University of Szeged
Albert Szent-Györgyi Medical School
Foreign Students' Secretariat
Your Education. Our Mission.
Matriculation General Medicine 2024/2025
Dear 1st year Medical Students,
Welcome to the Albert Szent-Györgyi Medical School!
We are looking forward to your arrival and would like to invite you to attend the programmes of our orientation week.
We would like to help you to explore the many opportunities awaiting you and to succeed in your first year and beyond. Don't miss a thing!
Programs are organized by the Medical School (Faculty Programs), the Rector's Office/Directorate for International Affairs (Central Programs) and the International Student Union of the Medical School (ISUS).
Please note that in order to attend the certain Central Programs, you will first need to register online. For details please visit the website of the Directorate for International Affairs: https://u-szeged.hu/orientation
Please check back for updates regularly!
Kind regrads,
Admissions Team
Albert Szent-Györgyi Medical School
Are you ready to embark on your university journey? We’ve got an exciting opportunity for you to showcase your creativity and share your experiences with fellow students!
What’s the Challenge?
As part of Orientation Week, we’re inviting all incoming medical students to participate in our Orientation Week Video Competition. Your task is simple yet engaging: create a short video that highlights your favorite Orientation Week program or activity. Whether it’s a fun social event, an inspiring info session, a memorable tour of the campus, or a formal ceremony we want to see what made your Orientation Week special!
How to Participate:
1.Create one or more videos (max 3): The video(s) should be maximum 1 minute long and should capture your favourite Orientation Week program or activity. Be creative- use interviews, music, or even a bit of humor to make your video stand out.
2.Share Your Experience: Post the video(s) on a social media platform (Instagram, TikTok, Facebook) and collect as many „likes” as possible. Please make sure to use the following hashtag: #szegedmedschool
3.Submit Your Entry: Send a message to alumni.fs@med.u-szeged.hu by September 16th, 2024, 8:00 indicating your name and a link to your video(s).
Prizes:
University hoody & University gift package.
The videos will be featured on University social media channels.
Important Dates:
- Submission Deadline: Monday, September 16th, 2024, 8:00
- Winners Announced: Monday, September 23rd, 8:00
Eligibility:
This competition is open to all first-year students enrolled in the English or German language General Medicine Program in the academic year 2024/2025 who are participating in Orientation Week activities.
Judging Criteria:
Number of „likes” (stand of September 16, 2024), furthermore:
- Creativity: How original and engaging is the content?
- Relevance: Does the video effectively showcase a specific Orientation Week program or activity?
- Impact: How well does the video convey the importance and benefits of the activity?
Questions?
For more information or any questions, please contact: alumni.fs@med.u-szeged.hu
Don’t miss this chance to kick off your university experience with creativity and fun! We look forward to seeing your stories on screen.
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