🎉 Stress-free Fadder Week: how to choose activities and not "drop out"

🧩 How fadderuke works

Fadderuke is an orientation week at Norwegian universities (UiO, UiB, NTNU, HVL, etc.) when first-year students are divided into buddy groups.

The goals of the week are to

● to familiarise students with the campus and each other,

● to give them a social start and a sense of belonging,

● to introduce clubs, societies and services.

📌 But participation is not 100% mandatory — you have the right to choose only those events that you feel comfortable with.

🗺️ Map of options

Fadderuke includes a wide variety of activities:

● 🎤 concerts and parties,

● 🎲 board games, quizzes, book clubs,

● 🏞️ walks, city tours,

● 🏐 Sports and team games.

👉 For introverts, it is ideal to combine 1–2 large events with more relaxed gatherings.

🛡️ Safety and boundaries

It is important to remember:

● ❌ You are not obliged to participate in all events.

● ✅ you can leave early or choose alcohol-free activities,

● ⚠️ Respect your own boundaries and let your buddy leaders know if you need a break.

📌 Tip: think about your "exit strategies" in advance (e.g., "I'm only staying until 10 p.m." or "I reserve the right to leave").

🧑‍⚕️ Samskipnad support

Student Samskipnadas (SiO, Sammen, Sit) offer:

● psychological support,

● counselling on stress and adaptation,

● social groups for international students.

Don't be afraid to reach out — many people feel stressed at the beginning.

Fadderuke is not a test of extroversion – it's an incredible opportunity to adapt! Finding your balance is so important for introverts! Choose the right formats, listen to yourself and make the most of the amazing support of Samskipnad.

📌 Here's a great tip: make a plan in advance and keep your buddy leader close by so that Fadder week is a joyful experience rather than a stressful one.