Welcome to the Spring 2008 issue of InterCom, the newsletter for the International Community in Bath!

Welcome to the Spring issue of InterCom, the newsletter which aims to keep you up-to-date with issues of interest to international students - we hope you find it both informative and enjoyable to read!

In this issue you can find out what the Hospitality Department on campus is doing to make your student experience even better, read about the experience of one of our First Steps students, what's it like to be a part of the HOST and the Rotary programmes, look at what one of our students had for dinner at La Tasca in Bristol, and find out what our film critic thinks of the recent film, Lust, Caution, and the classic Japanese film, Ikiru.

We are always interested in hearing your news and if you would like to write for InterCom in the future, just send your details to the International Office - if we publish an article, you will receive a gift voucher!

NEWS in brief

Christmas 2007
After a cold December, everyone was ready for a couple of Christmas parties. The International Office put on an International Christmas Party with games and mince pies, and even Santa dropped by to give everyone a taste of something sweet. On Christmas Eve, the Resident Tutors also put on a successful Christmas party for the international students who were in Bath for the Christmas vacation.

Get UK Work Experience as a Students' Union Sabbatical Officer
A Sabb is a student who takes a year out away from their study to run their Students' Union. A Sabb is there to take forward student views to help develop the University. By becoming a Sabb you can make a difference to how your University is run. You can represent the views of international students. For example, annoyed with the quality of food available on campus and the hours that the outlets are open, feel that students should receive better feedback relating to their academic work, would like to see more integration of UK and international students, then make a change! Find out more at http://www.BathStudent.com/RunforSabb/

New members of staff join the International Office
The International Office is pleased to welcome a new member of staff – Jo Power, who joins us as an International Officer. She will be the country manager for Hong Kong, Malaysia, Brunei, Singapore and countries in Africa.

Global Group (BUGG)
BUGG is a social group set up to promote integration between international and local students. Its aim is to help International students settle in to University life and to break the barriers between the International and British student communities by arranging social events that both can enjoy. Membership to BUGG is free and several events, including the Global Evening in March, will be planned in the near future. Please see bathstudent.com for more information. Global Group is now also on Facebook.

Fresh Sushi at the Union Shop
The Union Shop is now stocking fresh sushi. If the supply goes to plan and it's well received, they will roll it out to supply Fresh Oriental in February.

Photo Galleries
Photo galleries are now up from our International Christmas Party and the Mayor's Civic Reception. See if you can spot yourself!

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