Welcome Week: Meeting New Students and Getting Involved

Welcome Week was such a fun experience, although it was definitely a busy one! It was a great opportunity to meet lots of new students and be part of their first experiences at the University of Bedfordshire. 

One of my favourite parts was being able to help students find their classrooms and work out their timetables. Starting university can feel confusing, especially when everything is new and there are so many places to find and things to remember. Even helping someone find the right lecture room or understand where they needed to be felt worthwhile, because those little things can make the start of university a bit less stressful. 

I also attended some induction sessions in lecture halls, where I introduced myself to students and explained my role as a Student Officer. It was a good opportunity to let students know who I was, what my role involved and that I wanted to be someone they could approach. 

Another part of Welcome Week was spending time at the BEDS SU desk in the SID office. It gave us a place to connect with students, answer their questions and help where we could. 

What I enjoyed most was getting to speak to different students and seeing how everyone was beginning their university journey. Every student arrives with different questions, expectations and experiences, and I think it's important that they feel welcomed and supported from the beginning. 

Welcome Week reminded me why I wanted to become a Student Officer in the first place. I wanted to be a voice for students, and this was a great opportunity to start getting to know them and understand what they need. 

I'm looking forward to continuing to meet students throughout the year, hearing their feedback and helping them make the most of their time at university.