Why Attend the Orientation Programme?

1. Transition is eased in a supportive environment.

2. Chance to find your way round before the crowds arrive.

3. Meeting UK and international students from previous years.

Also:

a. Universities are large complex organisations.

b. There is a lot to find out about the University and the services provided, the City of Sheffield and life in Britain, on arrival in Britain.

c. The Residential Orientation and Induction Programme helps with early adjustment and facilitates speedy academic orientation.

d. The Residential Orientation programme facilitates:

1. finding your way around the campus.
2. finding your way into and around the City Centre on public transport – and back again!
3. talks on UK culture, homesickness and culture shock.
4. meeting key staff.
5. meeting other new students.
6. a range of social activities, including trips to cinema, night club, walks, games etc.
7. you being in a position to help new students you meet who did not attend.
8. feeling good about being in Sheffield!

e. This programme is strongly recommended by the University and the Students' Union.

This programme is especially useful for you if:

• this is the first time you will live in the UK
• this is the first time you will leave home
• you are from outside Northern/Western Europe