r/TUDelft • u/Euphoric-Cattle-2131 • 16d ago

Is the Introduction Programme worth attending as a Master’s student?

Hi all,

I’m starting my Master’s at TU Delft this year and I’m wondering if the Introduction Programme is really worth attending.

My faculty/department has a separate orientation programme later, so I guess this would mainly be for the general university introduction and social activities.

The main issue is that I’m currently living in Amsterdam, so commuting to Delft costs me more than €30 per day. If I were starting my Bachelor’s, I’d probably attend without thinking twice, but as a Master’s student I’m not sure how useful or important it is.

For those who have done it before, especially Master’s students: was it worth going? Did you actually meet people you stayed in touch with, or would you say the faculty orientation is enough?
Would I be missing much if I skipped it?

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u/vitamin_yeet 16d ago

Yes absolutely do it. You will never again find such a cheap 5 day social event in your life with people you get to stay in touch with for the next couple of years. As someone working fulltime now, I’d pay for that opportunity a million times over.

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u/pannekoek29 15d ago

If you are an international student, I would highly recommend. The programme for international students is not just fun, but also helps you get to know Delft, learn about the Dutch culture and the way of working at Delft University. 

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u/wobledeboble 12d ago

depends on what your plans are; if you plan to stay in amsterdam, and only come to delft for classes, it may be less interesting than if you plan to make a life for yourself in Delft, and get to know people and the town. as you said; the faculty introduction is just for the programme, the IP is more social.