Uri Maya Ersties May 2026

The "Stamm": A regular get-together at a local bar or café where students from all semesters mingle.

Movie Nights: Featuring documentaries or cinema from Latin America and beyond. uri maya ersties

URI Maya is essentially the student association (Fachverein) for students of Pre-Columbian Studies, Latin American Studies, and related linguistic or historical disciplines at the University of Zurich (UZH). For an Erstie (freshman), this group is the primary bridge between daunting lecture halls and a supportive social circle. The "Stamm": A regular get-together at a local

The Erstsemester-Begrüssung: This is the formal-yet-casual welcome. You’ll meet the board members, learn about the faculty’s quirks, and get the "insider" tips that professors won't tell you. For an Erstie (freshman), this group is the

Ask Questions: There is no shame in being confused by the "Wegleitung" (study guide). Everyone was an Erstie once.