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deMESSAGE FROM THE EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENTDear Students, We would like you to get this message as a friendly address, coming from the people who have graduated from Transylvania University and resided in the university hostels.We intend to address you an efficient participatory management, where you, the students, set the tone and give solutions to your projects and problems, which we will support in their completion.We envisage a modern campus, a new one, meeting your needs. We will not overlap the concepts specific to university life with those promoted within companies, but we will accept a series of these concepts within our university, too; thus we consider customer satisfaction as a principle that should guide us in the relationship with you. With a view to developing a successful relationship with you, we acknowledge that we must adjust to your requirements, not only in terms of teaching but also in terms of campus life.This is an issue we are ever more focused on at present. In this respect, we want you, our students, to get involved in everything that concerns the campus life, to participate with us in the development of your projects and to be aware that you must preserve all that is done for you. Also, we would like to achieve a new image of the university, a modern and a stylish one, with a broad visibility among youth and beyond. We entirely rely on the support of your student associations in developing projects intended for you.We know that we are moving on very quickly, in a fast-moving world, often less thoughtful of you, the younger ones. Civilization progresses, the character of the young is evolving and we, as managers of educational institutions, especially as trainers, must take into account all these aspects. Thus, to achieve our common objectives, our partnership, our mutual support must prevail over anything.

Good luck and we welcome you to join us.Best wishes,

Prof. Ioan Vasile ABRUDAN, Ph.D.Rector

Prof. Daniel MUNTEANU, Ph.D.Vice-Rector for Students and Liaisons with the Economic and Socio-Cultural Environment1

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Transilvania University of Braşov . . . . . . . . . . . 3Faculties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Services and Facilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

- University Library - Student Hostels - Canteens - Student Dispensary - Students’ Culture House

University Regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8Academic year structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10How to read the timetable? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11Scholarships . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Student camps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13International programmes for students . . . . . . . . . 13Partners and available projects. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

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TRANSILVANIA UNIVERSITY OF BRASOV

Transilvania University of Brasov was founded in 1948 and currently has 22,000 students who benefit from bachelor, master’s, doctorate running programs in 18 faculties and 19 research departments. They can attend integrated academic curricula - bachelor, master’s, doctorate, which bring coherence to the educational offer and allow for the choice and customization of the learning paths, thereby successfully accessing the internal and external labour market.Since 2007, when it obtained the qualification of “high confidence” pursuant to the evaluation conducted by the Romanian Agency for Quality Assurance in Higher Education – ARACIS, Transilvania University of Brasov has been considering the quality of education provided and the development of new scientific research and competitiveness both nationally and internationally. In the academic year 2011-2012, an international assessment was conducted through the institutional assessment programme of EUA (European University Association) in order to increase the academic quality.In recent years the university has made substantial investments in the development and modernization of infrastructure and in teaching and learning resources, accommodation, sports and leisure, taking into account its main beneficiaries: the students. It has also been involved in improving the quality of student life by supporting students’ active organizations in Brasov, carrying out projects to increase the competitiveness of students on the labor market and facilitate students’ access to local and international internships and investing in cultural and entertainment activities.Transilvania University of Brasov has implemented undergraduate programs in 18 faculties.Details of these programs are available on the university website, www.unitbv.ro.

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TRANSILVANIA UNIVERSITY OF BRASOV FACULTIES

Transilvania University of Brasov has implemented undergraduate programs in 18 faculties.Details of these programs are available on the university website:www.unitbv.ro.

Mathematics and Computer Science (MI)Str. Iuliu Maniu nr. 50, 500091 0268-414.016 Dean:Dr. Marin MARIN, Professor

Mechanical Engineering (IM)Str. Politehnicii nr. 1, 5000240268-474.761 Dean:Dr. Călin Ioan ROȘCA, Professor

Technological Engineering and Industrial Management(ITMI)Colina Universităţii, Str. Universităţii nr. 1, 500068 0268-414.690 Dean:Dr. Vladimir MĂRĂSCU-KLEIN, Professor

Economic Sciences and Busi-ness Administration (SEAA)Colina Universităţii, Str. Universităţii nr. 1, 500068 0268-419.304 Dean: Dr. Gabriel BRĂTUCU, Professor

Product Design and Environment (DPM)Colina Universităţii, Str. Universităţii nr. 1, 500068 0268-473.113 Dean:Dr. Olimpiu MUNTEANU, Professor

Letters(LT)B-dul Eroilor 25, 500030 0268-475.705 Dean:Dr. Adrian LĂCĂTUȘ, Professor

Materials Sciences and Engineering (SIM)Colina Universităţii, Str. Universităţii nr. 1, 500068 0268-471.626 Dean:Dr. Teodor PISU-MACHEDON, Professor

Law(DR)B-dul Eroilor 25, 5000300268-471.044Dean: Dr. Cristinel MURZEA, Professor 4

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Sociology and Communication (SC)B-dul Eroilor 25, 5000300268-474.017Dean:Dr. Silviu COPOSESCU, Professor

Music (MZ)Str. Andrei Şaguna nr. 2, 500123 0268-478.884Dean:Dr. Stela Doina DRĂGULIN, Professor

Food and Tourism(AT)Str. Castelului nr.148, 500024 0268-472222 Dean:Dr. Carol CSATLOS, Professor

Psychology and Education Sciences (PSE)Str. Nicolae Bălcescu nr.56, 500019 0268-416.184Dean:Dr. Toader PĂLĂȘAN, Professor

Wood Engineering(IL)Colina Universităţii,Str. Universităţii nr. 1, 500068 0268-415.315Dean:Dr. Mihai ISPAS, Professor

Physical Education and Mountain Sports(EFSM)Colina Universităţii,Str. Universităţii, nr. 1, 5000680268-474.060Dean: Dr. Mircea NEAMȚU, Professor

Civil Engineering(CT)Str. Turnului nr. 5, 500152 0268-548.228Dean:Dr. Ioan TUNS, Professor

Medicine(MD)Str. Nicolae Bălcescu nr.56, 500019 0268-412.185 Dean:Dr. Marius Alexandru MOGA, Professor

Silviculture and Forest Engineering (SV)Str. Şirul Beethoven nr. 1, 5001230268-475.705 Dean: Dr. Lucian Alexandru CURTU, Professor

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SERVICES AND FACILITIES

1. UNIVERSITY LIBRARY The library of Transilvania University of Braşov is one of the most modern libraries in the country, functioning with direct access to the shelf and also to the IT infrastructure.

WHERE IS IT LOCATED? Sergiu T. Chiriacescu Aula building, 41A, Iuliu Maniu st. (entrance from Traian Grozăvescu st.)

LIBRARY REGISTRATION Documents needed for the library license:•identity card•student book signed for the current academic year (for the 1st year

students, according to the students evidence list); •registration fee.

PROGRAM DE FUNCŢIONARESala cu acces direct la colecţii (Aula Sergiu T. Chiriacescu)

MO 10:00 - 20:00TUE - FR 8:00 - 20:00SAT 8:00 - 14:00

Borrowing centre (Aula Sergiu T. Chiriacescu)MO 10:00 - 20:00TUE - FR 8:00 - 20:00SAT 8:00 - 14:00

The Library of the Music Faculty (Z building)MO - FR 8:00 - 15:00

The Library of the Civil Engineering Faculty (J building) MO - FR 8:00 - 15:00

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3. CANTEENS You can eat at one of the two canteens in the student campuses: Canteen no.1 (Memorandului) and Canteen no. 2 (Colina Universităţii). The prices are fit for the students, the costs for a whole menu amounts to approximately 15 RON and it tastes like home.

4. STUDENT DISPENSARY You can address the medical staff from MO to FR, between 8.00 – 16.00.What you need when going to the dispensary is your Identity Card and the student book signed for the current academic year. The 1st year students need to show a student certificate. The students from the Republic of Moldova need a medical certificate (signed by the family physician in their home country) and a student certificate (signed by The Department of International Relations — Rector’s Office Building, room 219). You can find the Student Dispensary at no. 43, Memorandului st. in the hostel no. 10; phone no.: 0268-413072; website: www.unitbv.ro/Studenti/Dispensarstudentesc.

5. STUDENTS’ CULTURE HOUSE The Students’ Culture House Braşov (CCSBV) is situated in the same building as the canteen in the Memorandului Campus, being the place where young students can value their own hobbies and develop them, getting to practice in one of the fields studied right here. The cultural activities take into account the students’ options and preferences: music, modern dance, folk dance, modeling and photography, tourism club.7

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UNIVERSITY REGULATIONS

You can study The Regulations of Transilvania University of Brasov at the following link: www.unitbv.ro/DespreUniversitate/RegulamenteleUniversitatii.

REGISTRATION AT A FACULTYRegistration is made within 30 days after the beginning of the academic year and it is based on the Order of registration issued by the Rector, after signing the university Contract (and paying the tuition fees if you gained a tuition fee place) also paying the registration fee to the cashier.After registration you will receive: a student card, a student identification card for transportation, travel vouchers and a copy of the university contract.

ACCOMMODATION IN HOSTELSOnce you have accommodated in a hostel, the first important procedure is to make your temporary resident visa certifying that you temporarily reside in Brasov. The documents you need are displayed at the hostel’s entrance with their specific deadline. Your ID will be returned in about three weeks, so make a photocopy before you submit it, in case something unexpected occurs.The hostel fee is paid each month no later than the last day of the month. Delays are charged 0.5% per day. If you have payments delays of more than 10 days, you will be summoned by the administration. After you have paid the hostel fee you show the receipt to the administrator in order to have your hostel accommodation card stamped. The amount to be paid is specified in the contract you get when you accommodate.

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deCREDITSEvery discipline that you study is rated with a number of credits. A credit implies approximately 30 hours of student work. The student work may be assisted (lectures, seminars, laboratories) or individual (allocated time for research in libraries, producing personal work, practical activities and so on). It is important to note that through credits you are not measured in terms of educational quality or the importance of the discipline, but of the quantity / volume of student effort. The quality of the content is evaluated by grades.In the ECTS (European Credit Transfer System), meant to facilitate studies recognition and equivalence between universities, 60 credit units (UC) are accepted for all the disciplines in a study year and 30 credit units (CU) for the disciplines in a semester. Under this agreement, in the curricula of Transilvania University of Brasov, a total of 30 UC for compulsory and optional disciplines in a semester is allotted.You can find further information in the Regulation regarding the students’ professional activities.

PASSING IN THE FOLLOWING YEAR OF STUDYAfter completing a year of study, you can be in one of the following situations:• A student having promoted the academic year, if you have

acquired the total number of credits for the corresponding year: 60 credit units;

• A student having credited the academic year (having passed in a superior year), if you pass in the following year acquiring the minimum number of 40 credit units in the current year and if you have fully promoted the previous years;

• A student having extended the education period (repeated year / additional year), if you have acquired between 10 and 39 credit units or if you have acquired at least 40 credits in the current year, but you have less than 60 credits resulting from the previous year;

• A student having been expelled if you have acquired less than 10 credit units.

The status of either a budgeted student or a student with tuition fees may change from one academic year to another, depending on the criteria and performance standards established by the University Senate and stipulated in the university contract: obtaining the required number of credits to pass in the following year and ranking students’ value according to the sum of points they have acquired in the previous year.If you have resits, you should know that a special reexamination session is organized in autumn, in the immediate reexamination session (when you can also resit an exam to improve your score), or in the following year along with the fellow students in a previous year at the set date they planned the exam for a certain discipline. For the current year resits fees are not to be paid but for the previous year reexamination must be paid.

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ACADEMIC YEAR STRUCTURE

The academic year is divided into two semesters, each semester having 14 weeks of teaching (15 weeks for the Faculty of Medicine) and an examination session of 4 weeks. The structure of each academic year - periods of activity and legal breaks (holidays, public vacations, religious holidays, etc.) are approved by the Senate and communicated at the beginning of each academic year. In the winter session subjects taught in the first semester of the academic year are evaluated and in the summer session subjects taught in the second semester of the academic year are assessed.To repeat assessment of the failed subjects or reassess students competence in the subjects passed in the winter session, or summer examination session, a reexamination session is held – the fall reexamination session lasting two weeks. In specific cases, the university may approve of additional sessions (reexamination sessions, sessions for medical problems, etc).

1st SemesterTeaching activities (12 weeks) 1 October 2012 – 21 December 2012Holidays 22 December 2012 – 4 January 2013Teaching activities (2 weeks) 7 January 2013 – 18 January 2013Exams session 19 January 2013 – 17 February 2013Inter-semester holidays 18 February 2013 – 24 February 2013

2nd SemesterTeaching activities (10 weeks) 22 February 2013 – 3 May 2013Holidays 6 May 2013 – 10 May 2013Teaching activities (4 weeks) 13 May 2013 – 7 June 2013Exams session 8 June 2013 – 7 July 2013Fall exams session 2 September 2013 – 14 September 2013Reexaminations session 16 September 2013 – 19 September 2013Medical postponed exams session 23 September 2013 – 17 September 2013

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HOW TO READ THE TIMETABLE

The timetable contains many symbols and different arrangements of cells. First of all, you should know that the students in your year or specialism may be divided into several groups. In these groups, the students are ordered alphabetically. So, for instance, if your last name begins with the letter A, you are in the first group. Lectures/seminars/laboratory classes last 100 minutes. Some of them are scheduled every other week, therefore some cells containing the symbols for disciplines are split to allow two entries. The entry in the upper half of the cell corresponds to the discipline held in the odd weeks (the 1st, the 3rd, etc.), whereas the discipline held in the even weeks (the 2nd, the 4th, etc.) is to be found in the lower half of the cell. The symbols for the lectures, seminars, etc. are made up of: the code of the discipline (which can be found on the website), the activity type (C = course, S = seminar, L = laboratory), the classroom (the code refers to: building, floor, room no.), and the professor’s name:e.g. : LIII1 = building L, floor 3, room 1.

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HOW TO READ THE TIMETABLE OPPORTUNITIES

SCHOLARSHIPSThe most common types of scholarships are study scholarships, merit scholarships and social ones. The students with special results can benefit from performance scholarships, and excellence scholarships. In the first year, the students don’t receive study scholarship, in the first semester, but only in the second semester, based on the grades obtained in the first semester and the budget amount allocated by the state. The study scholarship is conceived in such manner that it can cover the minimum expenses that include accommodation costs and meals. Social scholarships are granted to the students who have passed all the exams, in the following situations: - to orphan students, to those who come from orphanages or foster homes or who don’t have an income; - to students who suffer from tuberculosis and are registered in the medical evidence, to those who suffer from diabetes, malignant diseases, serious malabsorption syndromes, chronic renal insufficiency, bronchial asthma, epilepsy, congenital heart diseases, chronic hepatitis, glaucoma, serious myopia, immunological disease, those who are infested with the HIV virus or AIDS patients, ankylosing spondylitis or acute articular rheumatism;- to students who come from families that have not had a monthly net income for the last three months higher than the lowest governmental salary per family member, within the funds limits. For further information read the Regulations concerning the scholarships and other means of material support.

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STUDENT CAMPSThe Ministry of Education, Research, Youth and Sports offers, during the summer and winter holidays, tickets for the student camps to granted students attending full-time courses. The places from the student camp are for: • students who have passed all exams in the previous study year, depending on the results and their research activity, but also on their activity at the cultural, artistic or scientific manifestations; • orphan students, those who come from orphanages or fos-ter homes on condition they have passed all the exams; • students who participate in the activities of the Students’ Cultural House, who are outstanding in participating in the cultural and artistic activities; • members of student’s N.G.O.s, who have concluded col-laboration protocols with the National Authority for Sport and Youth.

INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMMES FOR STUDENTS Launched in January 2007, the Life-long Learning Programme (LLLP) accesses the mobility programmes abroad for study and practical activity. The Erasmus Programme enables you to leave one semester or even a whole year for a foreign country, which has partnership agreements with our university. It is the best known mobility programme for students, being available in several international languages. If you want to participate, you must register your file with the required documents and pass a test which proves your English language skills. The practical stage abroad can be carried out through several programmes at the university, as well as through the organizations that offer such opportunities. These programmes usually last between 3 and 12 months and take place in companies and in other organizations that are in partnership.

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The departement “Students and the liaison with the economic and socio-cultural environment” is the one responsible for mediating the relation between students and university, for projects addressed to students and for a better access of students to companies. In this respect, technical seminaries, competitions, scientific communication sessions in which the students from university were involved took place in last years, and the most recent project developed by the university was carried out in July 2012- the AFCO conference (Graduates in front of the companies). On this occasion, the students had the opportunity to present their scientific B.A. or M.A. projects in front of the companies in Brasov, and at the end of the conference the best projects were prized grounded on the votes expressed by the companies. In the end, a concert was organized, which took place in the parking place behind the Sergiu T. Chiriacescu Aula. Transilvania University of Brasov has partnership agreements with some of the most important companies and institutions in Brasov, such as: ARO PALACE SA, Braşov, AUTOLIV România, THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY Braşov, CONTINENTAL AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS Sibiu, ICCO Braşov, LMS ROMANIA, Braşov, METROM SA Braşov, ORACLE ROMÂNIA, Bucureşti, PENTALOG INET Braşov, SCHAEFFLER ROMÂNIA SRL Braşov, SIEMENS PROGRAM AND SYSTEM ENGINEERING SRL Braşov, STABILUS România, Braşov, URSUS BREWERIES Braşov, VIESSMANN ROMÂNIA SA Braşov. The City hall of Brasov, the County Council of Braşov, the School Inspectorate, the County Agency of Workforce, hospitals, developing centers and associations. Due to these partnerships, the developing opportunities for students have increased and the university experience is higher in quality.

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PARTENERS AND AVAILABLE PROJECTS

University Buildings

Other place of interest

1.Headquarters of BEST Brasov2.Headquarters of AIESEC Brasov3.ANDO’s fast-food4.Brasov theatre5.Yolans xerox

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Hey, Since you are a 1st year student, probably having just finished high-school, this guide has been conceived for you to acquire the primary information that you need to know about student life: what facilities our university offers, what credits are, how you should read your timetable, what possibilities for development you have, what places you can go to, and many others. The guide is made up of two parts: the first part contains information about the university, and the second part contains information concerning the extra-curricular activities and possibilities of spending your spare time. We wish you good luck with your study at the university, do cherish every moment and take advantage of all the chances that are offered to you.

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Extra-curricular activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Students’ organizations of Transilvania University of Brasov . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4AIESEC Braşov . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5BEST Braşov . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Bus Transportation Company Brașov (RATBv) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Useful phone numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Braşov - Probably the best city in the world . . . . . . 11Yearly events in Brasov . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

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EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES - VOLUNTEERING AND STUDENTS’ ORGANIZATIONS

Volunteering can be defined in several ways, but it mainly is about our willingly getting involved in various society-related activities, without expecting any payment. There are many types of volunteer actions and organizations that are focused on community development, human rights protection, the creation of a positive impact upon youth, education, sustainability, environment, personal development, leadership, cultural exchange, religion, etc. The most common form of volunteering is the non-profit organization, and most of them are for youngsters and made up of youngsters. Benefits of volunteering: Networking, socializing with other students, the creation of a network of friends and acquaintances;Developing personal abilities (discipline, organization and communication skills, self-assessment, presentation, ambition, responsibility, adaptation to change); • Teamwork;• Useful spending of time; • Project management; • The relation with the economic environment: exchange

programmes, scholarships, practical stages, experience in a company-like environment;

• Travels and cross-cultural experience;• Involvement also means the protection or negotiation of

students’ rights; • Fun.

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EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES - VOLUNTEERING AND STUDENTS’ ORGANIZATIONS

STUDENTS’ ORGANIZATIONS OF TRANSILVANIA UNIVERSITY OF BRASOV Here are the organizations in which students are involved:

• CRSUT - (The Board for Students’ Representatives of Transilvania University of Braşov)

E-mail: mihai.grim.marian@gmail.com

• ASCOR - Association of Christian-Orthodox Romanian Students

E-mail: ascor_bv@yahoo.com Pagina web: http://www.ascorbrasov.lx.ro/

• ASUT - Transilvania University Students’ Association

Adresa: Str. Memorandului nr.32, Cămin 8, Etaj 3 E-mail: asut@yahoo.com; Tel: 0762-768.879

• PRIME BRAȘOV – European Association of PR & Communication Students

Pagina web: www.primebrasov.wordpress.com/

• ASIB BRAȘOV - Association of Indpendent Basarabian Students

Adresa: str. Memorandului nr. 26, cămin 5, etaj 1, Sala de Lectură Pagina web: www.dordebasarabia.ro

• ELSA - The European Law Students’ Association

Pagina web: www.brasov.elsa.ro/

• EXPRIM - Students’Organization of the Faculty of Letters

E-mail: asociatia.exprim@yahoo.com

• CPNT - Student Club for Nature Protection and Tourism

E-mail: contact@cpnt.ro Pagina web: http://www.cpnt.ro

• OSS Silva - Silviculture Students’ Organization

E-mail: osssilva@unitbv.ro

The Student Guide is an initiative of the two most important volunteering organizations of the universitary campus, BEST Braşov and AIESEC Braşov, in cooperation with Transilvania University of Brasov.

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AIESEC is the largest student network in the world and has over 60,000 members in 110 countries and territories. Due to its character of independent, non-political and non-profit organisation, AIESEC is interested in global problems, leadership activities, international exchange and management.

AIESEC develops Leadership and International Practice programmes by means of which you will participate in activities allowing you to develop as future leaders, experience international cooperation and access to a learning environment that is constructive and relevant for yourselves.

We organise annual projects for the development of the community, young people’s education, provision of new opportunities for the young, interaction with Brasov companies, career development, training conferences, a.s.o. The best known projects organised by AIESEC Brasov are IT Challenge and GROW in which we cooperate with leading partners trained in educational institutions, prestigious companies and other organisations.

Adress: str. Memorandului nr. 32, cămin 8, camera 200Tel: 0268 - 510.503/ 0749-372268Web page: www.AIESECBv.ro, www.facebook.com/AIESECBv

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IT Challenge is a project developed by AIESEC Braşov and aims at a change in the local environment by targeting the IT market and by creating a link between Brasov students and local companies in the field. The project offers students from the technical faculties the chance to participate in theoretical sessions followed by thematic workshops led by representatives of Brasov IT companies.

Grow is the most popular educational project in Romania. It is de-veloped in partnership with the School of Values and it targets high-school students aged between 14 and 16. By becoming involved in Grow, students take part in informal training sessions and workshops which are intended to complement, not replace, the formal educa-tional system. These activities are led by young visiting international students invited within AIESEC programmes.

Global Internship Programme is the programme that offers paid 3-to-12-month internship. There are various fields of internship, such as: IT, management, marketing, accountancy, education, mechanical engineering, etc. Applicants need to demonstrate that they have at least three months experience in the field.

Global Community Development Programme is the programme that offers 6-week volunteer internship. The aim here is both personal de-velopment and the gain of an international perspective of the com-munity. This type of internship offers free accommodation and meals.AIESEC gives you the chance to visit more than 110 countries.

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Board of European Students of Technology (BEST) is an interna-tional, apolitical and non-profit organisation in continuous growth. Ever since 1989, we have been offering opportunities for communi-cation, cooperation and cultural exchange by means of the 93 local BEST groups in the largest universities in Europe.

The members of BEST Brasov are students at Transilvania Universi-ty of Brasov. They seem motivated to learn about team work, project management and development of abilities that support university studies which will help us when we graduate from university. Every year we organise events such as: technical courses in Europe, leisure time activities, cultural exchanges, training courses, engineering competitions, career events and short film festival.

BEST adds a lot to student-life, it is a wonderful experience and of-fers many opportunities. You have the chance to become involved in projects, put your ideas into practice, test your abilities, lead teams, travel in Europe and make a lot of friends.

Adress: Colina Universităţii, str. Universităţii nr.1, cămin 15, etaj 5, camera 510Web page: www.BESTBrasov.ro, www.facebook.com/BESTBrasov

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EBEC (European BEST Engineering Competition) is an international event whose aim is to organise competitions for students whose abilities cover such fields as: engineering, design, programming or argumentation. The event takes place for several days and includes contests such as: Team Design, Case Study and engineering competitions organised by partner companies. Our university organises the local EBEC every year.

BEST courses take place every season: autumn, winter, spring, summer throughout Europe and they are held in English. On these courses, participants will study from computers, automatics, mechanical engineering or applied sciences to aerospace engineering physics or telecommunications. Moreover, some of these courses focus on non-technical or relaxation areas.The students at our university will have the opportunity to get in touch with students from all over Europe, to make new friends and to experience local culture, traditions and food.Accommodation, meals and leisure activities are covered by the organisers and the students only need to pay for transport.

JobShop® is the largest national career event in Romania organised by students for students and graduates.The main activities are: stand days, company presentations, competitions, soft skill training, technical training, company visits, success careers and a round table discussion (BACo).JobShop® offers participating students support in education and opportunities to start a career, e.g. internship, scholarships and jobs.

BFF (BEST Film Festival) is a cultural event dedicated to film and cinema related arts organised by students for students. In this event we encourage young people to create by approaching the art of film and publicise Romanian and international student short-films. Films can be watched free of charge. BFF offers a way of communication, of telling a story and one more reason for cinema goers to try something that is not really well advertised: student short-films.

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1 Livada Poștei – Triaj 23 Saturn – Brintex

2 Livada Poștei – Rulmentul 23B Gara Brașov – Brintex

4 Livada Poștei – Gara Brașov 24 Bariera Bartolomeu – ICA Ghimbav

5 Roman S.A. – Stadion Municipal 24B Bariera Bartolomeu – ICPC

6 Livada Poștei – Saturn 28 Livada Poștei - Str. Fundăturii

9 Rulmentul – Stadion Municipal 31 B-dul Valea Cetăţii – Livada Poștei

12 Livada Poștei – Stadion Tineretului 32 B-dul Valea Cetăţii – Gara Brașov

14 Livada Poștei – Răsăritul 34 Livada Poștei - Energoreparaţii

14B Livada Poștei – Fabrica de var 35 Gara Brașov – Noua

15 Livada Poștei – Depozite ILF 36 Livada Poștei - Independenţei

15B Livada Poștei – Avicola Măgurele 37 Livada Poștei – Craiter

16 Livada Poștei – Depozite ILF 38 Livada Poștei – Brintex

17 Livada Poștei – Noua 40 Saturn – Stupini

17B Roman S.A. – Calea București 41 Livada Poștei – Stupini Centru

18 Bariera Bartolomeu - ICA Ghimbav 42 B-dul Gării - Timiş Triaj

20 Livada Poştei - Poiana Braşov 50 Livada Poştei - Pe Tocile

21 Triaj - Noua 50B Livada Poştei - Pietrele lui Solomon

22 Saturn - Stadionul Tineretului 51 Pe Tocile - Gara Braşov

Bus Transportation Company Brașov (RATBv)

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TELEFOANE UTILE

•Emergency/Chemist’s ShopsPolice 955 sau 112

Firemen 981 sau 112

Ambulance 961 sau 112

Gendarmerie 956

Europharm Chemist’s 0268/310.006

Republicii Chemist’s 0268/543.560

Complexul Mare Chemist’s 0268/332.143

•Public Transportation Brașov Station 0268/410.443

Bus transportation company 0268/427.267

•Taxi Martax 0268/313.040

Tod Taxi 0268/321.111

Bratax 0268/333.232

Ro Taxi 0268/319.999

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BRASOV - PROBABLY THE BEST CITY IN THE WORLD

The current mayor of Brasov is George Scripcaru, and the Mayor’s Office can be found at the following address: no. 8, Eroilor Blvd. Brasov is a city full of history, that’s why there are many places to visit:• The Black Church – no. 2, Curtea Johannes Honterus,

500025 Brașov, Phone no. 0268-511.824 (entrance fee: 3 RON for students);

• The Băiulescu House - Livada Poştei, next to the George Bariţiu Library (The English Cultural Centre, The French Cultural Centre, The Hungarian Centre, The Information and Formation Centre, The Periodic Centre, Evidence, LEGIS Office);

• The Bran Museum – no. 495, Traian Moşoiu st. - 498, 507025 Bran, Phone no.: 0268-238.333; 0268-283.332 (it comprises 3 sections: the Bran Castle, the Bran Village Museum and the Customs Museum);

• Poiana Brașov – has 12 ski tracks, sports fields , lake, restaurants. To arrive there, you can take the bus no. 20 from Livada Postei. The ticket costs 7 RON;

• The Casa Mureşenilor Museum – no. 25, Piaţa Sfatului, 500025 Braşov, Phone no.: 0268-477.864;

• The Art Museum – no. 21, Eroilor Blvd., 500030 Braşov, Phone no.: 0268-477.286;

• The County History Museum – no. 30, Piaţa Sfatului, 500025 Braşov, Phone no.: 0268-472.363; 0268-472.357;

• The Weavers’ Bastion – no. 3, George Coşbuc st., Braşov, Phone no.: 0268-472.368;

• The White and the Black Towers - După Ziduri Alley, Braşov; • The First Romanian School Museum of Şchei – 2-3, Piaţa

Unirii, 500123 Braşov, Phone no.: 0268-143.879;

• The Peasants’ Fortress of Râșnov – in Râșnov, approximately 10 km away from Brașov;

• The Zoo – no. 1, Brazilor st. – Noua District, 500313 Brașov, Phone no.: 0268-337.787;

• Other places to visit are: the Tâmpa Mountain, The Fortress at the Solomon Rocks (Pietrele lui Solomon), Șchei Gate, Mureșenilor House, Republicii street.

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BRASOV - PROBABLY THE BEST CITY IN THE WORLD

If you want to go to a cultural performance, consider the following options:

• The Sică Alexandrescu Theate – no. 1, Piaţa Teatrului st., 500092 Brașov, Phone no.: 0268-418.850;

• The Philarmonic Orchestra Brașov – no. 10, Apollonia Hirscher st., 500025 Brașov, Phone no.: 0268-473.058;

• Brașov Opera – no. 51, Bisericii Romane st., 500068 Brașov, Phone no.: 0268-415.990; 0268-415.991;

• Skating rinks – Olimpia – Brașov, no. 2, Coșbuc st., Phone no.: 0268 - 47 40 14; Răcădău district, Valea Cetăţii st., Brașov; the Olympic skating rink in Tractorul district – Turnului st., 500152 Brașov;

Swimming pools • Aqua Parc Brașov - Paradisul Acvatic Complex – no. 2F, Grivitei

Blvd., 500182 Brașov, Phone no.: 0268-440.070; • The Olympic Swimming Pool – no. 21, Gării Blvd., 500218

Brașov, Phone no.: 0268-412.685; • Open pool Garden Club - DN 13, km 1 + 200m (next to

Metabras), Brașov, Phone no.: 0745-045.451; • The Agrement Complex – at the foot of the Tâmpa Mountain

Tiberiu Brediceanu Alley;• Tennis – Gării Blvd. (next to the Sports Hall), 500218 Brașov,

tel. 0720-761.230, 0724-156.409; • Olimpia Club – no. 2, Coșbuc st., Phone no.: 0268 - 47 40 14; • Aventura Park- , Noua district (the lake area, next to the Zoo)

Paltinului st., 500312 Brașov, Phone no.: 0755-085.555.

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YEARLY EVENTS IN BRASOV

The main events that take place in Brasov are :• The Etnovember Festival. The ethno-medieval festival is

organized by the association Detaeye Media & Art and takes place each year in the third week of November. It lasts 3 days in which the citizans and tourists can attend music concerts, exhibitions, making thus a journey through the culture of the city. • The Fortresses’ Tournament and Oktoberfest Brașov (The

Beer Festival). The event is organized by DWK (The German Economic Club of Brasov) with the help of the City hall, and takes place in the sports complex, every September;• The Cheese an Pastrami Festival “Răvășitul Oilor” (Sheep

Scattering) - Bran. Among the local traditions, the festival called “Ravasitul Oilor” occupies a top position. It is an over 40-year-old festival, taking place every Septamber at the Qeen’s Heart nearby Bran Castle;• The Contemporary Theatre Festival. Initiated and organized

by the “Sica Alexandrescu” theatre, it is the only Romanian festival which is solely dedicated to contemporary drama. • The Țara Bârsei Rally. The Țara Bârsei Rally took place for the

first time in 2006, to replace the Bucharest Rally, that was cancelled beacause of the meteorological conditions.This rally is one of the National Rally Championships and is organized by the Romanian Rally Federation. • The International Tennis Tournament Challenger Brașov.

The competition takes place every autumn on the play grounds of Olimpia Sports Club, next to the Tampa Mountain. • The International Festival of Opera and Ballet Brasov.

This festival is organized every autumn by Brasov Opera House, in partnership with the County and Local Councils, and the Town Hall of Brasov. In time, the festival has become a tradition enjoed by all music lovers. • The Junii Feast Brașov. It is a traditional youth festival of

the oldest district in Brasov, Schei. Youngsters dressed in traditional costumes ride horses along the streets of Brasov and perform their ritual plays on the first Sunday after Easter.

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THE TEAM CONCEIVING THE STUDENT’S GUIDE

General concept:Prof. Daniel MUNTEANU, Ph.D,Vice-Rector for Students and Liaisons with the Economic and Socio-Cultural Environment

Coordinating Professor:Dr. Marinela ȘIMON, lecturer, Faculty of Sociology and Communication;

Content: AIESEC Brașov, Graphics and design: BEST Brașov.

Translation:Dr. Mona ARHIRE, lecturerFaculty of Letters.

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