Dear Students!

University of Warsaw in your perspective – online workshop for international students

Welcome Point and The Volunteer Centre of The University of Warsaw announce recruitment for new workshops!

What’s our goal? –> To explore your perspective and look at UW through the eyes of our students!

This is definitely something for you if:

  • you are interested in the possibility of self-development;
  • you would like to have a real impact on the work of the UW;
  • you are a sociable person who enjoys working in a group.

We want to invite our international students to participate in workshops to have an active part in shaping our University reality.

What can you get?

  • a unique opportunity of integration with other members of the UW’s international community
  • acquiring and developing soft skills
  • an impact on the UW’s community
    developing intercultural competences
  • advancing skills in the online communication and learning
  • possibility to share your ideas and opinion in the context of the current situation
  • a certificate confirming your participation

The workshops will last about 3,5 hours and will be held using one of the online platforms.

When? 24th June 2020, 11:45 am – 3:15 pm

Registration form: https://forms.gle/xBwsEQFxPxgUAmWGA
Deadline to fill the registration form: 18th June 2020, 12:00 pm.

Please note that the presence at the entire workshop is essential to us.

Best regards,
Welcome Point UW

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