Semesterstart in Kristiansand

Semester start programme for Master in Global Journalism

Please be punctual. The programme will start at the announced time.

Tuesday 13 August 2024
Optional day

10.00 City tour | Meeting point by the Cathedral in the city center
11.30 Visit Kristiansand Zoo (please bring your admission letter)

Wednesday 14 August 2024
Compulsory for all students

9.00-11.00 Welcome and information about the study programme | Classroom A
11.00-12.00 Registration and information | Classroom A
12.00-12.30 Lunch (complimentary) | Cafe Sarepta
12.30-14.00 Semester start event for all students at NLA Kristiansand

How to get to the campus

Thursday 15 August 2024
The programme until 11.30 is mainly relevant for international students who have not previously lived in Norway. We hope that all students will join us for the lunch and the lecture with Mr. Choi.

9.00-10.00 Information for international students | Classroom A
10.30-11.30 Lecture: Norwegian society and politics, by programme coordinator Terje Skjerdal | Classroom A
11.30-12.30 Lunch (complimentary) | Cafe Sarepta
13.00-14.00 Lecture: Freedom of speech and modern threats to it, by journalist Danby Choi | Auditorium

Monday 19 August - Friday 23 August
Lectures every day, please see the lecture plan

Tuesday 20 August
16.00-19.00 Boat trip on "Solrik" - starting from Grimstad
You need to take a bus to Grimstad. More information will follow.

Wednesday 21 August
19.00 Semester start service | Oddernes Church

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Tuesday 27 August
Health check for certain student groups | Vaccinations Office, Gyldenløves gate 23
12.30: Group 1
14.15: Group 2
International students who must meet for the health check will receive further information about this.

Thursday 29 August
9.15 Lecture: Norwegian culture (for international students), by Solveig Omland and Hilde Kristine Dahlstrøm | Classroom A
10.30 Information about SiA Health (for all students)
10.50 Practical information for international students