The Orientation Week organised before the start of each semester once again takes in-person format.
The Orientation Week introduces the new international students to life in Latvia and study process at RSU in hopes to help everyone settle and prepare for the upcoming semester. This year the International Department has prepared three-day programme concluding with a picnic accompanied with Latvian folk music and dance.
In addition to many presentations, the International Students' Association has prepared multiple socieal events the new students can attend to get to know each other in an informal setting.
The Programme:
Tuesday, 23 August
| 10:30 | Group photo |
| 11:00 | Overview of the day |
| Welcome to Rīga Stradiņš by Prof. Aigars Pētersons, Rector | |
| Greetings from RSU's International Department by Dr. Baiba Pētersone, Director | |
| 11:20 | Introduction to Class of Autumn Semester 2022 by Mr Māris Ginters, Head of the Admissions Office |
| 13:00 | Lunch |
| 14:00 | Presentation on Student Services by Ms Gunita Kurpniece and Ms Marija Fjodorova, Student Services |
| 14:30 | Introduction to health care services by Dr. Ilze Koreškova, RSU Outpatient Clinic |
| 15:00 | Immigration FAQ by Mr Reinis Gailītis, Admissions Officer, International Admissions Office |
| 15:00 | Immigration for non-EU students by Ms Liena Kindzule, Immigration Officer, International Admissions Office |
Wednesday, 24 August
| 11:00 | Meeting the representatives of the Faculty of Dentistry and Faculty of Medicine |
| Welcome by RSU Student Union and Intenational Student Association | |
| Student life - your opportunities as an RSU student | |
| 11:40 | Academic affairs - study platforms and grades |
| Class setting and how to approach studies | |
| 13:00 | Lunch |
| 14:00 | Safety in Riga by Mr Oskars Kokņevičs, Riga Municipal Police |
| 14:30 | Latvia: First Impressions by Ms Irma Kalniņa, etiquette and communication expert |
| 15:00 | Erasmus+ incoming student info seminar |
Thursday, 25 August
| 14:00 | Picnic at RSU Inspiration Park |
Participants
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