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Delft University of TechnologyThursday, 28th August, 2014

International Introduction Program: Den Haag 3

Title of Project: “The Hague and seek”

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Content

• Background• Objectives• Product

• Description• Design

• Expected Results

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Background

City: Den HaagProgram: Master’s in International Law. Cohort of Students: 200 students (90% international).

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Objectives

• Acculturation• Adjustment to the new environment• Exploration of the city• Meet new people/fellow students• Discovery of needs • Group participation

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Product

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Product Description

An interactive and fun activity.•7 multicultural teams.

Each team: •Is given a set of tasks and hints.•Travels around the city of Den Haag and discover it.•Collects useful and relevant information.•Shares the info with the rest of the groups.

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TEAMS & TASKS

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FOOD

The food culture in Den Haag is unique.

•Restaurants•Food chains•Ethnic cuisines

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HISTORY & CULTURE

Every city has a tale to tell.

•Monuments/ historical sites•Museums•Art shows/ exhibitions

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Fun Activities

Fun activities are a necessity for every student.

•Pubs/Clubs•Cinemas

•Dance/Music/Choir practice

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Sports & Fitness

All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.

•Gyms/Fitness Centers•Playgrounds/Stadiums•Sport Stores/cafes

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SHOPPING

You need stuff and where better to shop than in the best shopping center.

•Supermarkets•Malls•Ethnic markets

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Bank, Insurance and Healthcare

High priority issues every student must take care of.

•Banking options•Insurance packages•Medical facilities

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Transportation

How to get around?

•Bike stores•Bus/Tram/Railway networks

•Access to NL tourist destinations

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SHARING OF EXPERIENCES

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Sharing of Experiences

Within a group:•Discussion about their experience•Agree on the highlights to be presented to everyone

Among groups:•Presentations including the highlights•Comments & answers to questions

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Expected Results

In the end, all new students will have:

•Met fellow students•Got to know Den Haag•Been informed on the most basic needs & the Dutch culture•Experienced multicultural environments

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Thank you !