UWTSD: Lampeter 2014!

Hey, welcome to the page Yep there will be a Freshers week, last year was pretty decent...from what I remember we had 'Freshbook' night and the UV Paint Party...there was something on every night but cant remember now what they were haha, but am guessing a themed costume night was somewhere in there.

You know, for such a small place, it seems like an awful lot happens, which is great. Good things come in small packages.

Hi! I know I commented a couple of weeks back but I was just wondering what people would recommend you bring to uni. Sorry if that's worded funny and it's a daft question but I'm going to be really far from home ad I don't want to corm unprepared! Any help would be welcomed. Thank you
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Hi! I know I commented a couple of weeks back but I was just wondering what people would recommend you bring to uni. Sorry if that's worded funny and it's a daft question but I'm going to be really far from home ad I don't want to corm unprepared! Any help would be welcomed. Thank you
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Tom has covered it pretty much. Only thing I can think of aside from that is the usual 'bring pens and stationery and stuff'. But thats each to their own really, I brought a load of ring binders, sticky notes etc and barely touched them.
Other than that, a basic desk lamp wouldnt go amiss in a non en-suite room as just has the main light and sink light. Don't think they had those in en-suite either....but cant remember, Tom did I see one in yours?

If you don't mind me asking, how easy was it to make friends? I guess its a question everybody asks themselves when they become a part of a totally new environment. What were things like in your first week at Lampeter?

If you don't mind me asking, how easy was it to make friends? I guess its a question everybody asks themselves when they become a part of a totally new environment. What were things like in your first week at Lampeter?

Hi there, I'm hoping to do Ancient Civilisations this september as well! It's been 5 years since I finished college so I'm slightly nervous about re-starting education again. But I feel like Lampeter is a very friendly place and definitely looking forward to the new transition.
Also I just wanted to say thanks for listing the things to bring, as sometimes you forget even the most basic of things are important for a comfortable move.

Hey there

Can definitely vouch that Lampeter is a friendly place and an ideal environment to return to education after a gap. I started last year at 25 and do not feel out of place in the slightest.
Will likely be in one of your 2nd semester modules as have to take it this year.
If there is anything you want to ask then feel free, theres at least a few current/former students on here so all more than happy to help.
Also if anyone has any questions about where they've been allocated for halls accomodation (As know many asked last year, including myself) then by all means ask too

Congrats on getting a place

I am still waiting to hear about accommodation. I have sent my application.

Whats the mixture of students like. You can normally find that kind of stuff out at WhichUni but i think i remember no results being showed, i may be wrong however

Ah fair enough then, am sure will hear back in good time

Am not sure what to post on the mixture as such as not sure what WhichUni would say but will give it a go haha.

It is quite an eclectic mix, age ranging from 18-60 or so. From those being straight out of college, those who have been in the military or just taken a break and worked to those who have had careers and are now coming back to do something different in later years. Within that too it is quite a mix of people, the sporting types to the more academic or introverted. The wide range in societies within the University reflects this, where in some Universities perhaps the football team or other society is the most seen it is (arguably) the LARP society which dominates the campus scene, and is quite fun I must say...even when being woken up to various LARP battles outside my window haha. Either way it is just such a relaxed atmosphere, and given its small size it is possible to get to know most people even if just in passing.
Am sure some of the others could say the same regarding the wide mix on campus and general calm atmosphere.

Sounds great! It wont be a problem at Lampeter but i was amazed hearing from some students from other universities that some couldn't even fit into the same room and they would have to sit in a different room and take notes via a video link.

Obviously i'm sure some people don't have a problem with that, but its not for me. That was one of the things which appealed to me when visiting Lampeter.

Wow I hadn't heard of that happening before. But yes definitely won't have that problem in Lampeter. Some modules, especially later on are quite small in class-size in comparison to others, plus is also good that can build a decent rapport with lecturers due to the small size too.