The students attended an orientation with the residence staff at Byron Court where they got information on policies and procedures for the residence and had the opportunity to ask questions and resolve any issues with the living arrangements. Thereafter, the residence assistants led the students on a short walking tour of the neighborhood, showing them the local sights (shopping, tube station, etc.), and delivering them to The Lamb, the local pub where we were to have our opening reception.
At the reception, the students were introduced to traditional England pub fare: fish & chips, battered scampi & mushy peas, steak & ale pie, or bangers & mash. In the equally traditional atmosphere, the students spent time catching up with friends, getting to know students they were just introduced to, and sharing about their traveling experiences. This was the first opportunity that the group was all together with time to talk and relax and the event served as an introduction to our learning activity.
Dr. Taylor formally welcomed everyone to the program and invited each of the course tutors to take a moment to introduce her or himself, and each student had an opportunity to do the same thereafter. Following the meal, some settled in for social time at the pub, others went for ice cream, and some took time to connect to their families back in the states.
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