Freshers’ Fayres may now seem a distant memory, but excitement continues at Bridgwater & Taunton College (BTC) as students attune to the vibrant college experience BTC offers.
While the fayres – held across Bridgwater, Taunton and Cannington campuses – marked the start of the academic year, students have now settled into their courses, also making the time to explore a wide range of clubs, societies and support services designed to enrich their time at college. 
Bethan Foweraker, Director of Student Experience, said: “It has been brilliant to meet so many of our students over the past few weeks. Freshers’ Fayres have given students an opportunity to see just what wider support and enrichment is available to them, both in wider communities and right here at the College.”
During their first few weeks, students were introduced to a plethora of services, including BTC student support, Young Somerset and University Centre Somerset (UCS).
By providing access to a diverse range of services and opportunities, BTC said it was committed to foster a supportive and enriching environment where every student could thrive.
Bethan added: “These first few weeks have also given our students the opportunity to sign up for our Academies and enrichment offerings, such as Team BTC and the Students’ Union. A personal highlight for me was our FE President, Sarah Shaw, being able to meet with the National Union of Students and the National Vice President for FE, Qasim Hussain.”
BTC is proud to offer a diverse range of academies, enrichment opportunities, and clubs for students to join during their time at College. If you haven’t yet signed up, don’t worry – there’s still time!
Academies include the Combined Cadet Force (CCF), a dance academy, show choir, photography academy and a students union.
John Jenkins, HE Students’ Union President, said: “The Freshers’ Fayres are a great way for students to settle in and learn about the different building blocks that make-up UCS and BTC.”
Sarah Shaw, FE Students’ Union President, added: “I loved being at Freshers’ and getting to meet new friendly faces. It was so lovely chatting to other students, finding out their opinions on our Students’ Union, and how we can best support their social time and studies.
“I enjoyed learning about all the diverse courses, social activities and hobbies that people do, and how they can be integrated into clubs and the Union. I hope to see some of them at an event soon, or even better – as a part of the Students’ Union!”
For more information visit www.btc.ac.uk.
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