Plus events, opportunities and support No images? Click here Problems viewing this email? View it online. Hi ! Settling in at uni means something different to everyone - whether you're getting used to second year in a private house, you've just arrived in the UK, are from an under-represented background or you're just trying to make sense of it all. We've talked a lot about your first weeks at uni, overcoming imposter syndrome and where to study - this week we're helping you fit in, find your place and your people. While it might look like everyone around you has it sorted and are off to a flyer - they haven't, and it's perfectly normal to be questioning things, or still be feeling homesick. You can do this, and we're rooting for you! Let's go... Got something to share? Email us at studentcommunications@leeds.ac.uks Feeling homesick? Katie was, and began doing lots of things to help her feel more connected. She's written some great tips to help you feel at home in Leeds. Leeds not your first choice? You might have been planning to study elsewhere, and here you are, a few weeks into life in Leeds. Tom had that experience, and can help. Estranged students Not everyone has the same support system as you. Former LUU exec Amy talks about Uni life if you don't have the support at home. Other blogs on settling in and finding your place
We're always on the look out for students to create content for us - blogs, videos and more. Email studentcommunications@leeds.ac.uk for more info. Worried about finding flatmates for next year? Don’t be! Join the short webinar and you’ll find out what we’re doing to help you widen your circle, as well as what you can do if you just want to house hunt on your own. Find out:
Added bonus! All attendees who stay for the whole webinar will be entered into a prize draw to win £100 cash (and there are three prizes to be won). Register for a session now at the links below! What's on this week Find hundreds of events to meet new people to help you enjoy life at Leeds. Need some countryside? Join the Scout and Guide society GIAG for a free trip to Ilkley Moor - no hat needed (if you know, you know). We need volunteers! Want to volunteer and find out more about how? Come to the Volunteering Fair to discover what's on offer! Great business idea? The University of Leeds Enterprise Scholarship Scheme can help make your idea or your business work Looking to get a part time job? If you're looking to bring in some more money during term time, then getting a part time job might be just ... er.. the job. International student and missed orientation? We've got you covered. Download slides from all presentation and webinars and watch a recording of sessions on our international orientation page. Interested in studying abroad? Applications for the 2023/24 study abroad programme will open at 10am on Monday 17 October! Where in the world will you go? Want to be cultured but don't want to travel? Looking at getting international experience but living abroad is not for you? The Intercultural Ambassadors programme brings you a world of opportunities in Leeds. Find out more about this prestigious programme and how to apply. Applications close on Sunday 23 October.
Want to know who does what at the uni? Come along to the University Teams Fair in the marquee in the University Precinct this Thursday 20 October. Meet people from chaplaincy, Joblink, security, the Student Information Service, sustainability (and many more) and find out how they can support you. Open 10am 'til 4pm. Congratulations to our winners! Thanks to everyone who filled in our cost of living survey - you've really helped us understand what's worrying you, and the types of content that would help you. Prize winners Ishika, Baoqi, Noha, Mohamed and Felipe were chosen at random and received a £50 voucher. Well done! Don't forget to follow us on social for more opportunities to have your say. Final year research project? Use Final Chapter for all stages of your research project to help you develop your idea, gather your research and get it down on paper (or MS Word). Attend an afternoon of online workshops, support and guidance designed to help with dissertations and research projects for finalists at 1pm on Wednesday 19 October. Explore movement with Campus Live event Renowned choreographer Gerry Turvey is doing two movement workshops that start at Clothworkers South (opposite LUU) and explore different locations and artworks. The workshops create playful movement ideas spending time with each chosen site, responding physically to the artworks. Check the full schedule to see what else is coming up on campus this week. Confused or need to chat? Get in touch with the friendly team in the Student Information Service (SIS). Call them, email them, or visit them at one of four Student Information Points on campus. |