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WELCOME TO PASSPORT TO BCU BIRMINGHAM CITY UNIVERSITY, Throughout International Orientation complete the tasks on the list BIRMINGHAM AND THE UK below. Each time you complete a task make sure you tick it off. The final two are just for fun! Thank you for choosing Birmingham City University (BCU) as your place of study. The University is dedicated to making your experience here a positive and enjoyable one. We will support you through your new and 1. Complete your initial online enrolment. exciting journey. International Orientation has been organised by the International Office to ensure you have all the essential information you need and lots of opportunities to make friends and settle into life in the UK. If you need anything throughout the programme, just ask a member of 2. Register for International Orientation. the International Welcome Team at www.bcu.ac.uk/international/welcome or one of our dedicated student buddies. 3. Register with the Police (if you need to). OUR BUDDIES ARE HERE TO HELP YOU We have a dedicated team of buddies to help you throughout orientation. All our buddies are current students of the University and are giving their 4. Register with a doctor. time for free to ensure you have a supported and fun-packed orientation. Our buddies are here to: • Support you during your Orientation and help you to settle in 5. Take a selfie with your new friends and share • Answer any questions you have about life at the University, Birmingham or the UK it on the IO2021 Facebook page. • Help you to solve any problems you may have during International Orientation • Have fun and make it easier for you to make new friends 6. Take a picture of yourself enjoying your • Help you complete your ‘Passport to BCU’ favourite meal during IO2021.
Monday 18 January Wednesday 20 January Join the very first webinar introducing you to International Orientation 9.30 – 10am 9 – 10.30am Week. Meet your IOW team as we help you sign on to activities, register Talk: International Find out about Visas and other legal requirements. Introduction Webinar with a doctor, enrol online and take you through the programme. Advisers Meet your buddies (current students) and hear about their Careers+ is the careers service for all BCU students and 10.30 – 12noon experiences at BCU. Ask questions, watch informative graduates. This talk will provide information on: Buddy Time 10 – 11am videos and virtual tours of the University. • The many different services Careers+ offers Talk: Careers+ • Top tips on finding a part-time job in the UK and advice for UK CVs Introduction • How you can make the most of your time while you are at BCU 1 – 1.30pm Meet the Vice Chancellor as he welcomes you to • How to find and contact the team Welcome Talk the University and the city of Birmingham. 11am – 12noon This talk will help you to understand the British Talk: Money, Banking currency, costs of living, how to open a bank account 1.30 – 2.30pm Meet the Head of your Faculty and learn about the course and tips on saving money and student discounts. and Budgeting Faculty Welcome you will be part of during your time here at BCU. 12noon – 6pm Free Time 2.30 – 4.45pm Free Time 6 – 8pm Join us for a social evening of Bingo! Grab your online bingo 4.45 – 7.30pm BCU’s Bingo cards and win prizes through this amazing event. Social Distance Be sure to join the watch party to see what everyone is watching. Movie Night Thursday 21 January Tuesday 19 January 9.30 – 10.30am A fun workshop presented by our student buddies, Workshop: Understanding designed to help you understand the British culture, 9.30 – 10.30am British Culture social rules, food and Birmingham slang. Don’t miss this one! This talk will give you the information Talk: Essential you require to get settled into life in the UK and at BCU. Information Session 10.45 – 11.45am Join the buddies as they present an overview of the Talk: Where to go in many things to do and see in and around Birmingham, Birmingham and the UK from tourist attractions to restaurants. 10.30 – 11.30am Find out the differences of studying in the Talk: Library Workshop UK from our expert library tutors. 12noon – 12.45pm This talk will cover information about how the Talk: Centre for Centre can support you academically through study 11.45am – 12.15pm Academic Success guides, workshops, resources and tutorials. Talk: Staying Safe Top tips from a police officer for keeping you and your friends’ safe. in Birmingham Get active and join in with this virtual sports introduction. Take 1.30 – 2.30pm part in physical activities in the comfort of your accommodation Virtual Sports Afternoon and learn about all the great sports available at BCU! 2 – 2.30pm Come and meet BCU Students’ Union to find out how to Talk: Get Involved make the most of your time at BCU and in the UK. 2.30 – 7pm Free Time 2.30 – 3.30pm Join us on Kahoot for an exciting evening of quizzes. Chat 6 – 8pm Workshop: Health Find out how to look after yourself during your time in the UK. with fellow students and answer quickfire questions. Quiz Night and Wellbeing There are great prizes available for the winners 3.30 – 6pm Free Time Friday 22 January Take part in a fantastic selection of gameshows with 10 – 11am 7 – 9pm Don’t miss this one! This session will give you the a BCU twist! Join the live stream and win prizes at Talk: Essential BCU’s Gameshow Night information you require to really get settled into life this fun night of questions and challenges. Information Session in the UK and at Birmingham City University. (Repeat of Tuesday) 11am – 7pm Free Time Join this webinar and share your experience of International 7 - 9pm Orientation Week and your goals as you start your studies at Your Orientation BCU. Chat with and make new friends in this social activity. www.bcu.ac.uk/international/welcome
Monday 25 January Wednesday 27 January 10 - 10.30am 10 – 10.30am Meet the Vice Chancellor as he welcomes you to Watch your student buddies teach you some How To: Hacks, Welcome Talk the University and the city of Birmingham. hacks, tips and tricks that you can learn. Tips, Tricks 11 – 11.30am 10.45 – 11.45am This talk will cover information about how the A welcome from the Orientation team telling you about the exciting Your Orientation Talk: Centre for Centre can support you academically through study activities and talks throughout the week and how you can get involved Introduction Academic Success guides, workshops, resources and tutorials. 1.30 – 2.30pm Meet the Head of your Faculty and learn about the course Careers+ is the careers service for all BCU students and Faculty Welcome you will be part of during your time here at BCU. graduates. This talk will provide information on: 1 – 2pm • The many different services Careers+ offers Talk: Careers+ • Top tips on finding a part-time job in the UK and advice for UK CVs 2.30 – 3pm Introduction • How you can make the most of your time while you are at BCU Watch your student buddies teach you some How To: Hacks, • How to find and contact the team hacks, tips and tricks that you can learn. Tips, Tricks 2 – 6pm Free Time 3 – 4.45pm Free Time 6 – 8pm Come and make friends in this safe and relaxed networking evening. 4.45 – 7.30pm Social Distance Social Get to know other students and learn about new cultures. Social Distance Be sure to join the watch party to see what everyone is watching. Movie Night Thursday 28 January Tuesday 26 January 10 – 11am A fun workshop presented by our student buddies,designed Workshop: Understanding to help you understand the British culture, social 9.30 – 10.30am British Culture rules, food and Birmingham slang. Don’t miss this one! This talk will give you the information Talk: Essential you require to get settled into life in the UK and at BCU. Information Session 11.15am - 12.15pm Join the buddies as they present an overview of the Talk: Where to go in many things to do and see in and around Birmingham, Don’t miss this one! This session will give you the Birmingham and the UK from tourist attractions to restaurants. 11 – 11.45am information you require to really get settled into life Orientation Q&A in the UK and at Birmingham City University. 2 – 3pm This talk will help you to understand the British Talk: Money, Banking currency, costs of living, how to open a bank account Workshop: health and wellbeing and Budgeting and tips on saving money and student discounts. 12noon – 1pm Find out how to look after yourself during your time in the UK. Health and Wellbeing 3 – 7pm Free Time 1 – 1.30pm Join us on Kahoot for an exciting evening of quizzes. Chat 7 – 9pm Talk: Staying Safe Top tips from a police officer for keeping you and your friends’ safe. with fellow students and answer quickfire questions. Quiz Night in Birmingham There are great prizes available for the winners 1.30 – 6pm Free Time Friday 29 January 6 – 8pm Take part in a fantastic selection of gameshows with 10 – 11am Ask any questions you have about enrolment and follow BCU’s Gameshow a BCU twist! Join the live stream and win prizes at Enrolment Workshop the step by step guide on how to enrol at BCU. Night this fun night of questions and challenges. 11am - 12noon Come along sit down with fellow students, buddies Coffee Hour and enjoy a nice social with coffee. 2 – 3pm Watch your student buddies teach you some How To: Hacks, hacks, tips and tricks that you can learn. Tips, Tricks 3 – 6pm Free Time 6 – 8pm Come along for a relaxed evening of board games. Make Games Night friends and show your competitive side in this great event. www.bcu.ac.uk/international/welcome
Monday 1 February Wednesday 3 February (Continued) 10 – 10.30am Meet the Vice Chancellor as he welcomes you to 1.30 – 3.30pm Welcome Talk the University and the city of Birmingham. Afternoon Tunes Time to relax! Music will be playing and there will be games available. and Games 11 – 11.30am A welcome from the Orientation team telling you about the exciting 3.30 – 6pm Free Time Your Orientation activities and talks throughout the week and how you can get involved Introduction 6 – 8pm Join us for a social evening of Bingo! Grab your online bingo 1.30 – 2.30pm Meet the Head of your Faculty and learn about the course BCU’s Bingo cards and win prizes through this amazing event. Faculty Welcome you will be part of during your time here at BCU. Thursday 4 February 2.30 – 4.45pm Free Time 10 – 11am A fun workshop presented by our student buddies, 4.45 – 7.30pm Workshop: Understanding designed to help you understand the British culture, Social Distance Be sure to join the watch party to see what everyone is watching. British Culture social rules, food and Birmingham slang. Movie Night 11.15am - 12.15pm Join the buddies as they present an overview of the Tuesday 2 February Talk: Where to go in many things to do and see in and around Birmingham, Birmingham and the UK from tourist attractions to restaurants. 9.30 – 10.30am Don’t miss this one! This talk will give you the information Talk: Essential 1.15 - 1.45pm you require to get settled into life in the UK and at BCU. Watch your student buddies teach you some Information Session How To: Hacks, hacks, tips and tricks that you can learn. Tips, Tricks 11 – 11.45am This talk will cover information about how the Talk: Centre for Centre can support you academically through study guides, workshops, resources and tutorials. 2 – 3pm Chat with fellow students, improve your English and learn Academic Success Global Language Café another language in this amazing social event. 1 – 2pm Workshop: health and wellbeing Health and Wellbeing Find out how to look after yourself during your time in the UK. 3 – 7pm Free Time 2 – 2.30pm Join us on Kahoot for an exciting evening of quizzes. 7 – 9.00pm Talk: Staying Safe Top tips from a police officer for keeping you and your friends’ safe. Chat with fellow students and answer quickfire questions. Quiz Night There are great prizes available for the winners. in Birmingham 2.30pm-3pm Watch your student buddies teach you some Friday 5 February How to: Hacks, Tips, Tricks hacks, tips and tricks that you can learn. 10 – 10.30am Find out the differences of studying in the 3 – 6pm Free Time Talk: Library Workshop UK from our expert library tutors. Take part in a fantastic selection of gameshows with 6 – 8pm a BCU twist! Join the live stream and win prizes at Don’t miss this one! This session will give you the BCU’s Gameshow Night 11 – 11.45am this fun night of questions and challenges. information you require to really get settled into life Orientation Q&A in the UK and at Birmingham City University. Wednesday 3 February 9.30 – 10am 1 – 2pm Join us and explore the city of Birmingham in this Talk: International Find out about Visas and other legal requirements. Virtual City Centre Tours virtual tour showing what this city offer you. Advisers 2 - 6pm Free Time Careers+ is the careers service for all BCU students and graduates. This talk will provide information on: 6 – 8pm Come and make friends in this safe and relaxed networking evening. 11am – 12 noon • The many different services Careers+ offers Talk: Careers+ Social Distance Social Get to know other students and learn about new cultures. • Top tips on finding a part-time job in the UK and advice for UK CVs Introduction • How you can make the most of your time while you are at BCU • How to find and contact the team www.bcu.ac.uk/international/welcome www.bcu.ac.uk/international/welcome
Monday 8 February Wednesday 10 February (Continued) 10 – 10.30am Meet the Vice Chancellor as he welcomes you to 11am - 12noon Come along sit down with fellow students, buddies Welcome Talk the University and the city of Birmingham. Coffee Hour and enjoy a nice social with coffee. 11 – 11.30am A welcome from the Orientation team telling you about the exciting 1.30 – 3.30pm Your Orientation activities and talks throughout the week and how you can get involved Afternoon Tunes Time to relax! Music will be playing and there will be games available. Introduction and Games 11.30am - 12noon Watch your student buddies teach you some 3.30 – 6pm Free Time How To: Hacks, hacks, tips and tricks that you can learn. Tips, Tricks 6 – 8pm Join us for a social evening of Bingo! Grab your online bingo 1.30 – 2.30pm Meet the Head of your Faculty and learn about the course BCU’s bingo cards and win prizes through this amazing event. Faculty Welcome you will be part of during your time here at BCU. Thursday 11 February 2.30 – 4.45pm Free Time 10 – 10.30am Find out the differences of studying in the 4.45 – 7.30pm Talk: Library Workshop UK from our expert library tutors. Social Distance Be sure to join the watch party to see what everyone is watching. Movie Night Don’t miss this one! This session will give you the 11am – 12noon information you require to really get settled into life Tuesday 9 February Orientation Q&A in the UK and at Birmingham City University. 10 – 11am A fun workshop presented by our student buddies, 1.15 – 1.45pm Workshop: Understanding designed to help you understand the British culture, Watch your student buddies teach you some How To: Hacks, British Culture social rules, food and Birmingham slang. hacks, tips and tricks that you can learn. Tips, Tricks 11.15am - 12.15pm Join the buddies as they present an overview of the Get active and join in with this virtual sports introduction. Take Talk: Where to go in many things to do and see in and around Birmingham, 2 – 3pm part in physical activities in the comfort of your accommodation Birmingham and the UK from tourist attractions to restaurants. Virtual Sports Afternoon and learn about all the great sports available at BCU! 2 – 3pm 3 – 7pm Free Time Chat with fellow students, improve your English and learn Global Language Café another language in this amazing social event. Join us on Kahoot for an exciting evening of quizzes. Chat 7 – 9pm with fellow students and answer quickfire questions. Quiz Night 3.30 – 4pm There are great prizes available for the winners Watch your student buddies teach you some How To: Hacks, hacks, tips and tricks that you can learn. Friday 12 February Tips, Tricks 4 – 6pm Free Time 10 – 11am Don’t miss this one! This session will give you the Talk: Essential information you require to really get settled into life 7 – 9pm Information Session in the UK and at Birmingham City University. Come and make friends in this safe and relaxed networking evening. Social Distance Social Get to know other students and learn about new cultures. 11am – 12am Join us and explore the city of Birmingham in this Virtual City Centre Tours virtual tour showing what this city offer you. Wednesday 10 February 9.30 – 10am 1 - 6pm Free Time Talk: International Find out about Visas and other legal requirements. Advisers 6 – 8pm Celebrate the holiday of love online. Make new friends and Valentine’s Day take part in activities in this Valentine’s themed event. 10:15 – 11am This talk will cover information about how the Talk: Centre for Centre can support you academically through study Academic Success guides, workshops, resources and tutorials. www.bcu.ac.uk/international/welcome www.bcu.ac.uk/international/welcome
Monday 15 February Wednesday 17 February (Continued) Careers+ is the careers service for all BCU students and 10 – 10.30am Meet the Vice Chancellor as he welcomes you to graduates. This talk will provide information on: Welcome Talk the University and the city of Birmingham. 10 – 11am • The many different services Careers+ offers Talk: Careers+ • Top tips on finding a part-time job in the UK and advice for UK CVs Introduction • How you can make the most of your time while you are at BCU 11 – 11.30am A welcome from the Orientation team telling you about the exciting • How to find and contact the team Your Orientation activities and talks throughout the week and how you can get involved Introduction 11am – 12noon This talk will help you to understand the British Talk: Money, Banking currency, costs of living, how to open a bank account 1.30 – 2.30pm Meet the Head of your Faculty and learn about the course and Budgeting and tips on saving money and student discounts. Faculty Welcome you will be part of during your time here at BCU. 12noon - 6pm Free Time 2.30 - 4.45pm Free Time 6 – 8pm Join us for a social evening of Bingo! Grab your online bingo 4.45 – 7.30pm BCU’s Bingo cards and win prizes through this amazing event. Social Distance Be sure to join the watch party to see what everyone is watching. Movie Night Thursday 18 February Tuesday 16 February 9.30 – 10.30am A fun workshop presented by our student buddies, Workshop: Understanding designed to help you understand the British culture, 9.30 – 10.30am Don’t miss this one! This talk will give you the information British Culture social rules, food and Birmingham slang. Talk: Essential you require to get settled into life in the UK and at BCU. Information Session 10.45 – 11.45am Join the buddies as they present an overview of the Talk: Where to go in many things to do and see in and around Birmingham, 11 – 11.30am Find out the differences of studying in the Birmingham and the UK from tourist attractions to restaurants. Talk: Library Workshop UK from our expert library tutors. 12noon – 12.45pm This talk will cover information about how the Talk: Centre for Centre can support you academically through study 11.45am – 12.15pm Academic Success guides, workshops, resources and tutorials. Talk: Staying Safe Top tips from a police officer for keeping you and your friends’ safe. in Birmingham Get active and join in with this virtual sports introduction. Take 1.30 – 2.30pm part in physical activities in the comfort of your accommodation Virtual Sports Afternoon 2 – 2.30pm Come and meet BCU Students’ Union to find out how to and learn about all the great sports available at BCU! Talk: Get Involved make the most of your time at BCU and in the UK. 2.30 – 7pm Free Time 2.30 – 3.30pm Join us on Kahoot for an exciting evening of quizzes. Chat Workshop: Health Find out how to look after yourself during your time in the UK. 7 – 9pm with fellow students and answer quickfire questions. and Wellbeing Quiz Night There are great prizes available for the winners 3.30 - 6pm Free Time Friday 19 February 6 – 8pm Come and make friends in this safe and relaxed networking evening. 10 – 11am Don’t miss this one! This session will give you the Social Distance Social Get to know other students and learn about new cultures. Talk: Essential information you require to really get settled into life Information Session in the UK and at Birmingham City University. (Repeat of Tuesday) Wednesday 17 February 11am – 6pm Free Time 9.30 – 10am Talk: International Find out about Visas and other legal requirements. Take part in a fantastic selection of gameshows with Advisers 6 – 8pm a BCU twist! Join the live stream and win prizes at BCU’s Gameshow Night this fun night of questions and challenges. www.bcu.ac.uk/international/welcome www.bcu.ac.uk/international/welcome
Monday 22 February Wednesday 24 February 10 - 10.30am 10 – 10.30am Meet the Vice Chancellor as he welcomes you to Watch your student buddies teach you some How To: Hacks, Welcome Talk the University and the city of Birmingham. hacks, tips and tricks that you can learn. Tips, Tricks 11 – 11.30am 1.30 – 3.30pm A welcome from the Orientation team telling you about the exciting Your Orientation Afternoon Tunes Time to relax! Music will be playing and there will be games available. activities and talks throughout the week and how you can get involved Introduction and Games 1.30 – 2.30pm 3.30 - 6pm Free Time Meet the Head of your Faculty and learn about the course Faculty Welcome you will be part of during your time here at BCU. 6 – 8pm Come and make friends in this safe and relaxed networking evening. 2.30 – 3pm Social Distance Social Get to know other students and learn about new cultures. Watch your student buddies teach you some How To: Hacks, hacks, tips and tricks that you can learn. Tips, Tricks Thursday 25 February 3 - 4.45pm Free Time 10 – 11am A fun workshop presented by our student buddies, Workshop: Understanding designed to help you understand the British culture, 4.45 – 7.30pm British Culture social rules, food and Birmingham slang. Social Distance Be sure to join the watch party to see what everyone is watching. Movie Night 11.15am - 12.15pm Join the buddies as they present an overview of the Talk: Where to go in many things to do and see in and around Birmingham, Tuesday 23 February Birmingham and the UK from tourist attractions to restaurants. 9.30 – 10.30am 2 – 3pm This talk will help you to understand the British Don’t miss this one! This talk will give you the information Talk: Essential Talk: Money, Banking currency, costs of living, how to open a bank account you require to get settled into life in the UK and at BCU. Information Session and Budgeting and tips on saving money and student discounts. 11 – 11.45am Don’t miss this one! This session will give you the 3 - 6pm Free Time information you require to really get settled into life Orientation Q&A in the UK and at Birmingham City University. 7 – 9pm Join us on Kahoot for an exciting evening of quizzes. Chat Quiz Night with fellow students and answer quickfire questions. Workshop: health and wellbeing There are great prizes available for the winners 12noon – 1pm Find out how to look after yourself during your time in the UK. Health and Wellbeing Friday 26 February 1 – 1.30pm 10 – 11am Ask any questions you have about enrolment and follow Talk: Staying Safe Top tips from a police officer for keeping you and your friends’ safe. Enrolment Workshop the step by step guide on how to enrol at BCU. in Birmingham 1.30 - 6pm Free Time 11 - 12noon Come along sit down with fellow students, buddies Coffee Hour and enjoy a nice social with coffee. Take part in a fantastic selection of gameshows with 6 – 8pm a BCU twist! Join the live stream and win prizes at 2 – 3pm BCU’s Gameshow Night Watch your student buddies teach you some this fun night of questions and challenges. How To: Hacks, hacks, tips and tricks that you can learn. Tips, Tricks 3 - 6pm Free Time 6 – 8pm Celebrate the Chinese lantern festival with us! Join in activities, Lantern Festival quizzes and learn all about this fantastic festival! www.bcu.ac.uk/international/welcome www.bcu.ac.uk/international/welcome
Monday 1 March Wednesday 3 March (Continued) 10 – 10.30am Meet the Vice Chancellor as he welcomes you to 1.30 – 3.30pm Welcome Talk the University and the city of Birmingham. Afternoon Tunes Time to relax! Music will be playing and there will be games available. and Games 11 – 11.30am A welcome from the Orientation team telling you about the exciting 3.30 – 6pm Free Time Your Orientation activities and talks throughout the week and how you can get involved Introduction 6 – 8pm Join us for a social evening of Bingo! Grab your online bingo 1.30 – 2.30pm Meet the Head of your Faculty and learn about the course BCU’s Bingo cards and win prizes through this amazing event. Faculty Welcome you will be part of during your time here at BCU. Thursday 4 March 2.30 – 4.45pm Free Time 10 – 11am A fun workshop presented by our student buddies, 4.45 – 7.30pm Workshop: Understanding designed to help you understand the British culture, Social Distance Be sure to join the watch party to see what everyone is watching. British Culture social rules, food and Birmingham slang. Movie Night 11.15am - 12.15pm Join the buddies as they present an overview of the Tuesday 2 March Talk: Where to go in many things to do and see in and around Birmingham, Birmingham and the UK from tourist attractions to restaurants. 9.30 – 10.30am Don’t miss this one! This talk will give you the information 1.15 - 1.45pm Talk: Essential Watch your student buddies teach you some you require to get settled into life in the UK and at BCU. How To: Hacks, Information Session hacks, tips and tricks that you can learn. Tips, Tricks 11 – 11.45am This talk will cover information about how the Talk: Centre for Centre can support you academically through study 2 – 3pm Chat with fellow students, improve your English and learn Academic Success guides, workshops, resources and tutorials. Global Language Café another language in this amazing social event. 1 – 2pm 3 – 6pm Free Time Find out how to look after yourself during your time in the UK. Health and Wellbeing Join us on Kahoot for an exciting evening of quizzes. Chat 7 – 9pm with fellow students and answer quickfire questions. 2 – 2.30pm Quiz Night There are great prizes available for the winners Talk: Staying Safe Top tips from a police officer for keeping you and your friends’ safe. in Birmingham Friday 5 March 2.30 – 3pm Watch your student buddies teach you some 10 – 10.30am Find out the differences of studying in the How To: Hacks, hacks, tips and tricks that you can learn. Tips, Tricks Talk: Library Workshop UK from our expert library tutors. 3 – 6pm Free Time Don’t miss this one! This session will give you the 11 – 11.45am Take part in a fantastic selection of gameshows with information you require to really get settled into life 6 – 8pm Orientation Q&A a BCU twist! Join the live stream and win prizes at in the UK and at Birmingham City University. BCU’s Gameshow Night this fun night of questions and challenges. 12noon – 1pm Join us and explore the city of Birmingham in this Wednesday 3 March Virtual City Centre Tours virtual tour showing what this city offer you. 9.30 – 10am Talk: International Find out about Visas and other legal requirements. 1 – 6pm Free Time Advisers 6 – 8pm Come and make friends in this safe and relaxed networking evening. Careers+ is the careers service for all BCU students and Social Distance Social Get to know other students and learn about new cultures. graduates. This talk will provide information on: 11 – 12noon • The many different services Careers+ offers Talk: Careers+ • Top tips on finding a part-time job in the UK and advice for UK CVs Introduction • How you can make the most of your time while you are at BCU • How to find and contact the team www.bcu.ac.uk/international/welcome www.bcu.ac.uk/international/welcome
Monday 8 March Wednesday 10 March (Continued) 10 – 10.30am Meet the Vice Chancellor as he welcomes you to 11am - 12noon Come along sit down with fellow students, buddies Welcome Talk the University and the city of Birmingham. Coffee Hour and enjoy a nice social with coffee. 11 – 11.30am A welcome from the Orientation team telling you about the exciting 1.30 – 3.30pm Your Orientation activities and talks throughout the week and how you can get involved Afternoon Tunes Time to relax! Music will be playing and there will be games available. Introduction and Games 11.30am - 12noon Watch your student buddies teach you some 3.30 – 6pm Free Time How to: Hacks, Tips, Tricks hacks, tips and tricks that you can learn. 6 – 8pm Join us for a social evening of Bingo! Grab your online bingo 1.30 – 2.30pm Meet the Head of your Faculty and learn about the course BCU’s Bingo cards and win prizes through this amazing event. Faculty Welcome you will be part of during your time here at BCU. 2.30 – 4.45pm Free Time Thursday 11 March 4.45 – 7.30pm 10 – 10.30am Find out the differences of studying in the Social Distance Be sure to join the watch party to see what everyone is watching. Talk: Library Workshop UK from our expert library tutors. Movie Night Don’t miss this one! This session will give you the 11am – 12noon Tuesday 9 March information you require to really get settled into life Orientation Q&A in the UK and at Birmingham City University. 10 – 11am A fun workshop presented by our student buddies, Workshop: Understanding designed to help you understand the British culture, 1.15 – 1.45pm Watch your student buddies teach you some British Culture social rules, food and Birmingham slang. How To: Hacks, hacks, tips and tricks that you can learn. Tips, Tricks 11.15am - 12.15pm Join the buddies as they present an overview of the Talk: Where to go in many things to do and see in and around Birmingham, Get active and join in with this virtual sports introduction. Take from tourist attractions to restaurants. 2 – 3pm Birmingham and the UK part in physical activities in the comfort of your accommodation Virtual Sports Afternoon and learn about all the great sports available at BCU! 2 – 3pm Chat with fellow students, improve your English and learn 3 – 7pm Free Time Global Language Café another language in this amazing social event. 7 – 9pm Join us on Kahoot for an exciting evening of quizzes. Chat Quiz Night with fellow students and answer quickfire questions. 3.30 – 4pm Watch your student buddies teach you some There are great prizes available for the winners How To: Hacks, Tips, Tricks hacks, tips and tricks that you can learn. Friday 12 March 4 – 7pm Free Time 10 – 11am Don’t miss this one! This session will give you the 7 – 9pm Talk: Essential information you require to really get settled into life Come and make friends in this safe and relaxed networking evening. Information Session in the UK and at Birmingham City University. Social Distance Social Get to know other students and learn about new cultures. 11am – 1pm Join us and explore the city of Birmingham in this Wednesday 10 March Virtual City Centre tours virtual tour showing what this city offer you. 9.30 – 10am 1 - 6pm Free Time Talk: International Find out about Visas and other legal requirements. Advisers 6 – 8pm Take part in a fantastic selection of gameshows with BCU’s Gameshow Night a BCU twist! Join the live stream and win prizes at 10.15 – 11am This talk will cover information about how the this fun night of questions and challenges. Talk: Centre for Centre can support you academically through study Academic Success guides, workshops, resources and tutorials. www.bcu.ac.uk/international/welcome www.bcu.ac.uk/international/welcome
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