Starting university can be exciting yet overwhelming. The Jumpstart programme helps new i nternational Master students bridge cultural and academic gaps with e ase.
Jumpstart consists of a series of workshops that will help our new international Master students transition seamlessly int o their higher education journey.
The programme will take place from 30 September - 7 October 2026. We’ve m ade sure to spread out the sessions over these two weeks, so the prog ramme is not too intense. Students can choose which workshops they wo uld like to attend based on their needs, interests and timetable. Fin d an overview of the workshops in the schedule below.
For more information make sure to check our page about the VU Jumpstart programme and details on what each workshop entails.
| Date and Time | < td>Workshop from 17:30Acti vity from ca. 19:15 | For whom? | |
| Wednesday 30 September 20 26 | Boost your Research: Literature search & AI + Library Tour | Friendshipping & Pizza Night | New International Master students |
| Thursday 1 October 2026 | Career workshop: setting yourself up for success in the Netherlands | Indonesian snacks and drinks Have your LinkedIn photo taken and get started on your career path! | New Internatio nal Master students |
| Tuesday 6 Octobe r 2026 | How to Up your game in Academic Writing
| Board Games & Pancake Night
; (expect large, filling pancakes) | New International Master students |
| Wednesday 7 October 2026 | Your Guide to article reading + Avoiding Plagiarism pitf alls | Board Games & Dutch Fried Food Night | < td>New International Master students
Location: All workshops and activities will take place on campus.
*Subject to change, de tails to be confirmed.
Note: The Jumpstart programme is o nly intended for new international Master students. If you fall in th is category, you will receive an email around mid-September with deta ils on how to sign up.
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| Wednesday 30 September 2026 | Boost your Research: Literature search & AI + Library Tour | Friendshipping & Pizza Night &nb sp; | New International Master students |
| Thursday 1 October 2026 | Career workshop: setting yourself up for success in the Netherlands | Indonesian snacks and drinksHave your LinkedIn photo taken and get started on y our career path! | New International Master students� �� |
| Tuesday 6 October 2026 | How to Up your game in Academic Writing | Board Games &a
mp; Pancake Night (expect large, filling pancakes) | New International Master students |
| Wednesday 7 October 2026 | Your Guide to article read ing + Avoiding Plagiarism pitfalls | Board Games & Dut ch Fried Food Night | New International Master s tudents |