A special event to help students with a neurodiversity make the transition to higher education has taken place at the University of Worcester.
Students were able to explore the campus while it was quieter and take part in a host of activities.
The two-day event was a chance for the students to explore the campus while it was quieter, learn more about life in accommodation, meet key people from student services and the Students’ Union, and have the chance to learn more about the support available to them.
The participants were joined by current students from the University as they took part in a range of activities across the University’s campuses.
Incoming student Zoe said: “I’m enjoying the event, it’s a nice opportunity to meet people. I was nervous about welcome week and who I would know so it’s great to meet people beforehand.”
Rosie, who also attended, said: “It has given me a lot of peace of mind, being able to learn about the campus, and where I’ll be staying, and where everything is.”
Karen Webb, Disability Adviser at the University, said: “The aim of the transition event is to reduce the anxiety around aspects of university life which could prove challenging to some students.”
She continued: “We had 24 students attend this year, many of them experienced staying overnight in our accommodation. The feedback from this year’s event has been extremely positive and encouraging.”
She added: “Students really valued the opportunity to attend and told us that they now feel far more confident and informed about where things are, and how to access relevant services. Significantly, some great bonds were also formed amongst our participants, so they have a strong base to start their student journey from.”