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CHECKLIST
BEFORE YOU GET HERE
Now that you’ve got your results and bagged yourself a place at Warwick, it’s time to start thinking about the next step - University life! Get a head start before you arrive; follow this handy checklist:
REGISTER FOR AN IT ACCOUNT
with the University and use these details to log onto WARWICKSU.COM
READ YOUR SU GUIDE
– it’ll tell you all there is to know about Warwick Students’ Union.
VISIT WWW.WARWICKSU.COM/FRESHERS
for the latest info on all things Fresh.
BUY YOUR NUS EXTRA CARD ONLINE NOW
at WARWICKSU.COM/NUSEXTRA and start saving money from Day 1!
CHECK OUT WWW.WARWICKSU.COM/EVENTS
to buy tickets in advance and get your hands on a Freshers Passport or a Platinum Card if you’re a bit of a party animal.
ORDER YOUR HALLS HOODIE ONLINE
now that you know where you’ll be living at WARWICKSU.COM/SHOP
‘LIKE’ OUR FACEBOOK PAGE and FOLLOW OUR TWITTER FEED START PACKING YOUR UNI ESSENTIALS
– don’t forget you’ll need old clothes to wear to the Paint Party in Week 1! 2
But Warwick Students’ Union is so much more than just a social hub – everything we provide, we do so for you, our members. YOU direct our Entertainments line-up, YOU shape policy, YOU decide who runs your Union. The opportunities for involvement are endless, and over these first few weeks we showcase all that we offer. Make sure you try everything at least once, and enjoy every second of your Freshers experience - it’ll be over before you know it!
YOUR OFFICER TEAM These guys have been elected to work full-time to ensure the Union is run by students, for students. Each Sabbatical Officer (or ‘Sabbs’, as they are known) is responsible for a different area of the Union.
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First off, congratulations on getting a place at Warwick – you’re in for the best few years of your life! Here at Warwick Students’ Union, we aim to help shape your life as a student - maybe even transform it. We have a great line-up of events to help you settle in and make you feel at home - with fantastic food outlets such as The Dirty Duck, Curiositea, The Bread Oven and our restaurant, Xananas, there’s something to keep everyone fed, watered and entertained right from day one.
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HELLO AND WELCOME!
WHAT TO DO BEFORE YOU GET HERE
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WELCOME
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REGISTERING
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KNOWING
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EATING
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DRINKING
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SOCIALISING
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WARWICK SU PRESIDENT
IMPROVING
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ERIN DAVIES
JOINING
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EDUCATION OFFICER
VOTING
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COSMO MARCH
BEN SUNDELL president@warwicksu.com
education@warwicksu.com
SAVING
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DEMOCRACY & DEVELOPMENT OFFICER
BUYING
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LUCY GILL
WORKING
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WORRYING
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VOLUNTEERING
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WHAT’S ON
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FAQS
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WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU GET HERE
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ddo@warwicksu.com
POSTGRADUATE OFFICER
postgrads@warwicksu.com
CAT TURHAN WELFARE & CAMPAIGNS OFFICER
welfare@warwicksu.com
ANT SCOTT SOCIETIES OFFICER
societies@warwicksu.com
ZOE BUCKLAND SPORTS OFFICER
sports@warwicksu.com
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WWW.WARWICKSU.COM
REGISTERING
The Warwick SU website allows you to buy tickets to all of our events, join societies, vote in elections and generally keep up to date with everything that’s going on at the SU. The good news is that you don’t need to register separately with us. Just create your University IT account when enrolling and you’ll be able to use the same login details on our site as well. Simple as that!
PROBLEMS LOGGING IN?
Make sure you click to select that the SU can receive your data when enrolling on the Universiy of Warwick website. If you didn’t do this at the time, follow the instructions at WWW.WARWICKSU.COM/FEEDBACK/DATAPROTECTION. If that doesn’t help and you’re still having problems, email HELPDESK@WARWICKSU.COM and we’ll get you up and running as quickly as we can! While we’re on the topic of signing up, make sure you register with the Health Centre – registration will take place in the Rootes Building over the first few days. Have your NHS number to hand and, once complete, you’ll be registered for all your time living on campus!
WWW.WARWICKSU.COM
KNOWING
You’re going to be bombarded with information over the coming days and weeks, so we’ve got a few ways to make sure that you stay in the loop:
WARWICKSU.COM
Every minute, every hour and every day, this truly is your one-stop shop for all things related to the Union. Check out the online calendar to find out what’s on, buy your tickets and keep up to date all year round.
Be the first to get the latest info - follow your Union and your Sabbatical Officers while they tweet the news as it happens.
CLUBS & SOCIETIES
‘Like’ the Warwick SU Facebook page to upload and tag yourself in Freshers pictures and get regular updates.
They’ll also keep you in the know about their own events through weekly emails and Facebook posts.
WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/WARWICKSU
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WWW.TWITTER.COM/WARWICKSU WWW.TWITTER.COM/WARWICKSUENTS
WWW.WARWICKSU.COM/FOOD
EATING
Warwick SU boasts some of the best places to grab a bite to eat on campus. From coffee and cake to seasonal specials, there is something to suit every taste.
We love tea! Tasty, freshly-baked baguettes with an incredible choice of fillings, stuffed right there and then for your pleasure. This student favourite offers valuefor-money Meal Deals and a healthy salad bar too.
OPENING HOURS
With a tantalising range of teas, coffees and hot chocolates alongside a delicious selection of cakes and sweet treats, Curiositea is the perfect place to meet up and relax between lectures.
OPENING HOURS
MONDAY - FRIDAY 11AM - 3:30PM
MONDAY - FRIDAY 9AM - 8PM SATURDAY - SUNDAY 11AM - 5PM
Our restaurant, Xananas, is the best place on campus for top-notch food to impress. Based in SUHQ, make sure you pop along and check out the daily specials list and various themed weeks on offer throughout the term!
From burgers and lasagnes to fish & chips, ‘The Duck’ is the best place to grab some hearty pub grub. We also offer a full Sunday menu each week if you’re in the mood for a roast dinner!
OPENING HOURS
OPENING HOURS
MONDAY - SATURDAY 9AM - LATE
MONDAY - SUNDAY NOON - LATE
FACT: Every single penny you spend in the Union is directly reinvested for
your benefit. So, every time you sip on a smoothie or bite into a burger, take pride in the fact that you’ve contributed to your clubs and societies, the Student Advice Centre, part-time jobs, club nights…the list goes on. This is your Union – use it!
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WWW.WARWICKSU.COM/DRINK
DRINKING
Freshers is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to go out and meet 100s of new people (then embarrassingly realise 3 weeks later that you don’t remember anyone’s name!)
Whether you fancy a cold beer, tasty cocktail or even champagne, we’ve got the lot – all at the cheapest prices on campus. From classy cocktails to international beers, The Terrace Bar’s sleek, modern design offers a great stop-off before a night out (or a destination in its own right!). It boasts views over the Piazza and is the best spot from which to watch the giant screen.
Remember, you don’t have to drink alcohol to have fun. If you’re not a big drinker or are tee-total, don’t feel pressured into drinking. We’re proud of our commitment to responsible drinking, and all of our outlet staff have the right to refuse to serve you if we think you’ve had enough. If you have any concerns, check out WARWICKSU.COM/WHATIF
FRESHERS
PLATINUM CARDS £200
PASSPORTS
ONLY £58!
The Freshers Passport covers every SU Ents event taking place from Monday 30th September until Sunday 13th October* inclusive (it even includes the Freshers Party!), saving you a tidy sum on overall ticket prices if you want to try a bit of everything.
LIMITED NUMBERS ARE AVAILABLE BUY YOURS ONLINE FROM 11TH SEPT
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@ WWW.WARWICKSU.COM
*Terms and conditions apply - see the website for full details
For the super-hardcore, we also offer the Platinum Card for £200. This gets you into every Ents-promoted event in The Copper Rooms for the academic year, plus the massive Summer Party in Term 3*, potentially saving you £100s on clubbing, gigs and entertainment!
SAVE MONEY *Subject to registration
WWW.WARWICKSU.COM/EVENTS
SOCIALISING
When you’re looking to blow off steam after another hard day’s study, there’s no better place to head than to the SU for one of our many regular events.
Situated right in the heart of campus, we offer at least 4 different nights a week, providing a wide range of events with something to suit all tastes. Whether you’re a pop fan, cheese-lover, bass-head, booty grinder, rocker or raver, there’s bound to be something in our programme which tickles your fancy! For those of you who prefer a quiet evening out, we also run a more relaxed programme of entertainment in favourite campus hangouts like The Terrace Bar & The Dirty Duck. Here’s just a few of the regular nights we run…
REGULAR EVENTS
It’s on! Celebrate your first night here at Warwick in style as Club MTV lands in our nightclub to bring you an evening of thumping tunes and special guest artists from the cutting-edge of dance music. Expect the biggest dancefloor fillers and grimiest, wobbliest basslines as we aim to start your university experience with a bang!
Better yet, if there’s something we’re not doing that you’d like to see, you can always put on your own event right here at the SU! With regular society showcases and a memorable cast of characters on the door, Warwick SU is the biggest, safest and most student-friendly venue in the local area.
The perfect blend of cocktails and beats
Un-Plucked Quackstar Acoustic covers live at the Dirty Duck
Cleverducks Pub Quiz
Karaoke
TDI Friday
We look forward to seeing you out and about during your time here! Check out the online calendar of events at
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WWW.WARWICKSU.COM/HAVEYOURSAY
IMPROVING
Unlike most organisations, Warwick SU is run by its own customers: you, the students. That means that if there is something you don’t like about how the SU is operating, it is up to you to change it. If you have any ideas, thoughts or feedback on how the SU can change to make students’ lives at Warwick better, then we want to know. So, if we don’t have your favourite sandwich filling in The Bread Oven, you want to hear more Nu-Folk Ravestep in The Copper Rooms or you think The Terrace Bar needs a certain cocktail, we need you to get in touch. You can have your say in various ways: BY EMAIL - FEEDBACK@WARWICKSU.COM ONLINE - fill in the form at WWW.WARWICKSU.COM/HAVEYOURSAY BY PAPER - fill in a paper form in any outlet IN PERSON - drop in and talk to one of the Sabbatical Officers There will be some things that we can’t do. In order to provide our incredible range of clubs and societies, keep the Student Advice Centre running and employ all our staff there’s simply no way we can, for example, charge £1 for your favourite pint! We have to be realistic and there will be some suggestions we simply can’t take forward. When this happens though we’ll let you know and we promise to be honest with you. It’s your Union, after all!
STUDENT TRUSTEE VACANCIES AT WARWICK STUDENTS’ UNION DO YOU... WANT TO ENSURE ALL STUDENTS HAVE A GREAT EXPERIENCE AT WARWICK? HAVE GOOD JUDGEMENT? CAN SPARE 4-6 HOURS PER MONTH? ARE YOU ARTICULATE? WANT TO SUPPORT YOUR SU TO BE THE BEST IT CAN BE? WHY NOT BECOME A TRUSTEE? WE STRIVE TO HAVE A DIVERSE AND INCLUSIVE BOARD, AND SO WE ARE PARTICULARLY INTERESTED IN HEARING FROM INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS, NON-UG STUDENTS AND STUDENTS FROM BLACK & ETHNIC MINORITY GROUPS.
GO TO www.warwicksu.com/trustees FOR MORE INFORMATION ON HOW TO APPLY
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WWW.WARWICKSU.COM/SOCIETIES
JOINING
WARWICKSU.COM/SPORTS
Virtually every student here is a member of at least one society, and you’ll be missing out if you don’t get involved. Check out the Societies and Sports Directories at the back of your SU Guide or head to the website to see all that we have to offer!
SOCIETIES
Come to the Societies Fair during Week 1 in The Copper Rooms. WED: Performance, music, media, religious, cultural and food-based societies. THU: Academic, charity, campaigning, activities and games societies. Check out the full range! Join the Societies Federation for £14.
You can then join societies online:
WARWICKSU.COM/SOCIETIES
SPORTS
The Sports Fair will take place on Tuesday, Week 1 at the Sports Centre. Once you’ve registered with the University website, join Warwick Sport for £55 for the whole year over at WARWICKSU.COM/SPORTS Check out all the clubs available at WARWICKSU.COM/SPORTS. All clubs cost £6 to join – sign up now!
WWW.WARWICKSU.COM/VOTE
VOTING
Autumn Elections kick off right at the start of term, with nominations for Student Council closing Friday Week 2. With the chance to represent your year group and get a CV boost right from day one, there’s no excuse for not getting involved! We’ll be looking for new First Year councillors – give it a go and help shape your Union’s future!
DEMOCRACY FAIR
CAMPAIGNING!
Find out what Council does and why you should get involved in Union democracy.
Do everything you can to get people to vote for you (within the rules, of course...)
NOMINATIONS
RESULTS
Don’t miss your chance to run in an election:
Find out if you’ve won and who your Union Councillors are for the year ahead.
THURSDAY WEEK 1 | SU ATRIUM
NOMINATIONS OPEN | MON 16TH SEP NOMINATIONS CLOSE | FRI 11TH OCT
9AM TUE WK 3 – 9PM THU WK 3
FRIDAY WEEK 3
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SAVING
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NUS EXTRA
FRESHERS PASSPORT
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The Freshers Passport costs £58 and guarantees you entry into every event at the Union during Freshers Fortnight. If you’re planning on making the most of your Freshers experience, this is an essential purchase as you won’t need to worry about scrambling for tickets at sold-out events!
2ND HAND BOOK SALE
PLATINUM CARD
At the start of Term 1, Warwick SU is looking to help students with selling their unwanted textbooks. So Freshers - grab yourself a bargain!
If you fancy yourself a bit of a party animal you can save a bundle throughout the year by buying a Platinum Card. £200 might sound a bit steep, but you’ll save money if you only go out once a week!
FRESHERS
FRESHERS
GOODIE BAGS
T-SHIRTS
ONLY £5 EACH!
Make sure you grab the ultimate memento of your Freshers experience by bagging a Freshers T-shirt for just £5 when you arrive – ideal attire for the Welcome Party and we guarantee you’ll still be wearing it in a few years!
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FRESHERS FAIR
Pick up a Freshers goodie bag from the Freshers Fair to net yourself freebies. Ranging from Gillette to Starbucks, you’re in for some treats!
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WWW.WARWICKSU.COM/JOBS
WORKING
If you’re looking to get some much-needed extra cash during your time as a student, there are plenty of part-time jobs available at the SU. Check out WWW.WARWICKSU.COM/JOBS for application info and to find the relevant forms. Here are some of the posts to look out for before, during and after the Freshers period:
F&B ASSISTANTS
RECEPTION STAFF
You will offer high standards of service in any one of the Union’s busy food & beverage outlets or bars, including:
General trouble-shooters and assistants based in SUHQ Reception. Responsibilities range from manning the switchboard and dealing with customer queries to logging lost property.
XANANAS THE DIRTY DUCK THE BREAD OVEN CURIOSITEA
VENUE BARS (The Copper Rooms/The Terrace Bar)
ENTS REPS Are you a tastemaker, trendsetter or the ‘go-to’ person for new sounds amongst your friends? The Ents department wants YOU to inspire, influence and engage your peers with all the action at the Union. You will promote the Union’s Entertainments Programme via print distribution, word of mouth, online media channels and other relevant marketing activity.
TECH SERVICES CREW You will assist in the preparation and maintenance of stage, technical equipment and décor for the successful production of Union events.
STREET TEAM Working for the Marketing Department in the distribution of promotional materials and acting as an ‘ambassador’ for all of the Students’ Union’s services. If you don’t see something that you fancy here, or want to get settled into University life before you commit to a job, don’t worry. The Union advertises for new jobs and positions throughout the year, some of which could include:
STEWARDS (including First Aid, Student Activities & Head Stewards) GRAPHIC DESIGN SUPPORT OUTLET TEAM LEADERS DEMOCRACY ASSISTANTS
Keep checking the website for the latest opportunities available to you:
WARWICKSU.COM/JOBS
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WWW.WARWICKSU.COM/ADVICE
WORRYING
Being a Fresher can be daunting. It’s probably your first time away from home, looking after yourself and managing your own money. Sometimes all you need to do is chat with someone and check that you’re doing the right thing - that’s where we come in.
ADVICE CENTRE
SABBATICAL TEAM
The SU’s Student Advice Centre provides confidential and independent advice about academic, housing, immigration, legal, money, personal and other student-related matters.
Equally, if you just want to chat about University life, come and talk to any of the Sabbatical team - we were all students too! We’ll also be out and about during the year, so just say hello.
OPENING HOURS
TERM TIME HOLIDAY MON -THU: 09:00 -16:00 09:30-15:00 FRI: 09:00 -15:00 09:30-15:00
ADVICE@WARWICKSU.COM 024 7657 2824 Level 2, SUHQ
FRESHERS HELPERS Throughout the Freshers period at Warwick SU there will be lots of people to help you if you get lost or have any questions you need answering. Just look out for any of our Freshers Helpers in their green T-shirts!
WWW.WARWICK.AC.UK/VOLUNTEERING
VOLUNTEERING
Once you’ve had a couple of days to settle in, it’s time to start working out what you want to do with your time at Uni. We recommend having a go at everything – sports, societies and volunteering.
Warwick Volunteers (which is part of Student Careers and Skills) will be showcasing their opportunities at the Volunteering Fair on Friday Week 1 in the Panorama Rooms. The opportunities are endless - for more details check out their website. There are also plenty of volunteer roles available in your Union – why not spend a couple of hours a week helping at the Student Advice Centre Reception, look out for the SSLC elections in your lectures during Weeks 2 and 3 or run to be a Student Councillor in the Autumn Elections? Volunteering will give you an immediate CV-boost and helps you meet even more people during Freshers. Just think, this time next year you could be a Freshers Helper showing the next set of newbies around!
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SAT 28TH - SUN 29TH SEPTEMBER 2013 Once you’ve got your keys and dumped your stuff, head straight on over to Warwick SU and dive into the Freshers Fair 2013. Get your hands on a Freshers t-shirt sharpish before they get snapped up!
WARWICK SNOW PRESENT: AVALANCHE!
Local traders offer up CDs, DVDs, books, vintage clothing, jewellery and much more for perusing and purchase – come along and grab a bargain!
One of Warwick’s most active sports clubs takes over the Union for their annual night of carnage, shipping in special guests Krafty Kutz and A-Skillz to provide some seriously funky breakbeat action!
WARWICK SU ATRIUM 10AM – 4PM
PAINT PARTY
Take the time to look around all our stalls, pick up your NUS Extra card, Halls Hoodie and Freshers Passport and be sure to grab one of this year’s free goodie bags. After that, say goodbye to Mum & Dad, get to know your new hallmates and head down to the first of what we’re sure will be many nights in The Copper Rooms.
THE COPPER ROOMS 10PM – 2AM
FRESHERS FAIRS
TUE 1ST OCT SPORTS FAIR
10AM - 4PM COPPER ROOMS 1, 2 + ATRIUM
Your chance to get your mitts on loads of special offers!
WELCOME PARTIES 10PM - 2AM THE COPPER ROOMS
It’s on! Join Club MTV for a night of beats & basslines to get your Uni experience off to a roaring start. Special guests will be MONSTA and KAMUKI on Saturday, with R3WIRE and MC VARSKI hitting the decks on Sunday.
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MON 30TH SEP INDOOR MARKET
It’s the first night of term let’s get thoroughly messy! We’ll be shipping in the UV cannons to fire out liberal splatterings of fluorescent paint, all to a soundtrack of thumping dance tunes. Make sure you get your ticket well in advance, as it WILL sell out!
SPORTS CENTRE 10:30AM – 5:30PM
Come along and check out our many Sports Clubs here at Warwick – there’ll be chance to chat to current members, watch demonstrations and get a taste of what’s on offer throughout the day. For a sneak preview, head to WARWICKSU.COM/SPORTS
or check out the directory in your SU guide!
THE COPPER ROOMS 10PM – 2AM
WED 2ND OCT SOCIETIES FAIR: DAY 1
THE COPPER ROOMS + ATRIUM 10AM – 4PM
Whatever your interests, there’s sure to be something here to tempt you at Day One of our Societies Fair! Today you’ll find all the societies related to performance, music, media, food & drink, as well as our religious and cultural societies. - for a comprehensive list, visit WARWICKSU.COM/SOCIETIES
POP!
THE COPPER ROOMS 10PM – 2AM (CIRCLING: 7PM)
Wednesday night means just one thing at Warwick SU: midweek mayhem at Pop!, the ultimate student spectacular. Resident DJ Disco Dave brings the cheese as we invite you to indulge your taste for guilty pleasures!
WARWICKSU.COM THU 3RD OCT SOCIETIES FAIR: DAY 2
THE COPPER ROOMS + ATRIUM 10AM – 4PM
Day Two of the Societies Fair, featuring our academic, charity, campaigning, activities and games societies. Don’t forget, you can sign up to join societies online at any time via WARWICKSU.COM/SOCIETIES
DEMOCRACY FAIR SU ATRIUM 10AM – 4PM
Find out more about all things democracy-related at your SU!
JAGUAR SKILLS COPPER ROOMS 1 10PM – 2AM
Jag Skills has spent the last few years becoming one of the most sought-after DJs on the circuit. Renowned the world over for effortlessly mixing heavy dancefloor fillers alongside some crazy surprises, he now has a weekly slot on Radio1 and 1Xtra.
FRI 4TH OCT VOLUNTEERING FAIR PANORAMA ROOM 10AM - 4PM
GET FUNKED THE TERRACE BAR 9PM – 1AM
Kick-start your weekend with a jumping selection of classic hip-hop, funk, soul and breakbeat cuts.
DROP
COPPER ROOMS 2 10PM – 2AM
Brand new for 2013, get ready to experience the full force of our fresh fortnightly excursion to the absolute cutting-edge of house and electronic music.
SAT 5TH OCT MITUNES THE TERRACE BAR 9PM – 1AM
Your chance to be the DJ! Simply bring in your phone, pod or pad, plug in and play the tracks YOU want to hear.
HEADLINE SHOW TBC COPPER ROOMS 1 10PM – 2AM
For full details as soon as they’re announced, keep checking WARWICKSU.COM/EVENTS
CRASH
COPPER ROOMS 2 10PM – 2AM (ROCKSOC SOCIAL FROM 8PM)
Rock, metal, alternative, punk and ska thumpers in the most ridiculous atmosphere around - for those who like it LOUD!
SUN 6TH OCT COMEDY SOC PRESENTS... COPPER ROOMS 1 7PM – 10:30PM
A top bill of up-and-coming stand-up talent to round out your first week, all curated by the good folk at Warwick SU’s very own Comedy Society.
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WWW.WARWICKSU.COM/FRESHERS MON 7TH OCT HALL WARS
WED 9TH OCT POP!
Pride, honour and, most importantly, bragging rights are at stake as you represent your hall in a series of funfilled activities to see who’ll be crowned Hall Wars Champion 2013. Who’s going to knock Rootes off the top spot…?
Another blast of cheeky midweek mayhem courtesy of Disco Dave, who’ll be donning his mullet and bringing you the tunes you love to hate!
FULL UNION 10PM – 2AM
TUE 8TH OCT WARWICK STUDENT CINEMA: FILM QUIZ COPPER ROOMS 1 TIME TBC
Do you know your Drive from your Driving Miss Daisy? Put your film knowledge to the test as WSC aim to sort the Young Einsteins from the Forrest Gumps!
UN-PLUCKED THE DIRTY DUCK FROM 9:30PM
Join us for a relaxing evening of acoustic music up in your favourite campus pub.
LATIN NIGHT
COPPER ROOMS 2 10PM – 2AM (SALSA CLASSES FROM 8PM)
Things are about to get HOT as the Salsa Society invite you to sizzle and shake to some of the sultriest sounds around!
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THE COPPER ROOMS 10PM – 2AM (CIRCLING: 7PM)
SAT 12TH OCT WARWICK WOLVES: BEER PONG TOURNAMENT COPPER ROOMS 1 TIME TBC
QUACKSTAR KARAOKE
Bit of a whiz on the cup/ball interface? Square up against your fellow students as our American Football team bring you Freshman shenanigans, Stateside-style!
Voice of an angel or honk of a duck? It’s your chance to shine as we hand over the mic at our singalong spectacular!
SATURDAY SESSION
THU 10TH OCT CLEVERDUCKS PUB QUIZ
An eclectic mix of weekend sounds and musical swerveballs at our diverse Saturday evening social.
THE DIRTY DUCK FROM 10PM
THE DIRTY DUCK FROM 10PM
Test out your trivia at the first of our weekly pub quizzes this term – if you fancy yourself as a regular, don’t miss the chance to get your team up on the leaderboard!
FRI 11 OCT THE FRESHERS PARTY 2013: VIVA LAS VEGAS TH
FULL UNION 9PM – 2AM
It’s the big one! Get your swag on as we bring all the fun of Sin City direct to your doorstep. Expect outrageous décor, flamboyant live performances, high-stepping dancers, casino gambling and much, much more... and remember: what happens in Vegas STAYS in Vegas!
THE TERRACE BAR 9PM – 1AM
SUN 13TH OCT TONY LEE: XXX COMEDY HYPNOTIST
COPPER ROOMS 1 SHOW 1: 7PM | SHOW 2: 9:30PM
Not for the easily offended! Mr Lee certainly knows how to work a crowd, and dares to bring you sights you’ve never seen before. Those who dare to step up to the stage will be crowned campus legends for life!
For further information on any of these events and to make sure that you don’t miss a thing, check out our dedicated Freshers website:
WWW. WARWICKSU.COM /FRESHERS
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Warwick Students’ Union
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FAQS
WWW.WARWICKSU.COM/FAQS
Right now there are probably a million and one questions going through your minds, so we’ve put together a quick FAQ page. For all other questions, email ENQUIRIES@WARWICKSU.COM or phone 024 765 72777.
WHAT IS THE STUDENTS’ UNION??
We’re a charity which exists solely to provide services to our members - from advice, representation and employability to food and drink. We’re completely separate from the University and don’t make a profit; every penny you spend here is reinvested for your benefit.
WHERE DO I COLLECT MY KEYS?
It depends which accommodation you’re in. Each hall is signposted as you arrive and you pick up your keys nearby – if in doubt, ask a Freshers Helper.
WHERE DO I GET MY UNIVERSITY CARD?
Rootes Building – that’s the big white building next to Warwick SU across the Piazza.
WILL I MAKE ANY FRIENDS?
YES! Everyone is scared about this before coming to University but trust us, you’ll be fine. If you have ANY concerns then speak to someone in the Student Advice Centre or chat to the Sabbatical Officers.
WHERE’S THE BEST PLACE TO GET A COFFEE? Curiositea or Xananas. Fact.
WHICH IS THE BEST NIGHT TO GO OUT ON CAMPUS? Depends on your music taste! We strongly recommend that you try everything at least once – it’s the only way you’ll be sure to find your favourite.
WHERE DO I GO TO CHANGE ACCOMMODATION? The University has some provision for this, but you normally have to wait a couple of weeks. Ask at Student Reception to find out more.
HOW DO I LEARN MY WAY AROUND?
It’ll take a while, but you’ll be surprised how quickly you pick things up. Don’t be afraid to ask, and you can find maps on the University’s website.
WHAT IF I CAN’T COOK?
Warwick SU’s got heaps of outlets to stop you going hungry no matter what your budget. Remember, all the money you spend in our outlets is directly reinvested into services for students!
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WWW.WARWICKSU.COM/FRESHERS
CHECKLIST
AFTER YOU GET HERE
Make sure you don’t miss a thing during Freshers by ticking off every item on this checklist:
GO TO THE FRESHERS FAIR, get your FREE GOODIE BAG and buy your FRESHERS T-SHIRT. COLLECT YOUR UNIVERSITY CARD
from Rootes Building– you need this to get into events and pick up your stuff!
PICK UP YOUR NUS EXTRA CARD, HALLS HOODIE & FRESHERS PASSPORT from the Fair. GO TO THE CLUB MTV WELCOME PARTY on the night that you arrive!
HEAD TO THE SPORTS FAIR
to join one of our many sports clubs in the Sports Centre on Tuesday, Week 1.
CHECK OUT THE SOCIETIES FAIR
in The Copper Rooms and the SU Atrium on Wednesday - Thursday, Week 1.
VISIT THE DEMOCRACY FAIR
in Warwick SU’s Atrium on Thursday, Week 1 .
GO TO THE VOLUNTEERING FAIR
in the Rootes Social Building on Friday, Week 1 to give something back.
MAKE THE MOST OF IT - YOU’RE ONLY FRESH ONCE...
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