freshers week at exeter

I must admit, it's not the drinking itself that bothers me, it's the fact that loads of young 'uns will be outlasting me and I, no doubt, will "bravely" try to keep up....

I have a similar feeling man im just about all paried out now lol

I'm sure we'll find a way to survive.... somehow....

I read that gaurdian link - Have they actually "BANNED" drinking games!!!?

Jeeez people should just know their limits an dnot ruin it for everyone else.

So how do you get tickets in advance for those nights/how expensive are they?

Marines sound fine to me hahah!!!

I've just looked at the Events booklet; is it me or was I expecting a whole lot more different societies?

There are loads more societies but it looks like they haven't all put events in there...

Ah okay, is there a list of societies I can look at?

Also, where are the societies located in Welcome Week, are they in a big hall with their own tables or something?

Not in halls. The guild is MUCH tighter on initiation ceremonies and health and safety on society nights out, that's all. You have resident tutors (read, wardens) living in your halls to keep order if things get super rowdy at an unacceptable hour.

Oh, for the record, here's what to do on each day if your fancy going out.

Sunday: Most people's first day. Most places have nights on but I wouldn't recommend clubbing. Stay in and drink/socialise with your new best friends.

Monday: Go to arena. Tickets usually sell out in advance but the welcome week team might have some spares/be selling them.

Tues: Arena again is good if a little cheesy. Mosaic (although a bit of a shoebox) does good tuesdays too and is great for rah spotting (they love it in there).

Weds: Timepiece (the biggest club here) does sports night on weds. Go only if you like bolting drinks/playrugby/you row/you thiink rugby players/rowers are fit.

Thurs: ROCOCOS. This is the night that freshers go for most. If you're one for going out this will become a staple for you. Second years + tend to go to arena on thurs though.

Friday: Timepiece's best night. It's an "Indie" night but that just means the usual music interspersed with Journey and MGMT.

Sat: Town's full of marines so don't bother. You could do the lemmy (lemon grove) but it manages to be both expensive and bad all at once.

I wouldn't go out on the sun. You'll lectures the next day and you should all start as you mean to go on.

I hope that helps, pick and choose those nights as you wish.

and what if, dare i say, you arent into clubbing?

Also, is the rumour true that Arena society cards aren't making a comeback next year? (Not that it affects me, mind, I'm abroad) but the card gets you discounted entry on Monday (I went once I think?) and free entry on Tuesdays and Thursdays (the best nights, and not full of annoying Freshers).

They are you mahoosive rumor spreader!

I got an email a few weeks ago about them from Arena, so kids go to the squash and join up to the cheapest club you can find to get your Arena card!