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Hi
I’m going to be studying my master of computer science at Aston University.
I have a question.
Im going through my visa process and if I decide to do it in my country, it will take about one month and I might not be able to make it for the welcome week and if i wanted to make, i have to go through the process in another country suck as turkey and it’s going to be more expensive.
So my question is, is the welcoming week so important that i should be there for it and what is going to be done on that week?
Thank you🙏
Reply 1
No don’t worry it’s not that important, it’s just an introductory week where people settle in to university and essentially find time to socialise and get a grips with their surroundings.

Just make sure if you have anything such as face to face enrolment, it’s scheduled after you arrive or let the relevant team know that.
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Original post by Sine.
No don’t worry it’s not that important, it’s just an introductory week where people settle in to university and essentially find time to socialise and get a grips with their surroundings.
Just make sure if you have anything such as face to face enrolment, it’s scheduled after you arrive or let the relevant team know that.

Got it
Thank you bro🙏
Original post by Soheil Jafari
Hi
I’m going to be studying my master of computer science at Aston University.
I have a question.
Im going through my visa process and if I decide to do it in my country, it will take about one month and I might not be able to make it for the welcome week and if i wanted to make, i have to go through the process in another country suck as turkey and it’s going to be more expensive.
So my question is, is the welcoming week so important that i should be there for it and what is going to be done on that week?
Thank you🙏


If you’re taking a masters then you have 1 year to get settled and start producing the best possible work.
It’s already an expensive option. In my opinion paying the extra to maximise your chances of settling in and thriving on such a short course is well worth the additional cost. You’re investing in yourself - making it more difficult than it has to be to save some money will usually be a mistake.
If you were starting a 3 year BSc where you had time to get used to the country and university before your exam and coursework results contributed to your final classification then it’s less important. For a 1 year masters you’ll be submitting work usually within a month or two of starting that will contribute towards your final results. Struggling because you missed out on the introductory sessions on how to find your timetables, teaching sessions, assignments, how to submit your work etc etc as well as where to ask for help if you need it is a silly choice to make.
If you’re taking a masters then you have 1 year to get settled and start producing the best possible work.
It’s already an expensive option. In my opinion paying the extra to maximise your chances of settling in and thriving on such a short course is well worth the additional cost. You’re investing in yourself - making it more difficult than it has to be to save some money will usually be a mistake.
If you were starting a 3 year BSc where you had time to get used to the country and university before your exam and coursework results contributed to your final classification then it’s less important. For a 1 year masters you’ll be submitting work usually within a month or two of starting that will contribute towards your final results. Struggling because you missed out on the introductory sessions on how to find your timetables, teaching sessions, assignments, how to submit your work etc etc as well as where to ask for help if you need it is a silly choice to make.

I understand.
Thank you very much for the advice🙏

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