Find out what’s on this week including workshops to improve your confidence, money management and essay writing skills.
Monday 4 November: Prep for Kent Law Fair and confidence workshop
Prepare for Thursday’s Kent Law Fair by attending this online session which will cover the benefits of attending, tips and how to follow up with new contacts.
Do you wish you were more confident? Join this Study Plus workshop all around confidence, courage and self-belief. Learn techniques to build a positive internal monologue and tap into your courage to build you confidence.
Tuesday 5 November: Managing your money workshop, social running for ADHD and US Election coverage
Join this online managing your money workshop to learn about the realities of a starting salary, how to set a budget, understanding money and more.
If you’ve been diagnosed with ADHD (or awaiting assessment), you’re welcome to join the Social Running for ADHD group. All you need is a pair of trainers and a sense of humour. All abilities welcome.
It’s US Election time! You can join experts for a discussion and Q&A session on the US presidential election, brought to you by the School of Politics and International Relations, School of History and UKC History Society. And then later, you can watch the news coverage and early results of the American election with students and staff in Keynes.
Wednesday 6 November: Explore Black history in the Uni’s archives, writing a good introduction and conclusion and ResLife events
Following Black History Month, there’s an opportunity to explore Black history in the University’s archives and book collections. You will learn archive research techniques and your discoveries will be added to our list of sources supporting the study of Black history in the archive collections. There will also be some free pizza!
Could your essays be improved? Join this workshop about the structure and content of a good introduction and conclusion at Canterbury and Medway and find out why it can be helpful to write your introduction last.
There’s also lots of ResLife events on Wednesday including a trip to the local bouldering centre, slime making and a cosy movie night.
Thursday 7 November: Kent Law Fair and answering interview questions (Medway) and Crafternoon (Medway)
Interested in a career in law? Visit the Kent Law Fair on Thursday in Colyer-Fergusson Concert Hall. There will be over 28 stands including law firms, chambers and other legal organisations.
Learn how to answer interview questions at Medway, including common interview questions and types of questions and their purpose.
At The Hub you can join a Crafternoon to paint your own tote bag!.
Friday 8 November: Learn about volunteering and LGBTQ+ friendly social
Interested in volunteering? Join this session to find out how volunteering can give you valuable skills and experience and where to look for volunteering opportunities.
ResLife Ambassadors May and Taylor are hosting an LGBTQ+ friendly social in DG01-02 in the library with hot drinks, biscuits, board games, colouring, Nintendo Switch and more. However you identify, come and chat to others in your community in our safe space in the library.