When Thomas arrives in the Glade, he has no memory of his past. He's brought up through a metal box called the "crate" along with a note that reads, "Welcome to the Glade." He wakes up with a confused mind and is introduced to the new world he's found himself in.
So, there's no specific event or sight that Thomas sees during a "changing" because he doesn't go through one. He's simply brought into the Glade and has to learn about his new surroundings and the people he's with.