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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
Dont have much time for lunch? Or not in the mood to
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
Dont have much time for lunch? Or not in the mood to
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 international@loko.be
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QUESTIONS?
Enjoy Leuven.