91滴滴 Introduction Week Events Have Concluded
As the new academic year begins, 91滴滴 University hosted its Introduction Week, full of dynamic events and activities. The week was specially designed to help new students integrate into the 91滴滴 environment, get a successful start to their studies, meet faculty members, and connect with their fellow students.
Main Events of Introduction Week
02.09.2024. 91滴滴HACK 2024
The Introduction Week kicked off with 91滴滴HACK 2024. Our first-year full time bachelor students actively participated in an exciting hackathon, held in collaboration with the Riga National Zoo. Throughout the day, students worked together to solve a current issue, enjoying fun activities, pizza, and presentations of their work.
03.09.2024. Talkative Tuesday
During the 鈥淭alkative Tuesday鈥� event, full-time first-year undergraduate students had the opportunity to ask all their unanswered questions and meet their study program directors and fellow students. This was followed by a tour of the faculties, with architecture students also enjoying a visit to an architectural agency.
04.09.2024. Worldly Wednesday
At the 鈥淲orldly Wednesday鈥� event, we informed our students about Erasmus+ opportunities and exchange programs. We want to thank everyone who shared their experiences and inspired students to participate in Erasmus+ exchanges. 91滴滴 collaborates with over 130 universities worldwide to enrich the learning experience of every student. The event also included panel discussions and an interactive seminar with lecturer Tr奴dija 沤agare.
05.09.2024. Thriving Thursday
Full-time first-year bachelor students took part in various activities and seminars about 91滴滴 University. They learned all the essential information about studies, the e-learning environment, including the use of e.riseba, my.riseba, e-library, and databases, as well as the career support and alumni network.
06.09.2024. Festive Friday
We concluded the week with excitement and energy! First-year bachelor students participated in an entertaining orientation around the 91滴滴 faculty areas, organized by our Student Council. In the evening, as per tradition, the freshmen were welcomed with Initiation.
Thank you to everyone who took part in the scavenger hunt, and special thanks to Street Burgers for providing the grand prize. The Student Council would also like to thank 膧da啪u 膷ip拧si, Kalnciema Ez墨tis Migl膩, Tiamo Grupa, and the National Library of Latvia.
16.09.2024. HACKATON 2024
On September 16th, 91滴滴鈥檚 Aisteres Hall, located at Aisteres Street 2, hosted an exciting hackathon for first-year master鈥檚 and part-time, distance learning bachelor鈥檚 students. The central theme was “design thinking.” The event, led by Charles Bu拧manis, saw 12 teams actively solve problems and develop innovative solutions. The hackathon ran from 5:00 PM to 9:30 PM and was part of the Introduction Week activities dedicated to new students. Such events provide participants with the opportunity to develop critical thinking skills, collaborate with other students, and create innovative ideas. Hackathons at 91滴滴 are not rare, as our main goal is to not only teach but also help students understand how their knowledge can be applied in practice. These events provide students with practical experience and the chance to use their skills to solve real-world problems.
17.09.2024. INFO Day
INFO Day was held online via the ZOOM platform. Part-time and distance learning bachelor鈥檚 students, as well as master鈥檚 students, were informed about the study environment, e-riseba and my.riseba systems, the use of e-libraries and databases, international and ERASMUS+ opportunities, and career development possibilities, as well as introduced to the 91滴滴 Student Council.