By Claudia Liburd
Nevis Reporter-SKNVibes.com
(St. Augustine, Trinidad) --- First year students of the University of the West Indies recently took part in a Check-In program which was put on by the university with a view to assist them in their transition into UWI Life.
As part of the program, all first year students were invited to stay on campus over the weekend to take part in various orientation activities including question and answer segments, campus tours, and an island tour.
During an interview with SKNVibes.com Director of Student Services, Ms. Deidre Charles explained the overall objectives and expectations of the program.
“The program is entitled the Check-In program and its objective is to help first year and first time non-Trinidadian students in their transition to UWI life. Generally I think that they are doing very well.
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“By the time that they finish the program they will be a lot more aware and informed of what is expected of them because it allows them to get settled much quicker into their programs”, said Ms. Charles.
The University of the West Indies, St. Augustine campus also hosts a number of other activities geared at helping the student adjust to university life. These include UWI Life Student Orientation, UWI Life Extension, Information Village, Aerobic meltdown and Operation Hot Chocolate where campus officials provide free refreshments (such as hot chocolate) to students during examination periods.
The UWI school year officially began on August 26, and according to Ms. Charles promised it is expected to be ‘fruitful, successful and exciting for students’. In ending the interview Ms. Charles assured students of the St. Augustine campus of the University of the West Indies that Student Services strives to support students through any difficulties or challenges in whatever form possible.
