student union FRESHER’S GUIDE 2012 Welcome to the official Student’s Union (SU) Fresher’s Guide. Here you will find out about us and what we have in store during Fresher’s week. We are looking forward to meeting with you at enrolment and are excited to invite you to a week of fun-packed activities taking place between 17th – 21st September. All events will be taking place in the SU’s premier music venue, The Studio, or around the college campus. Take a look at the timetable inside to see what’s on and read up on the amazing offers available. On Monday 17th September, the College will be hosting its annual Fresher’s Fayre. Here you will get the opportunity to meet the Student Support staff, along with many organisations and businesses from around the local area.
We are also running free workshops on a range of subjects from budgeting, essay writing, cooking on a budget, and time management, which you can sign up for on the day. Additionally, you can also find out about the extra funding which is available through Disabled Students Allowances and check out some of the latest assistive technology on the market. See you soon Lucy Bannister Student’s Union President
NUS Extra Card You can register for your NUS Extra Card now. It costs £11 a year, or £11.99 with the International Student Identity Card, and entitles you to: t Massive savings on the high street t Huge discounts on travel t Online discount packages Find out more about how to get your card and all the benefits on the National Union of Students Extra website.
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CCAD Student Union is an exciting and vibrant new development within the College. Our mission is to advance and enhance the student experience. It acts as the student voice and provides a friendly service in range of areas from personal to academic related support. The Student Union (SU) offers a range of exciting activities, fun social events, interesting clubs and societies, as well as representing student views to the wider college through elected officers. All CCAD students over the age of 16 are automatically registered with CCAD Students’ Union, although students have the option to opt-out if they wish. Getting involved with the SU by volunteering or running for office is a great way to meet new people, learn new skills and add vital experience to your CV. Elections take place in October and nomination packs will be available at the Fresher’s Fayre. Roles within the Student Union are: t Finance Officer t Equality & Diversity Officer t Welfare Officer t Campaigns and Communications officer t Entertainments Officer
The Studio is a ‘Students Only’ venue, open during daytime hours of Mon – Fri, then opens to everyone on evenings and weekends. By night the venue is usually host to regular gigs, comedy and theatre. By day it runs a Coffee Shop and Café Bar, offering a range of affordable bistro style food in a friendly and relaxed environment. The Studio also boasts: two Xbox connects, pool table, air hockey, table football and table tennis as well as a digital juke box, free laptops (for student use) and free unlimited WIFI. A recording studio is housed on the second floor. Your CCAD Student Card gives you access to The Studio and also entitles you to vote in all Students’ Union elections. www.thestudiohartlepool.com www.facebook.com/thestudiohartlepool www.twitter.com/thestudiohartlepool
YOUR FRESHER’S WEEK GUIDE Date
Day
Monday 17th September 2012
AM Introduction to your department and programme team Essential information including tutorial system PM Principal’s Welcome & Students’ Union Welcome BBQ and Freshers’ Fayre (in The Studio)
Tuesday 18th September 2012
AM Rough Guide to HE workshops Introduction to Student Support Access to induction tutorials if needed PM Rough Guide to HE workshops Introduction to Student Support Access to induction tutorials if needed
Wednesday 19th September 2012
AM & PM Fun Day! – each programme to organise activities to engage students and to encourage them to interact/ collaborate
Thursday 20th September 2012
Friday 21st September 2012
AM & PM Open access tutorials as required
Night Back to School Fancy Dress Foam Party. Playing classic party anthems to get you in the ‘back to school’ mood. Jager Bombs £1.50 | Jager Fish Bowl £7 | Pint £2 | Shots £1 | Bottles £1.50 | Cans £2 | Cocktail Jugs £5. £3 Entry. Doors open 9pm – 2am.
The Studio in association with Look Who’s Talking (Deaf Proof, Juice Box and Holy Smoke) Present All request UV Paint Party. Every Tuesday will be a unique party experience. The DJ will play only the songs you want, with our new facebook and tweet request system. Plus free pool, air hockey, table football and Xbox all night and the cheapest drink prices in town: Jager Bombs £1.50 | Jager Fish Bowl £7 | Pint £2 | Shots £1 | Bottles £1.50 | Cans £2 | Cocktail Jugs £5. £3 Entry. Doors 9pm – 2am.
Big Fat Quiz of the Week: It Does what it says on the tin. A big fat quiz with big fat prizes and some whacky games thrown in for good measure. £1 entry. Doors 9pm – Late.
3D Party brought to you by 3DR (3Drave.com) free 3D glasses. Welcome to 3D a brand new innovative three dimensional visual experience. A 3DRave is a hyperreal optical adventure unrivalled in production and design. Built specifically for music and club events. Jager Bombs £1.50 | Jager Fish Bowl £7 | Pint £2 | Shots £1 | Bottles £1.50 | Cans £2 | Cocktail Jugs £5. £3 Entry. Doors 9pm – 2am. The Tipping Point a night of new and up and coming music: Featuring Scholars plus Guests. £2 entry or £1 with student card. Doors 8pm.
Official week pass wristbands are £10 for access to all events. This includes free drinks vouchers and extra special offers plus free entry ticket to Saturday and a free entry voucher redeemable for any time through the year.