Incoming exchange students take part in exciting Orientation activities

News News - mano.vilniustech.lt University news February 3, 2023

The Orientation Days for incoming students are currently taking place at Vilnius Gediminas Technical University (VILNIUS TECH).

Around 220 foreign students have already started their Spring semester studies. Most exchange students arrived from France, Italy, Turkey, Germany, Spain. 70% of incoming students are joining bachelor’s and 30% master’s degree courses at VILNIUS TECH

The first meeting of the Orientation Days took place in the Aula Magna. Students were greeted by the Vice-Rector for Studies, Assoc. Prof. Dr Živilė Sederevičiūtė-Pačiauskienė. Indrė Kasputytė and Dovilė Jodenyte, representatives of the International Relations Office (IRO) and International Studies Centre (ISC) have provided the new students with information about the University, its structure, facilities, services, and study process. Students were also informed of the rules for living in the VILNIUS TECH dormitory.

Representatives of Go Vilnius and JUDU provided information on the city of Vilnius, infrastructure, and other relevant issues to foreign students. ESN VILNIUS TECH got acquainted with the students and introduced the activities of the organization.

On the second day, the International Relations Office has outlined the process of mobility and provided information on how to set up the lecture schedules. The University’s lecturers Jurgita Komarovskytė and Viktorija Jakučionytė have introduced students to the Lithuanian language and culture. Psychologist Miglė Rudytė taught students how to handle possible intercultural challenges they may encounter.

After the presentations, exchange students had meetings with the coordinators for international relations at the faculties.
 
From Wednesday to Sunday, students will go on walking tours around the Saulėtekis campus and city. The week will conclude with various educational and social activities organized by the ESN VILNIUS TECH team.
 

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