have drop in
times.
Apotek/PharmacyThe pharmacy/drugstore in Sweden is called Apotek. You can buy your prescription and non prescription drugs here. For
medical prescriptions you will need to contact a doctor. For students staying on campus the closest pharmacy
is situated next to Statoil Teleborg.
You can also purchase non-prescription drugs at ICA Teleborg.
Please note that these times can change so check the relevant websites for updated information.
Some Useful SwedishHello - Hej
Good bye - Hej dåPlease - Snälla
Good - BraBad - DåligtRain - Regn
Thank you - TackYou - DuI - Jag
Dinner - MiddagPreparty - Förfest
Afterparty - EfterfestGood morning - God morgon
How much does it cost? - Vad kostar det?How are you? - Hur mår du?My name is... - Jag heter...One beer please - En öl tack
Where are you from? - Var kommer du ifrån?Wanna grab a fika? - Vill du ta en fika?See you in the fog! - Vi ses i dimman!
(This is usually a greeting at the beginning of a night,indicating that you’ll see each other later
when you’re all drunk).
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Willy’s
Pressbyrån
ICA
Subway / Pizzeria
Statoil
Stenladen (exams, sittningar, pub)
Slottsstallarna
Maestro Pizzeria
University Library
H–Building (Info Desk,International Relations)
Tufvan
Sivans
Bus Stops
The Ultimate Campus Map!