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Exchange students may join a wide variety of events specifically set up for them. Below, you will find examples of such events. On the event website you will find an up-to-date list of events with details.

Welcome and introduction day

• Official welcome by the Rector of ETH. Important information about student's stay in Switzerland and at ETH. Introduction of ESN (International Exchange Erasmus Student Network) and VSETH (ETH Students Association).
• twice every semester

Welcome and introduction day (part 2)

• Individual programmes at the departments and / or with the departmental student organisations. Students may receive a separate invitation with more details directly from the specific departments.
• Autumn Semester

International "Zvieri" (get-together)

• Informal get-together (called "Zvieri" in Swiss-German) of fellow students. Getting answers to questions about ETH and Switzerland, chitchatting and networking.
• every semester

Workshop: Understanding the Swiss ¨C going beyond stereotypes

• Typical Swiss values, patterns of communication and culture shock. Reflection of own communication patterns and learning about the differences in values and communication styles between different cultures.
• Autumn Semester

Examinations at ETH & tips and tricks for oral exams

• About the administrative side of exams: registration, deregistration, preponing, distance exams, etc. Keynote speech about oral exams and exam simulations. Presentations by students and coaches on semester organisation, learning methods, etc.
• every semester

Health insurance in Switzerland

• For non-EU and -EFTA international exchange students (who do not have the European Health Insurance card): All about Swiss health insurance and how to apply for one.
• every semester