FRESHMEN'S DAYS: SUPPORT AND TEAM BUILDING FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

International students were welcomed to the Freshmen Days programme by the University of Miskolc's Directorate of Academic and International Affairs. Nearly 100 new international students are starting their studies at the university in the spring semester of the 2022/2023 academic year.

It is a tradition that UM welcomes new international students on campus. At the end of February, the spring semester also launched with an orientation session, where presentations were given by colleagues from the Directorate of Academic and International Affairs, representatives of the International Students' Council, the President of ESN Miskolc (Erasmus Student Network Miskolc), the President of ISAN (International Student and Alumni Network) and the Head Mentor of the SHSN (Stipendium Hungaricum Mentor Network) mentoring programme. During the meeting, participants were given answers to administrative problems, and then representatives of the faculties of UM assisted foreign students with enrolment and course registration.

During the two-day Freshmen Days event, international students also had the opportunity to participate in a quiz night and team-building activities. From "Who am I?" games, to "Infinity Balls" and karaoke, they had the chance to try out a variety of activities. Throughout the semester, there are countless other activities at UM to help them feel at home.

International students have repeatedly expressed their satisfaction not only with the courses at UM but also with the support services.