“What the Fuck?” of the week.
This Mousse au Chocolat I found in the Jumbo market.
It should has something around 2000 calories and consist of 75 grams pure fat.
The ideal dessert for a high-calorie diet.
For just 9.95€!
Long time no hear!
I apologize for neglecting my blog for straight three month.
I was very busy with my exams (I failed two of them, not too bad).
After this had some trouble with my web space provider, but the blog is now hosted on a new server with a higher performance.
This weekend I will add some content (also photos!). Cross my heart!
So long
Uwe
Impressions – Culture Shock
The last days here were very impressive. A junky tried to steal something out of my room, by the open window while i was asleep. I meet a lot of cultures from: Turkey, Sweden, USA, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Brazil, Hungary, U.K., Ireland, Australia, Finland, Denmark, Korea and China. The Chinese people are very nice. It’s fun to talk with them, see theirs gesticulate and specially to see them be happy about something. I think the Chinese people are the most interesting culture here. On Friday was my first introduction-day, it was a little bit disappointing, because they tried to sell us an insurance. I was lineup for about one hour, to sign up for the Erasmus-Introduction week. As just 5 people was in front of me, there were sold out. So i registered, for the IBS-U-Introduction week. Until now, i guess it was a god decision, because i got a lot of fun.
So long
Uwe
Successfully Arrived
Yesterday at 2 pm, I arrived in Groningen at Winschoterdiep. I was able to park in front of the entrance, to unload my stuff. On the way to my room, I crossed my student manager.
He handed out the keys to me (one for my room and one for the main door and the bike shelter). After this i signed the rental agreement.
My student manager showed me the kitchen, the common room, the toilets, showers and the laundry room. As my stuff was dropped in my room, i decided i need to go to IKEA.
I bought a bigger desk for my computer, two lamps, a carpet and a mirror.
Now it's looking nice, i feel very well in my room.
So long
Uwe
Welcome to Hanzeblogger.com
Hi,
my name is Uwe Mergard, I am 21 years old and I will study "International Business and Management Studies" from 1st of September 2009 at the "Hanze University of Applied Science". This blog is for everyone who is studying in Groningen. Here you get information about parties, events, student associations, common information about the Hanze and especially personal blog posts about me.
I will arrive at the 24th August in Groningen, so long.
Uwe Mergard
IBS Information Booklet
Gerade hab ich einen Brief von der Hanze aus meinem Briefkasten gefischt.
Der besteht aus einem Begrüßungsschreiben der International Business School, in dem ein paar Infos über die "Introduction to the frist year IBMS" stehen, wie z.b. dass es allein dafür schon den ersten Creditpoint gibt. Auch wird hier noch einmal auf den "Welcoming Day" hingewiesen. Für den kann man sich hier anmelden.
Weiterhin ist in dem Kuvert eine Karte vom Zernikecampus und den anliegenden Park möglichkeiten enthalten.
Auf der Rückseite steht noch wie man mit dem Bus oder dem Auto den Groningen bzw. den Zernikecomplex erreicht.
Hauptbestandteil des Briefes ist aber ein "Information Booklet" der IBS. Es sind 12 Seiten geballte informationen. Zum Bespiel wie man vom Amsterdam Flughafen nach Groningen kommt und von dort aus zu seiner Unterkunft. Auch ein kurzer Abschnitt über das Klima und die Kultur ist vorhanden.
Im weiteren wird noch näher auf die "Introduction Week" eingegangen.
Die Suche beginnt.
Heute bekam ich eine eMail vom Housing-Office, dass meine Zahlung angekommen ist und ich zwischen heute und 14 Tage vor meiner Ankunft eine Wohnung Angeboten bekomme.
Ich bin gespannt.
Studentenvereinigung
Heute bekam ich eine Mail von der Studentenvereinigung, bei 7,50€ Jahresbeitrag und dem Angebot kann man sicher nichts falsch machen.
(Ich habe mal die Mail-Adresse und den Namen herausgenommen.)
Dear IBS Students,
First of all congratulations with your acceptance to the International Business School of the Hanze University of Applied Sciences. This email contains vital information regarding the introduction week activities and events provided to you by the International Business School – Union.
The International Business School – Union is an organization of - and for the students of the IBS in Groningen and provides many activities alongside the daily study life that will broaden your mind. It is our aim to make life fun, interesting and diverse for IBS students in Groningen.
At IBS-U we organize a number of diverse business events over the course of a year to bring in some expertise from the real business world and give students a chance to network. Further, social events and parties help you to create a bond not only among yourselves but also with IBS. Additionally, our sports activities create a fun atmosphere for fair competition and socializing. Finally, through different travels students get the opportunity to get to know the Netherlands as well as some of the neighbor countries and this way get a deeper understanding for different cultures.
As an IBS student you have the opportunity to become a member of IBS-U and participate at all social events for free and at other events with a discount. During the ISO welcoming day on 28th of August you have the opportunity to become an IBS-U member for the academic year of 2009/2010 for only €7,50. Specially for the Exchange students who will only be with us for one semester we have the price of €5,00. We do recommend you to be present on 28th of August at the welcoming day, where you can sign up at www.hanzeuniversity.eu/welcomingday. During the year you also have the possibility to join ESN (Erasmus Students Network), however we recommend you to participate the IBS-U activities during the introduction period, as this is a bonding period where you meet your fellow students.
During the introduction period from 28th of August till 4th of September a series of fun events and activities are especially organized for you ranging from barhopping to parties, BBQ’s to bike tours and more, all offered at an affordable price. The exact planning of the week will be published late August on www.ibs-u.nl.
If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to contact us. You can send an email to XXXXX.
Hope to see you all on August 28th.
Kind regards / Met vriendelijk groet
XXXX XXXXX
IBS-U Board
Chairperson
Letter of Motivation
Wie versprochen poste ich hier, wenn auch etwas verspätet, meinen Letter of Motivation:
Dear Sir or Madam,
Currently I am working as a technician in an IT-Company located in North West Germany, after I reached my “Fachhochschulreife” in summer 2008 at BBS II School in Leer, Germany.
Since a year, I decided to change to a more versatile profession. At that time I became advertent to the “Hanze University Groningen”, as my school offer an excursion to your “Open daag”. I got the chance to take a look, additionally to the regular program of the “Open daag”, at the “International Business School” and especially the “International Business and Management Studies”. As one of your lectures spontaneous takes time, to tell me something about the study course and the IBS, I was really impressed. In the following month I look for information at your website, read comments about the Hanze on other sites and read your booklets. After my second “Open daag” last autumn I was sure that the “Hanze” will be the best university for me.
At both events I got impressed of the gracefully and courteous behavior of your lecturers and students. Project orientated education was my favorite school subject and I made positive experience with it.
It would be great full to study “International Business and Management Studies” at your University. My English skills would be improved and to I would become acquainted with international cultures.
After I finish my study, I plan to work in countries all over the world, well prepared by the international atmosphere of the “Hanze Unitversity”. I can meet cultures from all over the world, to learn the differences and their characteristics. I think the two semesters abroad, in Cities like Toronto, Taipei or Melbourne will be my personal highlight.
I’m assured that the Hanze is a perfect preparation for me.
Best regards
Uwe Megard