Friday, 16 September 2011

Induction Day

So I'm now officially a student again!! I cant begin to tell you all how nervous I was about starting this course. I was still slightly unsure what to expect when venturing down to London to meet other students, and of course the advisers. I needn't have worried, I was the 1st one there and Paula immediately made me feel welcome and at ease (think this goes to show I'm much more used to scary dance teachers 1st impression meetings, being judged solely on your image!!) It continued to get easier throughout the day as more students came in and we introduced ourselves. I got the feeling that I wasn't on my own with the nervousness! I also got to have a surprise catch up with a friend of mine Aicha, who I trained with at Hammond!

As the day progressed, I continued to make notes (my memory isn't great if I don't write it down first!) and get my head around whats needed for the modules!!
Before the induction day, I think my biggest worry was writing essay after essay, now its most definitely getting used to blogging and uploading photos and what not!
I wouldn't say I was useless with a computer, I'd say I was just about average. But when it comes to fixing photos and changing sizes of them to upload etc, I think that's going to take a little bit of practice!!

I am, however, really looking forward to 'blogging'. Initially, I thought, "what will I write about?" however this one seems to be flowing nicely, I just hope I can keep them interesting and critical for the duration of the course!
The day was finished in a bit of rush yesterday, with myself along with a few others, having to leave sharpish to catch a train. I managed to get a few peoples emails, and I'm sure for the ones I didn't get, we'll all be in contact through blogging and what have you. Again, what started as an extremely nerve wracking day, progressed and ended on a massive high and I'm really looking forward to getting things started and getting to know everyone!

8 comments:

  1. Hi Michelle! Have you sent your Google mail address to Paula so she can put it on the libguides yet? i just wondered because you've not popped up on there yet an I wasn't sure if you knew?

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  2. Hey Liam! yea, I have. I know, I keep checking to see if my names on the little list :-( have only just managed to enroll today though, wouldnt let me all wknd, so Im hoping thats why it hasnt been put up yet!!
    Actually thinking of it, I sent her an email with my blog name? Ill maybe send her another one now to chase it up! thanks for getting in touch though, hope your getting your head round it all, think I'm slowly getting there!

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  3. Well you're up there now so panic over! Yes I'm definitely getting into the swing of it now I think, feels good to finally get my teeth into some tasks!

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  4. Hi Michelle, great to see you here! I really like your blog. It's clear and easy to follow. Would you mind having a look at mine? I did it before the induction day and was happy to just make a pink, girly creation - now I'm wondering if it actually looks at all professional? Liam said he liked it (thank you Liam!)but still not sure. Thanks :-)

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  5. Hi Michelle, I wasn't at induction day but im also starting out on the Bapp course. It was really nice to read your blog about it though, gave me a little insight into what it was like! Hope to hear from you soon, Emily

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  6. Hi Mich! great to see your blog, and to see you again at the Induction!
    Hope you're settling into the course OK now, I'm finding it easier but still wrestling with the odd bit of technology!

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  7. I'm glad to see your Blog up and lots of comments!

    It is hard starting out on something like this, and it is bound to be a bit confusing - I've just Blogged a little about that on my Blog.

    I'm sure Liam is correct when he says the best thing is to get your teeth into the tasks and make friends across the BAPP Arts network.

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  8. Michelle thanks for blogging about induction. That initial sensation is always one to be managed - we are all in the same place - especially with 'that sense of rush' which is a part of today's working existence. You managed well!

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