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<\/a><\/p>\nStudents from Bath\u2019s international partners, who had arrived in the UK in the previous days, were greeted in the Chancellor\u2019s building with refreshments, breakfast, and the brilliant International Relations team, who had organised welcome packs with University of Bath goodies, practical information and even a voucher for some of the businesses in town. This is where students met and mingled for the first time, discovering each of their backgrounds and building connections. On my own year abroad, this very same day was where I met some of my closest friends, and I can\u2019t wait to see this cohort build friendships that last long after this experience.<\/p>\n
Next, students listened to presentations that gave vital information about the upcoming year. The International Relations team, The SU\u2019s Community Officer Meg, and the University of Bath\u2019s skills centre and student services gave an introduction into life at the University of Bath. Looking at all the opportunities, events and academic courses offered to students, I have no doubt students will never be bored and will make the most of the next few months.<\/p>\n
To end the morning, the University of Bath\u2019s student ambassadors took small groups of the newly inducted study abroad students on a tour of the campus. This gave students the opportunity to get to know where lectures and seminars are held, and find key points on campus, such as eateries, offices for services, and experience the outstanding natural beauty we are lucky enough to have on campus. Students may end up huddled with a coffee in the SU in the winter, but soon they can look forward to studying by the lake in the summer!<\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n