Hello World, it’s Sam - Student Support Officer here

Hello World, it’s Sam - Student Support Officer here, how have you been?

I haven’t been on here since my first week at TTPL so thought I’d write a little hello to tell you about what’s been happening this week. As all of you must know the Winter Olympics’ have just got under way in Sochi, Russia. Being an avid snowboarder myself I’ve been watching the slope style and thrilled to see Jamie Nicholls already book his place in the final on his Olympic debut! However I haven’t been able to practice my skills this year as we seem to be getting only rain and as far as I Know rain boarding isn’t a sport…..YET!!! 

While I’m on the subject of sport, let’s not forget the Six Nations is currently in full swing, with the second round of matches taking place this weekend! Having an Italian in our office and a large group of French students here in the bay definitely makes this year a lot more exciting and competitive for me. I usually prefer the more skilled game of Football however there is some strange animalistic pleasure in watching 30 blokes crush each other and I have to admit even I was gutted and subsequently taken the mick out of for France’s win! There goes the chance of a Grand Slam in the first game but hey ho we can still beat the Scot’s tomorrow!

On other news we spent Friday and Saturday reorganising the office and general working layout. We have created a more student friendly atmosphere where students are now greeted by my cheeky chops when they walk in….LUCKY THEM!!! It’s amazing how a little shuffle of desks can create a different office atmosphere give the feeling of space and look even more tidy and cleaner! Changing rooms eat your heart out! Well done guys for the hard work…and the MacDonald’s was a nice reward/treat! 

Also new this week is Cyrille, our new trainee from Belgium here on work placement. So from all of the TTPL team here in Torquay…WELCOME!!! Cyrille will be working with us here in our new reorganise office. Luckily rugby isn’t popular in Belgium, so he can’t take the mick out of England’s performance, although I will be avoiding him if England plays Belgium in this year World Cup!

I would like to leave you with a feel good thought…Ian Smith our UK Business Development Manager quit smoking a year ago today (it can be done people)! I think you will all agree a year without smoke is a fantastic achievement and I liked to say a big well done to Ian……although I think he may have replaced his cravings with coffee ;)

 

Cheers all Sam