When is southampton freshers week 2017

We have plenty to discover throughout the day but with so much to see, it can all get a bit confusing. Check out the photos from last year here. Union Fayre : A fab opportunity for us to share everything the Union can offer you with games, prizes, demos and much more. Come along and say hello! You can see the photos from last year here. Bunfight : Bunfight is our clubs and societies fayre. All of our societies will be there for you to meet and greet, whether you want to join a sports club, start a new hobby or are interested in joining one of our student groups such as SUSUtv or Surge Radio.

We tried to contact the company for a refund but had no luck. Thomas Gravatt, studying at the University of Southampton, has a similar story. When I got to uni, I realised that all the hype was for nothing — no one else in my flat had bought tickets. Here are some tips:. These official events will usually be well attended and are a great opportunity to meet your new flatmates and coursemates.

Your union may have also set up a Facebook page, group or event to help you meet people in the lull before university starts and get advice from current students. These official channels are the safest way to connect to others.

Some events companies targeted at freshers use misleading branding to lure in students by creating an illusion of credibility. Private events companies use savvy online branding which can easily deceive. Some unofficial freshers promoters have groups and websites that require users to submit personal information such as phone numbers and email addresses in order to use their services.