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EVENTS GUIDE FOR EXCHANGE AND DOUBLE DEGREE STUDENTS

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Welcome! Locations Programme

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WELCOME!
Welcome to Politecnico di Milano! Our university was founded in 1863, and nowadays it scores as one of the best fifty technical universities in the world, the first among Italian schools. This year Politecnico di Milano is also celebrating its 150th anniversary.

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Congratulations! Youre officially admitted to Politecnico di Milano! All you need to do now is plan your trip to Italy and take care of the last administrative requirements. In order to help you make the best out of your first week in Milano, we have organized a Welcome Week, in which we have concentrated all the things you should take care of upon your arrival. Taking part in the Welcome Week is the best way to be supported in carrying out all administrative procedures necessary to complete official enrollment at Politecnico di Milano, apply for a residence permit and complete the yearly study plan. It is a way to learn about important services each student can take advantage of during his/her exchange period and to get to know students, professors, facilities and the city of Milano in a friendly and informal way. The Welcome Week/Final Event foresees a number of leisure and sports activities, a happy hour and live concert; all new international students enrolling in any of the Politecnico di Milano campuses will be there, from exchange to MSc students. The students associations and student representatives have contributed to the organization of the Welcome Week, especially to the free time activities and final event.

CONFIRM YOULL BE HERE!

For organizational purposes, we kindly ask you to confirm your participation to the Welcome Week. Please notice that for specific activities the registration is compulsory. We will send you the link of the registration form as soon as it will be available.

HOW TO READ THE GUIDE

The present guide is divided into three sections. The first section is an i n t r o d u c t i o n t o t h e e v e n t . The second section concerns the l o c at i o n s : all useful information on how to reach the two campuses where the events of the week are taking place. In the third section called p r o g r a m m e you will find a daily schedule of all the events with a map and a description. Be sure to check the campus and the room you should reach every day. All events foresee the participation of students studying in both Milano Leonardo and Bovisa campuses without distinction, except on Tuesday and Friday. On Tuesday exchange students who will be studying in Milano Bovisa will spend the afternoon at Bovisa. On Tuesday and Friday exchange students who will be studying in Milano Leonardo and all double degree students will spend the day at Leonardo campus (more detailed information will be provided by e-mail by the StuDesk). As you will see, for some events there are cross references (with a bookmark shape) to informative boxes giving you an in-depth description of the event itself. For some of these events the registration is compulsory.

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LO C AT I O N S
The two campuses of Politecnico located inside the city of Milano, Leonardo and Bovisa, opened respectively in 1927 and 1988. At the entrance of both campuses you can see the original logo of Politecnico, the sketch of Euclid teaching at Raphaels school of Athens.

OLLI ITTE EC CN NI IC CO O D DII M M II LL A AN NO O PPO

W EE WE EL LC CO OM ME E W WE EE EK K E EV VEEN NTT G GU UI ID D

CAMPUS LEONARDO
To reach CA M P U S L E O N A R DO you have to take M2 green line and get off at the stop P I O L A (left-side exit). To reach AU L A C 0 .1 just cross the underground parking lot and go straight in Via Villani, then cross Via Bonardi and you will be in Piazza Leonardo da Vinci. Once in front of the main building, enter the Campus from the right. Aula C 0.1 is located in Building n. 5, the second one on your right. To reach AU L A D0 .3 take M2 green line and get off at L A M B R AT E or take a train to L A M B R AT E STAT I O N . Exit the station and go straight to via Pacini, then turn left in via Grossich and go straight for 700 meters. You will find AULA D3.1 on your left at n. 40 in via Golgi. There are also the ST U DE S KS 1 , 2 and 8 here at n. 42.

PIAZZA PIOLA

AULA C0.1 CAMPUS LEONARDO

pia z za L e o n a rd o d a Vin ci

LAMBRATE STATION

STUDESKS 1, 2, 8
v ia G o l gi, 42

v ia G o l gi, 40

AULE D

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CAMPUS BOVISA
To reach CAMP U S B OV IS A you have to go to B O V ISA RAILWAY STATION by taking the blue line, also known as Passante Ferroviario. Exit the station and go left down the stairs, then cross the parking in piazza Alfieri and reach via Andreoli. Go straight for 250 meters and you will find the campus in front of you. To reach AUL A D E CA R LI turn left after crossing the entrance in via Durando and you will find it in front of you. Aula CT16 and CT1 7 are both located in Building n.2. To get there, go straight for 50 meters after crossing the entrance in Via Durando. You will find the Registrars Office at your right; opposite to it there is Building n.2. You will also find the ST UDES K S 4 , 5 , 6 in Buld in g n . 4.

BUILDING N. 2

AULA DE CARLI

STUDESKS 4, 5, 6

CT16, 17

BOVISA RAILWAY STATION

via Durando,10

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PROGRAMME
This programme has been defined in order for you to start your career at your best. Moreover, the Welcome Week will be a great opportunity to meet new fellows from more than ninety different countries all over the world. Enjoy it!

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MON CA M PUS B OVI S A AU LA D E CA R L I

SEPT

9:00 9:30

h o w t o re ac h C am pu s B o v i s a? s e e page 12 Student registration and distribution of a Welcome Kit Welcome and presentation of International Students Office and the events of the Welcome Week 2013 Welcome speech by Prof. Azzone, Rector of Politecnico di Milano Coffee break

10:00

10:30

AULA DE CARLI

10:45

11:45

Students views: city and university through the eyes of students representatives and associations Presentation of Politecnico di Milano sports teams Defining the agenda of the Welcome Week Free time for lunch

12:00

13:00

14:00

Lecture: Residence permit and Health Care for international students HA PPY HOU R organized by students associations
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20:00

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TUE CA M PUS LEONARDO AULA D 0.3 fo r Leo n ardo stu den ts

SEPT

9:30 - 13:0 0

Enrolment exchange and double degree students Enrolment exchange and double degree students M ore d et a iled in f or ma t ion w i l l b e p rov id ed b y e-ma il

14:00 - 16:00

Meeting with student advisor

14:00 - 17: 0 0

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TUE CAMPUS BOV I SA AULA T.B.D. for Bovisa students

SEPT

LAMBRATE STATION

AULA D0.3
via G o l gi, 40

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WED CA M PUS LEONARDO AU LA C0 .1

SEPT

9:00 9:15

Pres en t a t ion of Lib ra r y Ser v ice s

Presentation of Spazio Ascolto, the counseling service of Politecnico di Milano and brief introduction to Italian stereotypes TOU R OF CA MPU S LEON A R D O (see box at page 26) Free time for lunch TR A M TOU R of the city, meeting point in Piazza Castello, M1 red line stop (registration is limited and compulsory, see box at page 27) C ITY WA LK IN G TOU R organized by students associations, meeting point in San Babila near the fountain, M1 red line stop San Babila (see box at page 28)

12:00

PIAZZA PIOLA

13:00 14:30

AULA C0.1 CAMPUS LEONARDO

pia z za L e o n a rd o d a Vin ci

17:30

Italian language placement test (only

for student who have registered from August 22nd to September 18th )

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THU CA M PUS BOVI S A AU LA D E CA R L I

SEPT

9:30

12:30 14:00

Int e g ra t i o n : exercises and games on culture shock and integration (registration is limited and compulsory, see box at page 29) Free time for lunch Lecture: Residence permit and Health Care for international students - 2nd edition at CT1 6 , CT1 7 S p o r t s a nd g a me s organized by students association and Politecnicos teams. Registration to football, volleyball and basketball activities is compulsory and limited (see box at page 30) Introduction speech by Prof. Noci

AULA DE CARLI CT16, 17 HAPPY HOUR MUSIC

16:30

18:00

19:00

Happy hour

INFO POINT SPORTS GAMES

19:00

Live concert

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FRI CA M PUS LEONARDO AULA D 0.3 fo r Leo n ardo stu den ts

SEPT

9:30 - 13:0 0

Enrolment exchange and double degree students Enrolment exchange and double degree students M ore d et a iled in f or ma t ion w i l l b e p rov id ed b y e-ma il

CAMPUS BOVISA TOUR

s ept t u e s d ay 1 3 :00 re m i n der: re g i s t ra t ion i s co m p u l s or y

14:00 - 17: 0 0

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LAMBRATE STATION

The tour will explore Bovisa Campus (Durando or La Masa, depending on where you will be studying), where you will discover the historical premises, together with the people, the events, the anecdotes and the inventions of the oldest university in Milan. A student will accompany you on this journey, narrating how life is today at Politecnico di Milano and which are the facilities and services this Campus has to offer. The event will be held in English.

AULA D0.3
via G o l gi, 40

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CAMPUS LEONARDO TOUR

AT M T R A M TO U R
G at h e r i n g po i n t Pi az z a C as te l l o s ept we d n e s day 1 4 :30 re m i n der: re g i s t ra t ion i s co m p u l s or y

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sept wedne sday 12:00 reminde r : regist rat ion is compulsor y

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The tour will explore Leonardo Campus, where you will discover the historical premises, together with the people, the events, the anecdotes and the inventions of the oldest university in Milan. A student will accompany you on this journey, narrating how life is today at Politecnico di Milano and which are the facilities and services this Campus has to offer. The event will be held in English.

The historical trams are carriages on rails that date back to the 1920s and 1930s and represent a piece of the history and tradition of Milan. For their timeless beauty and appeal, they are considered true jewels of the ATM fleet. The internal furnishings of these carriages have been partly restored and will make you go back to the atmosphere of the 20s. An English speaking guide will also show you the most amazing historical sites of Milan you will see during the tour. Dont miss this opportunity to discover Milan from a definitely unusual perspective!

Di d yo u kn o w? M u n i c i p a l i t y o f S a n Fra n c i s co n o w a d a y s u s e s 1 1 h i s t o r i c a l t ra m c a r s originally running in Milan.

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I N T E G R AT I O N A C T I V I T I E S
C am pu s B o v i s a A u l a D e C ar l i s ept t h u rs d ay 9 :30 re m i n der: re g i s t ra t ion i s co m p u l s or y

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sept wedne sday 14:30 reminde r : regist rat ion is compulsor y

Ga t h er in g p oin t Pia zza S. Ba b ila

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What a better way to get to know your new city than taking a relaxed walking tour? Students of Politecnico will guide you through the streets and squares of the historical centre, showing you all the main attractions (Duomo cathedral, Sforza Castle, Vittorio Emanuele Gallery, La Scala theatre) and at the same time revealing you less known places which are worth a visit. During the tour you will share your first impressions of Milano and have fun with your new University mates.

As a newcomer, you will probably undergo considerable change in a number of key areas of your life simultaneously. Functioning in uncertain or new situations requires much more time and energy than staying with whats familiar to us. In very new situations, our usual resources and support systems may be absent or maladapted, and new resources not yet identified. The accumulation of many changes over a relatively short period whether in the professional or personal areas of life leads to an accumulation of pressure, possibly triggering feelings of stress and even overwhelm. The stress decreases only gradually, as whatever is new becomes more familiar, and habitual levels of functionality slowly return. The aim of this event is to help you identify the tools you have at your disposal to face the difficulties and problems a new situation like this may bring to you, in a funny way and with people experiencing your same feelings.

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SPORTS ACTIVITIES

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sept t hur sday 16:30 reminde r : regist rat ion is compulsor y

Ca mp us Bov is a

If youre planning to practice your favourite sport while studying at Politecnico dont miss the opportunity to be part of one of Politecnico sporting teams. Today you can meet the students and coaches of football, volleyball and basketball teams and you can test yourself while playing with them, you only need to register through the online form and bring your sport clothes. If youre not interested in taking part in any of Politecnicos sports teams but you would like to spend an afternoon playing sports and meeting new friends you are more than welcome.

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CREDITS

Texts Inte r nat iona l S t u d e nt s Offi ce Graphic design Emanuele Lu p p i no

Milano, August 2013

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