Capital City College celebrates students’ return with Welcome Fest events

Students across Capital City College took part in a series of welcome events to mark the start of the new academic year.

A series of Welcome Fest events took place at various Capital City College (CCC) campuses in September. The events, which were organised by the college’s enrichment officers during the first few weeks of the new term, set a positive tone for the start of the year and provided a memorable welcome for both new and returning students.

During the event, students were invited to engage with a whole host of external organisations and internal departments to access information and advice on a number of matters. Representatives from local community organisations, charities and universities joined CCC’s welfare, sport and careers teams to welcome students across different college campuses. 

With hundreds of students attending each event, the atmosphere was one of excitement and engagement. Students eagerly made their way around the different stalls, interacting with representatives from organisations such as Brook, Shout Out UK and Friends of the Earth to ask thoughtful questions and learn more about their work or activities. To add to the celebratory feel of the Welcome Fest events, there were a variety of snacks and treats on offer including fresh popcorn, pancakes and sweets.

Aleena Sharif, Enrichment Officer at CCC, talked about the Welcome Fest at CCC’s Angel campus: “The Welcome Fest was a fantastic event that gave learners the chance to engage with different organisations and discover more about them. The students at Angel were enthusiastic and actively involved, confidently approaching the organisations throughout the event. By the end, the organisations were very impressed with the students’ level of engagement and evident confidence, it was a well-rounded event enjoyed by both learners and staff.”

The Welcome Fest events form a key part of the college calendar, offering students the opportunity to build confidence in interacting with college staff and members of external organisations, while also allowing them to learn more about the different departments that they can turn to for guidance when needed.  

The start of a new academic year can be an exciting and intense time. If you’re a CCC students looking for support or information on different aspects of college life, take a look at the following pages on our website:

• College life
• Support and wellbeing
• Career support and work experience
• Course fees and financial support
• Sports Academies

Whether you’re new to Capital City College or returning to campus, we’re delighted to have you here!

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