Find your way with The Compass

It’s been a weird year. We’ve all had to adjust to different ways of working, shopping and socialising. And starting university requires a bit more adjusting again. But don’t worry. We know you might need some support while at university, which is why we put all of our student services together in one place at The Compass.

Advice If you’re worried about anyone’s welfare, behaviour or personal issues - including your own - just get in touch. We can guide you on a wide range of issues and also work with external partners like healthcare professionals, support agencies and the police. So even if we can’t help, we’ll know someone who can.

Counsellors Our counsellors offer confidential support for students experiencing difficulties with their psychological or emotional wellbeing. They are qualified practitioners who aim to help you cope more effectively with any personal and emotional difficulties that may arise at university.

Mental health Our Student Support team provides expert advice and support on a range of mental health difficulties. Team members are registered mental health professionals, who can help students consider options for support and provide advice for students managing mental health difficulties. A listening ear You’re always welcome at our multifaith chaplaincy. Students and staff from every faith - and no faith - regularly drop in for pastoral and spiritual care. And a nice cup of tea. Both the Penryn and Falmouth chaplaincies have a quiet room for reflection, contemplation, meditation and prayer. Finances We have a range of financial support at undergraduate or postgraduate level to help students fulfil their potential during their studies. We also offer advice and support to help students access government loans and other university bursaries.

Find us at:

Penryn campus: Level 1, Exchange Building

Falmouth campus: Lower Courtyard (term-time only)

THANK-YOU

As you might have guessed by now, there’s much more to Falmouth and Cornwall than meets the eye, and a whole lot more we couldn’t fit between the pages of The Fuse. But then, we don’t want to reveal all our favourite spots and deny you the pleasure of discovering them for yourself!

Your experience at Falmouth won’t be like living anywhere else. Cornwall is a truly unique place where people can be themselves. Your time as a student might be full of drinks on the beach, dancing in the streets and sea shanties in the pub. It could consist of exploring natural beauty spots and spotting local wildlife or, perhaps something different altogether.

But whatever life you create here at Falmouth, we know that you’ll be welcomed into this creative, rebellious, vibrant community, and we promise that you’ll leave with memories that last a lifetime. Just make sure to make the most of it!

THE FUSE TEAM

Useful Information

From your studies to your social life, there’s a lot to look after at university. Below you’ll find some useful and practical information to help you survive!

Getting Around

Bus There are dedicated university buses, which run between both campuses every 10 minutes throughout the day. Train With multiple stations in Falmouth and one in Penryn, it’s easy to hop on a train and explore Cornwall or travel further afield. Bike There are secure cycle storage facilities at both campuses, along with free showers and changing facilities for cyclists. Car Car parking permits for Penryn Campus are available at an annual cost if you meet certain criteria. You can also find electric vehicle charging points on our Penryn campus. Taxis Abacus: 01326 212141 Able Cabs: 01326 373007 A2B Taxis: 01326 317898 Falmouth and Penryn Radio Taxis: 01326 313131

Student Services

Student Services can help you through your time at university with a range of specialist service and information, from Wellbeing Services through to Living Support. If you don’t know which service you need, The Compass is a great first port of call for any questions you have and can point you in the right direction to help and support.

studentservices@fxplus.ac.uk 01326 370460

Supermarkets

Along with a variety of corner shops, you’ll find the following supermarkets in Falmouth and Penryn:

ASDA (Penryn) Lidl (Falmouth) Sainsburys (Falmouth) Tesco Metro and Tesco Express (Falmouth)

Visitor Information

There’s a great Visitor Information Centre on the Prince of Wales Pier. The staff are full of local knowledge and can give you tips for exploring Falmouth and further afield.

vic@falriver.co.uk 01326 741194

Emergency Contact Numbers

In the event of a serious emergency, you should always contact the police, ambulance, fire services or coastguard by dialling 999.

Campus Security assistance: 4444 (on campus) or 07768 557779 NHS Medical Advice Line: 111 Out of hours GP service: 0845 6710270 Samaritans: 116 123

You can call the Samaritans for free at any time and talk about issues big and small.

Student Health

There are surgeries in both Falmouth and Penryn. If you register with the Penryn Surgery, you can even see a doctor at the Student Health Centre on the Penryn Campus.