LOKO International for Orientation Days| 18 september 2013

STUDENT IN LEUVEN

STUDENT IN LEUVEN
This an introduction in Leuvens student life, with typical Leuven student scenes. We will look into a week of a student in Leuven, some useful tips that will make your life in Leuven easier and as Leuven as possible. At the end we will give you an overview of the biggest activities of the academic year. We will post this presentation on www.loko.be/international

MONDAY
Getting to class
Your first day in Leuven and time for your first class. How can you find your class room? 1. Find your course schedule on KU Loket, login and find my schedule/mijn lessenrooster 2. The class room is in your schedule with an abbreviation. You can find a google maps of all the building of KU Leuven on our website. 3. Plan your route with google maps from your home.

MONDAY
Lunch break
Dont have much time for lunch? Or not in the mood to cook? Alma Student Restaurants: the cheapest meals in town De Werf (Hogeschoolplein): a students favorite

MONDAY
Relaxing After Class/studying: Sports
After classes, students like to take a break. On Monday, that could be something sportive. Sports Card: a recommendation for sporters. Interfaculty Competition (IFB) via your facultys student union for football (indoor and outdoor), volleyball and basketball. Big sport events by LOKO Sport (first on Friday)

TUESDAY
Lunch break
Dont have much time for lunch? Or not in the mood to cook? Sandwich Bars: Belegde broodjes is probably eaten the most for lunch. Tips: t Smullerke, Pinky, t Hoekske,

TUESDAY
Groceries: supermarkets
Cheapest groceries: Brands: Colruyt (Lombaardenstraat, Groenveldstraat) Products: Aldi (Minckelersstraat, Kapucijnenvoer) Looking for specials: Delhaize (Tervuursevest) Ethnic Supermarkets: Exotic World: Brusselsestraat Chinese shop: Naamsestraat Thai Shop: Smetsplein Kazak: Tervuursestraat Polish Shop: Naamsesteenweg Mediterranean: Maria Theresiastraat

TUESDAY
Relaxing After Class/studying: A drink
After classes, students like to take a break. On Tuesday, a drink in your fakbar? What the Fak? Fakbar Fakulteitsbar: Bar for students of the faculty. Run by student volunteers: cheap drinks

All fakbars in Leuven can be found on our website

WEDNESDAY
I would like to improve my language skills
Leuven is multicultural. You can find many native speakers here. If you want to improve your English, Dutch, French, There are many opportunities. On www.thinkabroad.be, we gave an overview of language classes, conversation groups, Check Language Should Not Be A Barrier.

WEDNESDAY

WEDNESDAY
Dinner
In the mood for Belgian food?: L-caf (on Oude Markt): Belgian stoemp for a student budget (5 to 10 euro for a meal) Domus (Tiensestraat): Traditional Belgian dishes De Nachtuil (Krakenstraat): Belgian dishes until 3am. Leffe Caf (Bondgenotenlaan): Go there for stoofvlees. Njam!

Yes, we do eat more than fries. ;)

WEDNESDAY
Relaxing After Class/studying: Some culture
After classes, students like to take a break. Music, dance, theater? Culture houses: STUK, OPEK, 30CC, Het Depot, Museum M Discounts with culture card Want to follow art/music/dance/theater classes? Ask LOKO International where you can go. Theater group for internationals: Janus International Theater UurKultuur: Free for culture card holders LOKO Culture: organizes cultural activities from time to time. Artists wanted for Ithaka.

THURSDAY
Lunch break
Dont have much time for lunch? Or not in the mood to cook? Another Alma Alternative. Thai House (Smetsplein): 4,50 euro for a delicious Thai lunch. 6 euro for dinner.

THURSDAY
After classes, students like to take a break. Thursday night = Party night 1. Fakbars 2. TD Th Dansant: party organized by students for students. A lot in Albatros. Some in Alma II 3. International/intercultural events: www.thinkabroad.be 4. Oude Markt always parties

FRIDAY
Where to get my course material?
Courses require course material. So after a week of classes, you might think its time to get your course material. Where could you go? Course Service of Faculty Student Union. Nowhere cheaper. Find it on our website. Second hand book shop: Polare (Bondgenotenlaan) Acco: student discounts Complaints? E-mail LOKO International

Dont wait too long to get your course material. Its hard to get the course material during Cram and exams. Course Service is closed.

FRIDAY
Relaxing After Class/studying: Where did all the Belgians go?
Perfect moment to get in touch with other weekenders in Pangaea for a drink.

Though, every day is a good day to go to Pangaea.

WEEKEND
Exploring the city, Belgium and Europe
1. Trips with your student union, associations or Pangaea (check out their offer, they offer great deals) 2. Trips on your own - Belgium: 1. Exploring the surroundings: stop by at the tourist office (Naamsestraat) for great walks, tours, in and around Leuven 2. Belgium by train: Get a go pass. For 5 euro (-26) you can go everywhere. Check if a weekend pass isnt cheaper. 3. Trips around EU: 1. Megabus and Eurobus: cheap but good for close destinations 2. Eurail 3. Ryanair 4. Jet Air Fly

LOKO?
Student Representative Association of Campus Leuven Umbrella Organization for Faculty Student Unions Supporting student life in Leuven on many aspects Representation @KU Leuven: Faculty Level: Faculty Student Unions (check: www.loko.be/unions to find yours) Campus Level: LOKO (in Leuven) University Level: Student Council KU Leuven

LOKO?
Representation for International Students done by LOKO International contribute to our representation: ASSEMBLY OF INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Looking for President, Vice-President Social/Diversity, Vice-President Education and members Works together with LOKO International and Student Council KU Leuven representatives.

LOKO?
How can we help you? Giving you advice and tips on life as a student Contact point for any problem regarding your life in Leuven Supporting events and forming a student organization Directing you to the right service/person Solve it ourselves Start of an investigation for a case Where to find us? Office in Pangaea, Monday to Friday from 14h to 18h

International Student Magazine A team from all over the world working together News: Leuven, Belgium and international news Features: An investigation to a question relevant to the international community in Leuven Culture: cultural investigations and stories Entertainment: games, creative writing,

Looking for editors, copy editors, journalists, photographers, artists, cartoonists, . Everyone is welcome!

Apply via: www.thevoiceleuven.be

STUDENT UNIONS

STUDENT UNIONS
Every faculty has at least one Represents students at the Faculty Elections after Easter: all students can (should) vote Help you with: Studies: Course Service, academic events Socializing: Fakbar, activities Career: Career Events

STUDENT UNIONS

European Studies: Politika & KOCO International

THINK ABROAD
A campaign to bring international and local students together and to inform local students about internationalization. All year long, but a campaign month in November.

We need your participation on 6 November: International Fair Find friends from your country and present your country and culture at the International Fair!

CALENDAR
LOKO on the Orientation Days: Tonight: Pub Evening Meet your student representatives and other students from your faculty in a bar in Leuven.

Thursday: International Party @ Alma II The first and biggest International Party of the year
Friday: Sports Afternoon Get acquainted with the University Sports Centre

CALENDAR
LOKOs Famous Events:

CALENDAR
Most complete calendar on www.thinkabroad.be International Calendar: a calendar to bring students (international and local) closer together.

Ideas? Let us know international@loko.be

QUESTIONS?
Enjoy Leuven.