Lower than usual attendance at the International Office\u2019s orientation Wednesday may have been due to computer log-in difficulties.<\/p>\n
But students who missed out, are invited to turn up to another orientation meeting 2 February, the International Office says to the University Post.<\/p>\n
At the start of each semester, new exchange students are welcomed to the University of Copenhagen at a large-scale orientation, where students are informed about university procedures, courses in English, social networks for internationals as well as many other tips on student life in Copenhagen. <\/p>\n
Usually the meetings are well-attended with hundreds of newly-arrived students eager to get their stay off to a good start. <\/p>\n
But on Wednesday 5 January there were less than a hundred, according to the University Post estimate. Patricia Leite Shuttleworth, admissions co-ordinator at the International Office, who helped organise and hold the meeting, is a bit more optimistic. She reckons on their being 115:<\/p>\n
\u00bbThis is judging by the number of cards given out. And this is actually a good number compared to what we had originally estimated\u00ab, she says, before adding that \u00bbthere have been some problems with logging on to, and gaining access to University of Copenhagen e-mail\u00ab.<\/p>\n
This may have meant not all students saw the invitation. However, Patricia Leite Shuttleworth believes that only a small number of students have been affected.<\/p>\n
\u00bbThere aren\u2019t that many January arrivals. The number of students who missed out on the meeting yesterday could not have surpassed 10-15,\u00ab she says to the University Post. <\/p>\n
But several students queried the University Post reporter who was at the entrance, whether the orientation was for all internationals, as their international friends had not been invited.<\/p>\n
Either way, students who missed out need not worry. The International Office will hold another orientation meeting 2 February, and all international students are welcome to attend, the Office says.<\/p>\n
Luci@adm.ku.dk<\/p>\n