The need for information does not stop once you arrive in a new country. This section provides you with links to websites that will help you navigate your daily life.

Student cards can provide access to amenities such as university libraries, give discounts at local shops, and more. To learn more about how to get a student card and about the benefits the card offers, please visit:

• Campuscard of Freie Universität Berlin
• The Badge of the University of Bologna, and University Card for students at the Ravenna Campus
• University Student Card of the University of Edinburgh
• Student Card of the University of Helsinki Student Union
• Student Card of the Jagiellonian University in Cracow
• Student Card of KU Leuven
• UCM Student Card and Discounts for Students of Universidad Complutense de Madrid
• Carte étudiante (in French) of Paris 1 Panthéon–Sorbonne

Getting to a new city and then getting around that city is an important part of any international experience. Students in Europe can now do so in a more sustainable way thanks to websites such as Erasmus by Train, Green Tickets and The Man in Seat Sixty-One. If you wish to learn more about local transportation and about the availability of sustainable and discounted options, please visit the following websites:

• Finding Your Way Around, Semesterticket (in German) and Semesterticket Office in Berlin
• Getting About, Transport and Mobility Subsidies for Students and AlmaBike
• Getting to Edinburgh
• Finding Your Way in Helsinki
• Public Transportation in Cracow
• Transportation in Belgium
• Getting to Universidad Complutense de Madrid by Public Transport and Movilidad sostenible (in Spanish) in Madrid
• Imagine R Student Ticket in Paris

These links will help you find your way to lectures, seminars and study sessions in the library:

• Finding Your Way Around Campus and Map of the Freie Universität Berlin
• Campuses and Structures of the University of Bologna
• Maps of the University of Edinburgh and of Edinburgh
• Campuses of the University of Helsinki
• Faculty Buildings Map of the Jagiellonian University in Cracow
• Campuses of KU Leuven
• Campus Locations of Universidad Complutense de Madrid
• Information about the Paris 1 Panthéon–Sorbonne campuses can be found in the Welcome Guide

Getting to know the university, the city and some new people can be difficult. Taking part in welcome activities is an easy way to learn more about your surroundings and to meet other students. You can read about the different activities on the following websites:

• Central Orientation Days for International Students at Freie Universität Berlin
• Welcome Page for International Students at the University of Bologna
• Welcome to the University of Edinburgh
• Orientation and Tutoring at the University of Helsinki
• Intro Days at the Jagiellonian University in Cracow
• Welcome Activities at KU Leuven
• Welcome Session at Universidad Complutense de Madrid
• University Orientation at Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne

The tips on the following web pages could make your daily life easier and cheaper:

• Dining Facilities for Students at Freie Universität Berlin
• Sport, Culture and University Life and University Canteens, Places to Eat and Discounted Catering Services at the University of Bologna
• Life in Edinburgh
• Living in Helsinki
• Działalność studencka (in Polish)
• University Restaurants, Veggie Bag, Sorting Waste and Shopping at KU Leuven
• Study with Us and Student Services at Universidad Complutense de Madrid
• Restauration des étudiants à Paris (in French)

Taking care of one's well-being and health is always important. The following links will take you to websites that will tell you what to do when you are ill, and where to turn to should any problems arise:

• Services & Support, Psychological Counseling and Health Insurance at Freie Universität Berlin
• Medical Assistance for International Students of the University of Bologna
• Safety and Support at the University of Edinburgh
• Health Care and Well-Being at the University of Helsinki
• Health Care and Insurance at the Jagiellonian University in Cracow
• Health Care, Well-Being and Safety at KU Leuven
• Madrid Healthcare System, Contacto de Centro de Atención de Emergencias y Seguridad (in Spanish) and PsiCall: servicio de atención psicológica (in Spanish)
• Information about these topics can be found in the Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne Welcome Guide

Taking diverse backgrounds and life situations into account in an inclusive way is at the core of our Una Europa values. To learn more about the services and activities that are available, please visit the following sites:

• Diversity, Academic Offerings and Services for Refugees and Representatives for Individuals with Disabilities for diversity and activities at Freie Universität Berlin
• The Psychological Support Service, Cross-Cultural Counselling Service for International Students, Unibo for Refugees and UNI-CO-RE: University Corridors for Refugees (Ethiopia-Unibo 2019-21) for diversity and inclusion at the University of Bologna
• Equality, Diversity and Inclusion for diversity and inclusion at the University of Edinburgh
• Equality, Diversity and Accessibility for diversity and inclusion at the University of Helsinki
• Disability Support Service and Student Centre for Support and Adaptation (SOWA) for diversity and inclusion at the Jagiellonian University in Cracow
• Religion and Lifestance, Studying or Working with a Disability, Refugees, LGBTQI students, Students with a Disability, Refugees welcome and Diversity Policy Office for diversity and inclusion at KU Leuven
• Oficina para la Inclusión de Personas con Diversidad (in Spanish) for diversity and inclusion at Universidad Complutense de Madrid
• Handicap (in French) and Dispositif de lutte contre les harcèlements (in French) for diversity and inclusion at Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne

Una Europa universities and students share an aspiration for the “sustainable university”. If you wish to learn more about sustainability initiatives in each university, please visit the following web pages:

• Sustainability at Freie Universität Berlin
• Sustainability at the University of Bologna
• Social Responsibility and Sustainability at the University of Edinburgh
• Responsibility and Sustainability at the University of Helsinki
• The Jagiellonian University Strategy 2030
• Sustainability at KU Leuven
• Environment and Sustainability and Sostenibilidad (in Spanish) at Universidad Complutense de Madrid
• Développement durable (in French) at Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne

Learning the local language is one of the goals of many international degree and exchange students. In many cases though, it is also possible to study other languages. The following websites help you to get started:

• The German as a Foreign Language Department at Freie Universität Berlin
• Centro Linguistico di Ateneo at the University of Bologna
• English Language Support for International Students and Language Courses at the University of Edinburgh
• Language education at the University of Helsinki Language Centre
• Language Learning at KU Leuven
• Languages in Spain
• Bienvenue au Département des langues à Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne (in French)

Student life is not just about parties. Most universities offer volunteering opportunities as well as clubs and societies that focus on a variety of activities. The following websites provide information about what our universities have to offer:

• The International Club, Volunteering Initiatives and University Sports at Freie Universität Berlin
• Culture and Events, Alma Engage, University Sports Centre, Sport, Culture and University Life, The Green Office and The Collegium Musicum at the University of Bologna
• Edinburgh University Students' Association, Volunteering and Student Life and Support at the University of Edinburgh
• International Student Life in Helsinki, Student Activities and Student Involvement at the University of Helsinki
• Jagiellonian University Student Ambassadors, Biuro Sportu (in Polish) and Klub Uczelniany Akademickiego Związku Sportowego UJ (in Polish) at the Jagiellonian University in Cracow
• Pangaea: International Community, Sports, Culture and Working, Volunteering and Career at KU Leuven

Many universities have alumni communities and some countries and municipalities require some paperwork before leaving. Please check the following sites to find out more about these matters:

• Freie Universität Berlin Alumni Network
• Almae Matris Alumni Association (in Italian) of the University of Bologna
• Alumni Activities at the University of Helsinki
• Upon Leaving KU Leuven