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STUDENT INLEUVEN

LOKO International for Orientation Days| 18 september 2013


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STUDENT IN LEUVEN

This an introduction in Leuvens student life, with typical

Leuven student scenes.

We will look into a week of a student in Leuven, some useful tipsthat will make your life in Leuven easier and as Leuven as

possible. At the end we will give you an overview of the biggest

activities of the academic year.

We will post this presentation on www.loko.be/international
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MONDAY

Your first day in Leuven and time for your first class.

How can you find your class room?

1. Find yourcourse schedule on KU Loket, login and

find my schedule/mijn lessenrooster

2. The class room is in your schedule with an

abbreviation. You can find a google maps of all the

building of KU Leuven on our website.

3. Plan your route with google maps from your home.

Getting to class
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MONDAY

Dont have much time for lunch? Or not in the mood to

cook?

Alma Student Restaurants: the cheapest meals in

town

De Werf (Hogeschoolplein): a students favorite

Lunch break


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MONDAY

After classes, students like to take a break. On Monday,

that could be something sportive.

Sports Card: a recommendation for sporters.

Interfaculty Competition (IFB)via yourfacultys

student union for football (indoor and outdoor),

volleyball and basketball.

Big sport events by LOKO Sport (first on Friday)

Relaxing After Class/studying: Sports
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TUESDAY


cook?

Sandwich Bars: Belegde broodjes is probably eaten

the most for lunch.

Tips: t Smullerke, Pinky, t Hoekske,

Lunch break


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TUESDAY

Cheapest groceries:

Brands: Colruyt (Lombaardenstraat, Groenveldstraat)

Products: Aldi (Minckelersstraat, Kapucijnenvoer) Looking for specials: Delhaize (Tervuursevest)

Ethnic Supermarkets:

Exotic World: Brusselsestraat

Chinese shop: Naamsestraat

Thai Shop: Smetsplein

Kazak: Tervuursestraat Polish Shop: Naamsesteenweg

Mediterranean: Maria Theresiastraat

Groceries: supermarkets


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TUESDAY

After classes, students like to take a break. On

Tuesday, a drink in yourfakbar?

What the Fak?

FakbarFakulteitsbar: Bar for students of the

faculty.

Run by student volunteers: cheap drinks

All fakbars in Leuven can be found on our website

Relaxing After Class/studying: A drink
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WEDNESDAY

Leuven is multicultural. You can find many native

speakers here. If you want to improve your English,

Dutch, French, There are many opportunities.

On www.thinkabroad.be, we gave an overview of

language classes, conversation groups, Check

Language Should Not Be A Barrier.

I would like to improve my language skills
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WEDNESDAY
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WEDNESDAY

In the mood for Belgian food?:

L-caf (on Oude Markt): Belgian stoemp for astudent budget (5 to 10 euro for a meal)

Domus (Tiensestraat): Traditional Belgian dishes

De Nachtuil (Krakenstraat): Belgian dishes until

3am.

Leffe Caf (Bondgenotenlaan): Go there for

stoofvlees. Njam!

Yes, we do eat more than fries. ;)

Dinner


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After classes, students like to take a break. Music, dance, theater?

Culture houses: STUK, OPEK, 30CC, Het Depot, Museum MDiscounts with culture card

Want to follow art/music/dance/theater classes?Ask LOKO

International where you can go.

Theater group for internationals: Janus International Theater

UurKultuur: Free for culture card holders

LOKO Culture: organizes cultural activities from time to time.Artists wanted for Ithaka.

WEDNESDAYRelaxing After Class/studying: Some culture


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THURSDAYLunch break


cook? Another Alma Alternative.

Thai House (Smetsplein): 4,50 euro for a delicious Thai

lunch. 6 euro for dinner.


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THURSDAY

After classes, students like to take a break. Thursday night = Party night

1. Fakbars

2. TD Th Dansant: party organized by students for students.A lot in Albatros.

Some in Alma II3. International/intercultural events: www.thinkabroad.be

4. Oude Markt always parties
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FRIDAY

Courses require course material. So after a week of

classes, you might think its time to get your course

material. Where could you go?

Course Service of Faculty Student Union.

Nowhere cheaper. Find it on our website.

Second hand book shop: Polare (Bondgenotenlaan)

Acco: student discounts Complaints? E-mail

LOKO International

Dont wait too long to get yourcourse material. Its hard to get the course material

during Cram and exams. Course Service is closed.

Where to get my course material?
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FRIDAY

Perfect moment to get in touch with other weekenders in Pangaea for adrink.

Though, every day is a good day to go to Pangaea.

Relaxing After Class/studying: Where did all

the Belgians go?


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WEEKEND

1. Trips with your student union, associations or Pangaea (check out

their offer, they offer great deals)

2. Trips on your own - Belgium:

1. Exploring the surroundings: stop by at the tourist office(Naamsestraat) for great walks, tours, in and around Leuven

2. Belgium by train: Get a go pass. For 5 euro (-26) you can go

everywhere. Check if a weekend pass isnt cheaper.

3. Trips around EU:

1. Megabus and Eurobus: cheap but good for close destinations

2. Eurail3. Ryanair

4. Jet Air Fly

Exploring the city, Belgium and Europe


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LOKO?

Student Representative Association of Campus Leuven

Umbrella Organization forFaculty Student Unions

Supporting student life in Leuven on many aspects

Representation @KU Leuven:

Faculty Level: Faculty Student Unions (check:

www.loko.be/unions to find yours)

Campus Level: LOKO (in Leuven) University Level: Student Council KU Leuven
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LOKO? Representation for International Students done by LOKO

International

contribute to our representation:ASSEMBLY OF INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

Looking for President, Vice-President Social/Diversity,

Vice-President Education and members

Works together with LOKO International and Student

Council KU Leuven representatives.


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LOKO?How can we help you?

Giving you advice and tips on life as a student

Contact point forany problem regarding your

life in Leuven

Supporting events and forming a student organizationDirecting you to the right service/person

Solve it ourselves

Start of an investigation for a case

Where to find us? Office in Pangaea, Monday to Friday from 14h to 18h


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International Student Magazine

A team from all over the worldworking together

News: Leuven, Belgium and international news

Features: An investigation to a question relevant tothe international community in Leuven

Culture: cultural investigations and stories

Entertainment: games, creative writing,


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Looking for editors, copy editors, journalists, photographers,

artists, cartoonists, .

Everyone is welcome!

Apply via:

www.thevoiceleuven.be
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STUDENT UNIONS
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STUDENT UNIONSEvery faculty has at least one

Represents studentsat the Faculty

Elections after Easter: all students can (should) vote

Help you with:

Studies: Course Service, academic events

Socializing: Fakbar, activities

Career: Career Events


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STUDENT UNIONS

European Studies: Politika & KOCO International


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THINK ABROADA campaign to bring international and local students

togetherand to inform local students about

internationalization.

All year long, but a campaign month in November.

We need your participation on 6 November:

International Fair

Find friends from your country and present your country andculture at the International Fair!


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CALENDARLOKO on the Orientation Days:

Tonight: Pub Evening

Meet your student representatives and other students from your

faculty in a bar in Leuven.

Thursday: International Party @ Alma II

The first and biggest International Party of the year

Friday: Sports Afternoon

Get acquainted with the University Sports Centre


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CALENDARLOKOs Famous Events:


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CALENDARMost complete calendar on www.thinkabroad.be

International Calendar: a calendar to bring students

(international and local) closer together.

Ideas? Let us know [email protected]
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QUESTIONS?

Enjoy Leuven.