{"id":38955,"date":"2023-11-15T06:00:42","date_gmt":"2023-11-15T05:00:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/semmelweis.hu\/english\/?p=38955"},"modified":"2023-11-13T14:24:58","modified_gmt":"2023-11-13T13:24:58","slug":"a-stellar-atmosphere-at-this-years-semmelweis-freshmens-ball","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/semmelweis.hu\/english\/2023\/11\/a-stellar-atmosphere-at-this-years-semmelweis-freshmens-ball\/","title":{"rendered":"A “stellar\u201d atmosphere at this year\u2019s Semmelweis Freshmen\u2019s Ball"},"content":{"rendered":"
On October 27th, at the 54th Freshmen\u2019s Ball, co-organized by the Semmelweis Student Union (H\u00d6K) and the Instructor Volunteer Group Association (I\u00d6CS), Hungarian and international first-year students partied together in the Theoretical Block (NET), evoking the atmosphere of outer space. The newly admitted students\u2019 most awaited university event was opened by Rector Dr. B\u00e9la Merkely.<\/div>\n

On the occasion the Freshmen’s Ball jointly organized by H\u00d6K and I\u00d6CS, NET was decorated with stars in accordance with the theme \u201cStellar Ball\u201d so that the participants could feel \u201cunder the night sky\u201d. Both Hungarian and international students took part in the event, as the university, including the organizers, put even more emphasis this year on building more and closer intercultural relations within Semmelweis University.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>The ceremony was opened by Rector Dr. B\u00e9la Merkely, who emphasized that medicine and health science is perhaps the most wonderful profession in the world, which requires lifelong learning, humility, diligence and sacrifice. He highlighted that Semmelweis University is not only the best university in the country and the region, but also unique in the world as a university of medicine and health sciences. \u201cThe prestigious Times Higher Education list places us in the top 300, which puts us in the top 1 percent of higher education institutions. Our goal is to enter the top 100 and among the 5 best medical universities in Europe – and for this I am counting on your knowledge, diligence and perseverance,\u201d said the Rector. He reminded that only students with excellent results are admitted to Semmelweis University, and Semmelweis courses traditionally have the highest admission score. During the past more than 250 years, our institution has always represented quality, the highest degree of excellence in the fields of education, healing and research and innovation, he pointed out. Dr. B\u00e9la Merkely also highlighted that this year’s theme of the event, the \u201cStellar Ball\u201d, also symbolizes the infinite distance that students can reach with the help of their studies and science: the diversity they can learn about; the unknown, which, in the field of medicine and health science, they will try to explore like astronauts the mysteries of the galaxy.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Speaking to the first-year students, President of the Student Union Csenge Gecsey said they are already officially students of the most prominent university in the country, and they have become members of the Semmelweis family in spirit. \u201cBe brave and persevere, as the coming period holds many surprises for you. It is important to enjoy not only the goal, but also every moment of the journey,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

True to tradition, the Pro Juventute Universitatis awards were presented at the Freshmen\u2019s Ball, which was this year handed over to L\u00e1szl\u00f3 Nagy, Director of the Education-Network Management Directorate, Dr. B\u00e1lint Tripolszky, Dr. F\u00e9lix Tak\u00e1cs, Dr. Patrik Kreuter, Dr. Norbert V\u00f6lcsei and Dr. Attila Sz\u0171cs by Rector Dr. B\u00e9la Merkely and President of the Students’ Union Csenge Gecsey, in recognition of their activities for the students of the university.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>The program was opened by the international students with their waltz. More international students took part in the event this year than last year, which is also due to the fact that H\u00d6K and the voluntary groups work in an increasingly close working relationship to ensure that foreign students become even more involved in university life, thus making their stay here easier and helping their integration. The opening waltz was followed by the dance of the instructors, which was appreciated by the audience with huge applause.<\/p>\n

In the rest of the program, those present could listen to Andr\u00e1s Sz\u0151ke’s panpipe production, Levente Somogyi’s piano performance, and Zs\u00f3fia Hajd\u00fa’s vocals. They won the trust of the organizers at the event called \u201cStars are Born\u201d, the Freshmen\u2019s Ball pre-selection event organized for the first time this year. Finally, the Hungarian students danced a waltz, and according to tradition, the musical program ended with professor-student dances. Thanks to the Moving Pictures Creative Instructors (MAKI), the unmissable freshman film was also shown to the audience, which transported all first-years and the instructors back to the \u201cOlympic\u201d Freshman Camp for a few minutes.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>As in all balls, music and dance played the main role. NET opened its doors at eight o’clock to senior students and the guests of freshmen. The good atmosphere was ensured not only by the I\u00d6CS DJs, but also by the four-member band Aniline, a favorite of the audience at \u201cStars are Born\u201d. Blahalujzi\u00e1na performed in the decorated hall – the band’s music represents a special style with its unique combination of indie, beat and other musical trends. Then the popular Roma folk band Parno Graszt took over the stage. They conjured up a party with a great atmosphere, evoking the atmosphere of the countryside, the sound of rattling carts – there was no participant left who did not step on the dance floor.<\/p>\n

True to tradition, a raffle was also organized, one of the main sponsors of which this year was Mediwears. Those born under the lucky star could once again win many valuable gifts. As usual, the proceeds from the purchase of raffle tickets were donated to charity by the organizers.<\/p>\n\r\n [slb_exclude]\r\n

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If you were unable to attend the Freshmen\u2019s Ball or already miss Semmelweis events, there is no need to despair, because there will be countless programs before the exam period. The next big events will be the T\u00f6m\u0151 Party, NET Run, QuizNight, Semmelweis Together, Winter Break and the 3rd round of Beerpong, which are also waiting for students who wish to have fun.<\/p>\n

More information, photos and programs are available on the social media platforms of the Student Union (H\u00d6K) and the Instructor Volunteer Group Association (I\u00d6CS)!<\/p>\n

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Bernadett B\u00f3di, M\u00e1rk Havasi, Petra Csan\u00e1di, Alexandra Pop
\nPhoto: B\u00e1lint Barta \u2013 Semmelweis University
\nTranslation: M\u00e1ria S\u00e1nta<\/p>\n

This article was prepared by the Student Union of Semmelweis University.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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