Project Introduction Programme
Tilburg 1Aivaras Aukselis Farah Abi MorshedHenry Burnell Jingqi ShiMaciej Stepnik Paul KorswagenSimon De Meester Trisha Paul
Task and Objectives
● 200 new international studentso new Master Programmeo new university in our city
● Create an activity that helps them in some or many ways.
Tilburg City● Old City (709 AD), 210.000 Inhabitants● Multicultural city - 25% immigrants● Logistics, industrial and transportation hub● International and business oriented universities● Social problems
○ Ageing Population○ Increased Immigration○ Need for cultural integration○ Healthcare
Tilburg Socio-economics University
Master programme: Social and Economic Sustainability
● Balanced Economic, Social and Cultural Policies● Sociology and Demography● Economics and Finance
We need an activity that…
● Encourages and smoothes the process of acculturation● Gets students to be familiar with the city ● Helps settling down ● Makes students feel prepared to study in the city● Confronts students with cultural differences● Motivates making new friends● Helps build a new home
Explore Tilburg!● Divide students in 10 groups;● Define 10 regions in Tilburg centre;● Each team explores their region;
o Maps and categorises shops & interesting spots;o Takes a selfie with each found spot;
Time Monday 25 Tuesday 26 Wednesday 27 Thursday 28 Friday 29
9.00-13.00Orientation Lectures, Team Building
Exploring Day 1 Exploring Day 2Information Mapping
City Tour
DEMO Time
● Student familiarity● Adaptability to various cultures● Fun and entertainment● Knowing Tilburg● Achieving balance
Conclusions
Thanks for your attention