FAQ
ABOUT (GENERAL)
Where will Snowdays 24 take place?
Snowdays24 will take place in the Autonomous Province of Bolzano - South Tyrol. The "base" of the event and all accommodation will be in the city of Bozen-Bolzano. During the day, there will be bus transfers to the selected ski areas in the region, which will be announced soon. In the evening, parties will be hosted in various clubs and venues in the area.
When will Snowdays24 take place?
Snowdays24 will take place from the 29th of February until the 3rd of March, 2024. What does the event program look like? Day one: check-in of external universities and arrival at their hosts (unibz students who host the participants for the duration of the event). In the evening there is dinner, the event's opening ceremony, and the first party. Day two: breakfast at the university and immediately afterwards departure for the ski location. There will be activities at the basecamp such as: sports competitions, live music, entertainment, and similar. In the evening there will be dinner and the second party (at a different location than the ski resort). Day three: breakfast at the university again and departure for the ski location. At the end of the day there will be a closing ceremony and the awarding of various prizes based on the results of the sports competitions. Finally, there will be the event's closing party. The confirmed program will be uploaded and communicated to all participants
TICKETS
What is included in the ticket price?
Included in the ticket price there are 2 days of skiing in two different ski locations, entry to all 3 of the parties, trasportation to all ski and party locations, breakfast and lunch, assorted gadgets, discounts on rentals, and the best weekend of your life!
Are refunds or name changes possible in case I cannot attend the event?
Yes, refunds will only happen if there is a name change. Name changes are permitted until January 31st. After this date, there will be a €20 fee that needs to be paid for name changes .
Is there a possibility of getting merchandise of the event?
Yes! The merchandise store will be available online for presales starting from Jenuary/February, it will also be available at unibz starting from the same date.Additionally, there will also be the opportunity to buy it directly at the event.
RULES
Is it true that I am not allowed to have any alcohol while on the slopes?
Yes, it is true. By Italian law, skiing, and snowboarding are equated to driving, therefore it is forbidden to have more than 0,5 grams/liter of alcohol in the blood by lative Decree 40/2021. The penalty for having between 0,5 and 0,8 g/l of alcohol in the blood is punished by severe penalties and high fines, and if it is above 0,8 g/l, then it becomes a crime.
ACTIVITIES
Which sports activities will be offered?
For all information regarding sport and spirit tournaments, you can check out our Sport & Spirit page here
Is there something else to do other than skiing?
Yes, of course! There will be a basecamp set up on the slopes that will offer other activities including competitive sports, spirit competitions, music, and other non-competitive activities.
PARTICIPANTS
How do I apply to participate?
Snowdays24 is an invite-only event. Tickets for unibz students will be on sale starting on December 11th (tbd) and all information will be communicated via email.
Who is the event for?
The event is for business students from universities all over Europe.
What are the career opportunities?
At Snowdays, there will be unique opportunities to network and connect with local and international companies. Since the participants represent a highly visible target group, brands from various sectors can benefit from the connections made at the event. Some brands will set up stands that offer interactive games to welcome the participants and to help them get to know the company better, whereas others will have the chance to give a small presentation about the company and its career opportunities.
Who organizes the event?
Snowdays is organized by a group of 33 people, split into 9 different teams to organize different aspects of the event. It is entirely composed of students, who all share a common passion for creating an unforgettable event for all participants!
I'm from unibz and I want to help organize the event, where do I apply?
We will make a call for helpers very soon! Such a huge event requires lots of helpers, and we will be relying on you, of course there is a reward included!
Do I need to have my own gear?
Nope! If you don't have your own skiing/snowboarding equipment, we will arrange rentals for you.
What should I bring with me?
A survival guide will be shared on our social media closer to the event, but in general, remember to bring with you: ski/snowboard equipment (if you have it), skiing clothes, proper shoes, clothes to match the themed parties, sleeping mat and sleeping bag (if you’ll be hosted by a unibz student), toiletries, towel, sleeping clothes, socks, underwear, wallet, id/passport, residence card, and any necessary medications.
What about the accommodation?
External participants will be hosted by unibz students. These students are welcoming you to their home, therefore it is expected that you treat them and their space with respect. There is also the chance that external students will be hosted together in larger groups in other structures such as gyms or other spaces. More information about the arrangements will be communicated closer to the event.
How do I get to the event?
Each university is responsible for arranging their own transportation to the event. The meeting point will be in Bozen-Bolzano, more detailed instructions for arrival and check-in will be shared closer to the event. During the event, all transportation to ski locations and party locations will be provided by the organization.
I have special dietary requirements: can they be accommodated?
Yes, with proper advance notice, we will have meals available to accommodate certain dietary restrictions. Please indicate them in the enrollment form.
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snowdays@unibz.it