{"id":430,"date":"2016-09-15T15:31:06","date_gmt":"2016-09-15T14:31:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/kent-business-matters\/?p=430"},"modified":"2022-02-22T22:12:13","modified_gmt":"2022-02-22T22:12:13","slug":"find-your-feet-during-welcome-week","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/kbs-news-events\/2016\/09\/find-your-feet-during-welcome-week\/","title":{"rendered":"Find your Feet during Welcome Week"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"lead\">Are you joining the University of Kent this September? Are you new to Kent Business School and the University of Kent? Worried you\u2019ll get lost? Need to find support? Want to keep up-to-date with KBS News and Events? Our easy-to-read blog signposts some useful resources to help any KBS newbie make the most of their time at Kent Business School.<\/p>\n<h2>Campus Guides<\/h2>\n<p>When you first move into your accommodation, walking onto campus for the first time can be daunting. Be sure to arm yourself with a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kent.ac.uk\/gettingstarted\/canterbury\/welcome-week-sept.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Canterbury Campus Guide<\/a> or a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kent.ac.uk\/gettingstarted\/medway\/welcome-week-sept.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Medway Campus Guide<\/a>. These provide you with advice on how to get to the University, and an easy-to-use map to help you learn how to navigate your way around campus in your first few weeks.<\/p>\n<h2>Connect with KBS<\/h2>\n<p>Connecting on social media is a great way to stay up-to-date with any <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kent.ac.uk\/kbs\/news-events\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">news<\/a>, events, or opportunities that are happening during the academic year. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kent.ac.uk\/kbs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kent Business School<\/a> regularly share surveys and competitions, so there are many opportunities to get involved. You can find KBS on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/KentBusinessSchool\/?fref=ts\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Facebook<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/KBS_Kent?lang=en-gb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Twitter<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/kentbusinessschool\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Instagram<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/kent-business-school?trk=nav_account_sub_nav_company_admin\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">LinkedIn<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Kent Business Matters Blog<\/h2>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/kent-business-matters\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kent Business Matters Blog<\/a> is a blogging community for students, academics and business leaders, to share their ideas, research and advice. This is a great resource for KBS newcomers to acquaint themselves with their academic tutors and seek help from fellow students. You can even become a student blogger yourself \u2013 email <a href=\"mailto:kbsmarketing@kent.ac.uk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">kbsmarketing@kent.ac.uk<\/a> to express an interest and find out what\u2019s involved.<\/p>\n<h2>Moving In<\/h2>\n<p>The University provides a very thorough Student Guide for new students joining the Kent community as well as those returning to Kent. Here you can find key information about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kent.ac.uk\/gettingstarted\/arrivals.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">arrivals weekend<\/a>, and introducing key systems and services including <a href=\"https:\/\/sso.id.kent.ac.uk\/idp\/module.php\/core\/loginuserpass.php?AuthState=_d5f7ea457ab5f4ad557fa95b3a17d0b6272027b90a%3Ahttps%3A%2F%2Fsso.id.kent.ac.uk%2Fidp%2Fsaml2%2Fidp%2FSSOService.php%3Fspentityid%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fdan.kent.ac.uk%252Fmellon%26cookieTime%3D1473774214%26RelayState%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fdan.kent.ac.uk%252Fr%252F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">student email<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/sso.id.kent.ac.uk\/idp\/module.php\/core\/loginuserpass.php?AuthState=_f8231cd9388a40962d6187d9fa314ef4b71c3a2299%3Ahttps%3A%2F%2Fsso.id.kent.ac.uk%2Fidp%2Fsaml2%2Fidp%2FSSOService.php%3Fspentityid%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.kent.ac.uk%252Fstudent%252Fdashboard%252F_sp%252Fmodule.php%252Fsaml%252Fsp%252Fmetadata.php%252Fdefault-sp%26cookieTime%3D1473774243%26RelayState%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.kent.ac.uk%252Fstudent%252Fmy-study%252Frelay%252F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">timetabling<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/sso.id.kent.ac.uk\/idp\/module.php\/core\/loginuserpass.php?AuthState=_91e4c5307042c853b3af3ed74c58040d0417019954%3Ahttps%3A%2F%2Fsso.id.kent.ac.uk%2Fidp%2Fsaml2%2Fidp%2FSSOService.php%3Fspentityid%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fsds.kent.ac.uk%252F_sp%252F14%26cookieTime%3D1473774277%26RelayState%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fsds.kent.ac.uk%252Faccount%252F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SDS<\/a> (Student Data System) and the\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/pmt-eu.hosted.exlibrisgroup.com\/primo_library\/libweb\/action\/search.do?vid=44KEN_VU1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">library search system<\/a>.<br \/>\n<div class=\"kent-video-wrapper\"><span class='embed-youtube' style='text-align:center; display: block;'><iframe class='youtube-player' type='text\/html' width='1140' height='672' src='https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/0IjkpjSb_Jg?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;fs=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;wmode=transparent' frameborder='0' allowfullscreen='true'><\/iframe><\/span><\/div><\/p>\n<p>Also provided is a copy of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kent.ac.uk\/student\/charter\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Student Charter<\/a> as well as a guide to campus life, where to get help with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kent.ac.uk\/student\/employability\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">employability<\/a>, how to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kent.ac.uk\/student\/experience\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">enhance your student experience<\/a>, and guidance on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kent.ac.uk\/student\/finance\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">financing your studies<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Student Support<\/h2>\n<p>Kent Business School&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kent.ac.uk\/kbs\/support\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Personal Academic Support System<\/a> (PASS) gives students a range of individual support, provided by a dedicated team of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kent.ac.uk\/kbs\/support\/who.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">staff<\/a>. Seek advice from them on matters such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kent.ac.uk\/kbs\/support\/attendance.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">attendance<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kent.ac.uk\/kbs\/support\/concessions\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">concession procedures<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kent.ac.uk\/kbs\/support\/apm\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">academic peer mentoring<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kent.ac.uk\/kbs\/support\/apm\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">intermission and withdrawal<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kent.ac.uk\/kbs\/support\/parents.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">advice and guidance for parents<\/a>. For front of line contact with Kent Business School visit the Student Office on both the Canterbury and Medway campuses.<\/p>\n<h2>Employability Blog<\/h2>\n<p>Employability is at the heart of everything you do at KBS. The <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/kbs-employability\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kent Business School Employability Blog<\/a> is a fantastic resource for all KBS students and KBS <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kent.ac.uk\/kbs\/alumni\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">alumni<\/a>, offering help and advice on how to make yourself more employable and highlights opportunities to build success in the world of work.<\/p>\n<h2>Kent Business School News and Events<\/h2>\n<p>Keep up with all Kent Business School news and events, and more. Find out about the latest accreditations, the latest construction updates and the introduction of new programmes with the KBS <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kent.ac.uk\/kbs\/news-events\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">news and events<\/a> feed.<\/p>\n<h2>Visit your Surroundings<\/h2>\n<p>Kent Students are spoiled by fantastic facilities, learning spaces and leafy campuses, and heading off campus is always a good treat too. Canterbury students should try <a href=\"http:\/\/www.canterbury.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Visit Canterbury<\/a> for fantastic ideas on what\u2019s available, and sign up to <a href=\"http:\/\/canterbury.mytownmycity.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">MyCanterbury<\/a> for freebies and discounts, including discounted entry to local attractions. Medway Students should try <a href=\"http:\/\/www.visitmedway.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Visit Medway<\/a> and apply for a <a href=\"http:\/\/www.medway.gov.uk\/leisurecultureandsport\/medwaycitycard.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Medway City Card<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s most important that you enjoy your time at Kent Business School, if you have any concerns or queries during Welcome Week on either Campus, please visit your student office and speak to one of our Student Advisors. 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