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International Student Support Center - A Gateway to Smooth Transition

The Student Counselling Centre offers information, practical assistance, emotional support, and therapy to help international students adapt smoothly. From cultural guidance to practical help, we provide a range of services to ensure your well-being. Our team of counselors and psychologists is here to support you with any challenges you may face during your studies abroad. Don't hesitate to reach out - we're here to help you navigate your new environment. Contact us today!

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International Student Support Center - A Gateway to Smooth Transition

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  1. The Student Counselling Centre …and what we can provide

  2. One of our aims To make the transitional phase of coming here as short and as smooth as possible Open doors for quick questions, need for information on where to find what, or how to solve problems occurred

  3. Services include • Information • Social events • Practical assistance • Emotional support or therapy

  4. Information • Health system (medical assistance) • Social security system • Bureaucracies • Job market • Way things are organised around here • Spare time activities • Culture, climate, etc

  5. Information • Where to buy what (what is cheap where) • Regular info e-mails, including info of events taking place • Norwegian Spring Holidays

  6. Social Events • Party at driv Friday at 8pm • Mid week discounts on beer/wine (35,-/150,-) • Ski rental at Kraft • Monday-Thursday 8am-4pm • Cost: NOK 300 + deposit NOK 400, cash only • Welcome back the sun celebration • International Coffee/Tea Hour • Winter Activity Day

  7. Town events • TIFF 18-24 January • Northern Lights Festival 28 January-6 February (This year: Russia/East Europe) • Sami Week 2-8 February • Second Hand Markets every first Saturday of the month, Culture House

  8. Practical Assistance • Translation of letters • Obtaining appointments (making phone calls), to e.g. doctors, dentists or social security offices. • Budgeting assistance • Making support letters • Family reunifications • Holiday visas to other countries • Kindergarten/housing, etc.

  9. Emotional support • Counselling and psychological therapy • Problems in life that can affect studies and well being (anxieties, depressions, sadness, grief, eating disorders, long term illness, pregnancy, etc.) • Assistance with feelings of not coping with studies or exams

  10. Emotional support • Therapy groups • Exam • Grief • Oral presentations • Depression management • Mindfulness (stress management)

  11. Where are we? • Basement of the Faculty of Humanities, Social Sciences & Education building (HSL-fak) • Entrance vis-à-vis bus stop

  12. Who are we? The Receptionist: • Benedikte: studentradgivinga@sito.uit.no 1 Counsellor for international students: • Line: line.vraberg@sito.uit.no + 3 counsellors and 3 psychologists How to get in touch: • Office Hours 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Mon-Fri • Make appointments via e-mail, phone or with Benedikte at the reception • Drop-in Hours: Mon-Fri 1 p.m.-2 p.m.

  13. Last but not least • Service is confidential • And free of charge • Easy accessibility policy • Welcome! 

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