As summer ends, and another term begins; students and faculty alike return for their first day of a new academic year. Of course, here at MGIS we have our own way of doing things!
Instead of an abrupt return from the holiday mood to the academic rigor of schoolwork, the first day here is all about getting readjusted to being a student, and predisposing yourself to some of the material you will be tackling over the term.
It is set up as a sequence of different activities throughout the day, ranging from those that work towards group-formation – getting acquainted with new classmates and making them feel comfortable – to activities that implicitly introduce the kids to some of the projects and modules they will be working on.
Of course, the intent is also that the return to school be a joyous occasion, and the MGIS first day of school is also largely about just having fun!
Here are some pictures from this term’s start:
