Radboud International Students Summer Intro

Radboud International Students Summer Intro

The Radboud International Students Summer Intro is meant for international exchange and (pre-)Master's students who start their programme in September.

Preliminary programme

Below you can find the different activities during the Summer Intro for international exchange and (pre)-Master's students in semester 1.

Sunday 24 August | Registration

The Radboud Intro will start off in the sports hall of the Gymnasion. At the designated time, you can collect your participant's wristband and the Radboud hoodie.

Arrival and registration

Find out how to get to the Radboud University campus, where you can register.

Monday 25 August | Intro market & meeting your mentor group | Instruction meeting for exchange students

Meet your mentor group (10:00 - 13:00)

After registering officially for the introduction week, it is now time to get to know your fellow students and mentors. Whether you are a bit nervous or just simply excited, your mentors will be your guides during the orientation and will help you with all your questions. You will also play some fun games and ice-breakers to get to know each other.

Picking up your rental bikes from Student Mobility (10.00 - 13.00)

You will also have the opportunity to pick up your rental bike on campus if you have reserved it in time. If you have not reserved it yet, we strongly recommend getting a bike today, since biking is the easiest way to get around town.

Biking lessons: The basics of biking (10.00- 13.00)

For students who feel like they would like to learn more about the basics of biking in the Netherlands, there are introductory bike lessons. Mentors will guide you to the place you need to go.

Intro market (13.00 - 16.00)

During the Intro market, you get to meet all the different associations Radboud University has to offer. You can check out more than 170 associations, such as music groups and sports teams, and study associations present themselves. Joining an association can be a great way to get in touch with Dutch students.

Campus walk (15.00 - 16.00)

Today, your mentors will show you around campus and you will discover all the places you need to know and also some of their own favourite spots.

Burger Dinner (from 18:00)

In shifts, you will enjoy a lovely (vegetarian) hamburger meal at one of the most popular streets of Nijmegen, the Molenstraat.

Tuesday 26 August | Campus Day & food festival

Lecture Studying @ Radboud University (10:00 - 12:00)

During this lecture, you will get an introduction to what you can expect when studying in an international classroom and get acquainted with studying in the Netherlands and at Radboud University. Important general information will also be discussed: about VISA, the municipality, and more.

Introduction to Nijmegen Student Life and more (14:00 - 16:00)

In the afternoon, student associations will present themselves (e.g. ESN Nijmegen, Meet & Eat, and Radboud Green Office) and you will get your first introduction to the Dutch language!

Food festival on campus (17:00 - 19:30)

On the Erasmusplein, at the Refter, you will be offered a nice meal. Drinks are not included, so you will have to pay for your own drinks.

After dinner: Group picture time!

Movienight 20.00-21.30

Theatre hall C

Wednesday 27 August | City Day, Explore Nijmegen City at Night.

City Game (11:00 - 16:00)

Today you get the opportunity to explore the city together with your mentor group. By playing fun games and completing challenges, you can win points for your group while getting to know your new hometown. You also get to visit the WOII information centre.

Dinner at de Waagh (17:00 - 20:30)

To close off the city day, we will have a delicious buffet dinner at the Waagh, one of the oldest buildings of Nijmegen located in the middle of the city centre. Here, you have time to catch up on everything that you discovered about your new hometown in the city today!

Explore Nijmegen City at night (20:00 - 23:00) to be confirmed

Tonight you can join a pub quiz, dance lessons, music bingo, and/or go to see a live band. All activities have limited access, so discuss in time with your group which activity you want to join!

Optional ESN Nijmegen Intro Week party (23.00-late) to be confirmed

ESN Nijmegen will organise a party for all new international students this evening. Capacity is limited so be on time!

Thursday 28 August | Sports Day, Dutch games and Disco Bowling

Sports Day 10.00 - 13.00

During the Sports Day, you'll get the chance to explore the different sports the Radboud Sports Centre has to offer!

Dutch games 15.00-17.00

To teach you some of the Dutch traditional games, we will play games like 'koekhappen' and 'sjoelen'. It is going to be a lot of fun and there is also plenty of time to relax!

Disco Bowling (20:30 - 23:30)

After an intense day of sports, we are going Disco Bowling! During this fantastic event, you have the chance to show off your bowling skills while dancing to your favourite hits.

Friday 28 August | Introfestival

Introfestival (15:00 - 00:00)

The Introfestival is the last activity of the Orientation, where you can listen to music, play fun games, and enjoy drinks. You don't want to miss this amazing festival! Your wristband gives you one-time access to the site.

International Corner (15.00-17.00)

Did you already have a great time during the Intro, and are you looking to meet other (international) students not part of your mentor group? Then make sure to join our speed friending sessions, or play some ice breaker games to meet like-minded students!