Project Introduction Programme

Tilburg 1Aivaras Aukselis Farah Abi MorshedHenry Burnell Jingqi ShiMaciej Stepnik Paul KorswagenSimon De Meester Trisha Paul

Task and Objectives

● 200 new international studentso new Master Programmeo new university in our city

● Create an activity that helps them in some or many ways.

Tilburg City● Old City (709 AD), 210.000 Inhabitants● Multicultural city - 25% immigrants● Logistics, industrial and transportation hub● International and business oriented universities● Social problems

○ Ageing Population○ Increased Immigration○ Need for cultural integration○ Healthcare

Tilburg Socio-economics University

Master programme: Social and Economic Sustainability

● Balanced Economic, Social and Cultural Policies● Sociology and Demography● Economics and Finance

We need an activity that…

● Encourages and smoothes the process of acculturation● Gets students to be familiar with the city ● Helps settling down ● Makes students feel prepared to study in the city● Confronts students with cultural differences● Motivates making new friends● Helps build a new home

Explore Tilburg!● Divide students in 10 groups;● Define 10 regions in Tilburg centre;● Each team explores their region;

o Maps and categorises shops & interesting spots;o Takes a selfie with each found spot;

Time Monday 25 Tuesday 26 Wednesday 27 Thursday 28 Friday 29

9.00-13.00Orientation Lectures, Team Building

Exploring Day 1 Exploring Day 2Information Mapping

City Tour

DEMO Time

● Student familiarity● Adaptability to various cultures● Fun and entertainment● Knowing Tilburg● Achieving balance

Conclusions

Thanks for your attention