No Images? Click here With two weeks to go until Postgraduate Welcome Week, we thought we should look at some of the college activities you can look forward to when you join us. All postgraduates are invited to join in whether you live on or off campus. College VolunteeringThere are many opportunities to volunteer and receive training. You could become a college mentor, help out with social events, be President of a sports team, and much more. Colleges also benefit from good links with local charities and organisations - you will be encouraged to get involved in giving something back to our lovely city. SportCollege sport is a great way to socialise, try something new, or keep going with a sport you already enjoy doing. There is no pressure to play competitively, although many college members do enjoy inter-college tournaments and our yearly Varsity fixture against the University of Durham. College LeadershipIf you don’t find what you are looking for in college, why not create it? Your college is there to support your ideas, and maybe even fund them. At Wentworth we have several student led events including Zumba, TaekwonDo and Yoga. If you have a skill or a talent to share, let us know! We understand that PG life is different to UG life and your time is a little more precious, but remember that social interaction is good for your mental health and organising and being on committees is good for your Resume. College committees receive a programme of professional development, but this is open to all students. So whether you’ve got grand plans, or just want to make small changes, the college is there to facilitate your ambitions. "My role as VC Welfare on the JCRC taught me a lot about myself, and how to work with other people. You get to have a real impact on important decisions, and it is also a lot of fun!" Samuel Temperton, Associate Consultant, Deltra Group (JCRC VC Welfare 2017-18) At Wentworth Graduate College we understand that you need to enhance your academic and career based skills as well as have a good time and develop networks. We have a varied programme of workshops and seminars running throughout the year designed to help you with just that. Read our newsletter and keep visiting our events page regularly for new opportunities. What should I be doing now?Pre-arrival surveyIf you haven't already done so, please complete the pre-arrival survey. Facebook groupJoin the Wentworth Facebook group to meet people and find out what's going on. Remember to check the website for arrivals information. Also, if you missed the first welcome message, you can access it online. What next?We’ll be in touch again on Friday 20 September. Wentworth College You are receiving this email because it contains useful information about your college and what you need to do before arriving at the University of York. |