Hatfield College JCR Rough Guide 2016 17 by Durham University

The Rough Guide 2016 2017

CONTENTS – Hatfield Freshers’ Rough Guide 2016 17 From the Master …………………………………………………….… From the Editor ……………………………………………………….. Things to Do Now …………………………………………………….. The Legend That Is Hatfield …………………………………………. How to get to Hatfield ………………………………………………… Hatfield People ……………………………………………………….. College Officers ………………………………………………………. Support Staff ………………………………………………………….. The Senior Common Room …………………………………………. The Middle Common Room …………………………………………. The Junior Common Room and its Exec …………………………… Welcome from the Senior Freshers’ Reps …………………………. Arriving at Hatfield …………………………………………………….. What to Bring to Hatfield ………………………………………………

The Junior Common Room ………………………………………….. How the JCR Works …………………………………………………… Levies …………………………………………………………………… JCR Non-Executive Positions ………………………………………… JCR Events ……………………………………………………………... JCR Meetings ………………………………………………………….. Formals …………………………………………………………………. The Bar …………………………………………………………………. The Bar Annexe ……………………………………………………….. The ISM Room …………………………………………………………

Hatfield Clubs and Societies …………………………………………

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Sports Clubs ………………………………………………………….. Music and Drama …………………………………………………….. Hatfield DUCK ………………………………………………………… The Hatfielder ………………………………………………………….

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Hatfield Communities ………………………………………………….

International Students ………………………………………………… Mature Students ……………………………………………………….. Durham University Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Association (LGBT+a) …………………………………………………

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Hatfield Volunteer and Outreach …………………………………….. Student Community Action …………………………………………… Nightline ………………………………………………………………… Mentoring in Local Schools …………………………………………… Hatfield College Nepal Project ……………………………………….. Hatfield ‘SHAPED’ Programme …………………………………….…

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Thoughts from the JCR ………………………………………………. Living at Hatfield ………………………………………………………. Wi-Fi for All! ……………………………………………………………. Rooms ………………………………………………………………….. Accommodation Areas in Hatfield …………………………………… Meals ……………………………………………………………………. Clothing Matters ……………………………………………………….. Lost Property …………………………………………………………… Post ……………………………………………………………………… Security ………………………………………………………………….. Telephones …………………………………………………………….. Communication ………………………………………………………… Health and Safety ……………………………………………………… Cars and Bikes ………………………………………………………….

What Hatfield’s Got ……………………………………………………. The Library and Reading Rooms ……………………………………. The Computer & Printing Room ……………………………………… The Gyms ………………………………………………………………. The Tennis Court ………………………………………………………. Common Rooms ……………………………………………………….. The Chapel ……………………………………………………………… Music Facilities ………………………………………………………….

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Managing at University ………………………………………………..

Coping with University Life ……………………………………………. Student Welfare ………………………………………………………..

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Durham Students’ Union Services ………………………………….. University Services …………………………………………………….

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Disability Support ……………………………………………………… University Counselling Service ………………………………………. Language Centre ……………………………………………………… University Library Services - Services for Users with Disabilities

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Health Care …………………………………………………………….. 62 Money Matters …………………………………………………………. 63 Financial Support ………………………………………………………. Budgeting ………………………………………………………………. Banks …………………………………………………………………… Making Ends Meet …………………………………………………….. If the Going Gets Tough ……………………………………………….

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Further Support ………………………………………………………… 66 The Hatfield Trust ………………………………………………………. 66 The Hatfield Association ………………………………………………. 67

Academic Matters ……………………………………………………… 67 Modules …………………………………………………………………. Lectures ………………………………………………………………… Seminars, Tutorials and Practicals …………………………………… Books …………………………………………………………………….. Academic Progress …………………………………………………….. Examinations and Collections ………………………………………… Plagiarism and Collusion ……………………………………………… Changing Degree Modules after Registration ……………………….

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Environmental Matters ………………………………………………… 71 Hatfield College Eco-Code …………………………………………….. Green Move Out Scheme and Reuse Event ………………………… Beat the Baseload ………………………………………………………. Student Environmental Reps …………………………………………..

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Durham Students’ Union ………………………………………………. 74 The Colleges ……………………………………………………………. 75 The Bailey Colleges …………………………………………………….. 76 The Hill Colleges ……………………………………………………….. 77

Entertaining Yourself …………………………………………………… 80 Days Out ……………………………………………………………….. Places to go with Friends………………………………………………. Places to take your Parents …………………………………………... Places to go on a Bromantic Coffee Date …………………………… Places for In-College Munchies ………………………………………. Nights Out ……………………………………………………………….

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Telephone Numbers …………………………………………………… College Student Support Services …………………………………… College Site Plan ……………………………………………………….. Things I Wish I’d Known Before I Came To Hatfield ……………….

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FROM THE MASTER Welcome! You will have thought about this stage of your life for a long time and worked hard to make it happen and here you are now planning your arrival at university. Coming to Durham and Hatfield, you are joining a long tradition of excellence. The Hatfield spirit is said to be legendary but in the early days it can all be a bit overwhelming! This Rough Guide has been written by students to provide you with practical advice and guidance. Read it carefully. The Rough Guide is not just for the first few weeks either; it will provide helpful information throughout your first year. The Hatfield community is made up of all its members and that now includes you! You are a Hatfielder and you will help shape the future of College and define its spirit. There are as many ways of being a Hatfielder as there are individuals. There is no template beyond making the most of the opportunities offered to you. Be yourself, enjoy your time here and â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;be the best you can beâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. Over the coming weeks, if you have any queries, problems or concerns, there is a host of people to help - but help yourself first by reading this Rough Guide so that you will know who to turn to when you need to. I look forward to meeting you and welcoming you into the Hatfield community. Professor Tim Burt

Master

FROM THE EDITOR Hello Hatfield! And massive congratulations on getting into what we believe is the best College at one of the UK’s top universities. You’re approaching one of the most exciting times in your life, and we hope to equip you with the information you need to make the transition to life at Durham as smooth as possible and to make sure you get as much out of it as you can. Whether it’s where to turn if you need someone to talk to, or how you can pursue your love of croquet, this handbook has the information to point you in the right direction. So grab a cup of tea and get familiar with all things Hatfield! This book will also be a great reference tool later in the year so make sure to keep a hold of it. My main piece of advice once you get here would be to get involved in as much as you can. You’ll be surprised at how quickly you’ll call this place home, and defend it to the death in any spot of friendly college rivalry. It really is such an inclusive, vibrant atmosphere and if you are open to it you really can have the greatest experience here. So wear your blue and yellow paint with pride, you may feel silly (you will) but just throw yourself into it, take the mick, whether it’s with your ironic 70s dance moves, while belting College songs, or being a bit too keen about spooning (you’ll find out.) Can’t wait to meet you all in October, and I hope you enjoy the last few weeks of summer! Best of luck! Lara Hey

Editor

THINGS TO DO NOW Hold on for a few minutes before diving into this book… Find the checklist of “things to do” that came with your College letter of confirmation. It will tell you what information you need to read, how to complete the online forms on our website, what forms you need to submit, and the submission deadline. Use the checklist to help you get everything together so you can: ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦

Accept your place at Durham University & Hatfield College; Send the necessary stuff back to College by the right date; date Get on with electronic enrolment & registration; Sign up for your accommodation package; Research the best bank deals on offer.

Log on to Facebook, do a search for “Hatfield Hatfield Freshers OFFICIAL 2016/17” 2016/17 and join the group so you can find out what is going on between now and arriving at Hatfield. The Senior Freps can answer your questions there. Also check out the Hatfield JCR website at www.hatfieldjcr.co.uk and download the “Hatfield JCR” app (available on iOS and Android) for the latest information! You may find other Facebook groups for freshers that claim to be official groups associated with or endorsed by the College. Please note that the ONLY official Facebook freshers group for the College is the only named above, and please be wary of sharing personal information on any other groups or social media networks.

Now here’s the stuff you want to read about - you are about to become a Hatfielder

THE LEGEND THAT IS HATFIELD Hatfield is the second oldest college in Durham. We think it is, always has been and (under yourselves and your successors) always will be one of the leading colleges in the University. In every sphere of university life and at every level, there is a Hatfielder taking part, with Olympian levels of commitment and effort: we get involved and we do so with gusto and enthusiasm. Among universities, Durham is renowned for having a collegiate system which encourages a strong sense of community; this is massively advantageous for the welfare needs of students. Hatfield is unusual throughout the sixteen Durham colleges in having probably the strongest community spirit of all the colleges: a sense of belonging, security and pride in being who we are … known simply as ‘The Hatfield Spirit’. Background, lifestyles and preconceptions are irrelevant the moment you walk through Hatfield gates; the things we value are any contributions that you are willing to make to Hatfield, Durham and the world in general. We are eager to welcome you into our vibrant community (it’s now yours as well); all talents, no matter whatever they may be, are highly prized here, whether it be in the fields of sports, music or charity work (to name a few). We ask only that you get involved, give everything your best shot and that you make the most of your time here. University is a once in a lifetime experience, and it is the case with Hatfield, as with everything else in life, that the more you put in, the more you get out. There are numerous traditions that make Hatfield the exceptional place that it is; many of the traditions are referred to in this handbook. Formals are legendary and heralded by the intense (if not somewhat chaotic) fanfare of spooning, followed by the fantastic spectacle of College songs in the bar. College events, matches and concerts are always packed. Social events are regular occurrences and include trips to Newcastle, theatre trips, informal balls, bar crawls, quizzes and jazz evenings.

Hatfield tries to combine hard work and academic achievement with excellent sporting success, a wide variety of extracurricular activities such as music, charity work etc. and a social scene that makes those of other colleges pale in comparison. So welcome to Hatfield, everyone, and be the best you can be!

HOW TO GET TO HATFIELD After all our rooms have been allocated (mid-September), you will be sent an email telling you which block you will be in, and if you need a parking permit for the Bailey to allow you to drive into the main site on Freshers’ Sunday. If you have been assigned a room in Palmers Garth, you will not need a parking permit; your letter will include travel information on how to get there. If you do need to come on to the Bailey, you must apply for a permit using the online form. Submit it as soon as possible. This is very, very important, unless you want to carry your stuff up the Bailey. Car: Car If you’re coming from the North or the South the A1 is the best route into Durham: • • •

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Once you come off the A1 turn on to the A690 (follow the signs to "Durham, Historic Cathedral City"); At the roundabout, remain in the left-hand lane towards the City centre; You’ll go down a bit of a hill and see a multi-storey car park ahead to the left (Prince Bishops’ Shopping Centre). At the next roundabout, you’ll see a sign to Hatfield that will take you up on to the Bailey and into the town centre; Just past the zebra crossing, turn left into the Market Square, but beware of random pedestrians wandering all over the road; From the Market Square, wait for the lights to go green and you’ll then go up the Bailey, which is straight ahead up a small hill.

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Hatfield is the place on the left with the gates, covered in banners. By then you'll be able to sense the presence of true legends and will surely be home.

Train: Train Once you get off the train at Durham station, we advise that you put your hand in Mum or Dad’s pocket and fork out for a taxi (only about £5 bargain) especially if you’ve got anything to carry. Suggested taxi companies are found at the back of this booklet. We strongly recommend booking in advance, as it can get very busy at the station! So you’ve crossed the threshold. What happens now? If you’re in a car, you’ll now be directed to a temporary parking place in College where you can stay for twenty minutes and you will be greeted by the Exec and Freshers’ Reps. This should give you enough time to get your key and other bits and pieces and bung your stuff in your room. The Porters’ Lodge is to the right of the gates and it is here that you’ll have to sign for your room key. Welcome to your new home!

It’s time to meet some important Hatfield people. You’ll see a lot of the following characters in your first few weeks!

HATFIELD PEOPLE COLLEGE OFFICERS These are the people who hold executive power in the College. They run the main administration of the College, and especially student welfare. Many of them will have been involved in getting you here. The most important thing to remember is that they exist to help you make the most of your time here.

The Master: Master Professor Tim Burt I have been Master of Hatfield College since September 1996. I am also a professor in the Geography department; my research interests are in hydrology, geomorphology and climate change. I am also the University’s Dean for Environmental Sustainability (“green dean”) and Honorary President of Team Durham. I’ve been married to Elizabeth for over 40 years and we have two children: Emma (who lives in Seattle with husband Adrian and our grandchildren, Jamie and Katie) and Tom (who lives with wife Elsie in New Zealand). My main interests are in sport and music, and I love to support Hatfield’s efforts in both. I am an Arsenal supporter, by the way – but everyone has to have one weakness in life! My secretary in College is Janet Raine (0191 334 2601 or email: janet.raine@durham.ac.uk).

The ViceVice-Master and Senior Tutor: Tutor Professor Anthony Bash It is with great pleasure that I welcome you to Hatfield and I look forward to meeting you in due course. I hope you will thrive at the College, and that you will benefit from and contribute to the famous “Hatfield spirit”. I have worked at the College since 2008. Besides my work at Hatfield, I am an Honorary Professor in the Department of Theology and Religion. My research interests are in the area of New Testament ethics and I am currently writing a book on remorse. I am married to Melanie (who works for the NHS) and have three children.

My role as Senior Tutor includes overall responsibility for admissions, student welfare (including keeping you on track with your degree!), the College mentoring system, scholarly activity, outreach and SHAPED. I work closely with Brenda Mitchell, who runs the Student Support Office; Jan Spence who works with Brenda part time. It is our job to ensure that that once you are at Hatfield, you are supported to make the most of your time with us. Hatfield JCR is a vibrant and diverse community and you will find there are many opportunities to participate in the variety of activities that are mentioned elsewhere in this booklet. The JCR Exec is your voice on College Committees. Try to get to know the members of the Exec quickly; indeed, you may consider standing for a position and taking an active role in the organisation and running of the undergraduate community. All universities find it difficult to recruit the exact number of students to fit their courses and accommodation. In that situation we have to house some of our students in other University-approved accommodation, slightly further away from the main site of College. Also, sometimes, part of Hatfield's accommodation has to be closed for a time for refurbishment or renovation. Please let me assure you that wherever you are living, you are a Hatfielder, entitled to all the support and facilities the College offers, completely involved in our community, and able to make a full contribution to the life of Hatfield. My office is in Rectory on the first floor. I can be contacted by email (hatfield.seniortutor@durham.ac.uk) or by phone (0191 334 2636). If you want to make an appointment to see me, please contact Brenda Mitchell (hatfield.studentsupport@durham.ac.uk). If you have any problems with any aspect of student life during your time in Durham, please come and see me. The Assistant Senior Tutor: Post currently vacant (hatfield.assistantst@durham.ac.uk)

Bursar: Bursar Michelle Crawford Michelle has responsibility for the care and operations of the estate, including ensuring student accommodation is well maintained, and management of housekeeping and operations staff, and finances. Michelle was educated at Sacred Heart in Newcastle, has a BSc in Applied Accounting and is a registered member of the Institute of Hospitality. She previously worked at Marriott Hotels as Cluster Financial Controller for 15 years, followed by varying bursarial roles at Collingwood, Josephine Butler, St. Mary’s, and Trevelyan Colleges. Michelle joined Hatfield College and University College as joint Bursar in 2010, taking responsibility for the day-to-day non-academic operations of the two colleges. She is the Environmental Bursar for the Colleges Division. Personal interests include rugby, trying to keep fit, dog walking, theatre and music. Michelle is jointly Bursar at Castle, Environment Bursar and line manager for the Durham World Heritage Site Visitors’ Centre. Michelle’s office is on the ground floor of Rectory. Her secretary, Tracy Robson, is the first point of contact: tracy.robson@durham.ac.uk or 0191 334 2651. Michelle can be contacted by email: t.m.crawford@durham.ac.uk or by phone on 0191 334 2614. The Chaplain: Chaplain Anthony Bash As College Chaplain, I work with the Chapel committee. I set the College Chapel programme and support its excellent choir. I also help ensure that there is adequate provision in College for people of Christian faiths; if you regard yourself as in that group, do please get in touch with me. Chapel services are on Mondays at 6:30pm – they are choral evensong. If you would like to sing in the choir, please get in touch with the Director of Music, Jonathan Allsopp (email: jonathan.allsopp@durham.ac.uk).

SUPPORT STAFF Senior Tutor’s Secretary & Admissions: Admissions Brenda Mitchell Brenda is an important point of contact regarding notifying your department if you are sick, or if you need to go home for the weekend. Brenda will make an appointment for you to see the Senior Tutor or Assistant Senior Tutor (when in post) for ongoing health problems and academic issues. Brenda also does most of the work on Admissions so just rock on up to Rectory at any time during term or during her scheduled office hours in Freshers’ Week and she’ll be happy to help. Her office is on the lower ground floor of Rectory. She can be contacted by email: hatfield.studentsupport@durham.ac.uk or by phone 0191 334 2610. College Finance Office: Office Susan Quayle and Louise Cummins If you have any problems paying battels (College bills), you must see Susan or Louise before they are due otherwise you’ll be up for a hefty penalty. The Finance Office is on the lower ground floor of Rectory, contact hatfield.finance@durham.ac.uk or 0191 334 2621/2608 if you have any problems! Food & Beverage Services Manager: Manager Darryl McNary See Darryl if you have special dietary requirements. Be nice to the kitchen staff, they are fundamental in gaining “larger portions”. Make sure you say hello to the friendly Moira, who works on the premise of “no card, no meal”. Harsh but fair! Remember that your meal card is not transferable! If you give it to someone else to use, you will get caught – and be sanctioned. Contact Darryl on 0191 334 2195 or email: darryl.mcnary@durham.ac.uk. Services Manager: Manager Trevor Thompson Get to know Trevor! He will make sure repairs are done! Contact Trevor by email: trevor.thompson@durham.ac.uk or by phone 0191 334 2653. Housekeeping Supervisor: Louise Charlton All rooms are cleaned by a top team of housekeeping staff; if you have any problems contact Louise (email: louise.charlton@durham.ac.uk or phone on 0191 334 2629).

Bursar’s Secretary: Secretary Tracy Robson Tracy is the first point of contact for the Bursar, and can be found in the Student Support Office the lower ground floor of Rectory, next to the Bursar's Office, surprisingly enough. Contact Tracy by email: tracy.robson@durham.ac.uk or phone on 0191 334 2651. Receptionist: Receptionist Katie Petherick The Receptionist can be found in Reception/Porters’ Lodge, 9:00am 5:00pm Monday to Friday. The Receptionist can help you if you need to sign out of College, collect your post and other general queries. You can also pick up any forms you may need to collect such as end of term arrangements and registration forms etc. (Tel: 0191 334 2633 or email: hatfield.reception@durham.ac.uk). College Librarian: Librarian Dr Kevin Sheehan The College Librarian, Kevin, and team of Student Librarians ensure the smooth running of the College Library. The College has a budget to buy the books especially for undergraduate academic studies, so please get in touch if you’d like to suggest any new stock. Contact Kevin by email: hatfield.librarian@durham.ac.uk or phone on 0191 334 2632. Porters The Porters are among the most important people of College whom you will see on a day-to-day basis. There is at least one Porter on duty 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. If they are not in the Lodge, don’t worry, they are around and you can use the red telephone to contact them. (Just pick it up and it automatically rings the Porters’ mobile). The Porters really are invaluable for solving the problems you might encounter, such as getting back into your room after losing your key, expelling unwanted guests, and some of you lucky ones will be entertained on a cold wintry night by tales of their youthful exploits. The Porters are Bob, Del, Gary, Graham, Jeff and Ritchie, each with their own unique personality. If you are going to be away overnight, you must sign out at the Porters’ Lodge and leave contact details. This is for reasons of safety in the event of a fire or emergency in College. You should also report any breakages in the

repair book, which is also found in the Porters’ Lodge. Likewise, you should report any accidents or incidents (even if they occur outside of College), and most importantly the Porters may be contacted in an emergency: 0191 334 2619. Director of the Hatfield Trust: Ian Curry Ian directs Trust operations together with Cynthia Connolly from the Trust Office in Rectory Building. Ian is assisted by Julia Raszewska (Sabbatical Development Officer). The Trust was set up to support Hatfield’s students and help current students ‘be the best they can be’ by funding travel bursaries, prizes, etc. Once you are here, watch out for emails inviting you to apply for different types of funds. Ian can be contacted on 0191 334 2603 or ian.curry@durham.ac.uk. Assistant Director of the Hatfield Trust & Honorary A ssistant Secretary of the Hatfield Association: Associatio n: Cynthia Connolly Cynthia has been with Hatfield since 1972! She can be found in the Trust Office in Rectory (across the little iron bridge) usually 2 days a week (Tuesdays and Thursdays). Email: c.a.connolly@durham.ac.uk or tel: 0191 334 2620. Resident Wardens There are three Resident Wardens living in College. They are on duty during term-time to assist the porters in maintaining standards of behaviour from, and safety of, residents and their visitors. They can be found in the L Stairs Flat, Rectory Flat, and the Palmers’ Garth Flat.

THE SENIOR COMMON ROOM Hatfield College Senior Common Room (SCR) comprises all the College Officers, Mentors and other senior members of the College. They are all dedicated to Hatfield and many of them have been part of the College in some way for decades. These people have the immense honour of getting to sit on High Table at Formals. The President of the SCR is Mr Derek Crozier. The SCR organises many trips and events, such as weekend walks and trips to the beach, which the JCR are very welcome to attend.

THE MIDDLE COMMON ROOM Hatfield College’s Middle Common Room comprises postgraduates studying for PGCE, Masters and PhD degrees in a variety of disciplines and from many nationalities. The MCR is continually looking to reinforce links with the JCR through joint events and activities, and especially encouraging participation in research symposiums and the student mentoring scheme, which offers individual support from a postgrad working in a similar area to you. Some MCR members are also College mentors. Postgraduate students live at James Barber House, on Church Street, between Hatfield and the Bill Bryson Library. The MCR Common Room is on the first floor of Kitchen Stairs.

THE JUNIOR COMMON ROOM AND ITS EXEC Students who join the undergraduate Common Room in Hatfield are called ‘JCR’ (= Junior Common Room) members. All Colleges have JCRs, but each college has a slightly different way of running them. In Hatfield, it’s run by an elected set of ten students, the “Exec”.

Brandon Roberts - Senior Man (JCR President) hatfield.seniorman@durham.ac.uk

Archaeology (BSc), 3rd Year As our Senior Man for the coming year, Brandon’s role includes meeting with everyone, from University management to individual members of the JCR, to improve the University experience for Hatfielders. He also leads the strategic direction of the Exec and makes sure that the work always represents the opinions of the JCR Members. (P.S. Come to JCR Meetings!)

The first of many Americans on this team, Brandon comes from WinstonSalem in North Carolina, where he went to Mount Tabor High School. When not representing the JCR, Brandon keeps himself very busy. This year he’s been part of DUCK and SHAPED. He’s also played with the DU Men’s Lacrosse team and Hatfield Cricket. However, Brandon is most likely to be found playing a spot of Croquet on the lawn, wearing boat shoes and short-shorts. What Brandon claims to love most about Durham is the architecture (he is an archaeology student after all). However, Brandon’s true happy place is Urban Oven, where he can be spotted late at night trying to find the perfect burrito. Brandon can be seen scurrying around College most days, so if you want to moan about anything College or University-related, or simply want to find out more, he’s always happy to hear! Brandon hopes everyone has a fantastic time settling into life as a Hatfielder, and wishes you all the best for your Freshers’ year, and beyond!

Ben Bloom – Vice President hatfield.jcrdiscipline@durham.ac.uk

Law, 3rd Year Technically a Southerner, but not quite from Surrey, Ben came to Hatfield from a small town outside of Nashville, Tennessee in the United States. Though he swears he has family in Suffolk and has tried his best to distance himself from his heritage, his involvement in the marching band and student council in high school smack of a typical suburban American upbringing, and he can often be found complaining about the lack of palatable Mexican food in the UK. A keen law student (if there is such a thing), Ben was awarded Best Costume on a mooting social in first term for dressing as the ‘snail in the ginger beer’ from Donoghue v Stevenson, despite his non-membership in

the Mooting Society and not having the faintest idea what ginger beer is. Around College, Ben was Junior Publicity Rep for Hatfield DUCK and a Toastie Bar Volunteer in first year, and Senior Repped Hatfield’s Post Offer Open Days. In his second year Ben was no less involved, and was the JCR Secretary before being re-elected onto the Exec as VP Dis for this year. You’re likely to find Ben at thumbing through law texts in the library, having a casual drink at the other Library or the Swan, or – let’s be honest – hanging around outside Klute on a Sunday night.

Matteo Bertacca - JCR Treasurer hatfield.jcrtreasurer@durham.ac.uk

PPE, 2nd Year Probably the most international student that Hatfield has ever seen, Matteo has lived in an impressive number of countries. Originally from Italy, he’s also resided in Holland, Thailand, England, and Singapore where he went to school at UWCSEA. As JCR Treasurer, Matteo is responsible for keeping the JCR’s finances in check. His role includes preparing and adhering to the annual budget, assisting College clubs and societies with fiscal matters and acting as a midpoint between the JCR and the Hatfield Trust. Making payments and transfers on a daily basis, Matteo is the point of contact for any College monetary issues. When he’s not managing the JCR finances or talking about the DSO, Matteo can often be seen playing football either on the tennis courts or in matches for Hatfield. His favourite thing about Durham is the beers, sports, and birds (apparently it’s a football chant??)

Brogan Harman - Welfare Officer hatfield.jcrwelfare@durham.ac.uk

Geology, 3rd Year Brogan is your Welfare Officer for this year, and will be leading ‘Team Welfare’, with Emi Husband, the Assistant Welfare Officer. Alongside Emi and the Senior Welfare Reps, Brogan holds weekly drop-ins in our very own welfare room for all Hatfielders. From providing a bit of support in those stressful times, to handing out free supplies (including pregnancy tests, condoms and much more!), to a casual chat, a cup of tea and a biscuit (or several!), Brogan is your gal. Being a slight tea enthusiast, the Welfare tea collection will certainly not disappoint. Team Welfare also run campaigns each term, addressing relevant student issues, with the brilliant planning of the Campaigns Reps. Originally coming from Chelmsford, Essex, where she attended King Edward VI School, Brogan is one of the many southerners who has made the journey up to Durham. At Hatfield she’s a regular player on one of our netball team’s, and last year co-ran tea and toast as part of the junior welfare team. (P.S. tea and toast is awesome – you’ll find out during Freshers’ Week!) Brogan is also currently fundraising money for her charity climb of Kilimanjaro, and in her spare time enjoys country walks and hanging out in cocktail bars. Her favourite things about Durham are the stunning views and the masses of coffee shops, which I’m sure she’d be happy to talk about if you go to her welfare hours for a chat!

Meghan Hosch – Communities Officer hatfield.jcrcommunities@durham.ac.uk

English Literature, 2nd Year In many ways Meghan’s exactly the same as the overly-excited American girl from Florida that she was in Freshers’ Week – keen, keen, and keen. Don’t be fooled by her height; what she lacks in stature she makes up 100 times in enthusiasm (and sass). Back in her hometown near Jacksonville, FL, Meghan attended the Paxon School for Advanced Studies, before making the journey across the Atlantic. Fun fact: she’s fallen in love with Durham, so much she’s actually never gone back home since she left (#bleedpalatinate). Her role is to maintain the vibrant College community, by organising the JCR’s many sports clubs and societies, supporting the JCR’s community of international, mature and LGBTQ+ students as well as representing the views of all Hatfield students to your Students’ Union. She knows more about how the SU works more than anyone I’ve ever met, so if you have any questions on the Union then be sure to let her know. When Meghan’s not reading (or sleeping) she can be found leading and attending various clubs and socs throughout Durham. She’s Secretary of Poetry Soc, Finance & Sponsorship Officer of the Durham LGBT+a, and is a dedicated member of the Durham belly dancing performance group. Her favourite thing about Hatfield is how anybody can start a society, and she looks forward to supporting you all this year in allowing you to represent your diverse interests through clubs and socs!

Emma Price – JCR Secretary hatfield.jcrsecretary@durham.ac.uk

English Literature, 2nd Year Emma likes to nap. Don’t be surprised if you find her curled up somewhere completely inappropriate and uncomfortable such as underneath a table or on the lawn – rumour has it she was once found napping on a bridge and was taken home by the police (but believe what you will). However, Emma is also an excellent JCR Secretary. As Secretary, Emma is generally responsible for the JCR’s communications, sending weekly emails, minuting JCR meetings and maintaining social media accounts – with plenty of help from Meghan. She’s also in charge of coordinating orders for College stash (Durham-speak for clothing) and planning formals. Emma comes from Kent, and before coming to Durham attended Tonbridge Grammar School. She also went on a Gap Yah, and was fortunate enough to find herself travelling around Europe and SE Asia (where presumably she chundaaahd everywah). When not taking a nap or planning formals, Emma plays Hatfield netball and women’s rugby, and was part of the Bailey team to play in a charity rugby match that raised around £3000. She also plays DU Women’s Cricket. Her favourite thing about Hatfield is the opportunities it allows us as students in terms of sports, events, and friendships, and she can’t wait to tell you all about it in September/October!

George Davies - Social Secretary hatfield.jcrsocial@durham.ac.uk

Engineering, 3rd Year George comes from Cambridge; however lucky for us, he escaped his Oxbridge roots and chose to come to uni up here. He went to the Perse School before joining Hatfield and becoming our Social Sec. Some say George was destined to become Social Sec; his love of Klute and all things cheesy are perhaps unrivalled by any other, and his pres are legendary. Before taking on this role, George was always involved in Hatfield life. He was Social Sec of Engineering Soc, President of Cooking Soc, Club Captain of Rounders, and member of HC Lax, Pool, HCRFC and HCHC (don’t worry, you’ll soon figure out what all the initials mean). He’s also in the senior division of Durham’s OTC, and Lord Commander of Spooning (which you may have got a preview of if you went to our open day). Last year, George was Senior Frep, although he’s passed on this title to the capable hands of Gaspard and Abbie. But besides from keeping up with his social life, George also maintains his engineering degree, and works hard to make sure Hatfield’s events are the envy of all other colleges. George’s main role as Social Sec is to organise the many social events (ents) throughout the year. From our famous Michaelmas term and Easter term balls, to cheese and wine nights, George makes sure the Hatfield social calendar stays as full as ever. He also runs a team of Junior Ents Reps, so if you’re interested in event planning make sure to apply this term!

Hamza Rafique – Livers’ Out Out Rep hatfield.jcrliversout@durham.ac.uk

English Literature, 2nd Year Undoubtedly having the best role on the Exec as your Livers' Out Rep, Hamza represents the Hatfield Livers' Out in formal sign-up, LO brunches and sending out LO emails in addition to promoting signing campaigns and informing Freshers about the Do's and Don'ts in signing a house and living out for the first time. Although his accent wouldn’t suggest it, Hamza originally lived in Glasgow before moving to Manchester and going to Manchester Grammar School. Literally one of the nicest people you’ll ever meet, Hamza soon got involved in Hatfield life and made many friends throughout all the years, making him the ideal candidate for LO Officer! In his first year he was part of the amazing Welfare team, and has since become the Assistant Welfare Officer for the Durham LGBT+a. Whilst not the sportiest person you’ll come across in your time at Hatfield, Hamza still keeps himself very busy without playing on various teams (although he was once spotted at a Rounders match). You may recognise Hamza if you came to our Open Day this year, as he was one of our fabulous Senior Reps! Hamza is also one of the keenest for Formals, always up for a good spoon and some soup. He says his favourite thing about Hatfield is after Formal when we all go to the bar to sing songs, and catch up with everyone. Be sure to stop and have a chat if you see him!

Alok Kumar – Facilities Officer hatfield.jcrfacilities@durham.ac.uk

Engineering, 2nd Year Alok is our lovable Facilities Officer, although contrary to popular belief is not actually a Porter. He comes from Birmingham, and before coming to Hatfield attended King Edward’s School. He’s also part of a minority here who didn’t take a Gap Yah – although his accessories might suggest otherwise. The main role of the Facilities Officer is – you guessed it – maintaining the facilities. Alok is responsible for everything from tech to dealing with requests from the JCR, and as a result he’s a constant presence in College. He looks after College to make sure you all get the best experience, and recently helped us to get a PS4 (with Fifa included) in the common room. When Alok’s not being blamed for everything that breaks in College, he’s just a regular guy who enjoys cheeky nights out in Klute after formals. He’s part of Durham’s own radio station (Purple Radio) Exec, and hosts his own show. Alok is also currently the Hatfield Tech Manager (which he tells me is the most fun thing ever), and is also the first pick on the Durham drama scene when a Technical Director is needed, which people apparently don’t give him much choice about as he’s “just that good” (Alok, 2k16). He also claims to be a member of HCBC (rowing), but believe what you will. Lara Hey - JCR Chair hatfield.jcrchair@durham.ac.uk

Psychology, 2nd Year The youngest member of the Exec and another from Cambridge, Lara also escaped the clutches of her Oxbridge upbringing to come to Hatfield. Before making the trek up north Lara went to the Perse School for Girls, and claims the change to an environment that is 50% male was more of a shock than the temperature difference.

Lara was incredibly keen from day 1, and potentially even before – having already confirmed her offer from Hatfield before attending Open Day. It’s this never-ending enthusiasm that has allowed her to keep up with her degree and position on Exec, whilst participating in the Welfare team, being a Food Rep, and playing rounders. Prior to coming to Durham, Lara was a dancer, however (much to her parents’ horror) has now started playing rugby for Hatfield. As Hatfield’s second ever female JCR Chair, Lara runs JCR and Exec Meetings and organises College elections. She’s also the person who processes all applications for JCR positions so you are sure to become well acquainted with her pigeonhole. Ready to answer any questions about the JCR and the wider life of the College, she spends her time ploughing through the Standing Orders (the College’s constitution) to make sure that everything is up to scratch. When not in College Lara is most likely to be found haunting the various cafés Durham has to offer, Flat White Kitchen being a particular favourite. She’s also always up for a ‘cheeky’ night out, and can often be spotted on the dance floor of Klute or hanging out by the infamous Loveshack van (you’ll find out).

Remember, the Exec are there for you, and need everyone’s help to make the life of the College even better, so use them! Feel free to n October get in contact with any of the Exec before arriving iin they’ll be happy help (if they’re not on holiday!) The Exec Room is located on the ground floor of C Stairs, next to the ISM room; feel free to stop in for a chat if you see them hanging around!

WELCOME FROM THE SENIOR FRESHERS’ REPS HELLO AND WELCOME TO HATFIELD! We are Gaspard and Abbie, your Senior Fresher’ Reps and we’re here to make sure you have the best possible start to life in Durham. We hope you’re excited to see what we have in store for you during your first week as a Hatfielder. We’ve got tons of events planned such as a UV party, a Black Tie night, a barbeque, and an all-College social, which will let you get to know the entirety of the Hatfield community. On top of all that, we’ve put together a programme that will get you settled into your new home and to help prepare you for what will probably be be the best years of your life. Obviously, the two of us can’t run the entire week on our own - so to help us we have a brilliant team of Freps (Freshers’ Reps) who are just as excited as us! The purpose of their job is simple: to help you out during your first week, so please don’t hesitate to grab them once you arrive. If you’ve got any burning questions that you need to ask prior to your arrival, feel free to drop us an e-mail and we’ll get back to you as soon as we can? Don’t forget to join the ‘Hatfield Freshers OFFICIAL 2016/17’ group on Facebook, and you can even browse the Hatfield JCR website. Finally, we’d like to say offer massive congratulations for getting into Hatfield. Both of us have loved every minute of our time here so far and really hope that you will too, and we can’t wait to meet you all soon. Enjoy the rest of your summer and bring on October!

Here are the friendly faces of the Freshersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Reps who will be b e here to greet you on arrival at Hatfield. They are also good sources of info on the following subjects and activities, so take full advantage!

ARRIVING AT HATFIELD FRESHERS’ WEEK BEGINS Freshers’ Week is an opportunity to get to know your new home, the city of Durham. The week is chock-a-block with administration, academic inductions and, most importantly, College fun! The Frep team will endeavour to make your transition to university life as smooth as possible. Once you’ve got shot of your stuff with the help of the Freps and met your roommate or your corridor buddies, your parents will be temporarily occupied by the Parents’ Buffet Lunch while you go off to a buffet with the JCR. When they return, it’s time to shed a tear. Tell them not to worry (remember they will anyway). Once they’ve gone don’t fret, you’ve got us, and the fun of Freshers’ Week is about to start… Take a look at the checklist on your desk - complete it by the end of your first day! You can buy a gown once you’ve arrived, just follow the signs or ask a Frep. Make sure you keep your academic dress close to hand, as the first Formal will be on Sunday night. You’ll receive a welcome pack when you arrive, with lots of information about Freshers’ Week and the term ahead. Make sure you read this - it is important. You will also receive a USB lanyard during Registration – make sure that you read ALL the information on the USB and that you use it to back up your academic work when essays and assignments start rolling in! The next few days are taken up by departmental registration, tours of the College, talks from the College Officers, games, entertainment, nights out, and other crazy stuff. Wednesday in particular is exciting. On Monday you have the Registration carousel within Hatfield, and Wednesday you have the joys of the Freshers’ photo, and Matriculation. All of these things are absolutely essential to attend - so make sure you’re there - come rain or sunshine! Matriculation is an incredible ceremony which happens in the Cathedral and therefore academic dress (see page 47) must be worn (including your lovely new gown).

Be proud as you leave - Hatfield Freshers have the privilege of being clapped and cheered as they come back to Hatfield. Keep your eye on the JCR website at www.hatfieldjcr.co.uk over the summer and in the lead up to Freshersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Week for some teasers about what will be happening, and how to prepare for life in Durham!

WHAT TO BRING TO HATFIELD Passport/Driving Licence Medical (NHS) Card Bedding (incl. pillows & duvet) Laundry basket/bag Room decorations, posters etc.

Laptop Mugs and glasses Small amount of cutlery Towels No Candles/Incense BANNED!

Note: Some of these items can be bought pretty cheaply at the local shops.

THE JUNIOR COMMON ROOM HOW THE JCR WORKS Welcome to Hatfield, and welcome the Hatfield JCR! The JCR is the beating heart of Hatfield College, and as a Hatfield undergraduate, you can become a Member! From organising seats at formal dinners, to funding for College societies and sports teams, providing welfare support and supplies, maintaining the gyms, paying for the TVs in College and organising the biggest annual events (you get the picture....) the JCR tries to ensure that its members have the best student experience possible. The JCR not only coordinates and supports the activities of the undergraduate community in Hatfield, but it is also a mouthpiece for you to voice your opinions. On occasion, it provides a platform for Hatfielders to communicate their concerns to College and University management.

It is the role of the JCR Exec to represent the opinions through their seats on College, University and Students' Union committee meetings, as well as regular meetings with the College Officers. Whilst the job of the Exec is to lead the JCR, the priority is to represent. Being held to account by the Members is an essential part of our democracy, and so if you ever feel unhappy with any element of College or university (including the Exec itself), we will always listen! JCR Meetings also provide an essential time for the JCR to scrutinise the work of the Exec, and for to debate key College and university issues! Occasionally you may also see us set up quick surveys for you answer on a particular issue, so we can get a grasp of the JCR's opinion. The JCR thrives by as many people as possible getting involved; it is what the current students make it, so get involved and be part of it! We've compiled a (very brief) overview of what the JCR is about in Hatfield, and if you have any questions, feel free to get in touch? We hope you have a great summer, and can't wait to welcome you in October!

LEVIES Hatfield has many fantastic facilities and clubs that are managed by the JCR which are paid for by a one-off levy that you may pay with your first termâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bill. This covers things such as Formals, the gyms, Sky HD, access to many fantastic Hatfield events, improving your student experience and much more. See www.durham.ac.uk/hatfield.college/undergraduate/fees for further details.

JCR NON-EXECUTIVE POSITIONS The opportunities to get involved at Hatfield are endless, but a really great way to truly have an impact on the College is to apply for a JCR Non-Exec Position. We will have a large number of positions opening in Michaelmas Term and all it takes is a 250-word manifesto to apply (look around for manifesto guidelines when you arrive!). We will be looking for Food Reps that regularly meet with the caterers to discuss College food, Assistant

Treasurers who work with our own Treasurer Matteo, Junior Students’ Union Reps who work with our Communities Officer and is great for anyone who thinks student politics could be their thing. George, our Social Sec, will be looking for a Junior Ents team to help him run College events, and Brogan and Emi, our Welfare Officer and Assistant Welfare Officer, will appoint Junior Welfare Reps, so there really is something for everyone.

JCR EVENTS If there's one thing we love in Hatfield, it's a good party. Luckily, we do it well (we're impartial, obviously!). Here is a list of the big and unmissable Hatfield events for the coming year, and the provisional dates. Get them in the diary now!

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Michaelmas Ball: 26 November (Dining Hall) Hatfield Sessions: 4 February (Dining Hall) Lion in Winter Ball 2016: 3 March (the whole College site) Hatfield College Charity Fashion Show 2016 (HCCFS): 5 March (Tennis court marquee) Hatfield Day: 17 June (the whole College site)

If you want to keep in the loop about everything that is happening within the social scene in Hatfield, make sure you add yourself to the HATFIELD EVENTS Facebook group, where George, our Social Secretary, will be posting regular updates! Of course, if you fancy organising a College event, keep a look out in your first few weeks of term for applications opening for positions on our various event committees, or to join George on the Ents Team!

JCR MEETINGS JCR Meetings are a massive social and political occasion in College, taking place twice a term (you’ll have your first one at the end of Freshers’ Week!). It is at a great chance to relive the most exciting, funniest or scandalous moments of the term and witness some light-hearted ridiculing of your Exec and any lucky members of the JCR. It is also, however, your opportunity to voice your opinions and engage in debate about how we can improve our College, so they’re particularly great for any politically minded people! Anyone can propose a motion to change something about College, all you need is someone who wants to support it (a seconder) and to the send it to Lara (our Chair) 4 days in advance, and we debate and vote on it at the meeting. If you have any questions about how to write a motion, just talk to Lara and she’ll be happy to help! There will be games, endless banter and also a chance to really make a difference to your and everyone else’s time at Hatfield, so they’re definitely not to be missed!

FORMALS Hatfield is renowned across Durham for the quality of its Formals. This concept scares many Freshers, who often have visions of Downton Abbey type meals - not to worry! Formals are a traditional and incredibly popular part of Hatfield life, with a smart dress code (academic dress), Latin grace, gowns and High Table. This may sound a bit Harry Potter, but actually they are lots of fun and are always well attended and will occasionally have themes such as Thanksgiving and Christmas. You can also buy wine and soft drinks at the door. After dinner, some Hatfielders head to the College bar to continue socialising, and of course to partake in one of Hatfield’s greatest traditions - College Songs! (Fear not, you’ll find out more in Freshers’ Week).

In the Michaelmas Term, Formal dinners are held twice each week, on Tuesday and Friday. In Epiphany Term, Formals are usually only on Fridays. There are fewer Formal dinners during Easter Term because of examinations. Formal guidelines will be fully explained during Freshers’ Week. You can also check out a description of academic dress later in the guide. JCR sign up to Formals is coordinated by the Secretary, Emma, and the Livers-Out Rep, Hamza and takes place on Wednesdays and Sundays on a first come, first served basis. Be warned - places fill up fast!

THE BAR Hatfield Bar, the Circus Maximus of College, where spectators come from far and wide to watch and participate in College songs, JCR meetings, pool and darts, Sunday night quizzes, or simply to have a quiet drink and a chat with mates. Whether you’re planning on hitting it hard with a Coke (a bargain at 50p a pint), or you want a cocktail, wine or one of our draught beers, it’s undoubtedly the place to be. Our Bar is frequently referred to as ‘the airport lounge’ by members of other colleges who envy the comfy sofas and ample amounts of other seating, the Sky Plasma TV (including Sky Sports) and HD projector in the annexe. It really is the place to socialise. Food-wise you are spoilt for choice. You won’t get far without experiencing the tantalising smell of our delectable toasties on offer for just £1.30 even better, all the money raised from the Toastie Bar goes to charity! We also have a great range of classic McCoy’s crisps and Cadbury’s chocolate. Themed evenings, usually incorporating licentious amounts of fancy dress, and post-Formal merriment also feature heavily in the Bar. The important thing to remember is that the Bar is YOURS and if YOU have any ideas YOU want to see happen, then just talk to a member of the Bar staff or to Alok Kumar (Facilities Officer). The Exec is here to answer your questions so feel free to ask away!

For more information, the Bar also runs a Facebook Page, where they post updates about all the weekly events, special occasions and much more!

THE BAR ANNEXE Standing proudly alongside Hatfield Bar, is the...Bar Annexe (I know who’d have guessed). The Bar Annexe is a key common room in College, boasting an HD projector, Sky Ultimate (whatever that means!), and a pool table. This tends to get used by a huge crowd during sporting fixtures like the Six Nations, and has a really good atmosphere for watching sport in a big group of Hatfielders. Suffice to say the Bar Annexe is the place to go if you’re feeling like watching a bit of TV, or having a good chat!

THE ISM ROOM The ISM Room is positioned next to the JCR Exec Room in C Stairs. It is principally used by College mentors when meeting mentees. It may also be booked for committee or other meetings. You may book out the ISM Room for meetings to plan and organise JCR activities. To book the room you need to pop into the Porters’ Lodge and ask Katie at Reception.

JCR CLUBS & SOCIETIES Even though you are here to get a good degree, Hatfield is really about much more than academic work. Hatfield has a great tradition of participation and success. This is evident when it comes down to our clubs and societies. Whilst we are always aiming for the highest levels of academic achievement, we also encourage newcomers to take part in sports and activities like drama and music, and even to try something totally new.

Clubs and societies are also where some of your greatest friendships may be formed, as you meet people you might never have met otherwise. In Freshers’ Week there will be opportunities to sign up to any of the activities on offer at Hatfield. You can meet the people who captain, lead, or are part of, almost every Hatfield society and see if it’s for you, no commitment involved. You can then sign up for the ones that you think suit you the best. If you missed out, don’t worry! All the information you need to sign up for any society is available on the Hatfield JCR website at www.hatfieldjcr.co.uk. Each society/team etc. also has their own Facebook group which you can join to get more info! Our advice: do something that you already enjoy but try something new too! If you don’t see what you enjoy doing, then set up a new club or society! The JCR can offer funding to help you develop something new in college. Have a chat to Meghan, our Communities Officer, to find out more.

SPORTS CLUBS Hatfield JCR has a long-standing tradition for maintaining sporting excellence. With Hatfield winning the annual Hatfield/Castle sporting challenge last term, the past year has been one of the best in terms of Hatfield’s sporting achievement and we’re excited to get a new group of Freshers signed up to our many sports clubs, whatever your ability or sporting background! The best thing about sports in Hatfield is that you can start at any level of experience and still have a great time. What you’ll find in all of our sports clubs however is an unparalleled atmosphere of Hatfield spirit - which is why many students join clubs simply as social members in order to take part in the legendary socials (usually involving some weird and wonderful fancy dress costumes). Ask any second or third year and you’re sure to hear fantastic tales from Wednesday nights gone by…

MUSIC AND DRAMA Whether it’s the Chapel Choir, Music Society or our very own theatre club, the Lion Theatre Company, Hatfield JCR is sure to nurture and develop new or existing interests in the Arts. We have ample space for you to practice your instruments alone or collectively, and you’ll see many of our performers putting their talents to good use at Hatfield events, as well as across the University - you might even bag yourself a free ticket while performing at another college’s ball or college day! If you’re an amateur dramatic, the Michaelmas Term pantomime might take your fancy, or if you’re more of a serious thespian, then performing with LTC at Edinburgh’s Fringe festival might be more up your street. The Arts scene in Hatfield is closely linked with Durham’s Student Theatre - a central group comprising of over 30 production companies that perform all over the country, as well as in Durham!

HATFIELD DUCK Durham University Charities Kommittee (DUCK) is Durham’s equivalent of RAG and is run by students (you!). DUCK raises money for a variety of great causes, especially for small local charities which depend on DUCK’s help to continue their fantastic work. DUCK consists of two sections. First, there is central DUCK which oversees University-wide charity work and organises large-scale fundraising. So, do you fancy scaling Kilimanjaro? Seeing how far away you can get from Durham without spending any money? (Some make it to Australia!) Or how about a marine conservation expedition to the Philippines? These are all possible through DUCK! Check out www.duck.dsu.org.uk (or follow the links on the DSU page). Second, you can get involved with HATFIELD DUCK. Hatfield has two Senior DUCK Reps, Jenna Graham (jenna.e.graham@durham.ac.uk) and Alexandra Organ-Voas (alexandra.organ-voas@durham.ac.uk) who are responsible for leading Hatfield’s Charity Committee which you can become a part of! They organise many events in Hatfield throughout the year, including Jazz & Cocktails, charity auctions and pub quizzes. So we need your help to make

these as successful as possible. It’s not only rewarding but is also brilliant fun and as a bonus - it’s pretty good for your CV! Last year Hatfield almost raised £15,000 and with your help we can do even better this year.

THE HATFIELDER The Hatfielder is Hatfield College's official student print newspaper; written by Hatfielders, for Hatfielders. Relaunched in 2014, we are the mouthpiece of Durham's finest college. From news to netball, social to sport, we accept any submissions, whatever the year, whatever the interest. The Editor is Christye McKinney (c.m.mckinney@durham.ac.uk).

HATFIELD COMMUNITIES INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS The Hatfield International Students’ Rep is Maria Faria-Ribeiro (maria.r.novoa-de-faria-branc@durham.ac.uk). She, along with our Frep team, will greet you when you arrive and works with the Communities Officer, International Office and College Officers to support you during the year. She will also keep you up-to-date with the International Students’ social events throughout the University and College, and represent your views to College Officers. They will be key people in helping you settle into the UK and Hatfield so use her as your first port of call alongside Meghan Hosch (Communities Officer).

MATURE STUDENTS As a mature student (aged over 25), you are eligible for membership of the MCR (Middle Common Room), the College’s community of postgraduate students. This will entitle you to MCR only events, lectures and seminars, which will enable you to meet a wider range of students from within the College and University. More information can be found by talking to the MCR President by emailing Abi at hatfield.mcrpresident@durham.ac.uk.

DURHAM UNIVERSITY LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL AND TRANSGENDER ASSOCIATION (LGBT+a) Welcome to Durham, Freshers! If you are lesbian, gay, bisexual/pansexual, transgender, intersex, asexual or aromantic, or other, undecided or just an ally to the LGBTQ+ community you have come to us at an exciting time! In the last three years we have had Durham's first ever PRIDE and PRIDE Parade and we have seen a massive growth in our community. The University-wide LGBT+a offers a wide range of support and fun including weekly socials, coffee events, and meets for anyone. Monday nights in Osbourne’s are particularly popular. Your LGBTQ+ reps, Danielle Silverman and Dominic Berry are your link to the LGBT+a as well as organising our own in-College and inter-college events. If you would like to get involved, or have any questions, contact us via Facebook or email. As well as the JCR Welfare Team, you can also contact the LGBT+a if you have any specific concerns. For full details about University-wide support resources and social events the Uni LGBT Association provides, simply send a blank email to lgbt@dur.ac.uk. The LGBT+a also has a website with loads of information on it (www.durhamlgbta.org.uk). We look forward to seeing you at our events!

HATFIELD VOLUNTEER & OUTREACH STUDENT COMMUNITY ACTION SCA projects are student-led so you may find yourself starting as a volunteer but then progressing to lead the project! Other projects work in close partnerships with a wide variety of local community organisations. SCA always has new projects that you can sign up to volunteer with, with one of the most popular with Hatfielders being the Dog Walking Scheme, where you can walk the dogs of people who live nearby (great for when you’re missing your dogs at home!). Other popular projects include mentoring and volunteering within local schools, and all of these projects are a great way to give something back to the local community that we’re

all part of, as well as a way of breaking down College boundaries and getting to know more students from across the University. Check out all that SCA has to offer: http://community.dur.ac.uk/community.action.

NIGHTLINE Nightlines offer listening support to students. Nightline volunteers cover the phones throughout the night, when other specialist university welfare services are closed and allow university students to talk about whatever’s on their mind. Some Nightlines also offer support via email, IM, text or face-to-face. Each individual Nightline is run by students for students at their university. As the specially trained Nightline volunteers are students, they can directly empathise with their callers’ problems. They don’t judge, they don’t give advice, and they certainly don’t tell callers what to do – they just listen. Best of all, Nightline is confidential and anonymous, meaning students accessing the service don’t even have to give their name. As well as providing a listening ear, Nightline is also an information service. It has a lot of leaflets and information on topics ranging from pizza and taxi numbers to more serious issues such as abortion and sexuality. It also provides free condoms, free chlamydia screening kits, free anonymous pregnancy testing and the loan of an attack alarm if you are worried about getting home safely. The Nightline phone number is at the back of this booklet. Alternatively, you can check out their website at http://community.dur.ac.uk/nightline.

MENTORING IN LOCAL SCHOOLS Hatfield has important links with two local schools. On some Wednesday afternoons, teams of Hatfield students go into schools in Hartlepool and in Washington (minibus transport is provided) to help the learning of pupils in Years 7, 9 or 11. You will be given information about how to sign up to help if you would like to.

HATFIELD COLLEGE NEPAL PROJECT Perhaps one of the most exciting opportunities the JCR offers is the chance to work as part of Hindu Vidyapeeth as a volunteer teacher in Nepal during the summer. The JCR has established connections with the Nepali schools that the charity supports, having sent volunteers over there for over 10 years. The Hindu Vidyapeeth schools are founded on the belief that an education which promotes both academic excellence and training in spiritual, cultural and moral practice is one of the best ways to serve humanity. Year on year, 8 volunteers team up with Oxford and Cambridge volunteers to teach a variety of subjects in the schools as well as look after some of the children. Some of our Freps have been on the trip and will no doubt talk at length about the project. This year’s volunteers will chair the project and will be accepting applications in Michaelmas Term - this is a once in a lifetime opportunity exclusive to Hatfielders that is not to be missed!

HATFIELD ‘SHAPED’ PROGRAMME ‘SHAPED’ stands for ‘Supporting Hatfielders’ Academic Progress, future Employability and personal Development’ and is a tailor-made programme to help and support all our students in the present and for the future. You will be given full details of the SHAPED programme for the year. Participation in SHAPED is one way to receive the Hatfield Award for Personal Development. Development Full details of how to enter for the Award will be given to you when you arrive in College. SHAPED also host events with the Lions’ Network, a network of former students of the College now working in a diverse range of fields in Britain and beyond and who are willing to help you network in a field you are interested in and give you career advice.

THOUGHTS FROM THE JCR Here are some examples of how you can really take advantage of the opportunities you have here and make your time count: Emma Hibbett, 2nd Year, Geography In Freshers’ Week I decided to get involved in Rowing as it was so popular and had such a great social vibe. I did the taster sessions run by HCBC and also signed up to the Learn to Row programme, offered by Team Durham (which I would highly recommend to anyone looking to take up the sport). Though I later realised that rowing wasn’t for me (the whole exercise thing) I still loved the technical side of it so I thought I would give coxing a go. HCBC were so encouraging and helpful, regularly giving me outings (training on the river) and this enabled me to pick it up and improve really quickly, so soon I decided I was ready to take the plunge and try out for DU (Durham University Squad.) Amazingly, I got in, and now I am coxing the DU Women’s Development Squad who went on to get silver at BUCS and win the Northern Boat Race. Next year I hope to be helping to pick the new Development Squad and start coaching, as well as continuing to cox the Development Squad. It was a frightening step to take to try out, but I am so thrilled I did as it completely reshaped my year and allowed me to achieve things I wouldn’t have thought possible. Edward Hislop, 2nd Year, Biomedical Sciences Since I arrived at Hatfield I’ve found so many ways to take up new skills as well as to carry on doing the things I love. As a keen clarinet player, I was amazed to see how many different music groups Durham and Hatfield had to offer.

I joined DUPO (Durham University Palatinate Orchestra) with whom I went on tour to Dusseldorf at the beginning of June. We also performed in a Concert in Durham Cathedral at the end of the year. I also joined Gospel Choir which was slightly intimidating as it seemed so different to anything I’d done before! However, I enjoyed it hugely, not only the musical but the social aspect as well. We had an amazing end of year concert, and received free tickets to the Castle June Ball as we were performing there. I took over as Co-President with a fellow Hatfielder at the end of the year and am excited to see what we can do with the Society next year. I’ve had such a wonderful time in my first year and I would encourage anyone to step out of their comfort zone and give something new a try. Meg Kneafsey, 3rd Year, Anthropology and Archaeology Over the past two years I have been involved in a range of activities that I didn’t expect to find myself doing. From working with Hatfield DUCK to writing for The Hatfielder to repping on the Open Days. Probably the best experience in Hatfield has been working on the SHAPED programme, from Rep to Coordinator. I’ve loved being able to work with other Hatfielders to make the programme student-led and bringing events to aid Hatfielders in their skills. The Hatfield Award is a fantastic way of reflecting on what you’ve learnt and it’s great when you can talk to employers, who are always impressed. Even the stuff I’ve done outside Hatfield has always been supported. I’ve been Deputy Leader on a DUCK Tanzania Expedition and Leader of the India Expedition; for both I was given grants from the Hatfield Trust. When I ran for central DUCK elections, I had the backing of a community of Hatfielders and was successfully elected. During Freshers’ Week I could have never foreseen where I would get to today, entering my final year. At Hatfield and Durham, there truly are opportunities for everyone.

Chris Deung, 2nd Year, Maths and Physics Sometime in the first term I received a department email advertising a BP Scholarship to all 1st year STEM students...after a quick scan through it became clear this was an incredible deal - a £5000 grant each year, regular BP events and a fast track through to the later application stages of a BP internship. I sent off an application, and after a tough process found myself with an offer.

I've already had so many great experiences on the scheme, including a Durham BP get-together and a two-day induction event at the BP offices. There’s also a three-day residential event with all the other scholars over the Summer. I've made some good friends on the programme and have also been able to plan a trip to South America with the grant. The scheme is only offered in nine universities, so as a Durham undergrad you're already in an enviable position. Durham Uni is the kind of institution that attracts investment like this, so keep an eye out for the many opportunities out there!

LIVING AT HATFIELD For many of you, I’m sure, moving to university is one of the most exciting and scariest things you have done. It really is a big step moving out on your own, and with Freshers’ Week being so hectic, finding time for yourself can be hard. The thing to remember here is to do it at your own pace, don’t feel pushed to do something, and if you are unsure about what’s going on or what to do, ask a Freshers’ Rep: that’s what they are there for (make them work; they really want to help!). All sorted? Good. This next section covers some of the basics of how Hatfield works in terms of living here. From what happens if you don’t get on with your roommate, to how much it costs to wash your tighty whities!

Wi-Fi FOR ALL! Good news! All student bedrooms in Hatfield, and most communal spaces, have Wi-Fi! So no fiddling around with ethernet cables to login to DUO (phew!). The cost is included in the residence charge. The service to study bedrooms in College is called En-Suite OnLine (ESOL). Users are provided with network access giving internet, e-mail and file-store access. Each year the Computing & Information Service (CIS) reviews specifications of machines for connection to its services and this information can be found on the website: www.dur.ac.uk/cis/esol. It is recommended that individual PCs use a voltage surge protector.

ROOMS All first-year students are guaranteed University-managed accommodation, so there’s no need to do anything other than sign your licence agreement online. Then submit your ‘Accommodation Selection’ online ASAP!! Be honest in what you write, it really does help to find a good roommate. Pretending to listen to heavy metal music at full volume before getting up at 6 to go rowing may seem like a good strategy for getting put in a single room, but could backfire when you get put with a roommate who actually has those habits! Many students will share a room in their first year. This is not as scary as it first sounds - sharing works out well in the vast majority of cases. In fact, it’s an advantage to know someone as soon as you arrive and to have someone to go to meals with, and the College goes to great lengths to match you with a suitable roommate based on information provided by you. But, if there really is a problem, make sure that you get in touch with Anthony Bash (Senior Tutor) or Brogan Harman (Welfare Officer) and Emi husband (Assistant Welfare Officer) - inevitably there will be a few people who don’t get on. Most people worry about getting some big stud of a roomie who gets a boy/girlfriend in the first week and has company every night for the rest of the year. But nightmare roommates are few and far between, especially in Hatfield.

The College endeavours to offer single accommodation to any student who has a genuine medical/pastoral need, but we have a limited amount of single accommodation, and thus we cannot guarantee single accommodation to any student. Please provide Brenda Mitchell with medical evidence as soon as possible after confirming your place and she will do her best to find the most appropriate accommodation for you.

THERE ARE 2 LET OPTIONS: Standard Let: the package includes occupation from Freshers’ Sunday, 2 October 2016, until the last day of the year, 10:00am on Saturday 24 June 2017. (International students arrive earlier than 2 October, and have different arrangements for moving in, which they will have been told about.) The charge includes all meals during term, access to a dining room during vacations, energy costs and IT connection. It also includes catered residence during Freshers’ Week. The charge does not include residence during the 2 weeks’ Christmas close-down as College shuts completely during the Christmas period. The room will be available then for storage only. Short Let: A & B Stairs only. This is a catered package term-time only (but including catered residence during Freshers’ Week). Students on this package will need to clear their rooms prior to leaving for Easter Vacation. College is usually able to offer a few days at the beginning and the end of each vacation at a cost of £24.00 per night for bed only; however, this can never be guaranteed!

ACCOMMODATION AREAS IN HATFIELD Melville (aka A & B Stairs) Melville Building (A & B Stairs) is the historic heart of the College. These large twin rooms have been extensively refurbished to hotel standard with en suite facilities. Underneath A & B Stairs lies the quiet study areas of College, called the ‘reading rooms’, computer room, as well as the College Library - more about those later.

C, D, Kitchen, Rectory & Gatehouse Freshers and returners live in these blocks, so you’ll get to know loads of Hatfielders very quickly. All are a mix of single and twin rooms with shared bathrooms.

Pace & Jevons Aka E, F, G, H, J, K, L, M Stairs. This area is a mix of freshers and returners and by being near the bar and gym, is a very social area of College. Pace (E, F, G, H) is a mixture of en suite single and shared rooms, available for Standard Let and above the gyms, communal kitchen, and common room. Jevons (J, K, L, M) is mostly single room accommodation with shared bathrooms, and above the bar.

Bailey House BH is across the road from the main gates and is a mixture of freshers and returners with its own unique community feel. All the rooms are standard singles with study facilities. There a communal kitchen on the ground floor for making a cuppa and mixing with your mates, and also mini kitchens on most floors. Please note that if you live in Bailey House, you will have to vacate your room for a few days at the end of Epiphany Term so that we can house visitors for the Post-Offer Visit Days. You will be given a refund for those days, but please note you may only leave possessions in the lockable bed boxes. Everything else must be cleared from your room or it will be removed by the Housekeeping staff and you will be sanctioned for the inconvenience caused.

Palmers Garth Aka PG. This Palace of Dreams is just across Kingsgate Bridge and is a stone’s throw from the Students’ Union (a stone’s throw may even improve the appearance of the Students’ Union - you’ll see what we mean, but please refrain!). It is also en route to the Racecourse and Science Site. A real spirit of a community within a community develops during the first few weeks. PG has its own TV room, which quickly becomes its social hub - you may find yourself sticking your head round the door just to see who is

about, even at 3:00am. Watching soaps and films in a big group in the TV room will become a regular fixture and PG social events are a common occurrence. There are also 2 washing machines and driers in PG, making that dreaded laundry job a little easier. PG has its own kitchens, and like everywhere else in College, all the rooms are hooked up to the University Wi-Fi. There is a Warden in Palmers Garth who lives with you in PG, and is there to help you out with any problems you might encounter and to provide a point of contact between you and the College Officers.

MEALS Three meals a day, seven days a week, in term-time are included in your College bill. At lunch and dinner you are provided with a choice of a hot meal, the salad bar, and sandwich options. There are always vegetarian and vegan choices available. Packed lunches can be ordered in advance (by 5:30pm the previous day) if you know that you are going to be away during lunch. Similarly if you know you are going to miss the evening meal you can order a meal to be left on a tray for you to collect from Hall. If you have any particular dietary requirements, you should contact our amazing Food and Beverage Services Manager, Darryl McNary before arrival. His details are at the back of this guide. A crucial point to note is the use of meal cards. This system was brought in some years ago when people from other Colleges started eating our delicious comestibles (Hatfield does arguably have some of the best food out of all the colleges). This was obviously a bad thing, and costing us money, so it was decided that everyone who wants to eat in College has to show a card (with a photo on) to prove their eligibility. Please don’t let anyone else use your meal card – ever! Cards are not transferable and you will be sanctioned if you let someone else use your meal card. Don't lose your card or you will have to pay £5 to replace it (you will indeed have a nightmare). If you have any complaints about the food, speak to the Facilities Officer (Alok Kumar) or one of the Food Reps, who have regular meetings with Darryl. Alternatively, get involved with the Catering Working Group! Chat to Alok, our Facilities Officer to find out more.

College Meal Times: Breakfast: 08:00-10:00

Monday - Friday

Cooked breakfast until 09:00

Dinner: Mon, Weds, Thurs

17:30-19:30

Dinner: Tues, Friday

17:00-18:00

Formals: Tues, Friday

19:00

Saturday - Sunday

Lunch: 11:45-14:00

08.00-11.00 (continental breakfast) 11.30-13.30 (brunch) 17.00-19.00 (dinner)

CLOTHING MATTERS Academic Dress Clothing-wise, you’ll need your standard clothing to go to lectures and other daily things in. Bring loads of underwear. However, you’ll also need to bring outfits for formals - we call this academic dress. Academic dress is a smart suit and tie with smart shoes – so no jeans, open-necked shirts etc – or a dress, or skirt and a blouse, depending on your preference Crazy floor-length dresses aren’t necessary – just make sure you look smart and presentable to get into Darryl’s (Food & Beverage Services Manager) good books! You also need to wear a gown, which you can buy on arrival.

Fancy Dress Trust us, you’ll need it. Everyone should bring some items of fancy dress for crazy student-type fun-filled evenings. There’s also a great fancy dress store containing any costume you could possible imagine (seriously) opposite Marks and Spencer on Silver Street.

Laundry Washing machines and dryers are available in College as well as in Palmers Garth. It costs £2.50 for a wash (including pre-dosed washing powder to save you buying extra things) and 50p for a 30 minute dry. If you have allergies, there is a separate machine in which you can use your own powder and stuff. A whole new world of fun!

LOST PROPERTY If things go astray, then they are likely to be found in the Housekeeper’s cupboard. Ask at the Porters’ Lodge for items handed in. Claim them quickly to avoid having to buy them back from the local charity shops at the end of each term.

POST Letters are sorted into individual pigeon holes located in the Porters’ Lodge. Make sure you get your parents and relations to put ALL your initials on anything they send you. The University has an internal postal service for letters sent within the University. Royal Mail boxes can be found across from Hatfield and close to Palmers Garth. Any large items or online purchases can also be collected from the Porters’ Lodge from the post cupboard whenever the porter is in the office. Parcels and mail are cannot annot accept delivered to the College at your own risk and the College c any responsibility for the loss or damage of items. items Feel free to walk in the cupboard and collect your parcel, but maybe bring your campus card too, as the porters sometimes like check.

SECURITY As far as security goes, Hatfield is pretty safe. With Porters roaming the premises 24/7, a College Officer always being on duty and us looking out for each other, any problems can generally be sorted out with ease. We also have locks on external doors to keep out unwanted visitors, the codes

for which you will be given on arrival. However, though we do our best, you have to take some responsibility. Remember to lock your door EVERY TIME you leave your room. Do not fear, more guidance on this will be produced in Freshers’ Week.

TELEPHONES The University has a system of internal phones (on some landings), which can receive both internal and external phone calls (but can’t make external calls). All University numbers that begin 0191 334 are free from an internal phone and your need dial only the last five digits of the number (e.g. dial ‘45678’ for the number ‘0191 334 5678’.) In an emergency, students can be contacted via the Porters. A complete listing of Hatfield’s internal telephone numbers can be found at the end of this guide, but here are a few of the key numbers to know: HATFIELD RECEPTION: HATFIELD PORTERS: ANTHONY BASH: STUDENT SUPPORT OFFICE: SENIOR MAN:

+44 (0) 191 334 2633 +44 (0) 191 334 2619 +44 (0) 191 334 2636 +44 (0) 191 334 2610 +44 (0) 191 334 2640

COMMUNICATION You will be contacted on email regularly. It is advised you check your University email account DAILY and read emails from the University and College! Any email sent to you by the University or College will be regarded as read 24 hours after it has been sent. You will also have a DUO account. ‘DUO’ stands for ‘Durham University Online’. A link to your DUO account will be on first page of the Student Gateway (www.durham.ac.uk/student.gateway). Log in to DUO with your username and password. DUO regularly has important updates, so keep regularly checking up. Many lecturers will put notes up on here, it really is invaluable!

HEALTH AND SAFETY Electrical Appliances If you use appliances other than those provided by College, you must make sure they are checked by Services Manager to make sure they are in safe working order. Take care not to overload electrical circuits by using too many appliances at once! Remember— Remember— no block adaptors. You CANNOT have the following in your room: • • •

Electric fires or other types of heaters; Toasters, microwave ovens, kettles (I know), a nuclear reactor or any other types of cooking appliances; Pets – for whatever reason.

Remember that although you may have a TV, you are responsible for obtaining a licence. The authorities ARE watching you. Fire Precautions: •

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Lighted candles in rooms are a fire hazard and are NOT permitted in any circumstances. So, sorry, that’s a no-go for mood lighting, guys. No additional lights are allowed to be connected to the sockets of light fittings or table lights. Try to keep your mess confined – obstructing fire and safety exits is dangerous. Smoking is NOT permitted in any building or outside space in Hatfield College. There are designated areas just outside of College to smoke. Do not interfere with fire safety equipment. As well as very, very stupid, this is a criminal offence and incurs a massive sanction. You have been warned!

River Safety Part of the attractiveness of Durham is the River Wear that flows around the peninsula of the Bailey, Cathedral and Castle. Whilst it is in part to be enjoyed and despite its calm appearance, the risks and dangers are very real. During winter and summer, the river can be fast moving making it difficult swim with plenty of debris beneath the water line that is not clearly visible and can trap people with no easy escape. In winter these dangers are increased with cold temperatures and increased flows after rain. Please do not take unnecessary risks by walking by the river after drinking alcohol and do not in any circumstances swim in the river.

Visitors We love guests! One overnight guest is permitted at a time (you have to sign them in at the Porters’ Lodge) but not more than 3 nights a week! Do this too often and you will be charged £22.00 a night for your visitor (shocker).

CARS AND BIKES First years are not allowed cars in Durham - DON’T BRING A CAR! Kind of like brooms at Hogwarts... The College has a lockable bike shed for all those who want to build up their calves cycling up Durham’s many hills. Simply register your bike at Reception when you arrive and pick up a key for the bike shed. It’s a 30 minute walk from one side of the city to the other and Hatfield is right in the middle! There is an intercampus bus between Durham and Stockton which is free to Durham University campus cardholders. Information on cycling around Durham and Stockton and the related user groups can be found at: www.dur.ac.uk/greenspace/travel/cycling.

WHAT HATFIELD’S GOT Along with all the big University facilities like the massive University Library and the Maiden Castle Sports facilities, Hatfield offers you plenty of smaller facilities that are just for the 900 or so Hatfield students.

THE LIBRARY & READING ROOMS Located underneath A & B Stairs, these College facilities are designed for quieter use. The Library is open 24/7, and offers the following: • • • • • •

Key & core textbooks Long loan periods Reference section Careers & Study Skills section Past Exam Papers Photocopying.

The Reading Rooms are open 24 hours a day, and are designed solely for doing silent work in. This may not seem like the best place in Freshers’ Week, but during the year when essays are due, these areas will get pretty busy! As well as power sockets to charge your electrical devices, the rooms also have Wi-Fi! The rooms are warm and comfy with some lovely paintings from our Art Exhibitions. The desks are nice and big so it really is perfect for those midnight essay crises or those long hours of revision at exam time. Be warned though - during exam time the Reading Rooms also get very busy!

THE COMPUTER & PRINTING ROOM The College also has a Computer Room at the bottom of B Stairs, in addition to the others situated around the University (Elvet Riverside, Science Site, Main Library, Law Library, and some departments). All the computers are connected to the University network, which means the usual technical wizardry at your fingertips, including Internet, email, word processing and a load of other stuff you never thought you needed. The Computer Room in B Stairs is open round the clock for those essay crises and insomniacs. You’ll discover the Uni lives and breathes on email; it really is the best way to keep in touch, and you’ll find that you’ll need to check your Durham University email account daily. You will also have to use DUO (Durham University Online), if not for your subject modules, then definitely for College info. DUO also has a general notice board, and a place for group discussions (in case you have difficulty communicating verbally). To satisfy your working needs, there is a scanner and a new laser printer.

THE GYMS Hatfield has two gyms (one is dedicated to weights and the other to cardiovascular exercise). Overall, they have a whole range of necessary muscleenhancing equipment; the perfect place for working off those Freshers’ beer bellies and snacking! There are also women-only hours on Tuesdays and Thursdays (7:00-9:00pm). The gym may only be used in pairs after a short introductory session is taken with the gym reps. These happen all throughout Freshers’ Week and are a must-do. The upkeep of the gym is paid for by a part of a levy that you may pay right at the beginning of the term. Our gyms are part of the shiny new Pace building, and have been fully refurbished to make them (arguably) the best college gyms that Durham has to offer!

THE TENNIS COURT In the centre of College, Hatfield has a Tennis/Netball/Basketball/ Five-aside/anything that can be played on concrete court that is also available to use and while away those warm, sunny days if you want to crack out the tennis whites!! If you want to use it, simply book the court on the paper timetable in the Portersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Lodge.

COMMON ROOMS Crucial for relaxation and keeping you sane (well, mostly) are the common rooms. Situated in the Bar Annexe and in the bottom of Pace, these rooms have a TV and DVD player in (so remember to bring your films, both cool and embarrassing). The one in Pace also has a PS4 which you can have access to at any time â&#x20AC;&#x201C; just make sure to sign the key out at Reception using your campus card! They are ideal to spend a quiet Friday night in or just to lie on the sofas (which are seriously comfy) and have a chat with friends. We also have a table tennis table in one common room and a pool table in the bar. Palmers Garth also has its own TV room. These rooms are open all the time and can be used whenever you want, as long as you are not too noisy late at night.

THE CHAPEL Hatfield College has its own Chapel. The Chapel is open during daylight hours and you are welcome to go in. The Chapel has a piano and an excellent organ. You are welcome to play the piano. If you want to play the organ, please contact the Chaplain (Hatfield.chaplain@durham.ac.uk). Other groups (religious, musical and others) may use the Chapel as a rehearsal or performance space, by booking through the Chaplain. Services are held in Chapel each week at 6:30pm on Monday during term time.

MUSIC FACILITIES Hatfield has a strong music tradition and almost any kind of music or band is encouraged and so the College Music Practice Room in Pace is available for use by any student. The practice room can be booked in the Porters’ Lodge. If you want to find out more, contact the President of the Music Society (email: hatfield.music@durham.ac.uk) or Alok, the Facilities Officer, for further information.

MANAGING AT UNIVERSITY COPING WITH UNIVERSITY LIFE When you first arrive at Hatfield, you and another 300 Freshers will all be as keen as each other to get to know everybody – complaints of cheek bone aches from all the permanent smiles many hold is a common occurrence (think Toy Story credits!). However, a word of caution regarding these permanent smiles, the person you meet on day one that appears to tick all the appropriate friend boxes may or may not be your best pal at the end of your uni life. You don’t have to meet ALL your friends in your first week, and it’ll be incredibly draining to try and do this! In Hatfield we like to think that ‘we’re all in this together’ and our strong community bond means that everyone gets to know everyone, but this happens naturally, particularly at meal times, and needn’t be forced. Just be yourself. Remember, Freshers’ Week may not necessarily be the best week of your life, as is the common myth. Make the most of it but don’t worry if everyone else seems to be having more fun than you. It’s likely that they feel the same as you but are just doing a better job of hiding it. If you do feel isolated from those living near you, let someone know. The difficulty people tend to have in the first term is the transition from being a well-respected, well-known, intelligent figure at school to an unknown

person in a large, daunting new environment with everybody around appearing to be a multi-talented, super-human god. University is not an extension of school. And while the standards are incredibly high, Hatfield encourages individuality, which is based upon the ability to be an independent person. Whatever your sphere of interest, Durham has the opening; and if not, create one. The first term will be loads of fun. However, there may be difficulties; by the end of term quite a few people will be ready to get home as the shock of academic work and change in environment catches up with them. If such problems do get you down, there are people and places you can turn to. Both the College and University offer excellent support services. However, major difficulties are rare, so just keep that grin on your face, make your friends, and be yourself and not who you think you ought to be, and the ‘University Experience’ will be unforgettable. If it isn’t, there’s always help at hand…

STUDENT WELFARE One thing that Hatfield prides itself on is its well-organised and dependable welfare and support system. If you are having academic or personal problems, then there are plenty of people ready to listen in a safe and discreet environment.

College Student Support The principal contact for welfare and pastoral issues is the Senior Tutor, Anthony Bash. If you need help resolving any issues, Anthony can help you get in touch with the right people at the right time. However, we all know that sometimes it can be better to talk to someone else first and at Hatfield we have a fantastic JCR student welfare team. Brogan Harman is the Welfare Officer this year and works in conjunction with Emi Husband, the Assistant Welfare Officer, to provide a point of contact for any problem you may have and to lead the Welfare Team. They are an impartial, trustworthy, confidential resource to support you through whatever is bothering you or can simply provide a listening ear if times get

tough. They’ll sort you out not only with great advice, but also a wide variety of tea and biscuits and any welfare supplies you could want! They will provide the College with all the welfare information they need via their weekly emails, keeping us all happy and healthy Hatfielders.

The Welfare Room The Welfare Room is discreetly situated at the top of D Stairs. You can visit Brogan, Emi, or one of the Senior Welfare Reps during their drop-in sessions at times specified in their weekly emails to have a chat and get any worries off your chest. You can also arrange appointments outside of these hours. From this room, you can also pick up various supplies, such as condoms, pregnancy tests, earplugs and attack alarms, free of charge! We also offer a text-in service with discreet pigeon hole deliveries, if preferred. To get to the Welfare Room, go up the stairs next to the Dining Hall. Turn 180° and go through the glass doors, further up the stairs. Carry straight ahead to the end of the corridor. You then go through the D Stairs kitchen on the top floor, go up the stairs and you’re there! Don’t worry; it will be well sign-posted. If you are unable to access the room, please let us know and we’ll find an alternative place to meet you. Do use the fantastic support network on offer at Hatfield, you'll find your problems lessen faster than you’d think possible.

Student Support The Senior Tutor, Anthony Bash, is responsible for student support in the College. Any important academic issues, such as concessions, should be taken straight to the Senior Tutor. • •

Senior Tutor: hatfield.seniortutor@durham.ac.uk Student Support Office: hatfield.studentsupport@durham.ac.uk.

Anthony Bash is also the College Chaplain too. Anthony’s core hours are 8:00am-3:00pm, Monday to Friday in Rectory - but he can be there at other times as well by appointment or you can catch up with him around College.

The Student Support Secretary is Brenda Mitchell– her office is on the ground floor of Rectory. She is usually the first port of call, and is a mine of useful information (E: hatfield.studentsupport@durham.ac.uk).

Student-led Support The JCR Welfare team can be contacted via email: • •

Welfare Officer (Brogan): hatfield.jcrwelfare@durham.ac.uk Assistant Welfare Officer (Emi): emily.husband@durham.ac.uk

The Senior Welfare Reps who also hold drop-ins are Roshini Turner, Natasha Bury, and Gaspard de Kervenoael. The Welfare Team will be recruiting Junior Welfare Reps at the beginning of Michaelmas Term, who will help run campaigns and welfare-themed activities throughout the year.

College Parenting In your first year you will be allocated ‘parents’. Usually you will find that they have ‘got married’ because they like each other as mates. During your first year you’re likely to see some crazy proposals; if not do one yourself! This means that socials with the parents are often really entertaining and the ‘Parenting Event’ just after Freshers’ Week is definitely one of the highlights. At least one of your parents should do your subject, so lots of early hints will be available. Also your parents will be there to talk when you need to, if you’re having problems settling in and basically are just two more friends to make, only this time they’re in the second year. Also, there forms an elaborate family structure with the people who parented your parents becoming grandparents, with uncles and aunts getting involved as well, until it all seems like one intricate web from the Godfather trilogy. It’s one of the most nurturing aspects of Hatfield life.

College Mentors The Hatfield Mentoring System is an established part of College life. All our students are assigned a College Mentor when they come to Hatfield. Ideally that person will remain your Mentor throughout your time with us. Your College Mentor's role is to help you achieve your best and to both enjoy and benefit from your time at University.

Your Mentor is concerned with your academic, pastoral, welfare and personal development but they are NOT a tutor, and will not advise on the content of your academic work. Although your Mentor may work for the University, his/her role as a Mentor is voluntary and not part of a contract of paid employment. To succeed, the mentoring relationship must be two-way. Your Mentor is expected to engage with you through a Framework of Mentor-led activity; in turn you are expected to develop a professional but friendly relationship to engage with him or her. If that relationship breaks down, Mentors and students are expected to bring the issues to the attention of the Senior Tutor. What you can expect from your Mentor: • to seek to support you in reflecting on and reviewing your academic progress, personal skills and future employability and personal development; • to help you engage with SHAPED, the Hatfield Award for Personal Development and the Lions’ Network; • to help you identify areas of strength and opportunities for improving; • to help you reflect and be able to assess your own achievements; • to check on your wellbeing and offer advice if needed; • to act as a first point of contact if there is any cause for concern; • to help you think about employment options; • it is not your Mentor's job to instruct you or do the work for you. • your Mentor will work in active partnership with you as an impartial guide. Your Mentor can expect that you will: • promptly reply to emails and other forms of contact and invitations; • attend meetings or events, unless there are extenuating circumstances you have reported; • maintain and develop your academic, personal and professional knowledge and skills; • complete any relevant forms, audits, checks to build your profile.

Your Mentor is not a professional counsellor nor is s/he available at all times. However, they are able and willing to help you make the most of your time with us and "be the best that you can be".

Confidentiality If you request to speak to your Mentor in confidence your Mentor will respect the confidential nature of any conversation you have (consistent with your safety and the safety of others). If they need to inform a College Officer about something you have told them, they will not do this without your knowledge. All students are encouraged to make contact with their Mentor if they have personal, academic, or other issues that are affecting progression of their studies.

Examples from the Framework of Mentor-led Activity Freshers can expect to meet with their Mentor early in their first term (Michaelmas) in a group, then again later in the term in a smaller group or one-to-one setting. In those meetings, SHAPED and the Hatfield Award for Personal Development (SHAPED) will be introduced; your Mentor may talk about settling-in issues; studying at University (transition from A-Levels to independent study) and, very importantly, plagiarism. Later in the year, small group or one-to-one meetings will focus on your personal development and help you reflect on your academic progress. That may be in the form of discussing the meaning of feedback on essays, preparing for exams, coping with exam stress (and how to avoid it), establishing a good balance between your social (extra-curricular) life and academic work/community engagement. At the end of the academic year you will be asked to complete an End of Year Report which gathers together your reflections on how you have progressed and your plans for the following year. Throughout the year you will be encouraged to attend SHAPED Events and events to do with the Collegeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s research activity and make contact with the Lionsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Network. During the year your Mentor may invite you to a social event.

DURHAM STUDENTS’ UNION SERVICES The Students’ Union offers welfare services, including Nightline, a confidential listening service run by students, for students, which is open 9:00pm to 7:00am (see page 38). Condoms, attack alarms, pregnancy tests and much more are also available from DSU, and from Brogan Harman and Emi Husband in College.

UNIVERSITY SERVICES DISABILITY SUPPORT Disability Support offers guidance and support to students with physical, medical or mental health conditions, learning difficulties or a disability and supports them in their studies. For more information call 0191 334 8115 or visit the website: www.durham.ac.uk/dussd.

UNIVERSITY COUNSELLING SERVICE The University Counselling Service is used much more commonly than you might think! It’s a valuable service provided free of charge to students. If you feel you’d benefit from counselling call them and book a session, or have a chat with Brogan or Emi and they’ll tell you a little more about what they can offer you. The University Counselling Service is located in the Palatine Centre. For more information call 0191 334 2200 or visit the website: www.dur.ac.uk/counselling.service.

LANGUAGE CENTRE The Language Centre is open to anyone who wants to improve their language skills, either for those international students who feel they need to improve their English to help with their course or for those students wishing to continue studying a language they have begun at school. There is the option to take a language as one of your modules or alternatively you can study it in your spare time. Some students may be required to do a course by their department or college if their level of English is not high enough. You can find more details of the Language Centre at: www.durham.ac.uk/englishlanguage.centre or you can call 0191 334 2230 or email: language.centre@durham.ac.uk.

UNIVERSITY LIBRARY SERVICES Services for Users with Disabilities Services are available at all site libraries 09:00am – 5:00pm, Monday to Friday. The Library aims to offer a personal service appropriate to each user. Check out the website: www.durham.ac.uk/library/disabled. The important thing to realise is that, whatever the situation, there is a huge network of people to help you sort things out. NO PROBLEM IS TOO TRIVIAL! However, they can only help if you let them know what the problem is.

HEALTH CARE There are various surgeries that you can register with; watch out for more information in your Welcome Pack. The University Hospital, North Durham is close by for emergencies. Any accident or significant injury should be reported to a Porter so that College knows what’s going on. If you need emergency attention out of hours, find a Porter first – they will act as your contact point and arrange transport if you need it.

If you are ill during term time and unable to fulfil your academic commitments, you must get in contact with Brenda Mitchell, the Senior Tutor’s Secretary (hatfield.studentsupport@durham.ac.uk). There are then two procedures depending on your illness: •

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Students may self-certify minor illnesses for a period of up to seven consecutive days (e.g. five weekdays, two weekend days) using the Self-Certification of Absence form, available from Brenda. The use of this form is limited to twice per term, and doesn’t require you to seek medical assistance. If you’re ill for longer than seven consecutive days, contact Brenda - you may need to provide medical evidence.

Make Make sure you have a Meningitis jab before you come, and bring your NHS card.

MONEY MATTERS FINANCIAL SUPPORT For information, please look at the University website: www.dur.ac.uk/undergraduate/finance www.dur.ac.uk/undergraduate/finance/scholarships/dgs

BUDGETING Organising your finances is one of the biggest responsibilities every new student faces. It can be difficult and everyone makes mistakes sometimes. So think about how you spend your money. The key to financial happiness is budgeting. This is boring but necessary. Basically, you need to know how much money you’ve got to spend, what you need to spend it on and what things will cost. Remember that the academic year covers 39 weeks, so you should budget to cover that period. And there are always some

unexpected extras (if your phone requires repair, or you need to meet prescription charges for medication, for example) You will find that your student loan is not going to cover all of your expenses. There will be a gap between your income and your expenditure. You will have to work out how to manage this, perhaps through vacation jobs, or some part-time work in term time (although the University recommends doing no more than 12 hours per week), or hopefully some savings you’ve built up! This means that money is going to be tight, but don’t worry because help is at hand! Various schemes will be advertised throughout the year than can help you with finances if you’re in genuine financial hardship through circumstances outside your control. Subs to clubs and societies also need to be taken into account. The cost depends on the club but all clubs and societies offer a free first couple of weeks to allow you to decide what you want to do. Additionally there may be textbook costs that can rack up into the hundreds for some subjects that you will need to account for - you often get these heavily discounted by buying them from a second year or an old edition on Amazon, so don’t buy anything until you arrive in Durham. Remember that, in addition to costs already listed, you have tuition fees and extras to account for which may include: extra accommodation costs if you stay at College longer, a TV licence, birthday presents, holidays and so on. Little everyday things add up too: the takeaway pizza, toothpaste, shampoo, haircuts, a snack from the bakery - they’re all things that you don’t think about before you arrive! It is very difficult to provide a breakdown of weakly costs as it varies massively person to person and week to week. You should probably be looking to spend and budget for at least £30 a week (including a couple of nights out and snacks). If you’re paying a phone contract, a big shopper or have a lot of toiletries that will be significantly higher, however International students should note the advice given in the International Students’ Handbook.

BANKS Decide which bank you want to use and take advantage of the offers, but beware! Compare the offers and look for longer-term benefits. For example, some banks give better overdraft and preferential loan deals for people on vocational courses (e.g. Engineering). Also, look for banks which give better terms for recent graduates, just in case you don't walk into that highly-paid City job you had your heart set on. It’s OK to be overdrawn – but not beyond your agreed overdraft limit - although it’s better to manage your money so that the overdraft is a safety net rather than a necessity. If you decide to open a bank account in Durham you will need a confirmation of study letter. Watch out for further information in your Welcome Pack. Don’t regard a credit card as the answer! They seem a great idea but those interest rates come back to haunt you. Cards only work for you if you are highly disciplined.

MAKING ENDS MEET Most students find some kind of paid employment in the summer and Christmas vacations, but try to avoid it during Easter vacation (you’ve got exams, that’s the reason you’re here, remember?) It is possible to pick up extra money in term time by working in College, for example behind the bar, as door staff, or in the library. A few students get part-time work during term-time as well, but this will ruin your social life and get in the way of your studies—so GET ORGANISED in the vacations!

IF THE GOING GETS TOUGH... If you are in difficulty, the University can make grants or loans to eligible students in financial hardship. The money comes out of the University Hardship Fund. To qualify for a grant or loan from the UHF, you have to be on a full loan, have already taken out the maximum student overdraft available to you, and be able to demonstrate that your reasons for being in

financial hardship are outside of your control. To apply, you need to see Anthony Bash in College who administers applications on behalf of the College Officers (email: hatfield.seniortutor@durham.ac.uk). The rules as to who can and cannot receive a grant or loan have been laid down by the Government and have to be strictly kept to: only those in genuine hardship are eligible to be considered for assistance. All applications are handled in confidence. As part of the application process, you will be asked to complete a budget, fill in a form and meet with Anthony. Separate (limited) funds exist for overseas students. If things might go pear-shaped (or if they already have!) it’s important to seek help and advice before the crisis becomes impossible. Don’t hide the bills or ignore the bank statement. If you’re thinking ahead, you can also get advice from the DSU website: www.dsu.org.uk or the University Student Financial Support Office at www.durham.ac.uk/student.finance. All of these are great ways to make sure that you stay on top of things whilst at University. The JCR Treasurer is also able to offer basic advice on budgeting and is happy to help if you have any concerns before you arrive; just pop him an email (hatfield.jcrtreasurer@durham.ac.uk).

FURTHER SUPPORT THE HATFIELD TRUST All Hatfielders, past and present, support the Hatfield Trust, which was set up in 1987 to raise funds to support student activities as well as the future of Hatfield. So far, over a million pounds has been raised and the Trust is able to give financial support to individual and group initiatives within the College. You can find a brief outline of the Hatfield Trust at www.durham.ac.uk/hatfield.college/alumni/trust. All Freshers are invited to pay £10 – this appears on your battels (College bill). The Director is Ian Curry (email: ian.curry@durham.ac.uk or tel: 0191 334 2603).

The Assistant Director of the Trust is Mrs Cynthia Connolly (email: c.a.connolly@durham.ac.uk or tel: 0191 334 2620).

The Hatfield Travel Award The Hatfield Trust Travel Awards are jointly funded by the Hatfield Trust and Hatfield College JCR. They are available to all undergraduates who wish to pursue humanitarian, educational, charitable or personally challenging activities during the summer. Information on application procedures will be advertised internally during the Epiphany Term and decisions on funding are made by the Director of the Hatfield Trust and members of the JCR Executive committee. A full list of College Bursaries and Sponsorships can be found at: www.durham.ac.uk/hatfield.college/undergraduate/fees/scholarships_ and_prizes

THE HATFIELD ASSOCIATION The Hatfield Association was founded in 1946. It keeps about 9000 former members of the College in touch both with Hatfield and each other by organising annual reunions in College, some regional events and by publishing the Hatfield Record for all members. All College undergraduates pay ÂŁ10 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; this appears on your battels as well. You will automatically become a life member of the Association upon graduation. See Cynthia Connolly in the Trust Office for more details.

ACADEMIC MATTERS Each university in the country works a little differently from the others. Durham is no exception, especially as we are a collegiate university. So this is just a short section which will enlighten you a little on how things work here at Durham. One of the most important things to get done during

Freshers’ Week is your registration for your subject. Some people can find this experience a little stressful but it doesn’t have to be. Your Senior Freshers’ Reps, Abbie and Gaspard, have put together a useful Registration Guide so give this a good look through; it’s important. If you are not sure about it, ask a Freshers’ Rep! Remember they have done it at least once already so might be able to give you some invaluable advice.

MODULES Modules are different components of your course. Some courses require you to take more, smaller modules than others. If you have any open modules or free electives then you may take modules from other departments. These modules are described in the Faculty Handbook. Whilst you are entitled to pick a wide range of these modules, choose very carefully. Whilst random modules in Arabic or Mandarin may seem a good idea at the point of registration, they may not seem quite as much fun in the exam period, when they are the main risk of you having to do resits you have been warned! Access the website (www.durham.ac.uk/faculty.handbook) to see what modules are available and do some thinking about choices before you come. Don’t just focus on content; think also about the mode of assessment (is it 100% weighted exam or several pieces of coursework?) for each module.

LECTURES Most modules have at least one component of lectures. These last fifty minutes and have at least one pseudo-intellectual student trying to correct the lecturer – we all love the hecklers. Lectures depend greatly on the lecturers. Some lecturers seem to be far more interested in their research than in their students, whereas others seem to think that you are their children. Not all lectures are compulsory, it depends on the department's or module's regulations; but it's a good idea to attend them as you will have a far easier time studying for your end-of-year exams (which some

people do fail; don't believe people who say "it is impossible to fail your first year!"). You actually save yourself a lot of headaches by attending lectures. In short - go to them! If you do miss a lecture due to illness you will generally be able to find the lecture notes on DUO (Durham University Online) for you to copy out, but they’re never as detailed as they would have been if you’d gone to the lecture!

SEMINARS, TUTORIALS AND PRACTICALS These are generally smaller classes than lectures and attendance is monitored; they are known as Compulsory Academic Commitments, and if you do not attend without good reason, you will be required by your department and by the College to account for your absence. It is for these that you have to do most of your essays and projects. The structure of all groups varies in each department. Sign up is often on DUO.

BOOKS If you're ultra-keen, and your department definitely recommends it, why not do some preliminary reading? Every little helps. Don't buy too many new books though, as there's a thriving second-hand market in Durham, particularly via College parents. Try the College Library - core texts here can only be used by Hatfielders! The Librarian also has a budget to buy popular and needed books!!

ACADEMIC PROGRESS A concept that you will probably come across in Durham is Academic Progress. Basically, to ‘make Academic Progress’ YOU HAVE to do your work, i.e. attend all the compulsory aspects of your course, write essays etc. If you do not do this, you will be put on an ‘Academic Progress Notice’, which will require you to see the Senior Tutor and devise an action plan to improve your performance. Repeated offences will have you removed from the University. This does happen. Don’t be scared: just do

your work. If you are struggling, see your academic advisor and the Senior Tutor to help you sort things out!

EXAMINATIONS AND COLLECTIONS Most, if not all, science-based modules have Collections (quasi exams, basically like mocks) in the first week of the Epiphany Term. Collections are a way of checking your progress and they are important but do not always count towards your final module mark. Exams are held in weeks 4-6 of Easter (third) Term. Although most subjects don’t count first year results in your final degree these are still important and worth putting some work into! If you do end up failing a module you get one chance to do a resit during the summer holidays (definitely worth avoiding as your mark will be capped at 40!). If you fail those then things get very serious and you could well have to leave the University. Despite what people will tell you, you do (unfortunately) have to work in first year but do remember that this year is also about settling into a completely different environment so don’t over-work yourself and remember to enjoy yourself!

PLAGIARISM AND COLLUSION Plagiarism: the practice of taking someone else’s work and passing it off as your own. This is really important. It’s dishonest. DON’T DO IT!!!! Read your Faculty Handbook, module details and the Student Survival Guide carefully to make sure you understand the academic assessment procedures and requirements of your subject and module choice. Learn how to properly reference any material you use in your work as soon as possible. Plagiarism is also more than using somebody else’s words and not referencing them – it’s also about taking their ideas without due acknowledgment. Don’t ’cut and paste’ stuff from the internet or any other sources, including someone else’s old essays! Plagiarism is a serious disciplinary offence and people DO get caught. caught

Anthony (the Senior Tutor) will support you in the process if you are accused of plagiarism but be warned the penalty is HARSH and can lead to expulsion from the University. Collusion: the practice of collaborating with another individual (or individuals), when the work you submit is meant to be individual, which results in the work being substantially similar or identical. What this doesn’t mean is that you can’t ask for advice or help on your work, but the work you ultimately produce has to be your OWN. Just like plagiarism, collusion is a serious disciplinary offence and can have the same consequences.

CHANGING DEGREE MODULES AFTER REGISTRATION It is not easy to change the degree subject for which you have been registered, and applicants are rarely successful, but if really are unhappy, it’s worth a try!

ENVIRONMENTAL MATTERS As a member of Hatfield College and Durham University you are part of a community which is proud to be committed to environmental sustainability. You share responsibility for helping to meet Carbon Reduction Targets by reducing energy, water and food wastage. To achieve this and keep yourself as informed as you can be, you should read our Eco-Code below and complete the online sustainability training module prior to arrival. This is accessed under the title ‘Environmental Sustainability’ on your DUO home page. (Your Licence Agreement requires you to complete this module before you can complete the Agreement).

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All members of College and visitors alike are encouraged, where possible, to use more eco-friendly modes of transport, e.g. by car sharing, using public transport, walking or cycling. The University strongly discourages unnecessary usage of motor vehicles by students, both due to environmental considerations and the lack of parking provision on the University estate. Durham is small enough that walking is the easiest way of getting around. Information on cycling around Durham and Stockton and the related user groups can be found at: www.durham.ac.uk/greenspace/travel/cycling. Reuse, Reduce Recycle whenever possible (posters next to most recycling bins detail how to dispose of certain items). Bins in your room are collected by housekeeping staff. Used batteries and printer cartridges can be recycled via the Recycling Points located in the College Reception. A collection bag for unwanted clothing can be found in the College Laundry. A stationary reuse scheme in the College Library offers a place for unwanted stationary and you can take away any goods you wish to use free of charge. Love Food Hate Waste initiative helps to reduce food waste and save money. Water, gas, and electricity use is monitored and we encourage everyone to reduce their consumption by turning off lights, electrical appliances and computers when not in the room. Laptops and PCs should be set up to enter hibernation mode if left unused for 15 minutes. We use, wherever possible, heating, lighting and plumbing systems which reduce our water and energy consumption. We use, whenever possible, locally sourced and ethically produced goods and we also concentrate on reducing packaging and components harmful to the environment. We promote the use of reusable bags and aim to become the first Durham College to be free of single-use plastic bags We promote “Keep Hatfield Tidy” and hold litter picks when necessary.

GREEN MOVE OUT SCHEME & REUSE EVENT At the end of each academic year, the Scheme collects students’ unwanted items including books, stationary, crockery and household goods. Many of these are offered to students at the start of the academic year at Reuse Events. Students may take away as many items as they wish and donate an amount of their choice, with all money raised going to local charities. Details of this year’s Reuse Events will be publicised during Induction Week.

BEAT THE BASELOAD The University-wide ‘Beat the Baseload’ campaign aims to drive down our electrical ‘wastage’. The campaign requests that all electrical equipment in the University is labelled with traffic light stickers to remind the equipment’s user and to inform others (i.e. housekeeping) of what can and can’t be switched off.

STUDENT ENVIRONMENTAL REPS As Hatfield’s two student Environmental Reps, we alongside a staff Environment Champion (Louise Charlton) act as environmental advocates and as two-way communication between the College and Greenspace. We work with Tim Burt, the College’s Master and the University’s Dean for Environmental Sustainability, who is responsible for promoting Greenspace throughout the University. If you’re interested in sustainability or eco matters, feel free to contact us; check out the Hatfield Environmental social media pages, the Greenspace website (www.durham.ac.uk/greenspace), and contact Greenspace (email: greenspace.students@durham.ac.uk) to sign up to Greenspace’s weekly environment bulletin from your Durham email account. Hatfield is one of the ‘greenest’ colleges in Durham. Help us maintain our reputation by recycling everything from empty Everyday Value bottles to unread lecture handouts in the coloured boxes in your room/staircase and

big bins by the bar. Look out for traffic light coded Greenspace logos on plugs and light switches and use your common sense to minimise energy wastage. During Freshers’ Week, we’ll be offering a chilled ‘eco craft’ afternoon activity (involving glass jar painting and mobile making) where you can get creative and find out about helping to minimise the pressures we put on our environment. We’ll keep you informed of our recycling and environmental policies and be happy to answer any queries! Jenna Graham : Francesca Battersby :

jenna.e.graham@durham.ac.uk francesca.g.battersby@durham.ac.uk

DURHAM STUDENTS’ UNION Your Students’ Union enables students by representing you in influential decision making at University-level and facilitating participation through funding over 200 student-led societies. Your Union campaigns on your behalf, be it fixing international fees, or opposing planned changes to the Collegiate system. Wherever there is conflict between the University and its students, your Students’ Union acts as a representative body to ensure that the student voice is heard and listened to. Most prominently, the Students’ Union produces Durham’s various media outlets such as our newspaper (Palatinate) and our award winning radio station (Purple Radio). Aside from this, its many societies vary from the Gin Society to the Harry Potter Society. It’s safe to say that if you have a more ‘niche’ interest, it will definitely be catered for at University-level and if it isn’t, there’s nothing stopping you from starting a society yourself! Make sure to check out the vast array of societies that you can get involved in during the Freshers’ Fair. In addition to its societies, your Union provides such services as the Riverside Cafe, Kingsgate Bar, the University Accommodation Office and, most importantly, the Advice Centre. The Students’ Union building is called Dunelm House, and can be found just across Kingsgate Bridge opposite

Palmers Garth. The building, an architectural curiosity (a kind description), is divided into five levels and provides plenty of comfy study space complete with booths and bean bags. If student politics is more your thing, come down to the Union’s Assembly meetings with your Students’ Union Rep, Meghan. Assembly is the highest democratic decision making body within the University and decisions made here directly influence the Union’s policy. You can also get involved in a more formal capacity, by applying to be a Course Representative for your year group and being the link between your Department and your peers. Your Union is led by 5 Sabbatical Student Officers (meaning that they’ve already finished their degrees) who are elected on an annual basis. The link between the Students’ Union and Hatfield is Meghan Hosch, your Communities Officer. When she isn’t organising University Challenge or nagging you to vote in student elections, Meghan leads a team of Junior Reps which you can apply to early in Michaelmas Term!

THE COLLEGES There are 16 Colleges which make up Durham University. St. John’s, St. Chad’s, St. Cuthbert’s Society, Hatfield and University College (Castle) are on the Bailey; St. Aidan’s, Collingwood, Ustinov, Josephine Butler, Grey, St. Mary’s, Trevelyan and Van Mildert are on the Hill. The biggest, St. Hild and St. Bede, is on a different hill. There are also two colleges on the Queen’s campus situated in Stockton 30 miles away. They are named after local heroes of Engineering and Public Health: George Stephenson and John Snow. Unsurprisingly, where students are involved, there is (mostly) goodhumoured rivalry between the colleges. There is also something of a Bailey/Hill rivalry. Every college has its own particular reputation, advantages and shortcomings for which they are well known around the University… So here is a run-down of all the colleges for you...

THE BAILEY COLLEGES The Bailey (the word refers to a castle courtyard) is the peninsula where Durham’s historic Cathedral and Castle are found – home to narrow cobbled streets, restaurants, limited car access and a throng of tourists in the summer. The colleges on the Bailey are huddled together which makes socializing for the bone-idle a whole lot easier. The Bailey Colleges are older than the Hill Colleges and thus there seems to be a greater sense of tradition and character than the “progressive” Hill Colleges. The drawbacks are that they may be more restricted in the Ents (Entertainment) that they put on, and it seems that everyone knows everyone (the grapevines are mature and bear juicy fruit! Be warned, news does indeed travel faster than the speed of light in Hatfield!). We also cover the College of St. Hild and St. Bede here as, although it’s on its own (seemingly in the middle of nowhere), it is closer to the Bailey than the Hill.

University (‘Castle’) College: aka Hogwarts Being the only college whose foundation precedes ours, Castle has been our traditional rival in everything but especially so in sport. Their bar is situated in the 13th century undercroft and is one of the best college bars around. They have a decent selection of beers on tap. If you do get to be friends with someone from Castle, try and secure a seat at their Formals because they are held in their “Great Hall” and it is definitely one of the Durham University must-dos. Failing this, try and coerce someone from Castle to give you a tour; it is fraternising with the enemy, but the Castle is a great day out!

St. John’s It used to be the case that, if you went to St. John’s, then you would most likely end up in the clergy; this, however, is not so true anymore. What hasn’t changed at St. John’s is that it remains one of the smallest colleges at Durham. What it lacks for in size it makes up in spirit, and students here are often very friendly.

St. Cuthbert’s Society Cuth’s bar is popular. It opens earlier than most others, plus their beer garden is well worth spending some time in during the summer after exams. Cuth’s is a college, but they call themselves a ‘Society’. Should you, on your adventures around the Bailey, meet someone from Cuth’s, they will, no doubt, try (usually poorly) to explain why they are a Society. A point worth noting is that Cuth’s is BIG for the Bailey, roughly twice the size of Hatfield (although half of them live in Parson’s field next to Racecourse).

St. Chad’s Chad’s is a small college. If you visit Chad’s, you will be impressed by their glass-roofed atrium, marble floor and mood lighting which gives the impression of being in an upmarket health spa. Chad’s Day is always the day after our Lion in Winter Ball (after which we go to bed at 6:00am) and Chad’s quite like making early morning noise, which is rather unappreciated.

St. Hild & St. Bede St. Hild & St. Bede is a College that is out on its own. The College used to be two teacher training colleges. It is neither on the Hill nor on the Bailey, and it’s a fair 15 min walk to get there. The up-side to the College being out of town means that they have more space and so are one of the larger of the colleges within Durham; the down-side is that their big sports facilities and theatre tend to go unused by other colleges. However, when Hild-Bede does go and put on a performance in their theatre or some other Ent on in their grounds it is worth checking out, even if it is so you can tell your friends you have been there to gloat.

THE HILL COLLEGES The Hill Colleges are the seven colleges closer to the Science Site including Ustinov College (the postgraduate College). The best advice is simply to check them out for yourself; the Hill Colleges have things to offer that the more cramped but accessible Bailey Colleges cannot provide.

The first thing that should be dismissed from the mind is the temptation to lump these Colleges into one ubiquitous mass; they are individual entities offering as much variety as the Bailey. There are, however, significant Bailey-Hill differences that cannot be ignored: principally they are larger, more spaced out and more modern than the Bailey Colleges. In a similar way to the Bailey, everyone on the Hill knows each other and everyone’s usually heard it through the grapevine before you’ve even done it. Get to know some Hill dwellers for a different take on Durham life!

Collingwood Being another large College they are good at sport (often referred to as the ‘sporty’ college) and they have the biggest football club in the country (good stat). They also have what is generally considered the best bar on the hill, which is large, spacious and with good bar deals and a refreshing cocktail called “The Skittle” (it really does taste of Skittles).

St. Aidan’s The first thing that will strike you about Aidan’s is that it is very, very far away; it should be approached with caution. If you are going to venture up to Aidan’s, make sure you pack warm clothes, a thermos of tea and tell someone when you are due back so they can send search parties if necessary. If you get lost, you could spend years in the wilderness surrounding Aidan’s, returning with an overgrown beard and wild tales of savage tribes. The view from the top of their hill (especially of the Cathedral) is certainly worth the walk.

Grey Grey is another large Hill College, whose claim to fame is that they host the annual fireworks show in November, something which is not to be missed.

St. Mary’s Mary’s used to be all-girls but now accepts boys. Mary’s bar is somewhat lacking and also miniscule.

Trevelyan Trev’s by Hill standards is small, but, allegedly, perfectly formed, even though it looks like it was built by a 6 year-old with a Lego explosion. Their buildings form a hexagonal maze. They were designed to be a postmodern reflection of the Castle. When you see the College however, you will wonder if they even looked at the Castle first. Having said this, their silver lining is surprisingly enough their bar. Nicely refurbished and a decent selection of drinks accompanied by regular live music nights which offer an alternative to the vast array of ‘cheese’ available in Durham.

Van Mildert Mildert has a lake/pond/swamp (do your own research and delete as appropriate). However, the variety and liveliness of Mildert students is a definite bonus. Students here almost rival those at Hatfield in terms of their College spirit, and certainly don’t let the unattractiveness of their building dampen their spirits.

Josephine Butler Josephine Butler is the newest addition to the Colleges, as with Aidan’s, it is very isolated… early reports from intrepid Hatfield explorers don’t exactly report a New World glimmering with riches untold; however, its bar is built on a colossal scale. On the nights that they do run Ents it can be a quality evening out… a very good reason to get to know someone from Butler. They also have a massive, purpose-built hill in the middle of their College, which is great for running up and down should you feel the need to stretch your legs.

Ustinov Ustinov is the College that houses around 600 or so postgraduate students in Durham, which means everyone there is a little older! This does get them some stick occasionally until those mocking them realise that Ustinov members tend to be really quite clever and Ustinov sports teams do out-play a lot of colleges. (Except ours, obviously).

Queen’s Campus The Queen’s Campus is located in the south of County Durham, at Stockton, which is about a forty-minute free campus bus ride from Durham City. It is made up of two Colleges: George Stephenson and John Snow (which I still want to believe is named after the Channel 4 news presenter or the Game of Thrones hottie, but apparently it’s some other geezer. I really do know nothing). Despite the distance, the Stockton colleges are part of Durham University, just as Newcastle Uni was for nearly a century before it floated free and independent That’s your basic guide to Hatfield and Durham in general. Any other niggling problems can easily be sorted out. What follows should help if you are having any problems understanding un derstanding the language of Hatfield, as well as presenting top tips for a great time at University!

ENTERTAINING YOURSELF DAYS OUT With so many students in such a small place, Durham nightlife can get tedious sometimes but there is more to do in and around Durham. This seems obvious but you would be surprised at the amount of people that have never been to Durham Cathedral. The sheer scale of the Cathedral is just amazing, and if that doesn’t sway you, then parts of Harry Potter have been filmed there (the Chapter House was used as a classroom and the cloisters appear in the first 2 films). It’s free to enter, though they like donations if you can spare it. People travel far and wide to see what has been voted as “Britain’s number one landmark” by Trip Advisor so check it out while you can. Just don’t climb up the tower until you have finished your degree or tradition states that you won’t get a first!

If drama is your thing then there is always the Assembly Rooms theatre, (exactly opposite Hatfield) and the Gala Theatre, near Loveshack. They often show plays and musicals from both University groups and touring professionals, which are well advertised around Durham.

PLACES TO GO WITH YOUR FRIENDS Whether you’re out to celebrate a birthday, end of term or just fancy a meal out, these restaurants are perfect for going out in a gang and not breaking the bank! Spags: Spags The classic - cheap, cheerful and just down the road. La Spaghettata has big pizza and big pasta - but make sure you don’t miss out on the free salad bar! Sambuca: It may be a trek as it’s close to Hild Bede, but with all you can eat pizza for £8.95 from 5-10pm, you definitely can’t complain. Flat White Kitchen: If you’re a basic girl at heart (or just love cake) this is the place for you. Their sandwiches and brunches are legendary and their cakes are to die for! Not to be confused with Flat White Café, it’s located on Saddler Street next to Bill’s. Hands down the most popular café in Durham, but worth waiting in the queue for. Tango/Fat Hippo: Hippo : Popular burger restaurants, both fairly cheap and the food is amazing. Nadon Thai: If you fancy noodles and curry over pasta and pizza, Nadon Thai can provide a welcome break with yummy food for reasonable prices.

PLACES TO TAKE YOUR PARENTS When the peeps come to town, it’s time to take them (or at least let them take you) to a place with a little more sophistication than your average student haunt. These places should do the trick:

Chapters Tea Rooms: Located on Elvet Bridge, this café has a great selection of cakes, coffees, and lunches. There’s even a milkshake and ice cream bar for those hot summer days, or for if you’re craving dairy. La Tasca: Paella and tapas - what more needs to be said? Café on the Green: Once you’re done doing the customary family tour of the cathedral, don’t miss a chance to admire Durham’s world-class architecture further at Café on the Green Zen: Needing your Asian fix? They also do take away! Bill’s: Because who doesn’t like Bill’s? Great place to go for any meal of the day (special recommendations for their brunches though), and when mum and dad visit they can pay for the slightly pricier options.

PLACES TO GO ON A BROMANTIC COFFEE DATE If you’re after a place to go for a catch-up, a between lecture break or a ‘revision coffee’ with a special someone these places should sort you out! Vennel’s: Tucked at the end of what seems like a deep dark alleyway, this cafe has a surprisingly spacious and relaxing atmosphere to it, with an outdoor courtyard to suit those summer munchies. A lovely place for a quick bite! 9 Altars: mmmm...the cake is heavenly and famed. The lemon scone cream tea is a personal favourite. Flat White Café: Beside Klute and below Osbourne’s, this cute little café, many students’ favourite, can provide you with a less ‘potent’ type of drink. Be Tempted: PINK CUPCAKES. Café Continental: A quaint little place on Elvet Bridge - this place serves up a variety of light bites, drinks and more substantial meals.

PLACES FOR IN-COLLEGE MUNCHIES Dinner seems so long ago and the angry pangs of hunger are kicking in. There’s only one thing to do - take-away time! Urban Oven….or Paddy’s: For the overwhelmingly friendly atmosphere that Durham has, witness students become spitting creatures of spite taking sides when it comes to the debate as to whether Paddy’s or Urban Oven is better. All I will say is that they both provide the pizza that is perfect for after a night out but not necessarily at any other point in the day...nevertheless, fierce loyalty reigns. Choose your side and be prepared for what comes next. Wok Next: You can build your own noodle delight for under a fiver, take a break from the potatoes (but they taste so good?!) with noodles and according to our very own dedicated customer Felicity Juckes, the staff are always up for a chat. Lebaneat: Two for one wraps when you eat in or take out from Monday to Thursday...what could be better? Bells: If Friday lunch, fish and chips fail to satisfy your needs...

NIGHTS OUT Durham is a very small city so the choices of what to do and where to go aren’t extensive, but on the upside, no matter where you go out, you are almost guaranteed to see someone you know in one of the following venues… Klute: Klute Before we proceed to delve deep into this notorious nightclub situated just on the Bailey, it is best to include a few quotes that may give some impression of Klute as a venue; “No, literally... sweaty walls are a plus point” Klute Spokesperson, January 2014. “What the hell is RnB?” Klute Spokesperson, April 2015.

Understandably, the quotes above do give the impression of Klute being a horrific, sweaty, sardine can full of cheesy tunes and drunk people, which was recently voted the worst nightclub in Europe. (Well, second. The club that came last burned down so Klute was promoted.) This is all true, but the predictability of the music, the cheesy dance moves and the fact that you will always see someone you know, gives it that special something with many Hatfielders, and makes it the only place to go on a Sunday night. Loveshack: Loveshack: “The Shack of Love” as it is sometimes known, does seem like an actual club, toilet attendants (who want tipping for the perfume and lollies, it has now been discovered), lovely ladies dancing behind the bar (from a distance) and people who have difficulty dancing normally. Its music may be slightly cooler than Klute but, not to worry, there is still a vast amount of Taylor Swift. Alongside Lloyds (a Wetherspoons with a dance floor), it attracts loads of sport socials on Wednesday nights. Lloyds: A glorified Wetherspoons, it makes a great alternative from the classic Shack Wednesday. If you get sick of the mob of DU Rugby guys parading around Loveshack in their blazers, or just fancy mingling with people from the Hill, give this place a try.

There is a world outside of Hatfield and Durham too! The first thing to remember is that Newcastle is only a 15-minute train journey away, so if you fancy a totally different night out then it’s not far to go. Newcastle is also good for shopping as its city centre has a plenty of High Street and designer stores and the Metro Centre is just a short train ride away. Newcastle is also the home of the Baltic, which is a massive modern art gallery, the Sage, a great venue for all types of music, and of course St. James’ Park, home of Newcastle Utd… so if you fancy seeing the Magpies in action then they’re within easy reach. The city is always buzzing so do hop on a train and check it out. On Durham’s doorstep is some fantastic countryside, so put on your walking shoes and start exploring...

TELEPHONE NUMBERS Durham University Internal Numbers - if you would like to reach these numbers from outside the University dial +44 (0) 191 33+ the internal number. number. Accommodation

Internal telephone numbers

42646 42627 42618 42604

Emergencies 9999 43333 42222

Emergency (Police/Fire/Ambulance) University Emergency University Security

Other 41774

General 42000 42633 42619 43101

C Stairs Palmers Garth Bailey House Rectory

41777 42200 48115 41515 46444 43042

University Switchboard Receptionist Porters’ Lodge General Enquiries (FAX)

University Accommodation Office DSU Advice Centre University Counselling Service Disability Support CIS (IT) Helpdesk Nightline University Library

College Staff 42611 42601 42636 42642 42610 42614 42651 42621/08 42653 42195 42629 42336 42632 42603

External telephone numbers

Master Master’s Secretary Vice-Master & Senior Tutor Assistant Senior Tutor (vacant) Student Support Secretary Bursar Bursar’s Secretary College Finance Officer Services Manager Food & Beverage Services Manager Housekeeping Supervisor Chaplain Librarian Director, Hatfield Trust

Medical 333 3333 333 2660 386 5081

Hospital Emergency Hospital GUM Clinic University Health Centre

Taxis (Taxi partners in the University’s Get Home Safe Scheme) 378 2555 386 6662 372 3388 383 2905

JD’s Taxis Paddy’s Taxis Sherburn Taxis Stanley Taxis

Other 07922 648892

Nightbus

COLLEGE STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES Information on

Contact name

Tel Ext*

Booking for JCR social events Car parking Catering Concessions Departmental issues End of term arrangements Financial advice & support Health and Safety/Fire Illness Out of office hours

Katie Petherick

hatfield.reception@durham.ac.uk

42633

Michelle Crawford Darryl McNary Anthony Bash Anthony Bash Katie Petherick

t.m.crawford@durham.ac.uk darryl.mcnary@durham.ac.uk hatfield.seniortutor@durham.ac.uk hatfield.seniortutor@durham.ac.uk hatfield.reception@durham.ac.uk

42614 42617 42636 42636 42633

Anthony Bash

hatfield.seniortutor@durham.ac.uk

42636

Michelle Crawford Brenda Mitchell Duty Porter

t.m.crawford@durham.ac.uk hatfield.studentsupport@durham.ac.uk hatfied.reception@durham.ac.uk

Louise Charlton JCR Exec JCR Welfare Team Kevin Sheehan Duty Porter

louise.carlton@durham.ac.uk hatfield.jcr@durham.ac.uk hatfield.jcrwelfare@durham.ac.uk hatfield.librarian@durham.ac.uk hatfied.reception@durham.ac.uk

42614 42610 42619 or 075214 71053 42629 42630 07858 364474 42632 42619

Katie Petherick Duty Porter Susan Quayle

hatfied.reception@durham.ac.uk hatfied.reception@durham.ac.uk hatfield.finance@durham.ac.uk

42633 42619 42621

Duty Porter Brenda Mitchell Brenda Mitchell Anthony Bash

hatfied.reception@durham.ac.uk hatfield.studentsupport@durham.ac.uk hatfield.studentsupport@durham.ac.uk hatfield.chaplain@durham.ac.uk

42619 42610 42610 42636

Anthony Bash Katie Petherick/ Duty Porter

hatfield.seniortutor@durham.ac.uk hatfield.reception@durham.ac.uk

42642 42633 or 42619

Housekeeping JCR JCR Welfare Library Maintenance/Repairs/ Security Meal Cards Night Porter/Keys Payments/Tuition fees/Battels Invoices Post Registration Room allocation Spiritual advice/ Chapel Services Mentors information Visitors/Leaving College temporarily

*All telephone numbers (except mobile numbers) are internal and can be dialled free on any internal phone. To contact these numbers from outside the University, the prefix 0191 33 must be used.

COLLEGE SITE PLAN

THINGS I WISH I’D KNOWN BEFORE I CAME TO HATFIELD In no particular order… • • • • • • • • • • •

Make friends from your course as well as your College – life exists away from Hatfield. The Hatfield gossip grapevine is well-developed - be careful! Remember that you’ve got a clean slate. But also remember to be yourself. Get to know as many people in your year as possible. Make broad friendship groups and you’ll always have someone to hang out with It’s not school - you can talk to people in other years as well. Give everybody a chance. Don’t declare undying love in the first week to anyone. PLEASE! Go to lectures – otherwise you won’t do as well as you should. Don’t be overawed by anyone – you’re all awesome. Don’t be a ‘Gap Year Bore’ – we’ve heard it all before… Don’t damage yourself every night – take time off - you’ll hear all about it the next day… Don't bring a TV, you won’t need it.

THINGS I WISH I HADN’T KNOWN •

72% of Durham students meet their future spouses during their time here. If that’s not scary, I don’t know what is.

I think that’s enough….

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