d say that for your intro;- do not go on for ever, we are pleased your here but we have only a short period with each lecturer per day- Name, where your from, current job, say your pleased/excited to be here and looking forward to the class- try to smile- do not worry - dress in a suit- Observe the other advice in this thread, i.e. try not to seem arrogant, self important etc. segfault Intern Joined