In this event, you will get lots of useful advice on how to get the most out of your studies, how you can plan for a future work career in Norway and how to find the best balance between a good social life, studies and part-time work.
The entire english lecture programme will be held in Arne Næss' auditorium in Georg Morgenstiernes hus, while the activities have their base in Georg Sverdrups hus
Activities
All day – Meet different university services and offers on stand
In our small expo, you will meet many different parts of the university's offers and services that you can freely use as an UiO student.
- Learn more about the Student Welfare Organisation's services.
- Get great writing advices from Academic writing centre
- Hear more about career options from the Career Services at The University of Oslo
- Have a chat about student participation and eat waffles with the Student Parliament
All day – Coffee and buns from the Student Welfare Organisation
The Student Welfare Organisation is present in Georg Sverdrups hus and is handing out crucial brain food for all participants of Ready, Set, UiO! as long as the supply holds.
12:00-12:45 – Art tour on campus
Did you know that The University of Oslo has a vast art collection of over 1600 works? In this art tour, you will get an unique opportunity to see and learn more about some of the impressive art collection. The tour is held by UiO's own art curator. The tour starts in Georg Sverdrups hus.
The art tour has limited capacity.
Register for the art tour here!
Lecture programme at Georg Morgenstiernes hus
10:15-10:45 – Student and such
Madeleine Borge, also known as Student and such on Tiktok and Instagram comes to The Unviersity of Oslo to share her best tips about student life. Today she studies in London and has written and published a book about student life. She includes everything from study techniques to advices about economy, how to handle stress and how to achieve a good work/life balance. She's here to give you a good semester start!
10:55-11:25 – Find the texts!
The University Library wants to make it easy for you to find what you’re looking for! We give you the best tips for searching, reading, learning and finding relevant literature and sources. With Henrik Keyser Pedersen, Senior Academic Librarian, UiO.
11:35-12:05 – Get a head start in Norway
The Norwegian labor market can be a tough nut to crack. Luckily, the career services at UiO are here to help! They will give an introduction to how you can plan your career in Norway. Amongst the topics that will be addressed are:
- Planning ahead: Positioning yourself for career advancement
- Do’s and don’ts in Norwegian recruitment process
12:15-12:45 – Strong start with SiO Health Services film
How can you best prepare for your new life as a student in Oslo? In this course we aim to teach you how to take charge in your studies. Student counsellors and a psychologists talk about time management, coping with stress and how to develop a healthy internal dialogue.
12:55-13:25 – How to write academically at UiO?
As new student to the University of Oslo you are not only expected to learn a new subject, but also to write assignments according to academic standards. Mentors from the Academic writing centre will share their best tips and guide you to resources to help you along.