Welcome Week is upon us! Student Melissa shares her reasons for making the most of this week…
Welcome week is finally here and although you may have a mix of emotions about starting a new course and routine, it promises to be an exciting experience. Here are some top tips for attending the week’s events
1 Meet new people – For many new students, the prospect of meeting a sea of new faces can be overwhelming but everyone is in the same boat. Join in with what welcome week has to offer and you’re sure to meet the people that will be your friends for life.
2 Freshers and societies Fayre-with over 100 societies, sports and clubs to choose from, you’re sure to find a society where you can meet like minded people. From the jiu jitsu and rugby society to the Rock soc, Video Games and circus societies, you’’ll be spoilt for choice. Don’t forget the freebies!
3 Meeting your academic tutors – This a valuable way for you to get to meet the academic tutors who will be teaching you and providing you with support on the road to getting your degree- speaking to them face to face about any queries is a good way to prepare for day 1.
4 Go on a campus tour- You’ll be spending at least the next year around the campus, so be productive and get to know the surroundings, the library, support centres, services and buildings. Go and see where your classes will be and don’t forget to check out Harris gardens!
5 Enjoy the free events- Did someone say board games night? Free breakfast and soup lunch? Martial arts?! These activities are unmissable and free-why not join in?
6 Walking tour to reading town centre (16th September, 2pm) – Reading is a friendly student town that offers history and shopping- find out where the 21 bus stop between town and campus is, visit The Oracle and the train station and enjoy the sights that Reading has to offer. More interested in the history and culture? Why not go on the Guided Cultural and Historic tour on the 24th September at 10am?
7 Use your two free bus tickets! – Why not use welcome week as a chance to get to know the area by using your two free bus tickets provided by Reading Buses?
8- RUSU nights – Karaoke, quiz night and patio sessions show you a taster of what the bars on campus have to offer. With its various themed nights catering to all ages, you’ll meet others and have a fun filled evening at RUSU.
9 School team building – Meet your course mates and take part in some fun team building and ice breaking activities that will help you get to know those who will be studying similar subjects to you.
10-Finally – Enjoy the week and the activities on offer- join in and settle in!