Session+1+-+Creating+a+student+identity

=Aims of the session:=


 * For students to understand the requirements of studing in Higher Education, what this can offer and where to get help
 * To provide an opportunitiy for students to reflect on their evolving roles as TAs
 * To debate and to begin to question "what is learning for?"

=Who are you?=

**Activity**: On the ** DISCUSSION ** page, please post your answers to the following questions, then make comments against other people's answers:


 * 1) If you made a movie of your life, what kind of movie would it be and who would play you?
 * 2) If you won the lottery, what would you do with the money?
 * 3) If you had one superpower, what would it be?
 * 4) Pick 3 words to describe yourself

=Fears, Worries, Expectations=

**Activity** : Again, on another **DISCUSSION** thread, consider the following:


 * What are your expectations for the course?
 * What, if anything, worries you?
 * What are you looking forward to?


 * Are the others feeling the same way?**

=The Student Handbook=


 * Activity **: Find the answers to the questions in the Handbook



=Who can help me?=


 * A tutor
 * University Services, such as Disability Assist or Information and Learning Services (ILS) - details on the student Portal
 * A critical friend - this could be a colleague or mentor - someone who can give you honest and constructive advice and feedback