Thoughts so far...

Since the opening at 10am this morning, I've been visiting the various workshops and talks that we have scheduled for today.

So far, I feel that the event doesn't seem that special. This time last year, we (1st Year) had a series of workshops teaching the basics of using Photoshop and Illustrator and starting us off using Sketchup and Rhino. The workshops weren't compulsory so most people spent the week sleeping at home and partying at night to celebrate the end of exams.
I think the same has happened this year. Although we have some great Architects and some well organised and interesting workshops, most students will use this week as a rest before lectures start next Monday.
We could blame this on the bad communication; neither I nor anyone in 1st or 2nd year got emails explaining what was going on until Thursday last week. However, I think it's more likely to be the result of student laziness. It's a shame but it's true.

I'll try and post my photos from today's events later tonight. That way you'll be able to see for yourselves the turnout for each workshop and some of the activities that have taken place. My negativity might be the result of viewing but not involving myself with any of the workshops. Watch this space.