Global Welcome Week

Global Welcome Week - August 2020

• Monday

  Get to know KEA

  Join day 1 of the Virtual GWW to get a thorough introduction to Denmark, Copenhagen and KEA.

  You will be introduced to the staff of KEA Global, you will receive an introduction to KEA Library and you will have a chance to meet current international students at KEA and hear about their experience of studying at KEA and living in Copenhagen.

  During the day you will have plenty of opportunities to ask us questions during the Q & A-sessions.

  10.15 – 10.30          Welcome to GWW and Code of Conduct                              
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  10.30 – 11.00          Introduction to Denmark and KEA​
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  11.00 – 11.15          Coffee Break and Q & A session​
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  11.15 – 11.30          Copenhagen and Denmark Quiz​
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  11.30 – 12.30          Practical KEA ​
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  12.30 – 14.00          Lunch Break ​
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  14.00 – 14.30          Meet experienced International Students at KEA ​
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  14.30 – 15.00          Meet KEA Library​
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  15.00 - 15.30          Virtual Hang-Out      

• Tuesday

  Get smart on culture

  As the main event on the second day of Global Welcome Week, it’ll be your turn to engage yourself and meet up with each other in virtual groups. You’ll be guided through activities of inter-cultural training - discussing customs, nationality, hierarchy and methods of learning. At the end of the day, you’ll know more about yourself, your peers and a little bit about KEA’s teaching ways.

  You’ll also be able to get a few tips from students engaged in KEA’s social events and student political councils.

  09.00 - 12.00: Intercultural Training

  12.00 - 13.00: Break 

  13.00 - 13.30: Meet KEA Student Life to hear about events and democracy at KEA

  13.30 - 14.00: Virtual Hang-out

• Wednesday

  Guide to Copenhagen + free canal boat tour

  Become acquainted with your new home with our brief guide to Copenhagen! We will provide the best possible introduction to life in Copenhagen by highlighting the city’s many possibilities and put names on all of the most recommendable places. Whether you’re looking for hip cafés with excellent coffee, great budget friendly restaurants or a few cultural tips, we got you covered.
  During the webinar, there will be plenty of time for your questions too! Therefore, tell us if you’re looking for something in particular and your very own city guides of the day will provide the answer - and perhaps a few additional tips you didn’t know you needed…

  After the webinar you are invited to a free canal boat tour which departs from Nationalbanken at 14.40. The tour will be 1 hour and passes some of Copenhagen's best sights and attractions. The tour is with a live guide in English.

  11.00 - 11.05: Introduction of the day

  11.05 - 11.30: The areas of Copenhagen

  11.30 - 11.55: Q&A session

  11.55 - 12.00: Wrap-up and info about the free canal boat tour

  12.00 - 12.30: Virtual Hang-Out 

  OBS:
  14.40 - 16.00: OBS! Free canal boat tour from Nationalbanken (100 seats - first come, first served - but we expect there will be plenty of seats for all)

• Thursday

  How to succeed in Denmark

  This day is all about preparing you for the Danish job market – before, during and after your studies at KEA.

  An important aspect in this is the language, which is why we’ll kick-start the day with a Danish crash course. Then you’ll get to follow different workshops hosted by Danish unions on topics like How to find a student job, CV & Linkedin, How to act at a job interview etc. After each workshop you’ll get a chance to ask questions to the union members.

  9.00 - 9.15: Introduction of the day

  9.15 - 10.45: Danish crash course

  11.00 - 11.45: Workshop 1: How to make a good elevator pitch

  12.00 - 12.45: Workshop 2: How to act at a job interview

  13.00 - 13.45: Workshop 3: CV & Linkedin

  14.00 - 14.45: Workshop 4: How to find a student job

  15.00 - 15.15: Wrap-up + Q&A

  15.15 - 15.45: Virtual Hang-Out

• Friday

  Walking tour in Nørrebro (Copenhagen)

  If you are new to Denmark and Copenhagen, then this walking tour is for you. When you study at KEA, Nørrebro will be a big part of your everyday life and on this tour you can learn about both the history of the area and nice places to hang out.

  Because of COVID we have a very limited number of participants on these tours so sign up quickly if you are interested in joining.

  Sign up here

  Time: 10:30 - 12:30

  Meet: Guldbergsgade campus in front of the reception.