The contribution of celebration to developing course identityBSc Tourism Management and BSc Tourism and Hospitality Business

Management

LET'S HAVE A PARTY

Student driven and organised - by committee with course leader guidance

End of level 6 party /celebration part of a number of events for level 6 graduate to work events. Careers conference. Tourism Club

60ish students and staff Dinner/ dancing and raffle Charity fundraising sponsored by SBS partially -

HISTORY - 4 YEARS AGO

I can see now how it all comes together, the last few years all makes sense in the final year"

It's been a great course, so pleased I did tourism"

"You've been there since day one in induction until now - thank you for looking after me"

"It's been tough but I'm glad because I can be proud of myself now"

"I loved that module...... "My project was immense, don't know

what I would have done without my tutor"

" Thanks so much for doing this. We really want to enjoy the end of all the hard work"

" I've really enjoyed organising the ball, I got to feel really part of tourism but I wish people bought their tickets earlier!"

"It's really good to see the tutors out of University. I feel like they are more my equal now"

All my course mates are here and I can't stop crying, it's the last time I'll see everyone together"

STUDENT EXPERIENCE

"I enjoyed the feeling of Bonhomie at the event. We can all celebrate together"

"Many students wanted to keep in touch and still be part of the tourism team"

"I was surprised at how many students have got jobs,and good ones too"

"Isn't it great to see everyone out of work"

"Students told me some horror stories about some modules"

ACADEMIC STAFF EXPERIENCE "really heartening to see students

who want to thank you for everything" "reminds me why I like doing my job" "Final year students have had time to

reflect on the whole experience. They give you a much more positive view than the usual timetable gripes"

"They said they were scared at the beginning of the final year but now feel like they have really learnt something"

"I was surprised at the number of students who wanted to shake my hand"

Staff student relationship A proper good bye Next stage - all grown up -

alumni engagement. Staff morale Greater understanding of

student perspective on the course

IMPORTANCE OF CELEBRATION - TWO MAIN THEMES

Course identity - event talked about from Open days/induction

Feedback on course at the event - from a reflective place

Celebrate together - We are Tourism