One of the best ways to adjust to University life is to immerse yourself in it fully and thankfully for you there are several ways to do this.
Your colleges will run induction activities throughout week 1, which will give you a chance to find out more about your course as well as meeting your lecturers and course mates. Within each college, there are student information officers who can give you practical advice and guidance on a wide range of pastoral issues such as settling into University and difficulty making friends. If you have an issue, you can contact them throughout the year.
The Student’s Union have so many opportunities for you as a student. They have over 140 different societies for you to meet likeminded people and do what you enjoy or try something completely new that you have always wanted to do. You could also consider becoming a subject or college rep, run for the commuter student part-time officer post or even set up a commuter student society. Their Fresher’s Fayre that runs in the first week of term on both campuses is a brilliant way to find out about all of this and so much more. Check out their website for more details on events like this.
Sport Swansea run 50+ sports clubs for you join with a lot of them competing in BUCS but a lot of them offering taster sessions and trials in the first few weeks of term.
All of these things will help you feel part of the University and help you in becoming a well-rounded Swansea University student. Remember, a lot of students who have moved to the area will appreciate your inside knowledge of the best bars, beaches and places to go. So be proud and let them know that you are from the local area – it’s a great talking point!