After a festive welcome day, the University of Liège launched Smart Start, a unique integration program for newfirst-year bachelor students.
After the welcome address, 1700 new students had the opportunity to discover various information stands devoted to university life and leisure activities, meet the student circles and the Student Federation (Fédé), and enjoy a variety of entertainment and the musical ambience provided by la radio 48FM.
The Campus Challenge, the highlight of the afternoon, brought together several hundred participants from the various Faculties. Using a map of the campus as a guide, they had to find their way around in teams and take part in a series of challenges without exceeding the allotted time. Strategy and cohesion were needed to lead their team to victory, as well as a certain resistance to the rain. At the finish line, wet clothes but above all smiles and new friendships.
Welcome and stands (ULiège © S.Seyen)
Campus challenge (ULiège © G.Meuli)
The new academic year continued the next day with the first Smart Start day, attended by over 1,200 first-year undergraduates. Modelled on the New Student Orientation Programmes widely used in Anglo-Saxon countries, this new program at ULiège provides a springboard for newcomers, combining social, academic and logistical support from the moment they arrive on campus.
Welcome by students, practical workshops by the Student Affairs team, lectures by professors and convivial moments punctuated this day designed to give newcomers the essential reference points to get their university career off to a good start.
Smart Start continues tomorrow, Thursday September 11, with a second morning of activities, for which almost 1,000 participants are expected.
This initiative illustrates the university's commitment to developing pedagogical tools that encourage success and personal development right from the start of an academic career.
Find out more about success aids at ULiège
Smart Start (ULiège © S.Seyen)
Each faculty welcomes its new intake during dedicated days: a word of welcome from the teaching teams, practical and academic information, mentoring by confirmed students, guided tours, immersive experiences, games, convivial moments (barbecues, fun activities)... A welcome adapted to each faculty's reality to discover its course of study and forge its first links from Friday September 12 to Monday September 15.
Have you won the Campus challenge with your team but not yet picked up your gift?
Go to the reception desk on 20-Août (Bâtiment A1) from Monday September 15. Reception is open Monday to Friday, 9am to 4.30pm.
On September 9 and 10, ULiège welcomed its new students during two orientation days featuring activities, meet-and-greets, campus tours, and support.
What changes do you think are a priority for improving student life? To build the university of tomorrow, university administrators want to know what matters most to its students.
L'ULiège mène actuellement une réflexion afin de redynamiser le site de la Galerie Opéra et de mieux les adapter aux attentes des étudiant·es.
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