International Affairs Division (DAIE)Welcome Programme
The Welcome Programme is an orientation programme for exchange students who will be studying at Sciences Po for a semester or a full academic year. Organized at the beginning of each semester, its objective is to provide exchange students with all the information and tools necessary for a successful stay at Sciences Po.
Overview
The Welcome Programme has three objectives:
- To instruct student how to work according to the expectations and academic requirements of Sciences Po. During their stay at Sciences Po, exchange students will be expected to use the same methodology as degree-seeking Sciences Po students. It is good to know these rules before the start of lessons.
- To instruct student how to work according to the expectations and academic requirements of Sciences Po. During their stay at Sciences Po, exchange students will be expected to use the same methodology as degree-seeking Sciences Po students. It is good to know these rules before the start of lessons.
During the ten hours of Methodology courses taught by experienced instructors of the school, the participants in the Welcome Programme will have the opportunity to get fully acquainted with the working methods of Sciences Po and put them into practice.
A guided tour of the library introduces students to our information and documentation services.
A series of introductory lectures will allow student to have an insight into Science Po curriculum and its spirit. And all of this takes place without pressure: the results of the Welcome Programme do not appear on the student’s transcript!
- To familiarize exchange students with Sciences Po and its services: housing searches, obtaining a residence permit, completing administrative registration, etc.
- To create a setting for establishing contacts with others. A series of outings and social events (visits of Paris, sport, etc.) enable students to make new friends, socialize and discover Paris.
- To familiarize exchange students with Sciences Po and its services: housing searches, obtaining a residence permit, completing administrative registration, etc.
- To create a setting for establishing contacts with others. A series of outings and social events (visits of Paris, sport, etc.) enable students to make new friends, socialize and discover Paris.
Practical information
Participation for the Welcome Programme is optional but recommended for a smooth start at Sciences Po.
- Dates: 24-31 August, 2012 (Fall Semester 2012/2013)
- Eligibility: Exchange students coming to Sciences Po for one academic year or one semester. Please note that space is limited!
- Price: 250 euros
- Registration: Once an exchange student receives their Sciences Po ID number, they must confirm registration in the Welcome Programme on their Sciences Po Student Space
- Dates: 24-31 August, 2012 (Fall Semester 2012/2013)
- Eligibility: Exchange students coming to Sciences Po for one academic year or one semester. Please note that space is limited!
- Price: 250 euros
- Registration: Once an exchange student receives their Sciences Po ID number, they must confirm registration in the Welcome Programme on their Sciences Po Student Space
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