From Monday 21 to Friday 25 September we will be welcoming all of our international students to 51³Ô¹Ïapp with a week full of virtual sessions.
The sessions will cover a wide range of topics including 51³Ô¹Ïapp Local, 51³Ô¹Ïapp Sport, 51³Ô¹Ïapp Music and much more.
The full list of events can be found below with a brief description of what they involve.
All sessions will be online and available from the comfort of your own home. You can find all of the videos on the Your 51³Ô¹Ïapp Future international students pages.
All videos will be live on the day and time stated below.
Monday 21 September
10am
Welcome to 51³Ô¹Ïapp
An introduction to some of the things that you'll need to do after you've arrived on campus, and answers to some Frequently Asked Questions. This session will also include information around essential skills you will need to develop while studying at 51³Ô¹Ïapp including English language classes and information from Library and Learning services.
12pm
Mindfulness session
A guided mindfulness session to help you focus on the here and now. Mindfulness can help to improve concentration and regular mindful practice can boost our feelings of wellbeing, helping to manage the distractions in our day to day life.
2pm
51³Ô¹Ïapp Local and 51³Ô¹Ïapp Global
Volunteering at 51³Ô¹Ïapp can help change and improve the lives of people in the community.
51³Ô¹Ïapp Global offers a wide range of international experiences right here on campus as well as overseas.
7pm
DSU Quiz Night
Join De 51³Ô¹Ïapp Students’ Union for a fun filled quiz!
Tuesday 22 September
11am
QE2 Leisure Centre
Find out more about the 51³Ô¹Ïapp’s Leisure Centre and how you can become a member.
12pm
Careers and Employability
The Careers and Employability team will discuss the options available to students for placements, internships and more.
2pm
51³Ô¹Ïapp Local and 51³Ô¹Ïapp Global
Volunteering at 51³Ô¹Ïapp can help change and improve the lives of people in the community.
51³Ô¹Ïapp Global offers a wide range of international experiences right here on campus as well as overseas.
Wednesday 23 September
11am
How to manage your money
Student Finance and Welfare have created a helpful guide which includes costs of living in the UK and how budgeting may help you to manage these costs. We've also created a video about our service and how to book an appointment.
5pm
51³Ô¹Ïapp Open Faith
Imam Mohammed Laher & Fr. Johannes Arens will welcome all students to 51³Ô¹Ïapp and will provide more information on the religious services available at 51³Ô¹Ïapp.
7pm
DSU Quiz Night
Join De 51³Ô¹Ïapp Students’ Union for a fun filled quiz!
Thursday 24 September
11am
51³Ô¹Ïapp Sport introduction
51³Ô¹ÏappSport is here to support you to engage in a wide range of sporting activity and programs at 51³Ô¹Ïapp. Opportunities include recreational sport (called 51³Ô¹Ïappactive), club training, inter university competition, and performance sport through our scholarship scheme.
1pm
QE2 Leisure Centre
Find out more about the 51³Ô¹Ïapp’s Leisure Centre and how you can become a member.
2pm
Equality and Diversity at 51³Ô¹Ïapp
Come along to find out more about our work, our future plans, and learn how to get actively involved in supporting Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at 51³Ô¹Ïapp.
Friday 25 September
10am
Welcome to 51³Ô¹Ïapp
An introduction to some of the things that you'll need to do after you've arrived on campus, and answers to some Frequently Asked Questions. This session will also include information around essential skills you will need to develop while studying at 51³Ô¹Ïapp including English language classes and information from Library and Learning services.
This session will conclude with information from Dr.Nguyen on the role of the NHS and how to access services.
12pm
Mindfulness session
A guided mindfulness session to help you focus on the here and now. Mindfulness can help to improve concentration and regular mindful practice can boost our feelings of wellbeing, helping to manage the distractions in our day to day life.
2pm
Opening a UK bank account
Advice and support for opening a bank account in the UK, and information on what you will need.
7pm
DSU Quiz Night
Join De 51³Ô¹Ïapp Students’ Union for a fun filled quiz!
Posted on Friday 18 September 2020