From Monday 21 to Friday 25 September we will be welcoming all of our international students to Æß²ÊÖ±²¥ with a week full of virtual sessions.
The sessions will cover a wide range of topics including Æß²ÊÖ±²¥ Local, Æß²ÊÖ±²¥ Sport, Æß²ÊÖ±²¥ 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 Æß²ÊÖ±²¥ Future international students pages.
All videos will be live on the day and time stated below.
Monday 21 September
10am
Welcome to Æß²ÊÖ±²¥
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 Æß²ÊÖ±²¥ 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
Æß²ÊÖ±²¥ Local and Æß²ÊÖ±²¥ Global
Volunteering at Æß²ÊÖ±²¥ can help change and improve the lives of people in the community.
Æß²ÊÖ±²¥ Global offers a wide range of international experiences right here on campus as well as overseas.
7pm
DSU Quiz Night
Join De Montfort Students’ Union for a fun filled quiz!
Tuesday 22 September
11am
QE2 Leisure Centre
Find out more about the Æß²ÊÖ±²¥’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
Æß²ÊÖ±²¥ Local and Æß²ÊÖ±²¥ Global
Volunteering at Æß²ÊÖ±²¥ can help change and improve the lives of people in the community.
Æß²ÊÖ±²¥ 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
Æß²ÊÖ±²¥ Open Faith
Imam Mohammed Laher & Fr. Johannes Arens will welcome all students to Æß²ÊÖ±²¥ and will provide more information on the religious services available at Æß²ÊÖ±²¥.
7pm
DSU Quiz Night
Join De Montfort Students’ Union for a fun filled quiz!
Thursday 24 September
11am
Æß²ÊÖ±²¥ Sport introduction
Æß²ÊÖ±²¥Sport is here to support you to engage in a wide range of sporting activity and programs at Æß²ÊÖ±²¥. Opportunities include recreational sport (called Æß²ÊÖ±²¥active), club training, inter university competition, and performance sport through our scholarship scheme.
1pm
QE2 Leisure Centre
Find out more about the Æß²ÊÖ±²¥’s Leisure Centre and how you can become a member.
2pm
Equality and Diversity at Æß²ÊÖ±²¥
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 Æß²ÊÖ±²¥.
Friday 25 September
10am
Welcome to Æß²ÊÖ±²¥
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 Æß²ÊÖ±²¥ 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 Montfort Students’ Union for a fun filled quiz!
Posted on Friday 18 September 2020