Medway Students: September 2021

Thursday, 30 September 2021

Chaplaincy News - October 2021

TAKE TEN REFLECTIONS

Take Ten with Lynne is a monthly You Tube reflection from the Medway Campus Chaplain. Something to encourage, challenge and stimulate your thinking.

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Welcome & Transition

As you seek to settle in to this new academic year, you will no doubt be experiencing an array of different emotions. Here are some tips to coping with transition.

WHAT’S ON DIARY DATES

Oct 6^th

TABLEtalk: Culture Shock! (Zoom)

Oct 14^th

TABLEtalk: Mental Health Matters (Zoom)

Oct 21^st

TABLEtalk: Quiz & Games Night (Zoom)

Oct 28^th

Bowling Night (Chatham)

Nov 6^th

Fireworks Night (Gillingham)

Email Medway Campus Chaplain

for further information or to sign up for

any of these events.

ROCK PAINTING

for REMEMBERING

Throughout October & November, the Medway Campus Chaplain invites you to join one of our rock painting session, in memory of those loved and lost during the past 20 months. These rocks will be displayed on campus as a memorial to this tough season.

If you are unable to join us but would like to submit a name, we will be honoured to paint a rock for you.

For information regarding days, times and locations, please see Medway Campus Chaplaincy Facebook page, or the Student Union ‘Give it a Go’ programme, or email Lynne Martin at:

medwaycampuschaplain@gre.ac.uk

WORLD MENTAL HEALTH DAY

October 10^th 2021

TOP TIPS FROM STUDENTS

FOR STUDENTS

Wondering how to not simply survive, but thrive, during your degree?

What better source of advice than current/former students; those who were once in your place but can now look back with a greater degree of wisdom.

For full article, with advice from almost 60 students and alumni see:

TOP TIPS

If you're around Pilkington, you will notice changes to the set up of our fabulous Bargain Corner.

WE ARE STILL OPEN

However, you may have to ask to shop, either by just stopping by or by emailing or texting to set a time 😀

... and finally, there are still about 40 Golden Ticket Gift Bags unclaimed. If you haven't had one yet, get in touch and maybe I'll give you some clues 😁

Wednesday, 29 September 2021

Health Care in the UK

The medical care system here may work quite differently to your home country. It is vital that you register with a local GP (General Practitioner) as soon as possible, especially if you are an international student. PLEASE do not wait until you are feeling unwell.

To find a GP surgery near you go to https://www.nhs.uk/service-search/find-a-gp and enter your postcode.

PLEASE DO NOT go to the hospital for anything minor!

If you have any questions or concerns please contact the Medway Campus Chaplain, or your student advice centre or the student union for further advise.

TOGETHER

TOGETHER is a touring video, light and sound installation which will be at Chatham Riverside until October 10th, 2021. Created as a reaction to the isolation of lock-down, it aims to celebrate unity and love in the face of adversity.

As you might gather from the photos the weather wasn't so great ☂☂☂ So, well done to those who ventured out 😀

Monday, 27 September 2021

Rochester and Quiz Trail

We had such a great day out on Saturday (25th) at our Rochester Trip and Quiz Trail.

31 students from China, Germany, Greece, India, Japan, Nigeria, Poland, Sri Lanka and the USA.

For many of our Indian students this was the first time they had been on a British train ... which obviously warranted a selfie 😀

Our day began with our Quiz Trail challenge, which took students on a nice walk all around the town. Along the way they had to find buildings, read notices, google and maybe, ask questions. Sadly, once again, there was an event in the Cathedral so students weren't able to see inside.

Several of the Greenwich girls were the
first to complete the Quiz Trail

I was super excited that some of the students got to meet, Mike Billingham, the Town Crier of Rochester. Here he is in action ...

Rochester Town Crier

A Brief History of the Town Crier ...

Long before we had newspapers, television and the internet, we had the Town Crier. It was their job to verbally spread news around the town, especially as many people could not read. Town Criers were appointed by the King/Queen and it was an act of treason to attack the Town Crier, even if they brought bad news. This is where we get the saying "don't shoot the messenger".

"I would like to thank you for the trip. I didn't had any clue when I signed up for the Rochester trip. I wanted to explore and make some new friends. The whole trip was amazing . People from different cultures coming together, getting to know each other and spending time together, it was more than what I expected. I made many friends and really looking forward for more such activities. I should mention the quiz trail it was lot of fun looking for clues and finding answers for all those tricky questions . Thank you again Lynne for the efforts you had made to make this happen." Shijo

Rohan made this fab video of his day ...

Rohan's video

Sunday, 26 September 2021

Thought for the week ...

Tuesday, 21 September 2021

Take Ten - Welcome & Transition

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Take Ten - Welcome & Transition

As Campus Chaplain, I work across all three universities here at Medway. Whether you are a new or returning student we offer you a very BIG WELCOME. I am here to help support you through this season of your life's journey. I am here for all students (and staff) of any faith or none.

As you seek to settle in to this new academic year, you will no doubt be experiencing an array of emotions. Here are some tips to coping with transition.

Sunday, 19 September 2021

Thought for the week ...

Tuesday, 14 September 2021

Take Ten - International Day of Peace

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Take Ten - International Day of Peace

On World Peace Day the United Nations calls for a cessation of hostilities. But it goes way beyond that because it seeks solutions for long-lasting peace around our world. Yet peace is both external and internal, both of which are important.