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. Useful Information

Leisure Activities

When seeking a taste of real student life or searching for an interesting extracurricular ac-
tivity, students are recommended to contact the Student Organization of the University of
Primorska (ŠOUP), which is active in the following areas: sociality and student issues/pro-
blems, culture, sports and student recreation, higher education and student counseling, in-
ternational cooperation.
The Section of International Relations takes care of foreign students who decided to study
at our university and provides consultation services to students who wish to study abroad as
well as organizes recreational activities for foreign students. The Section for Recreational ac-
tivities organizes a variety of social gatherings and events to enrich the student life experien-
ce at our university. Moreover, this section also takes care of all student sports activities such
as recreation and the students’ university sports league. The Section for Student Welfare is
in charge of student housing, the subsidized student meal program, health, ecology and vo-
lunteering. It also helps students with special needs, student families and provides counseling
concerning other welfare-related matters. The Section for Higher Education provides advi-
sing services to students on matters connected to their curricular activities and keeps stu-
dents updated with changes in higher education legislation changes.
Together with the university, ŠOUP has established the Academic Choir of the UP. The Co-
unseling Centre of Primorska (PRIMSS) was also established by ŠOUP and implements pro-
jects and activities that include psychosocial services, career planning and legal protection.

Student Organization of the University of Primorska (ŠOUP)
University of Primorska Student Center
Čevljarska ulica 27, SI-6000 Koper
Tel.: +386 (0)5 662 62 20
Facebook: ŠOUP ■ info@soup.si ■ www.soup.si

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