January Orientation 2020 Our programme of practical information sessions and social events are designed to help you settle into your new life at Exeter, meet new friends and get the best possible start at Exeter. Please make sure you come to one Welcome Talk and attend your Study Abroad Coordinator meeting/s. Information sessions are free and you can join in on the day. However those attending our Friday Orientation activities must book by emailing inbound@exeter.ac.uk as spaces are limited. Our social activities (listed in italics) have limited space and a small fee and we recommend you book a ticket prior to arrival to avoid disappointment. Tickets are available online https://store.exeter.ac.uk/product-catalogue/education-student-experience/internationalwelcome-programme-exeter . We look forward to meeting you throughout the week. Sue O’Hara, Ariana Sevilla and Bela Coelho-Knapp
Friday 11 Pre Orientation 12.00-12.45
12.45-13.45
13.45-14.45
14.45-15.30 15.30-16.00
Monday 13 09.00-09.30 09.30-10.00 10.00-10.30 10.30-11.00 11.00-11.30 11.30-12.00 12.00-12.30 12.30-17.00
18.30-21.00
Tuesday 14 10.30-11.30 12.30-13.30
16.30-19.30
Group 1 Students Surname A-L
Group 2 Group 3 Students Surname M-Z All EU/EEA Erasmus students Welcome Talk Streatham Court 0.28 Please note that you must book with inbound@exeter.ac.uk to attend these Friday sessions as space is limited Documentation Checks Campus Tour Campus Tour (non EU only) meet outside Great Hall meet outside Great Hall Forum seminar room 1&2 Campus Tour Documentation Checks ID Card Collection meet outside Great Hall (non EU only) Student Information Desk, Forum Forum seminar room 1&2 Questions and Answer Session Streatham Court 0.28 Refreshments and close
Group 1 Students Surname A-L Documentation Checks (non EU only) Forum seminar room 1&2
Group 2 Students Surname M-Z
Group 3 All EU/EEA Erasmus students
Campus Tour ID Card Collection meet outside Great Hall Student Information Desk, Forum Welcome Talk Newman Blue lecture theatre, Peter Chalk Centre Campus Tour Documentation Checks Campus Tour meet outside Great Hall (non EU only) meet outside Great Hall Forum seminar room 1&2 Study Support Drop-in meetings or Study Support Drop-in meetings Documentation Checks (until 3pm) Evening Quiz and Meal £7.00 book online 1st floor, Devonshire House. Come along for a great evening, meeting new friends and joining in our evening quiz. Prizes for the winning team. Campus Tour meet outside Great Hall Introduction to British Culture Newman Purple Lecture Theatre Come for a humorous look at British culture with Sue and the wonderful Welcome Team. Get the answers to the questions you have always wanted to ask! Ikea Shopping Trip £2 book online Meet at the bus stop on Rennes Drive Join us for a trip to Ikea to pick up those last minute essentials
Wednesday 15 12.30-13.30
13.30-15.00
16.00-16.30
16.30-17.30
18.30-20.30
Thursday 16 10.30-11.30 Saturday 18 08.45-18.00
Late Orientation meeting Forum Seminar room 12 If you missed the welcome talk on Monday, please come to this meeting to hear all about how the university will support you in your studies and living here in Exeter. Study Skills for International Students Newman Purple Lecture Theatre Come and hear practical tips from our Study Skills team about maximising your study at Exeter. English language support: information session Queen’s Building LT4.2 Learn about the support available to you if English is your second language. We have a range of credit and non credit rated modules at INTO. English language support: placement test for credit-rated modules Queens’ Building LT4.2 Compulsory test for those whishing to take credit-rated modules in INTO. Private evening tour of Exeter Cathedral £8.00 book online Meet at SID in the Forum at 18.00 or at the Cathedral at 18.30. Enjoy a private evening tour of our 12th century cathedral at night. A truly fascinating evening at the heart of our city. Campus tour, meet outside Great Hall Seaside Day Trip to St Ives, Cornwall £12.00 book online Bus departs Rennes Drive bus stop promptly at 09.00 Discover the beautiful seaside town of St Ives in Cornwall, one of the gems of the Cornish Coast.
Study Support Drop-in sessions In addition to the general orientation sessions outlined above, students must attend an academic welcome talk AND (if module changes are required) a meeting to finalise your modules. These sessions are listed at: http://www.exeter.ac.uk/studyabroad/inbound/livinghere/prearrivalandarrivalinformation/ You will be contacted by the Global Opportunities Team prior to arrival (December onwards) in order to pre-allocate your modules (where possible). All students will be allocated a provisional 'home' College and subject prior to arrival based on where you have requested the majority of your credits/modules. This is the College/subject you must visit for your academic welcome talk. If you are studying modules across different Colleges/subjects, please aim to attend the relevant academic welcome session for each College/subject - you must ensure that you are familiar with the rules, regulations and policies for each subject. A complete list of College Welcome Talks and meetings are listed at: http://www.exeter.ac.uk/studyabroad/inbound/livinghere/prearrivalandarrivalinformation/