International Student Advice

All the best for your exams!!

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Monday 30 May
Public “Bank” Holiday (A “bank” holiday in the UK is when most offices and work places are closed).The University, including all advice services, will be closed except for the library which remains open 24 hours. Shops will be open limited hours. In an emergency contact Security on 666 (Internal) 01225 383 999 (External)

Struggling with illness, family problems or events outside of your control? You MUST let your department know if you have any ‘mitigating circumstances’ that will affect your studies.

International Student Advice Team Change to Opening Times
10:00-12:00 Mondays and Fridays
13:30- 15:30 Wednesdays

OPPORTUNITIES
Are you interested in arranging social events for both home and international students? Global Group is a group supported by the Advice and Representation Centre of the Student Union, the main purpose of the group is to promote integration between home and international students.
Please contact Carol Lacey c.lacey@bath.ac.uk  before 10 June 2011.

Get your voice heard!
Do you have positive or negative comments to feedback to the University on:
Group work
Sport and Recreational facilities
Transport
Send your comments to the Students’ Union here:
http://www.bathstudent.com/forums/forumlist/17/

THIS WEEK
Tuesday 24 May 2011
19:30 Café International
Informal Café night to take time out to relax during revision week.
http://www.bathci.org.uk/

DATES FOR YOUR DIARIES in 2011
SATURDAY 11 JUNE
Discover Trip to the seaside- Bournemouth and Poole-
http://www.bathstudent.com/events/12524/1726/
Booking Deadline Friday 3rd June

IN BATH IN THE SUMMER?
MEET THE LOCAL COMMUNITY !!

TUES 7 JUNE
Painting play area. Location: Excelsior Terrace, Widcombe, Bath 10-3pm (B&NES Council Volunteering Week)

WEDNESDAY 8 JUNE
- Weeding along Highland Terrace, Oldfield Park, Bath 10-1pm and then lunch at a local cafe (ON-Board Project)

THURSDAY 9 JUNE
09:00-16:00 Painting sheltered housing community room.
Location: Trinity Road, Combe Down, Bath,

THURSDAY 9 JUNE
10-3pm Painting play area and litter pick Location: Moorfield Sand pit and Linear Park, Oldfield Park, Bath

TUESDAY14 JUNE
10:00-13:00 Improve the environment!!
Litter pick in Oldfield Park, Bath – FREE tea and cakes afterwards

Contact l.kelly@bath.ac.uk for further details of all community volunteering events

FURTHER INFORMATION
Next Weekly Email due: Week commencing 30 May 2011

Have a good week! Here is the Weather forecast –
http://uk.weather.com/weather/10day-Bath-UKXX0012

Don’t forget! Follow us on Twitter! Be the first to find out – The
International Student Advice team will be regularly tweeting latest news
and events as soon as we hear about them!

Follow us: http://twitter.com/#!/IntStudentBath’

We hope you have been enjoying the better weather and the Easter break!

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Struggling with illness, family problems or events outside of your control? You MUST let your department know if you have any ‘mitigating circumstances’ that will affect your studies.
Do you have disability or health issue that may affect your exams? Do you need extra support for your exams? Find out here what might be considered a disability and what options are available for you:

DATES FOR YOUR DIARIES in 2011

SATURDAY AND SUNDAY 4-5 JUNE
Looking forward to the end of exams?! International Student Weekend Away
The Best of British – Weekend Away to Dorset and the Jurassic Coast. Fantastic World Heritage Site- Great memories!! http://www.bath.ac.uk/international/news/dorset11.html
Book NOW! Limited places still available.

TUESDAY 10 MAY
10.15- 12.15 Are you worried about your exams? Exam Anxiety Workshops run by the Student Health and Wellbeing department .Open to all students and free of charge. Email Listening@bath.ac.uk to book a place. Places will be allocated on a first come, first served basis.

FRIDAY 20 MAY
Research Students- Meeting of Minds- Deadline for submissions for abstracts and conference posters for the event has been extended to this date.

THURSDAY 9 JUNE
Meeting of Minds
Aimed at Research students, but open to all!Research Students communicate to non-specialists about their work. Opportunities to network with research students from Computer Science and other departments- Meet speakers and trainers on postdoctoral careers.
Register here: http://www.eventbrite.com/event/725703599.

SATURDAY 11 JUNE
Discover Trip to the seaside- Bournemouth- more details to follow!!
http://www.bournemouth.co.uk/

FURTHER INFORMATION

Next Weekly Email due: Week commencing 9 May 2011

Have a good week! Here is the Weather forecast –
http://uk.weather.com/weather/10day-Bath-UKXX0012

Don’t forget! Follow us on Twitter! Be the first to find out – The
International Student Advice team will be regularly tweeting latest news
and events as soon as we hear about them!

Follow us: http://twitter.com/#!/IntStudentBath’

We hope you manage to have a well deserved break over the Easter vacation, whatever your plans.

What is Easter?

Traditions: Special services take place in churches and people, Christians and non-Christians, exchange Easter eggs and Easter bunnies which are not Christian elements of the occasion but have become part of the celebrations.

What is May Day?
May Day on 1 May is a traditional British celebration dating back to the fourth century.  It celebrates the end of the cold months and the beginning of summer.  It is also linked to International Worker’s Day around the world. Different festivals are organised around the UK on and around May 1st to celebrate. The celebrations include Morris dancing in England, which is a traditional English folk dance,  erecting a tall wooden pole called a Maypole, and the hobby horse (or ‘obby oss) which dances and plays music in Minehead and Padstow.

Look out for local May Day celebrations:
See the hobby horse in Minehead

Chalice Well, Glastonbury

Bristol Folk festival

See here for other religious festivals in April

Most shops will be closed on Easter Sunday (24 April)

Many shops will have reduced opening hours on the bank holidays (22 April,
26 April, 29 April, 2 May) – please check in advance.

Please see here for details of Easter closing times at the University of
Bath:

Food and drink

Careers Service

Library

Student Services Centre:
Closed 22 April (Good Friday) until Tuesday 26 April inclusive
and Friday 29 April until Monday 2 May inclusive

Please note: there will be a ‘drop in’ advice session on Wednesday 27 April 1.30 – 3.30pm.

Monday and Friday ‘drop in’ advice times will now be 10 – 12 noon until further
notice.

Do you have disability or health issue that may affect your exams? Do you
need extra support for your exams? Find out here what might be considered a
disability and what options are available for you.

Skills for business and the future – See here for dates and details

Have you, or someone you know,  got involved in volunteering in the community?  Why not volunteer someone for the ‘off-campus prize’?  The nominee may have volunteered on one project this year, or undertaken many projects and seen them through to completion or simply assisted in their development!

DATES FOR YOUR DIARIES in 2011
EASTER AND ROYAL WEDDING EVENTS

FREE EASTER MEAL!! Book now!!
TUES 19 April
19:30-22:30 Widcombe Baptist Church.
Ever wondered what Easter is all about? Find out at Cafe International with
a talk on “The real meaning of Easter” and a two course traditional British
meal.

Wednesday 20 April
14:15-16:15 Tea and Cake with the Islamic Society All students are warmly
welcomed to this event.
Where? 1WN 3.11

Friday 29 April
Royal Wedding Picnic!!
Don’t miss the ultimate “British” Experience with fantastic live music from
classical to the Beatles and live coverage of the royal wedding.

For an easy to read version Click here:
http://blogs.bath.ac.uk/international/

Don’t Miss!- Book Now!!
Saturday 16 April
Prior Park Gardens in Bath with a Guided Tour
Enjoy the British sunshine with a local walk in beautiful gardens and the stunning location and fabulous architecture of Prior Park Cost- £3:00
Where can I get tickets? From the SU reception.
http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-priorpark http://www.facebook.com/#!/event.php?eid=203741882980964&notif_t=event_invite

WHAT’S ON THIS WEEK?
THINK! Week 11-15 April
http://www.bathstudent.com/welfare/volunteers/campaigns/
The second THINK Week will cover the issues of personal safety, living on a budget, summer safety and healthy living.

Academic Rep Elections
Faculty Reps have a vital role in gathering the wider views of the student population in a variety of ways.
To nominate and vote please go to:
http://www.bathstudent.com/academic/academicrep/elections/
Closing date Friday,

WED 13 – TODAY
16:30 “ From our Own Correspondent”- Testimonies from students on the current situation in the Middle East. An unmissable opportunity to hear first- hand perspectives on the ongoing situation– free
If you are interested in attending please email international- student-advice@bath.ac.uk
Where? 1 East 2.4

FRI 15
10:00-16:00 second hand book sale
To raise money for their forthcoming trip out to Romania to volunteer in two orphanages. Bring books to give away and be ready to buy bargains!
Where? On the parade

Inter-Hall Sport Events
19:00 http://www.facebook.com/#!/event.php?eid=178873792159926
each campus hall of residence will be going head to head !
Where? Sports Training Village

Sun 17
Bathwick Hill Fun Run!- Sign up in advance.
The essential fundraising, fun event!!
http://www.bathstudent.com/volunteer/sca/get-involved/fun-run/

FURTHER OPPORTUNITIES

Easter Opportunities. In the UK at Easter we give chocolate eggs to one another. Why not buy an Easter egg to give to Childrens’ charity “Bernardos”?
http://www.bath.ac.uk/studentservices/easter.html
Deadline –Tuesday 19 April
Where ? 4 West Student Services centre
See below for details of a free easter meal

Do you have disability or health issue that may affect your exams? Do you need extra support for your exams? Find out here what might be considered a disability and what options are available for you:
http://www.bath.ac.uk/disabilityadvice/students/alt-exams-appts

Skills for business and the future – See here for dates and details
http://www.bathstudent.com/sorted/bookoncourses/

Have you, or someone you know – got involved in volunteering in the community?
The nominee may have volunteered on one project this year, or undertaken many projects and seen them through to completion or simply assisted in their development!
http://www.bathstudent.com/volunteer/prizes/

DATES FOR YOUR DIARIES in 2011
EASTER EVENTS

FREE EASTER MEAL!! Book now!!
TUES 19 April
19:30-22:30 Widcombe Baptist Church.
Ever wondered what Easter is all about? Find out at Cafe International with a talk on “The real meaning of Easter” and a two course traditional British meal.
sign up http://www.bathci.org.uk/

Wednesday 20 April
14:15-16:15 Tea and Cake with the Islamic Society
All students are warmly welcomed to this event.
Where? 1WN 3.11

Friday 29 April
Royal Wedding Picnic!!
Don’t miss the ultimate “British” Experience with fantastic live music from classical to the Beatles and live coverage of the royal wedding.
http://visitbath.co.uk/site/whats-on/the-royal-wedding-picnic-p1197403
.
NEWS FLASH
Festival on the Hill http://www.bathstudent.com/news/article/busu/3245/
Many thanks to all involved!!

Activities’ Awards
http://www.bathstudent.com/news/article/busu/3251/

FURTHER INFORMATION

Next Weekly Email due: Week commencing 18 April 2011.
Have a good week! Here is the Weather forecast –
http://uk.weather.com/weather/10day-Bath-UKXX0012

Don’t forget! Follow us on Twitter! Be the first to find out – The
International Student Advice team will be regularly tweeting latest news
and events as soon as we hear about them!

Follow us: http://twitter.com/#!/IntStudentBath’

Quote of the week
“ Oh to be in England, now that April’s there…….”
Robert Browning , Home Thoughts from Abroad
See here for the full poem
http://www.poetsgraves.co.uk/browning.htm

For an easy to read version Click here

Check out our new SU Global Opportunities page here
Have we missed anything? Let us know!

WHAT’S ON THIS WEEK?
Global Futures
Global Futures 2011 is a series of events, talks and projects looking at
global sustainability and environmental issues to be held during week
commencing Monday 4 April 2011. Want to get involved?

Monday 4 April
16:00-17:00 Tea and Talk
Come along and share your experiences in the UK. Practice your English
and meet other international students. Free tea and coffee and biscuits-
Meet others, make friends, and make the most of your time in the UK.
Where? Level 3 of the Students’ Union Student Centre

Tuesday 5
19:30 Café International
Free but let them know you are coming!!

Thursday 7
19:15 Mexican Film Night and Discussion – “Corazon del Tiempo” – Heart of Time.
Award- winning Mexican film with an introduction and opportunity to discuss the film after the showing.
Where? 8W1.1

Thursday 7 – Saturday 9
BodySoc Annual show

FURTHER OPPORTUNITIES
Job Opportunity – International Student Helpers!!
Do you want to help new international students?- The International
Student Advice Team is recruiting now to welcome students in September
See here for further details

Captains For Freshers’ Week
The Students’ Union is keen to recruit students from a range of backgrounds to welcome British and international students during their events in Freshers’ Week – want to volunteer?

Postgraduates!- Want to help create sophisticated networking events for new post-graduate students arriving at the university? Practice event management and problem solving skills in a real life context, and welcome new students to the University.  Further details.

Skills for business and the future – See here for dates and details

DATES FOR YOUR DIARIES in 2011

Think Week 11-15 April
The second THINK Week will cover the issues of personal safety, living on a budget, summer safety and healthy living.
Wednesday 13 April
16:30 “ From our Own Correspondent”- Testimonies from students on the current situation in the Middle East. An unmissable opportunity to hear first- hand perspectives on the ongoing situation– free
If you are interested in attending please email international- student-advice@bath.ac.uk
Do you have stories or reflections that you would like to share?- Please email international-student-advice@bath.ac.uk

14th – 16th April
BUSMS next perforamnce – The Wedding Singer

FURTHER INFORMATION

Next Weekly Email due: Week commencing 11 April 2011.
Have a good week! Here is the Weather forecast

Don’t forget! Follow us on Twitter! Be the first to find out – The
International Student Advice team will be regularly tweeting latest news
and events as soon as we hear about them!

Follow us: http://twitter.com/#!/IntStudentBath

The weekly update of social events and opportunities for personal
development whilst you are here in Bath.

26th March- 3rd April Festival on the Hill Many cultures, one festival.
The Festival is here! See here for a full list of events:
festivalonthehill@bath.ac.uk http://www.bathstudent.com/festival/

WHAT’S ON THIS WEEK?

Tuesday 29
12:00-14:00 Festival on the Parade- “It’s like travelling without going anywhere!”
Come along for Spanish tapas, Vietnamese food, Ballroom dancing, juggling and more, as students from a range of different cultures from the UK and beyond, come together to celebrate and perform.
Where? Outside the library or in Elements if it is raining.

Tuesday 29
19:15 Film Night and Discussion
“Britain’s Secret Slaves” National and local experts host a film night around Human Trafficking in the UK with exhibitors from Amnesty International, Engineers without borders – Sign up now on facebook!!
Where? 8W2.1

Tuesday 29
19:30-22:00 Festival Quiz
Share your knowledge- join a team- festival quiz- open to all!
Where? In Elements

Wednesday 30
10.00 to 15.15 Equality Forum
Come along for part or all of the day. Workshops on race equality, mental health, religion, LGBT equality
http://www.bath.ac.uk/universitysecretary/equalities/forum2011/equalityforum2011.html
m.a.bertrand@bath.ac.uk

18:30-21:00 Singing Workshop from Baka culture Learn music and techniques from the Cameroonian Baka culture and tradition; forest listening, new vocal styles and techniques. The workshop will include the viewing of short documentary films relating to the Baka, the forest they inhabit and their cultural milieu.
Location: Arts Barn, Studio 1

19:30 Film Night and Discussion-
“Celine and Julie go Boating” Jacques Rivette’s magical 1970’s film in French with English sub-titles.
French film set in Paris, with an expert film discussion hosted by David Clarke from the school of Modern Languages. http://www.bathstudent.com/events/14547/1647/

Thursday 31
13:15 “Culture Shock” Discussion lead by David Howells, VP Welfare and Diversity
Where? 1 E 3.6

19:00 UN World Food Programme Fund Raiser
A fantastic event with art, music and performances from around the world.Art exhibition, where students from all around the world will exhibit their paintings. At the same time, different music bands will be playing music from different cultural backgrounds. http://www.bathstudent.com/events/14547/1665/
Where? In Elements
19:15 Mexican Film Night and Discussion- “Corazon del Tiempo”- Heart of Time
Award- winning Mexican Film hosted by a Mexican student Ricardo,
Where? 8W1.1 

Friday 1 April
19:00-Global Evening – Many Cultures – One Evening!
Cost: £3:00 for students- FREE if you turn up in national dress!!
Want to perform? -It’s not too late!! Email festivalonthehill.com
Where? ICIA Arts Theatre

Sunday 03 April 2011
International Mass Celebration and Feast!
12.15. Many languages used in prayer and song. Come
and even help as a musician, reader, server, welcomer.
e-mail catholicchaplain@bath.ac.uk
where? In the chaplaincy

13:00 Bring and Share International Buffet- please bring some food from your home country for
others to see and try. We especially welcome international students- whether at Holy Mass for the first time or returning after time away. Hosted by the Catholic Chaplain and Cathsoc.
Where?In the chaplaincy

FURTHER OPPORTUNITIES
Job Opportunity – International Student Helpers!!
Do you want to help new international students?- The international
Student Advice Team is recruiting now to welcome students in September!
See here for further details: http://www.bathstudent.com/jobs/vacancy/1097/

Captains For Freshers’ Week
The Students’ Union is keen to recruit students from a range of backgrounds to welcome British and international students during their events in Freshers’ Week – want to volunteer?
http://www.bathstudent.com/news/article/busu/3202/

Post – Graduates!- Want to help create sophisticated networking events for new post-graduate students arriving at the university? Practice event management and problem solving skills in a real life context, and welcome new students to the University.
http://www.bathstudent.com/news/article/busu/3202/

Global Futures
Global Futures 2011 is a series of events, talks and projects looking at
global sustainability and environmental issues to be held during week
commencing Monday 4 April 2011. Want to get involved? See here:
http://www.bath.ac.uk/estates/energy/globalfuture.shtml

Skills for business and the future – See here for dates and details
http://www.bathstudent.com/sorted/bookoncourses/

DATES FOR YOUR DIARIES in 2011

Monday 04 April
16:00-17:00 Tea and Talk
Come along and share your experiences in the UK. Practice your English
and meet other international students. Free tea and coffee and biscuits-
Meet others, make friends, make the most of your time in the UK.
Where? Upstairs in the SU Student Centre

Tuesday 05
19:30 Café International
Free but let them know you are coming!!
http://www.bathci.org.uk/

16 April Visit Longleat House- The home of the Marquis of Bath and the
amazing Safari Park
Book now in the SU Student Centre
http://www.bathstudent.com/events/12524/1545/

FURTHER INFORMATION
Thank you for voting!!
see here for details of YOUR elected Sabbatical Officers who will serve YOUR interests from June 2011:
http://www.bathstudent.com/news/article/busu/3196/

Next Weekly Email due: Week commencing 04 April 2011.
Have a good week! Here is the Weather forecast –
http://uk.weather.com/weather/10day-Bath-UKXX0012

Don’t forget! Follow us on Twitter! Be the first to find out – The
International Student Advice team will be regularly tweeting latest news
and events as soon as we hear about them!

Follow us: http://twitter.com/#!/IntStudentBath’

The weekly update of social events and opportunities for personal development whilst you are here in Bath.

26th March- 3rd April Festival on the Hill Many cultures, one festival. Want to share your culture with others? We are looking for singers, musicians, dancers, performers, speakers and cooks. Interested? Email festivalonthehill@bath.ac.uk http://www.bathstudent.com/festival/

WHAT’S ON THIS WEEK?

VOTE for YOUR student representatives- Sabbatical Officers are students who take a year out to represent students and influence decision making in the University and the Students’ Union. Sabbatical Officers work in the area of Education to Sport, Community and Diversity and Activities and Development.
Vote online: http://www.bathstudent.com/runforsabb/votenow/
ALL students , international, exchange and Erasmus, Post Graduate and Undergraduate students- are actively encouraged to vote.

Tuesday 22
19:30 Café International
Spanish Culture Night which will help us discover more about Spanish culture We will also be serving a Spanish main meal. . – Free but let them know you are coming!!
http://www.bathci.org.uk/

Wednesday 23
12:45-13:45 Globe Café – Free lunch for International Students,
Hosted by the Christian Union.
Where? In the Chaplaincy

17:30-18:00 Japanese Charity Piano Concert by Takafumi Abe
Organised by the Japanese MBA students in aid of the Japanese Red Cross
socs-japanese@lists.bath.ac.uk
Where? 2W University Hall

Friday 25
Want to get to know the local community?
Volunteers welcomed to help with Tree planting .25-26 March
Contact Barry Cruse -a great way to meet local people!
crusebar@aol.com

18:30-21:00 Japanese Movie Night
‘Iwojima kara no tegami’ (Letters from Iwo-jima)
Entry: £2.50 + any extra donations (Doors open at 18:00) All donations collected will be sent to Japanese Red Cross through the Japan Earthquake Relief
Where? 5W 2.3

22:30 Have you voted? Free entry to the RESULTS PARTY
More details are available on-line: www.BathStudent.com/runforsabb/votenow
Where? In Elements in the SU bar

Saturday 26
Music for the Festival on the Hill- The Alash Ensemble
20:00 This award-winning group from Tuva in Central Asia visit the UK for the first time. An international touring company , astonishing audiences with a vocal technique that enables one singer to produce multiple pitches simultaneously. £12, £10 Concs Box Office: 01225 386777
Where? ICIA Arts Theatre, University of Bath

Monday 27
National Census Day
IMPORTANT- Have you lived in the UK for more than 6 months? Are you planning to remain in the UK for 6 months or more? Look out for the essential documents for the British Census http://www.ons.gov.uk/census/2011-census/index.html

16:00-17:00 Tea and Talk
Come along and share your experiences in the UK. Practice your English and meet other international students. Free tea and coffee and biscuits-
Meet others, make friends, make the most of your time in the UK.
Where? Upstairs in the SU Student Centre
FURTHER OPPORTUNITIES
Job Opportunity – International Student Helpers!!
Do you want to help new international students?- The international Student Advice Team is recruiting now to welcome students in September! See here for further details: http://www.bathstudent.com/jobs/vacancy/1097/

Sorted Trainers
Develop and enhance your personal and professional skills!
Boost your confidence, meet new people and have fun!
Join our Student Trainer team for 2011-12.
visit:www.bathstudent.com/sorted/studenttrainer/

Global Futures
Global Future 2011 is a series of events, talks and projects looking at global sustainability and environmental issues to be held during week commencing Monday 4 April 2011. Want to get involved? See here:
http://www.bath.ac.uk/estates/energy/globalfuture.shtml

Skills for business and the future – See here for dates and details http://www.bathstudent.com/sorted/bookoncourses/

DATES FOR YOUR DIARIES in 2011
Monday 28 March
Festival on the Hill! – Many cultures, one festival
See here for details of food, film, performances and talks from the UK and around the world. Wwww.bathstudent.com/festival

Tuesday 29
19:30 Café International
Free but let them know you are coming!!
http://www.bathci.org.uk/

Wednesday 30
10.00am to 15.15 Equality Forum http://www.bath.ac.uk/universitysecretary/equalities/forum2011/equalityforum2011.html Want to volunteer? Email m.a.bertrand@bath.ac.uk

16 April Visit Longleat House- The home of the Marquis of Bath and the amazing Safari Park
Book now in the SU Student Centre
http://www.bathstudent.com/events/12524/1545/
FURTHER INFORMATION
Next Weekly Email due: Week commencing 29 March 2011.
Have a good week! Here is the Weather forecast – http://uk.weather.com/weather/10day-Bath-UKXX0012
““Bad officials are elected by good citizens who do not vote.”
George Jean Nathan American Journalist

Don’t forget! Follow us on Twitter! Be the first to find out – The International Student Advice team will be regularly tweeting latest news and events as soon as we hear about them!

Follow us: http://twitter.com/#!/IntStudentBath’

The weekly update of social events and opportunities for personal development whilst you are here in Bath.

 19 March Visit Wells Cathedral. – Booking deadline noon Wednesday 16 March, Guided tour of this magnificent British cathedral with an outstanding architecture with free time to explore the beautiful city of Wells with its shops and cafés.Book now in the SU Student Centre http://www.bathstudent.com/events/12524/1597/

 26 March – Visit Stonehenge -Book now in the SU Student Centre http://www.bathstudent.com/events/12524/

 26th March- 3rd April Festival on the Hill Many cultures, one festival. Want to share your culture with others? We are looking for singers, musicians, dancers, performers or speakers.  Interested? Email festivalonthehill@bath.ac.uk http://www.bathstudent.com/festival/

 WHAT’S ON THIS WEEK?

Japanese students and students affected by current global events. Please see here for details of support available from the SU and the University. http://www.bath.ac.uk/news/2011/03/11/support-globalevents-2/Look out for fundraising events organised by Japanese students on campus.

 Vote for YOUR student representatives/ Sabbatical Officers are students who take a year out to represent students and influence decision making in the University and the SU, from Education to Sport, Community and Diversity and  Activities and Development.http://www.bathstudent.com/runforsabb/votenow/

Tuesday 15 March

19:30 Café International St Patrick’s day which will help us discover more about Irish culture and who St Patrick   We will also be serving an Irish main meal. . – Free but let them know you are coming!! http://www.bathci.org.uk/

Wed 16

12:45-13:45 Globe Café – Free lunch for International Students,Hosted by the Christian Union.Where? In the Chaplaincy

 19:00 Fashion Show raising money for Sue Ryder.The most glamorous fashion event in Bath.http://www.fashionbath.co.uk/tickets.htm Where? The Assembly Rooms, Bath.

 Thursday 17

St. Patricks Day!http://www.bathstudent.com/ents/event/1637/Where? In Elements in  the SU Student Centre

 Friday 18

British Culture -Comic Relief – Look out for people dressed in silly clothing and doing unusual things, raising money for projects to relieve poverty in the UK and Africa. http://www.bbc.co.uk/rednoseday/

FURTHER OPPORTUNITIES

IMPORTANT- Have you lived in the UK for more than 6 months? Are you planning to remain in the UK for 6 months or more? Look out for the essential documents for the British Census to take place on 27 March http://www.ons.gov.uk/census/2011-census/index.html

Global Futures 2011 is a series of events, talks and projects looking at global sustainability and environmental issues to be held during week commencing Monday 4 April 2011. Want to get involved? See here: http://www.bath.ac.uk/estates/energy/globalfuture.shtml

 Get your housing contract checked If you have got a housing contract then we recommend that you bring it to the Advice and Representation Centre before you sign.

Skills for business and the future – See here for dates and details http://www.bathstudent.com/sorted/bookoncourses/

 DATES FOR YOUR DIARIES in 2011

 Monday 21

16:00- 17:00 Tea and Talk Come along and share your experiences in the UK. Practice your English and meet other international students. Free tea and coffee and biscuits. Meet others, make friends, make the most of your time in the UK.  Where? Upstairs in the SU Student Centre

Tuesday 22 March -19:30 Café International -Spanish culture evening  - Free but let them know you are coming!!http://www.bathci.org.uk/

 27 March IMPORTANT: National Census day. Look out for the essential documents for the British Census http://www.ons.gov.uk/census/2011-census/index.html

 30 March 2011 10.00am to 15.15 Equality Forum http://www.bath.ac.uk/universitysecretary/equalities/forum2011/equalityforum2011.html  Want to volunteer? Email  m.a.bertrand@bath.ac.uk

 16 April – Visit Longleat House- The home of the Marquis of Bath and the amazing Safari Park -Book now in the SU Student Centre http://www.bathstudent.com/events/12524/1545/

FURTHER INFORMATION

 Next Weekly Email due: Week commencing 21 March 2011.

Have a good week! Here is the Weather forecast – http://uk.weather.com/weather/10day-Bath-UKXX0012

 **Quote of the week**

“I tell you, the difference for me is between being victimized, terrorized, numbed by reading about different disasters, or reducing the anxiety by getting up and doing something about it, at whatever level.”
Ted Danson

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The weekly update of social events and opportunities for personal development whilst you are here in Bath.

19 March Guided Tour of  Wells Cathedral.
Book now in the SU Student Centre

26 March – Visit Stonehenge
Book now in the SU Student Centre

26th March- 3rd April Festival on the Hill Many cultures, one festival. Want to share your culture with others?: Email festivalonthehill@bath.ac.uk for further information

WHAT’S ON THIS WEEK?
Could you be an international student representative? Nominate yourself in the Sabbatical Officer Elections!
Nominations close 15 March- Speak to an international student adviser about special visa arrangements for students who want to be sabbatical officers- It is easier than you think!

RAG WEEK!
“Raising and Giving” (RAG) raise thousands of pounds for charity each year. Why not join them this week at their events on campus.

19:30 Café International
Pancake Day! Come and find out why we celebrate pancake day or Shrove Tuesday and taste some traditional pancakes- Free but let them know you are coming!!

19:30 -21:00 Rag Week Mega Quiz
http://www.bathstudent.com/ents/event/1569/
Where? In Elements in the Students’ Centre

Wed 9
10:00-14:00 RAG WEEK jumble sale- Come and find some bargain “second hand” clothes!
http://www.bathstudent.com/events/7119/1576/
Where? On the parade

12:45-13:45 Globe Café – Free lunch for International Students,
Hosted by the Christian Union.
Where? This will NOT be in the Chaplaincy this week- please see signs.

Arts Evening
20:00-21:30 http://www.bathstudent.com/ents/event/1571/
. £3:00 with all profits to “RAG”
Where? Arts Lecture Theatre

Thursday 10
13:00- Gunk a Sabbatical Officer
Pay money to have your student leaders “gunked” in gunge. All for charity!
http://www.bathstudent.com/ents/event/1573/

Friday 11
RAG week auction of promises- come and bid for some unusual prizes – all money raised goes to charity
http://www.bathstudent.com/events/7119/1574/
FURTHER OPPORTUNITIES
IMPORTANT- Have you lived in the UK for more than 6 months? Are you planning to remain in the UK for 6 months or more? Look out for the essential documents for the British Census to take place on 27 March http://www.ons.gov.uk/census/2011-census/index.html
Activities Awards
Make sure you vote for your favourite society, Volunteer Groups and Diversity and Support groups for the first time.
Http://www.bathstudent.com/socs/activities/2011/
Nominations close 14 March 2011

Get your housing contract checked
If you have got a housing contract then we recommend that you bring it to the Advice and Representation Centre before you sign.
Skills for business and the future – See here for dates and details http://www.bathstudent.com/sorted/bookoncourses/

DATES FOR YOUR DIARIES in 2011

Monday 14
16:00- 17:00 Tea and Talk
Come along and share your experiences in the UK. Practice your English and meet other international students. Free tea and coffee and biscuits-
Meet others, make friends, make the most of your time in the UK.
Where? Upstairs in the SU Student Centre

30 March 2011
10.00am to 15.15 Equality Forum http://www.bath.ac.uk/universitysecretary/equalities/forum2011/equalityforum2011.html Want to volunteer? Email m.a.bertrand@bath.ac.uk

16 April – Visit Longleat House- The home of the Marquis of Bath and the amazing Safari Park
Book now in the SU Student Centre
http://www.bathstudent.com/events/12524/1545/

FURTHER INFORMATION
Next Weekly Email due: Week commencing 14 March 2011.
Have a good week! Here is the Weather forecast – http://uk.weather.com/weather/10day-Bath-UKXX0012
**Quote of the week**

“Women’s Day is meant to appreciate those women who have the biggest but quietest influence in our lives. “
Origin unknown

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End of year weekend Away for International Students! The Best of British – Weekend Away to Dorset and the Jurassic Coast. Fantastic World Heritage Site- Great memories!! Booking Deadline – Friday 4 March!

Discover Trips-Visit Wells Cathedral and Stonehenge!

WHAT’S ON THIS WEEK?

Could you be an international student leader?Nominate yourself in the Sabbatical Officer Elections! http://www.bathstudent.com/runforsabb/ - Nominations close 15 March

Did you know?  Sabbatical Officers work full time after their studies ( Or during a “sabbatical year”)and  have special visa arrangement with a Tier 4 visa !! Speak to an International Student Adviser for further details!!

Fair Trade Fortnight!!

Look out for special offers, food tastings, talks, films and more all week!!

http://www.fairtrade.org.uk/show_off_your_label/

Tues 1- St. Davids’ Day- National Day in Wales!!

18:00-19:00

Philemon, a Fair-trade Caribbean Banana Farmer talk about Fair trade and the benefits of working for a Fairtrade certified company..

Where? 6W1.2

Café International

19:30 St. David’s Day – Welsh National Day Event –free but let them know you are coming!

http://www.bathci.org.uk/

Where? Widcombe Baptist Church

Wed 2

12:45-13:45 Globe Café – Free lunch for International Students,

hosted by the Christian Union. St. David’s Day special

Where? The Chaplaincy

Fairtrade Cake Bake!

Bake a cake with at least 1 Fairtrade ingredient and bring this in to share with your companions. Take a photo and win a prize!

Send photos to:c.a.nicholls@bath.ac.uk

Thursday 3

12:00-14:00 Fairtrade Crafts for Sale.

Where? In the SU Student Centre

19:40 Debating Soc ”Should GM crops be used in preference to Fair Trade to feed Africa?”

Where? 8W2.13

Friday 4

18:30 Film “Inside Job” Documentary about the 2008 Recession and Fairtrade of Bath

Where? The Little Theatre, in Bath.

Saturday 5

19:30 Want to dance but don’t know how? Traditional Irish and Scottish Dancing – “A Ceilidh!” Fantastic live band, hot food and a caller to teach beginners the steps- great fun! For tickets email:cathsoc.bath@gmail.com

Where? Meet at the Chaplaincy friendly members of Cathsoc to walk over to the venue

FURTHER OPPORTUNITIES

Get your housing contract checked

If you have got a housing contract then we recommend that you bring it to the Advice and Representation Centre before you sign.

Organic fruit & veg box scheme on campus
Small (£7.50) and large (£10) boxes of organic produce can be ordered from the SU shop. Order by Monday night and your box will be delivered to the Chaplaincy on Thursday for you to collect.

Skills for business and the future – See here for dates and details http://www.bathstudent.com/sorted/bookoncourses/

DATES FOR YOUR DIARIES in 2011

Monday 7

16:00- 17:00 Tea and Talk

Come along and share your experiences in the UK. Practice your English and meet other international students. Free Tea and Coffee and Biscuits- Meet others, Make friends, make the most of your time in the UK.

Where? Upstairs in the SU Student Centre

Monday 7

Do something amazing!! Give blood!!

http://www.bathstudent.com/news/article/busu/3078/

19 March Visit Wells Cathedral.

26 March – Visit Stonehenge

26th March- 3rd April Festival on the Hill Many cultures, one festival. Want to share your culture with others?: Email festivalonthehill@bath.ac.uk for further information

30 March 2011

10.00am to 15.15 Equality Forum http://www.bath.ac.uk/universitysecretary/equalities/forum2011/equalityforum2011.html Want to volunteer? Email  m.a.bertrand@bath.ac.uk

16 April – Visit Longleat House- The home of the Marquis of Bath and the amazing Safari Park

FURTHER INFORMATION

Next Weekly Email due: Week commencing 7 March 2011.

Have a good week! Here is the Weather forecast – http://uk.weather.com/weather/10day-Bath-UKXX0012

**Quote of the week**

“If we had no winter, the spring would not be so pleasant: if we did not sometimes taste of adversity, prosperity would not be so welcome.”

Anne Bradstreet, American poet (1612 – 1672)

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