Freshers' Guide - SUSU

Freshers’Guide

WelcomeWelcome to Freshers’ Guide 2019, youressential calendar of all the exciting eventstaking place at the University ofSouthampton Students’ Union duringFreshers’.

First-up, a big congratulations! We knowhow hard you’ve worked to get here, sowe’ve got a jam-packed timetable of eventsto help you celebrate and welcome you tostudent life.

Whoever you are, whatever you’re studying,there’s something for you to enjoy.

#SotonFreshers

WelcomeWelcome to Freshers’ Guide 2019, youressential calendar of all the exciting eventstaking place at the University ofSouthampton Students’ Union duringFreshers’.

First-up, a big congratulations! We knowhow hard you’ve worked to get here, sowe’ve got a jam-packed timetable of eventsto help you celebrate and welcome you tostudent life.

Whoever you are, whatever you’re studying,there’s something for you to enjoy.

#SotonFreshers

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What to pack for uni &what to leave at home

Important documents. A form of ID, your University admissions letter, accommodation documents, bank details and bank card, and some passport-sized photos.

Device charger cables. Think they’re packed? Check again.

Winter clothes. Cold weather will be here sooner than you think! Pack a couple of jumpers, hoodies and a waterproof jacket, just in case the British weather sneaks up on you.

Pyjamas and/or a dressing gown. As well as being super cosy, they avoid you getting caught out with a late night fire alarm and nothing to stand outside in…

Laundry basket. For hauling clothes to and from the laundry room/launderette.

Small first aid and sewing kits. For cuts, scrapes and damaged clothes.

Photos from home. Some photos of friends and family will bring a little bit of home to a new bedroom.

Childhood teddy or memento. Bringing them along on your new adventure isn’t embarrassing and you’ll be surprised how many people bring theirs too.

Toiletries and cleaning products. Save some room in your packing and buy all these on the first big supermarket shop after you move in.

Small kitchen appliances e.g. kettles, toasters. If everyone brings their own appliances your kitchen will get a little crowded. You and your housemates can all chip in together and buy some to share.

Pets. We know it’s heartbreaking to leave them behind, but most student housing won’t allow pets, no matter how small. Give them a big cuddle and promise to visit soon.

These can stay at home…

Remember to bring…

3#SotonFreshers

What to pack for uni &what to leave at home

Important documents. A form of ID, your University admissions letter, accommodation documents, bank details and bank card, and some passport-sized photos.

Device charger cables. Think they’re packed? Check again.

Winter clothes. Cold weather will be here sooner than you think! Pack a couple of jumpers, hoodies and a waterproof jacket, just in case the British weather sneaks up on you.

Pyjamas and/or a dressing gown. As well as being super cosy, they avoid you getting caught out with a late night fire alarm and nothing to stand outside in…

Laundry basket. For hauling clothes to and from the laundry room/launderette.

Small first aid and sewing kits. For cuts, scrapes and damaged clothes.

Photos from home. Some photos of friends and family will bring a little bit of home to a new bedroom.

Childhood teddy or memento. Bringing them along on your new adventure isn’t embarrassing and you’ll be surprised how many people bring theirs too.

Toiletries and cleaning products. Save some room in your packing and buy all these on the first big supermarket shop after you move in.

Small kitchen appliances e.g. kettles, toasters. If everyone brings their own appliances your kitchen will get a little crowded. You and your housemates can all chip in together and buy some to share.

Pets. We know it’s heartbreaking to leave them behind, but most student housing won’t allow pets, no matter how small. Give them a big cuddle and promise to visit soon.

These can stay at home…

Remember to bring…

FRESHERS’ 2019 TIMETABLEFRIDAY 20 SEPTEMBER

SATURDAY 21 SEPTEMBER

SUNDAY 22 SEPTEMBER

MONDAY 23 SEPTEMBER

Day International Welcome The Bridge 10:00 – 15:00

Evening Welcome Party #1 Building 42 21:00 – 02:00

Day Welcome Weekend Marquee(ID card collection)

09:00 – 17:00

Day Union Fair Students’ Union &Marquee

10:00 – 16:00


Evening Bingo Lingo The Cube,Building 42

18:00 – 23:00

Evening Free Film: Spiderman: Far From Home Cinema, Building 42 17:00 - 19:30

Free Film: Toy Story 4 Cinema, Building 42 20:00 - 21:40

Poster Sale Marquee 09:00 – 17:00

TUESDAY 24 SEPTEMBER

Day Volunteering &Community Fair

Marquee 11:00 – 14:00



09:00 – 17:00

WEDNESDAY 25 SEPTEMBER

Evening

Student Therapy Oceana 22:30 – 04:00

Free Film: Intouchables Cinema 19:00 – 20:52

Day Bunfight Students’ Union 10:30 – 16:00

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THURSDAY 26 SEPTEMBER

FRIDAY 27 SEPTEMBER

Day Intra-Mural Fair Marquee 11:00 – 15:00

MedSoc Fair Team SouthamptonSports Hall, Building42

11:00 – 16:00

Evening XL Karaoke The Stag’s 20:00 – 01:00

Evening

Evening

Foam Party The Cube, Building 42

21:00 – 02:00

Free Film: Frozen sing-a-long Cinema, Building 42 17:00 - 18:30


Day Freshers’ Fair Students’ Union 10:00 – 16:00


SATURDAY 28 SEPTEMBERDay Sports Tasters All sports facilities 09:00 – 22:00

Zero at SUSU Students’ Union 18:00 – 23:00

Evening

SUNDAY 29 SEPTEMBERDay Sports Tasters All sports facilities 09:00 – 22:00

THURSDAY 03 OCTOBERDay WSA Freshers’ Fair WSA Campus 11:00 – 14:00

SATURDAY 05 OCTOBER

SUNDAY 06 OCTOBER

Evening Freshers’ Ball Students’ Union 21:00 – 03:00

Quiz & Curry The Bridge, Building42

19:00 – 23:00

Day Street Party Outer Avenue 13:00 – 16:00

Free Film: The GreatestShowman sing-a-long

Cinema, Building 42 19:00 - 21:00

Evening Erasmus Park Halls Roadshow Erasmus Park Halls 16:00 - 18:30

MONDAY 30 OCTOBEREvening Glen Eyre Halls Roadshow Glen Eyre Halls 16:00 - 18:30

TUESDAY 01 OCTOBEREvening Wessex Lane Halls Roadshow Connaught Halls 16:00 - 18:30

WEDNESDAY 02 OCTOBEREvening Mayflower Halls Roadshow Mayflower Halls 16:00 - 18:30

FRESHERS’ 2019 TIMETABLEFRIDAY 20 SEPTEMBER

SATURDAY 21 SEPTEMBER

SUNDAY 22 SEPTEMBER

MONDAY 23 SEPTEMBER

Day International Welcome The Bridge 10:00 – 15:00



09:00 – 17:00

Day Union Fair Students’ Union &Marquee

10:00 – 16:00


Evening Bingo Lingo The Cube,Building 42

18:00 – 23:00

Evening Free Film: Spiderman: Far From Home Cinema, Building 42 17:00 - 19:30

Free Film: Toy Story 4 Cinema, Building 42 20:00 - 21:40


TUESDAY 24 SEPTEMBER

Day Volunteering &Community Fair

Marquee 11:00 – 14:00



09:00 – 17:00

WEDNESDAY 25 SEPTEMBER

Evening

Student Therapy Oceana 22:30 – 04:00

Free Film: Intouchables Cinema 19:00 – 20:52

Day Bunfight Students’ Union 10:30 – 16:00

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THURSDAY 26 SEPTEMBER

FRIDAY 27 SEPTEMBER

Day Intra-Mural Fair Marquee 11:00 – 15:00

MedSoc Fair Team SouthamptonSports Hall, Building42

11:00 – 16:00

Evening XL Karaoke The Stag’s 20:00 – 01:00

Evening

Evening

Foam Party The Cube, Building 42

21:00 – 02:00

Free Film: Frozen sing-a-long Cinema, Building 42 17:00 - 18:30


Day Freshers’ Fair Students’ Union 10:00 – 16:00


SATURDAY 28 SEPTEMBERDay Sports Tasters All sports facilities 09:00 – 22:00

Zero at SUSU Students’ Union 18:00 – 23:00

Evening

SUNDAY 29 SEPTEMBERDay Sports Tasters All sports facilities 09:00 – 22:00

THURSDAY 03 OCTOBERDay WSA Freshers’ Fair WSA Campus 11:00 – 14:00

SATURDAY 05 OCTOBER

SUNDAY 06 OCTOBER

Evening Freshers’ Ball Students’ Union 21:00 – 03:00

Quiz & Curry The Bridge, Building42

19:00 – 23:00

Day Street Party Outer Avenue 13:00 – 16:00

Free Film: The GreatestShowman sing-a-long

Cinema, Building 42 19:00 - 21:00

Evening Erasmus Park Halls Roadshow Erasmus Park Halls 16:00 - 18:30

MONDAY 30 OCTOBEREvening Glen Eyre Halls Roadshow Glen Eyre Halls 16:00 - 18:30

TUESDAY 01 OCTOBEREvening Wessex Lane Halls Roadshow Connaught Halls 16:00 - 18:30

WEDNESDAY 02 OCTOBEREvening Mayflower Halls Roadshow Mayflower Halls 16:00 - 18:30

Don’t stay in your roomStaying behind closed doors doesn’t really encourage conversation, so go introduce yourself to your new housemates. Hanging out in the communal kitchen is a good way to settle in and say hello to anyone who stops by.

Add your housemates on social media and swap numbersIf you happen to lose your housemates in a packed night club make sure you have a way to get hold of them – whether that’s messenger, WhatsApp or a good old fashioned text message.

Remember to keep your ID and keys on youThere’s nothing worse than going all the way into the city centre only to find you are missing something vital! Your student ID will give you discount access on student nights but it’s NOT a proof of age. We suggest you use your driving license for this rather than a passport, as those are a pain to replace if they go missing.

Enjoy a meal with your housematesTake a trip to your local supermarket to stock up on kitchen essentials (tea bags and co�ee are a good start) and choose a meal to enjoy as a group. Cooking together and eating a meal round the table is a great way to get to know each other.

Explore SouthamptonTake some time to walk around your local area and locate bus stops, routes to Uni and convenience stores. Head to Highfield campus, your Students’ Union and the city centre to discover all the shops, places to eat, bars and things Southampton has to o�er.

Go meet other FreshersOnce you’ve met your housemates, knock on the doors of your neighbours – the ones above and below your flat too if you’re in Halls. Meet and greet as many new faces as you can and invite them round for a cuppa (or your first house party!).

6 things to dowhen you move inCongratulations! You’re here! We’ve got some top tips to help you kick-start your student experience once you’ve arrived and unpacked.

FRESHERS’ CHECKLIST

Join a sports club or society at Bunfight, then…Try a sports taster session

Register with Enabling Services if you have a SpLD,physical/audio/audio impairment, or mentalhealth condition (Building 37, Highfield Campus)

Register at your new GP Surgery

Visit The Bridge for a meal (we recommend theOpen Kebab – it’s a classic!)

Try a dish at The Plant Pot (our new hub of sustainableliving, serving tasty vegan and vegetarian food)

Find The Advice Centre (Building 40, HighfieldCampus)

Sing your heart out at The Stags’ Karaoke on Thursday

Watch a movie at Union Films

Visit Westquay shopping centre

Have a picnic on the Common

Grab some freebies at Union Fair andFreshers’ Fair

Don’t stay in your roomStaying behind closed doors doesn’t really encourage conversation, so go introduce yourself to your new housemates. Hanging out in the communal kitchen is a good way to settle in and say hello to anyone who stops by.

Add your housemates on social media and swap numbersIf you happen to lose your housemates in a packed night club make sure you have a way to get hold of them – whether that’s messenger, WhatsApp or a good old fashioned text message.

Remember to keep your ID and keys on youThere’s nothing worse than going all the way into the city centre only to find you are missing something vital! Your student ID will give you discount access on student nights but it’s NOT a proof of age. We suggest you use your driving license for this rather than a passport, as those are a pain to replace if they go missing.

Enjoy a meal with your housematesTake a trip to your local supermarket to stock up on kitchen essentials (tea bags and co�ee are a good start) and choose a meal to enjoy as a group. Cooking together and eating a meal round the table is a great way to get to know each other.

Explore SouthamptonTake some time to walk around your local area and locate bus stops, routes to Uni and convenience stores. Head to Highfield campus, your Students’ Union and the city centre to discover all the shops, places to eat, bars and things Southampton has to o�er.

Go meet other FreshersOnce you’ve met your housemates, knock on the doors of your neighbours – the ones above and below your flat too if you’re in Halls. Meet and greet as many new faces as you can and invite them round for a cuppa (or your first house party!).

6 things to dowhen you move inCongratulations! You’re here! We’ve got some top tips to help you kick-start your student experience once you’ve arrived and unpacked.

FRESHERS’ CHECKLIST

Join a sports club or society at Bunfight, then…Try a sports taster session

Register with Enabling Services if you have a SpLD,physical/audio/audio impairment, or mentalhealth condition (Building 37, Highfield Campus)

Register at your new GP Surgery

Visit The Bridge for a meal (we recommend theOpen Kebab – it’s a classic!)

Try a dish at The Plant Pot (our new hub of sustainableliving, serving tasty vegan and vegetarian food)

Find The Advice Centre (Building 40, HighfieldCampus)

Sing your heart out at The Stags’ Karaoke on Thursday

Watch a movie at Union Films

Visit Westquay shopping centre

Have a picnic on the Common

Grab some freebies at Union Fair andFreshers’ Fair

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More info at www.susu.org/sports

#SotonFreshers

Friday 27

Saturday 28 Sunday 29

Football Pitches

09:00 - 10:3010:30 - 12:0018:00 - 20:0020:00 - 22:00

Sub AquaCanoe PoloSwim ClubWater Polo

Jubilee Pool

09:00 - 12:0012:00 - 15:0015:00 - 19:0019:00 - 22:00

BasketballNetballBadminton ColoursRecBad

Jubilee Sports Hall

09:30 - 11:3011:30 - 13:3013:30 - 15:3015:30 - 17:3017:30 - 18:3018:30 - 21:30

Ultimate FrisbeeLadies Cricket TchoukballDodgeballFutsalArchery

Team SouthamptonSports Hall

10:00 - 13:0013:00 - 16:00

Men’s HockeyLadies Hockey

12:00 - 17:00Tennis

Sand Astro

09:00 - 17:00American FootballRubbercrumb

16:00 - 20:00SnookerSnooker Room

12:00 - 15:00Men’s FootballFootball Pitches

Tennis Courts

09:00 - 16:00Canoe Club

Water Sports Center

14:00 - 19:0019:00 - 20:00

Aerial SportsKendo

Activities Room


12:00 - 15:0013:00 - 16:00

Men’s FootballLadies Football

Football Pitches

13:00 - 14:4514:45 - 16:3016:30 - 18:00

Men’s Lacrosse Mixed LacrosseLadies Lacrosse

Rubbercrumb

11:00 - 14:0014:00 - 17:00

Ladies RugbyMen’s Rugby

Rugby Pitches

10:00 - 18:00Cheerleading Vixens

Glen Eyre

13:00 - 15:0015:30 - 17:30

BoxingMuay Thai

Glen Eyre

12:00 - 17:00TennisTennis Courts

10:00 - 13:0013:00 - 15:00

PoloTouch Rugby

Grids

11:00 - 14:30BaseballIsland Site

09:00 - 16:00Canoe ClubWatersports Centre

13:30PoloContact the club forfurther details


External Taster

Saturday 05 October

10:00 - 12:0013:00 - 15:00

Men’s Football

12:00 - 13:3013:30 - 16:00

Squash TasterSquash Mens Trials

Squash Courts

12:00 - 13:3013:30 - 16:00

18:00 - 20:40

Squash TasterSquash Womens Trials Squash Team Training

Squash Courts

09:00 - 12:0012:00 - 15:0015:00 - 18:0018:00 - 20:0018:00 - 21:0020:00 - 22:00

BasketballNetballVolleyballTrampoliningFencingRecBad

Jubilee Sports Hall

11:00 - 14:0014:00 - 17:0017:00 - 19:0019:00 - 20:00

Cricket MensTable TennisKorfballFutsal

Team Southampton Sports Hall

12:00 - 14:0014:00 - 15:0015:00 - 17:0017:00 - 19:00

Chinese Kickboxing TaekwondoHung Leng Kung FUMMA

Martial Arts Room

10:00 - 12:0012:00 - 14:0014:00 - 16:0016:00 - 18:00

AkidoChinese KickboxingShorinji Kenpo Karate Do Shotokai

Martial Arts Room

13:00 - 18:00Table TennisActivities Room

Medics FootballWide Lane FootballPitches

Wednesday 02 October13:00 - 17:00

Rubbercrumb16:00 - 20:00American

Football

External Taster11:00Polo

Contact the club forfurther details

14:00 - 17:00BridgeBuilding 35, Room 4005

AU

More info at www.susu.org/sports

#SotonFreshers

Friday 27

Saturday 28 Sunday 29

Football Pitches

09:00 - 10:3010:30 - 12:0018:00 - 20:0020:00 - 22:00

Sub AquaCanoe PoloSwim ClubWater Polo

Jubilee Pool

09:00 - 12:0012:00 - 15:0015:00 - 19:0019:00 - 22:00

BasketballNetballBadminton ColoursRecBad

Jubilee Sports Hall

09:30 - 11:3011:30 - 13:3013:30 - 15:3015:30 - 17:3017:30 - 18:3018:30 - 21:30

Ultimate FrisbeeLadies Cricket TchoukballDodgeballFutsalArchery

Team SouthamptonSports Hall

10:00 - 13:0013:00 - 16:00

Men’s HockeyLadies Hockey

12:00 - 17:00Tennis

Sand Astro

09:00 - 17:00American FootballRubbercrumb


12:00 - 15:00Men’s FootballFootball Pitches

Tennis Courts

09:00 - 16:00Canoe Club

Water Sports Center

14:00 - 19:0019:00 - 20:00

Aerial SportsKendo

Activities Room


12:00 - 15:0013:00 - 16:00

Men’s FootballLadies Football

Football Pitches

13:00 - 14:4514:45 - 16:3016:30 - 18:00

Men’s Lacrosse Mixed LacrosseLadies Lacrosse

Rubbercrumb

11:00 - 14:0014:00 - 17:00

Ladies RugbyMen’s Rugby

Rugby Pitches

10:00 - 18:00Cheerleading Vixens

Glen Eyre

13:00 - 15:0015:30 - 17:30

BoxingMuay Thai

Glen Eyre

12:00 - 17:00TennisTennis Courts

10:00 - 13:0013:00 - 15:00

PoloTouch Rugby

Grids

11:00 - 14:30BaseballIsland Site

09:00 - 16:00Canoe ClubWatersports Centre



External Taster

Saturday 05 October

10:00 - 12:0013:00 - 15:00

Men’s Football

12:00 - 13:3013:30 - 16:00

Squash TasterSquash Mens Trials

Squash Courts

12:00 - 13:3013:30 - 16:00

18:00 - 20:40

Squash TasterSquash Womens Trials Squash Team Training

Squash Courts

09:00 - 12:0012:00 - 15:0015:00 - 18:0018:00 - 20:0018:00 - 21:0020:00 - 22:00

BasketballNetballVolleyballTrampoliningFencingRecBad

Jubilee Sports Hall

11:00 - 14:0014:00 - 17:0017:00 - 19:0019:00 - 20:00

Cricket MensTable TennisKorfballFutsal

Team Southampton Sports Hall

12:00 - 14:0014:00 - 15:0015:00 - 17:0017:00 - 19:00

Chinese Kickboxing TaekwondoHung Leng Kung FUMMA

Martial Arts Room

10:00 - 12:0012:00 - 14:0014:00 - 16:0016:00 - 18:00

AkidoChinese KickboxingShorinji Kenpo Karate Do Shotokai

Martial Arts Room

13:00 - 18:00Table TennisActivities Room

Medics FootballWide Lane FootballPitches

Wednesday 02 October13:00 - 17:00

Rubbercrumb16:00 - 20:00American

Football

External Taster11:00Polo

Contact the club forfurther details

14:00 - 17:00BridgeBuilding 35, Room 4005

More info atwww.susu.org

Here to help you with any problems you might have, from housing and financial advice, academic or course issues, or any other worries.

Open Monday - Friday 09:00 - 17:00

02380 592 085

www.susu.org/advice

[email protected]

More info atwww.susu.org

Here to help you with any problems you might have, from housing and financial advice, academic or course issues, or any other worries.

Open Monday - Friday 09:00 - 17:00

02380 592 085

www.susu.org/advice

[email protected]

FAQsHow can I tell which Freshers’ events are o cial?All o�cial Freshers’ events can be found here:Website: www.susu.orgSUSU Facebook – University of Southampton Students’ UnionFreshers’ Facebook – University of Southampton Freshers’ 2019/20.

Which events do I need tickets for?You need tickets for our Welcome Parties, Bingo Lingo, Foam Party, Zero and Freshers’ Ball. How do I buy tickets?All o�cial Freshers’ event tickets are available to buy at susu.org/boxo�ce. When does Freshers’ Week start?Freshers’ starts with welcome weekend on Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 September.We’re also running a welcome event on Friday 20 September for international students.

What happens at welcome weekend?Once you’ve met your housemates and unpacked it’s important to come down to Highfield campus and collect your Student ID. You can do this in the marquee outside Building 40. Then… it’s time to celebrate the start of your uni experience at our Welcome Parties!

Where can I meet new people?Joining a sports club or society is a great way to meet like-minded people. Make sure to come along to Bunfight to meet all our 300+ clubs and societies and sign up to as many as you like.

I have more questions! That’s okay, we’re happy to help. Get in touch via the details below:Facebook – University of Southampton Students’ UnionTwitter - Union_SotonInstagram - [email protected]

FAQsHow can I tell which Freshers’ events are o cial?All o�cial Freshers’ events can be found here:Website: www.susu.orgSUSU Facebook – University of Southampton Students’ UnionFreshers’ Facebook – University of Southampton Freshers’ 2019/20.

Which events do I need tickets for?You need tickets for our Welcome Parties, Bingo Lingo, Foam Party, Zero and Freshers’ Ball. How do I buy tickets?All o�cial Freshers’ event tickets are available to buy at susu.org/boxo�ce. When does Freshers’ Week start?Freshers’ starts with welcome weekend on Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 September.We’re also running a welcome event on Friday 20 September for international students.

What happens at welcome weekend?Once you’ve met your housemates and unpacked it’s important to come down to Highfield campus and collect your Student ID. You can do this in the marquee outside Building 40. Then… it’s time to celebrate the start of your uni experience at our Welcome Parties!

Where can I meet new people?Joining a sports club or society is a great way to meet like-minded people. Make sure to come along to Bunfight to meet all our 300+ clubs and societies and sign up to as many as you like.

I have more questions! That’s okay, we’re happy to help. Get in touch via the details below:Facebook – University of Southampton Students’ UnionTwitter - Union_SotonInstagram - [email protected]

www.susu.org

University of Southampton Students’ Union

@Union_Soton

@Union_Soton

@Union_Soton

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