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Feel free to contact the Eurekaweek Management by using one of the methods displayed below. We are happy to help you!
However, many questions have already been answered before. You can check the Frequently Asked Questions down below. Please check this first, as it is the easiest and fastest way to find the information you need.
Eurekaweek Management 2023
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On workdays from 9:00 to 17:00
G-building Room GB-37
Burgemeester Oudlaan 50
3062 PA Rotterdam
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+31 (0)10 40 821 54
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Eurekaweek is the official introduction week of the Erasmus University Rotterdam. During the week you will get to know other students, the university and the city!
The Eurekaweek takes place from the 21th of August until the 24th of August. On Sunday 20th of August there is an International Day as a warm welcome for new students from outside the Netherlands.
You can participate by buying a ticket. The official ticketsale of the Eurekaweek will open from 1 May 2023 onwards!
The ticket sale will open from 1 May 2023 onwards!
The Eurekaweek is organized for first year bachelor, pre-master and master students of the Erasmus University Rotterdam. Only when you start the first year of your study, you are able to participate.
No, the Eurekaweek is not part of the curriculum so you do not receive ECTS for participating.
Yes, it is possible to attend all the events of the Eurekaweek with a functional impairment! If you want more specific information regarding how we make our programme fully accessible, you can view the Functional Impairment page, or contact us at eureka@eur.nl.
Yes! Every day you will receive at least two meals that you eat together with your group. The food during the week will be completely vegetarian. Of course it is also possible to buy some extra snacks at the supermarket yourself.
No, the Eurekaweek is completely voluntary. We highly recommend that you participate, because this is the perfect opportunity to get to know other students and make friends for life!
No absolutely not! The Eurekaweek is a week of fun activities to get to know other students, the university and Rotterdam. During the week you will be introduced to the campus and all the various associations that Rotterdam has to offer.
The Eurekaweek Board follows the guidelines of the Dutch government and the National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM) to control the spread of coronavirus in the Netherlands. The Eurekaweek Management is therefore monitoring the situation closely and will take action as appropriate, based on how the situation develops. At this moment, nearly all coronavirus measures have been lifted. For more information we are referring to the official website of the government: https://www.government.nl/.
The Eurekaweek ticket costs €84,99. With a ticket you will receive a wristband which gives you access to all 15 events of the week and you will receive at least two meals per day.
For the registration you need the QR code which you received in the confirmation e-mail when you bought the ticket. Additionally, you need to bring an valid identification document such as an ID card or a passport.
The official programme has not yet been announced, but during the week you will get to meet other students from your study and you will experience everything Rotterdam and the Erasmus University have to offer. Take a look at the aftermovie of last year to see how it was last summer! Also keep an eye on our website and socials where the programme will be announced later this year.
No, you will have the freedom to choose which event you want to attend. However, we highly recommend that you participate in all the events to have the ultimate experience!
The International Day takes place the day before the official programme. It is a day for the students who are new in the Netherlands where they can already get to know various associations and socialize with each other. The International Day is included in the ticket price.
There are various types of associations in Rotterdam. You have student associations, study assocations, sport associations and cultural assocations, so there is something for everyone! Get to know all the assocations during our events! More information on each association can be found here.
During the week you have several opportunities to meet the associations. Keep an eye on our socials for the official programme per day which will be announced later this year!
It is not mandatory to become a member of an association. It is up to you to choose if and which association you want to be a part of.
No, the Eurekaweek takes place before the introduction periods of the associations. It is up to the association when they organize their introduction days.
You will be grouped with other people from the same study, so you will already know your classmates before the first day!
The aim of the Eurekaweek is to meet new people and start new friendships. However, during the week you can switch groups in consultation with your guides, and the Eurekaweek Management.
Unfortunately, it is not possible for HBO students to participate in the Eurekaweek as it is the official introduction week of the Erasmus University.
During the week, there are various sleeping possibilities. More information regarding sleeping arrangements can be found on this page.
Note: there are limited spots available and it will be on a first come first serve basis, so keep that in mind!
Yes, when you register for the week it is possible to indicate your allergy/preference in the registration form.
During the week you will have two guides who will take you to all the events. The guides are also students at the Erasmus University, so they can answer every question you might have!
At the registration morning on August 21st you will receive an Eurekaweek wristband. You can use this wristband to pay and it grants you access to all our events, so make sure you always wear your wristband! You can top-up your balance with the official Eurekaweek app. Payment with cash or card is not possible at our events, only the wristband can be used.
There is no packing list for what you need to bring during the week. Just take with you what you think is convenient. It is best to take with you as little as possible. Although make sure that you always have a valid identification document with you.
You can enter all our events with the wristband you receive at the registration morning. Make sure you always wear your wristband, since you are not allowed to enter the event without a wristband.
At almost all of our events there will be a Service Point where you can ask all your questions. The Service Point is easy to recognize and will be manned by someone from Team Eureka. If there is no Service Point, you can ask someone from the Crew or the Management who are always present at the event.
