Induction checklist

Tick when complete

1. Have you registered on the programme on UEL Direct?
2. Have you paid your fees?
3. Have you registered on your modules?
4. Do you know how to use UEL Direct and UELPlus?
5. Are you able to use your UEL email account?
6. Have you got your student ID card?
7. Do you know how to access library facilities?
8. Do you know how to register for UK Libraries Plus and ATHENS?
9. Do you know who your Personal Tutor is?
10. Do you have your first semester's module study guides?
11. Do you know where to find the University's Regulations?
12. Do you know how to get in touch with module leaders and tutors?

No. of ticks.... uuurm only 4 so far, but hey at least I know how to contact my tutors and access the library (open 24/7 I'll have you know!). We can iron out the little details like paying tuition fees and accessing the online course guide later - ho hum..

In case you're wondering what I'm on about, today was my induction day for the herbal medicine course I'm about to embark upon at University of East London. My first coursework deadline is 30th March and the amount of knowledge I need to acquire between now is faintly terrifying.. but then what did I expect? Certainly not a walk in the park.. more like a swift kick up the behind for my lazy brain! It'll be a bit like attending a gym for the first time in 6 months. The pain will be real, quite debilitating and linger a long time, but the results will eventually come through ;)

The Alma Mater to be (UEL's Stratford campus)


My old haunt.. Canary Wharf


The Carsten Höller piece at the Tate Modern, a friend's inspired choice of venue for her birthday party last Saturday. I didn't dare try the slide from the 5th floor..