This as ever is tremendously exciting. We’ve had a good turn
out to our induction activities. On several occasions we’ve run out of chairs. “This
is the sign of successful programmes,” we tell our students.
We look on a little nervously as seminar groups fill up; our
rooms typically hold 26. Several groups already have 25. Not all students have registered
yet. We expect they will, though.
Day 1 Drop-in session
Students can register online but they do attend a check-in.
We want to make a first contact with them that day. So, we arrange a drop-in
session. The idea is that they would come in small groups to chat to us – their
programme leaders, personal tutors and the head of subject. However, when we turn
up at exactly the time stated, the room is full to bursting.
So, we give them a short presentation and then talk to them
in smaller groups. Some then come and go a little as we answer questions and find
out about them.
