Everything you need to know about your first week at Buckinghamshire College Group.
Your first week
It’s natural to feel a little bit nervous in your first week – just remember everyone is in the same situation and keen to make friends. Chances are you will have already met your Tutor and some of your classmates at induction or an information session.
The first week is all about settling in. There will be lots of activities planned to help you get to know the College, your classmates and your Tutors. On your first day you will meet your tutor, and then spend some time with your classmates. Many courses will have fun activities planned to help you get to know the College and find your way around, and also help you get to know your classmates in the process.
All new students attend a welcome briefing during their first week where you will meet the Principal, Jenny Craig, some of the College executive team, and the Student President. In these briefings you will hear more about how the College works and what’s expected of you.
Support
All the staff at Buckinghamshire College Group are focused on providing a great student experience. We will do everything we can to help you settle in. There is support available for all students, check out these links:
The BCG Study Programme
The BCG Study Programme is all about getting you from A to B. That is, from where you are when you join us, to the next step towards your chosen career. We help you to go ‘beyond the qualification’ so you have the skills, knowledge, experience and personal attributes to realise your career ambitions. The BCG Study Programme is designed in with employers, partners and the community to ensure that you students benefit from exceptional learning experiences that can transform your future.
Connect with us
Keep up to date with what's going on at College by following us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or subscribing to us on YouTube! We'll be posting updates throughout the first week so be sure to get involved!
Student Engagement Team
Our Student Engagement Team is run by students, for students.
Join the Student Engagement Team and help shape the college life you want to see! This is your chance to:
- Shape and drive forward the college experience
- Make a positive impact on your peers
- Contribute to the local community
Why Join?
- Voice Your Ideas: Have a say in college decisions and activities.
- Develop Leadership Skills: Gain valuable experience for your future.
- Build Connections: Meet like-minded students and create lasting friendships.
- Make a Difference: Be a part of meaningful projects and initiatives.
Student Reps
Our student reps get to voice their opinions on what's going on in College as well as representing their course, get involved with Open Day and other College events and are the first point of call with their peers for any Student Engagement related matters!
If you don't fancy becoming a rep, you can still get involved! The Student Engagement Team organises a wide range of societies and clubs including LGBT and Sports societies!
Get Involved Today!
NUS
Don't forget to bag yourself an NUS student discount card! For just £12 you can get yourself a year's worth of discounts including 25% of at the ODEON and 40% off at Pizza Express!
Check out the full range of discounts here, and for more information see your Student Reps!
