Welcome to the kick-off in Borås
YOUR GUIDE AS A NEW STUDENT
This page collects all the information you as a new student will need during the first weeks. Here you will find the schedule for the event that takes place during the kick-off and who we are who arrange it!
Welcome to the kick-off in Borås
The kick-off is for new students to get the best start at the University of Borås. The kick-off is organized by the Student Union in Borås on behalf of the University of Borås.
During the kick-off, you will have the opportunity to get in touch with classmates, the University, the student union and its sections. You will also get to meet lots of sponsors and various associations. Read more further down the page who you meet during the kick-off!
During your induction, you will meet several different people and groups. Below you can read more specifically about who you will meet.
The student union in Borås functions similarly to a trade union for students at the University of Borås. We monitor and participate in the development of educations and prerequisites for studies at the university. This mission makes us to a student union!!
Through the student union in Borås, you as a student have the opportunity to influence your education and study environment through so-called student influence.You can e.g. be a student representative and represent students in your programm or issues that concern all students at the university. SeeVacancies to learn more about assignments that are available to apply for.
Being a student is about more than just education. During your study time you also have an opportunity to meet new people and get involved. For many, university time is a very special and fun time in their life when you get the opportunity to spend time with people who share your interests and develop on many different levels. Together we run the student venue The Kårner where students can meet, socialize and gild their study time!
You can say ,that when you choose education, you choose what you want to become, but by getting involved, you choose who you become! vem du blir!
Perhaps you are interested in work environment issues, are passionate about environmental issues or are a real party-goer? At the Student Union in Borås there is something for everyone!
The Student Union board often runs around during the Kick-Off. Why not grab them to get to know who works every day for you as a student? Or just to ask your questions?
The office consists of employees, the chairman and vice-chairman of the union board and paid students. All manage the day-to-day operations, whose task is to support the Student Union in Borås and maintain the agreements with the University of Borås.
Student buddy
During the Kick-Off in Borås, there are several students who stand up as student buddies to help during activities and to welcome all new students to Borås.
There are slightly different types of student buddies, but everyone strives to make the NYS's first time at the university as good as possible!
The Kårner
This is the Student Union in Borås event venue, where events of the Student Union and various associations take place during the year
The venue does not have an alcohol permit. What applies is your own drink
Here you can get answers to questions that often come up for you as a new student.
The Kårner
This is the Student Union in Borås event venue, where events of the Student Union and various associations take place during the year
The venue does not have an alcohol permit. What applies is your own drink
Orbi
Through the Orbis app, you as a student can find events, information and career-related content based on the data you enter during registration or right inside the app.
A student who creates an account in Orbi automatically follows all sections and committees that are relevant depending on what is being studied.
After registration, you can add your own interest associations by exploring and wandering around the app to get the most relevant and interesting content in the app.
The app is free for all students
Download the app today and gather your student life in one place:
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When you study at the University of Borås, you need a pass tag and personal PIN code to enter most premises. This access tag also works as a library card at the library.
Read more on the University's website HERE
