Guess what folks it's time for another Transition Tuesday. Every Tuesday from now until September, I am going to highlight a different element of DMU and DSU to helps with transitioning new students to the University. Consider it as ways that we help the young blood, because let's face it, we were all them at one stage. Today we are looking at New to DMU.
What is it?
New to DMU is a 3-day residential that take place at the start of September. It is specifically designed for new undergraduate students who have declared to the university that they are on the autism spectrum.
The residential has a variety of activities including budgeting workshops, the chance to plan and cook a meal away from home and introductions to lectures and seminars. There is also a variety of leisure activities including trips into the city centre, meals out and evening activities.
You will also have the option to stay in Bede Hall for two nights to fully experience the university life.
In short, it's university life in 3 days without the alcohol.
This sounds amazing, how do I sign up?
Unlike my Unipal which I discussed last week. New to DMU is slightly more selective with who can participate. You need to be on the autism spectrum and declare this to the university (either via your UCAS form or by emailing the DAS team directly. Don't worry they don't bite as we feed them regularly). You will then be emailed/posted an invitation during the next week (we like to send them after results day so that we definitely know that you are coming), you then respond to the invitation with the appropriate information and then you will be able to attend.
How does it help with the transition process?
It is essentially a practice run of University life before we let you loose with 1000+ other new blood. You will be able to explore the area and campus whilst it is quieter and will able to leave the residential with the confidence to cook at least 1 meal during Fresher's (because free dominoes does not make for a sufficient student diet. Sorry guys).
You will also be able to meet other new people on the autistic spectrum. Trust me on this, nothing is more assuring during Fresher's week than finding somebody that you recognise.
You will also be able to meet your mentor (if applicable) and thus will be able to book sessions with them ready for Fresher's week.
Thank you for reading today's Transition Tuesday. Remember if you're autistic to sign up (it's free food!) and tune into next week's entry. Tomorrow I will be on campus for lot's of meetings so look out for that.
Until tomorrow,
Toodle pips,
Kelly.
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