Warwick Freshers 2013 Megathread

I have written a lot on non-drinkers in the past and HATE the SU for not having a proper, non-alcoholic programme. However, you won't be alone but you will need to take the initiative a bit more than other perhaps might.

Firstly, everything settles down with your flatmates by week 3 or 4, so don't worry bout them really. You'll get to know them properly when they aren't running a 5pm - 5am waking schedule . However, if you DO see them at all, DO make an effort to talk to them, chat to them and be friendly. Yes, they'll probably ask why you don't drink, but shouldn't, unless they're douches, make a big deal out of it (then it isn't worth being friends with them full stop in my opinion ). As long as you try to get to know them, they'll be respectful of you

In order for your own entertainment however, not all of your flatmates will go out each night, so do pop along to the kitchen to see if people are chatting/playing cards or whatever. That's step 1.

Once freshers has calmed down, your coursemates start do organise stuff with each other. So you'll be invited to events with those people. As above, make an effort with them and you'll be fine . Do try and turn up to lectures 10-15 minutes early so you can talk with the other people that are there . This all falls properly into place by Christmas, so plenty of time to just wander up to people and say hi (which is the only way to do it unfortunately! )

After all that, there's societies and sports clubs. I have said in the past that they are for students, by students. They're happy to see each and every one of you that turn up. So long as you stay dedicated, you'll make your closest friends here . After all, you're all there for the same reason . During freshers, these societies put on taster sessions, for free. Make the most of it! . I damn well shall be, and I'm a third year!

That's a small outline anyway . I blog for the university, so shall write a more comprehensive article on this topic for you all in a week or so

How many societies is it normal to join? I don't want to join loads and not have enough time to go to all of them what are people planning on joining?

Also a stupid question, when buying tickets for the Comedy Soc Night on the 6th you can buy either Members or Non-members tickets, does this mean members of the Comedy Society or members of the university? I worry about stupid things!

How many societies is it normal to join? . Too many! . I was a member of 8 societies before I had arrived . Of those, I only properly attended 3 . It's usual to attend 2 or 3 each week, but do go along to the taster events so you know you've picked the best 3

Hi Nirgilis.

Warning: please pity me sounding incredibly stupid.

I plan to join a few of the finance / investment societies, but am completely ignorant of the 'dynamics' of a society in general. In societies, what do you actually do? And do societies take up a considerable amount of time / dedication (the academic ones)?

Apologies, I just don't want to end up joining 10 pretty rigorous societies and consequently spending more time engaged in them rather than my actual degree

Signed up to the Warwick economics Question Time. I'm literally going to be the only sociologist in a room full of economists...

Signed up to the Warwick economics Question Time. I'm literally going to be the only sociologist in a room full of economists...

Signed up to the Warwick economics Question Time. I'm literally going to be the only sociologist in a room full of economists...

I love to make fun of economists and their blind believe in equations for solving real world issues (after all I did study it for four years, ugh). I guess I should have a look at it as well

Ha, don't worry about it. I will probably be the only student studying a humanities degree in the banking societies

I'd love to go to this, apart from I wouldn't actually have any questions to ask

Come!!!




This makes me feel much better. :P



Come, PLEASE!! I don't have any set questions either, and it seems there isn't a requirement for us to have any prepped questions. I'm just curious

Do we need to register? I'm guessing seats will be limited

Here you go: http://www2.warwick.ac.uk/fac/soc/economics/events/2013/9/questiontime/#sthash.x4rgEz1p.KsIj1pYx.dpbs

Also, free drinks

Can't argue with free drinks

"As a new undergraduate you are invited to submit one question to the panel here. The question should be based on topical issue or current affairs, not necessarily related to Economics. "

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO, now I have to think

OH GOD. I didn't see that. Best come up with some form of question...

This came up after registering and it seems they're all read by someone beforehand
as it says

"Please note you may only submit one question and it not guaranteed that your question will be selected. If you question is selected you will be notified by email in due course, and will receive full briefing notes regarding the logistics of the event"

I think they'll only select the best, but I still feel obliged to try and submit a decent question!

Try this link --> http://www2.warwick.ac.uk/fac/soc/economics/events/2013/9/questiontime/registration/complete/

Did you get an email sent to your warwick email account?
I just got one confirming my registration sent there

Edit: ooopps, I'm not an economics student but I think I registered as one as I didn't know which option to select for the student status

I just got one! Thank you. I am silly

also LMAO. That is hilarious. I'm actually laughing.

Made a COMPLETE MESS OF THIS. In order to try and correct my status I went back to register to select the right option, and now it seems to have registered me twice! On the up side it didn't ask for a question the 2nd time round, guess I'll just have to wait and see what happens now!