1 In Stage 1, the Exploratory Stage, broad-based workshops help you to choose and understand a future subject specialism.  In Stage 2, the Pathway Stage, you will explore your subject choice in greater detail and prepare portfolios for degree-level interviews.
Raffia palm. The Raffia palms (Raphia) are a genus of about twenty species of palms native to tropical regions of Africa, and especially Madagascar, with one species (R. taedigera) also occurring in Central and South America.
In their local environments, they are used for ropes, sticks and supporting beams, and various roof coverings are made out of its fibrous branches and leaves. Raffia wine. Raffia palm also provides an important cultural drink. The sap contains sugars.