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International Students Welcome Talk

Zoe RutterfordStudent Support Officer (Transition and Integration)

International Student Support

We’re here to help!Contact us:• sid@exeter.ac.uk• SID online tab at

MyExeter• Make an appointment

This week the magnificent International Welcome Team

International Students' WelcomeProvost, Professor Janice Kay @JaniceKay10

Naomi Armstrong – Welfare and Diversity

• vpwelfare@exeterguild.com• @exewelfare

The Students’ Guild is the students’ union

Every student is an automatic member

Devonshire House is the home of the Students’ Guild. The Students’ Guild will also be providing

term time services at St. Luke’s.

YOUR Students’ Guild

• Explore the brand new spaces in Devonshire House, designed based on student feedback to provide chill out spaces, new places to eat and drink and easy access to key services.

• Make yourself at home in the Ram Bar or at the Lemon Grove

• Get help and information from the Advice Unit

Get involved

Get involved

• Join societies and try new things

• Take advantage of volunteering opportunities

• Lead change through our representation system

• Get to know the Sabbatical Officers elected to represent you

Get involved

• This week - look out for International Welcome Team (pink t-shirts)

• Get to know your elected International Officer, Ben Tao

• Look out for and get involved with the International Students’ Council

More information

www.exeterguild.com

Ben Tao

International Students' Council (ISC)President

The University of Exeter Sporting Experience

Excellence in Sport for the University and Region

Jack Bristow

Athletic Union President 2015-16

www.exeter.ac.uk/sport

Athletic Union Clubs• American Football• Archery• Athletics• Badminton• Basketball – Women’s• Basketball – Men’s• Boxing• Canoe• Cheerleading &

Gymnastics• Clay Shooting • Climbing• Cricket – Women’s• Cricket – Men’s• Cycling• Fencing• Football – Men’s

• Football – Women’s• Golf• Hockey – Women’s• Hockey – Men’s• Jui jitsu • Karate Shotokan• Korfball• Lacrosse• Netball• Rowing• Men’s Rugby Union• Women’s Rugby Union• Rugby League• Sailing• Snooker & Pool

• Snowsports• Speleology• Squash• Sub Aqua• Surf• Swimming• Taekwondo• Tennis• Trampolining• Ultimate Frisbee• Volleyball• Waterpolo• Surfing• Windriders

Freshers’ Week• Taster Sessions• For times and venues see:- iExeter App- The Guild Website- Events Guide

Intramural Sports Programme

• 11-a-side Football• Mixed Hockey• Mixed Netball• 6-a-side Football

• Badminton• Basketball• Rounders• Touch Rugby

30 Days of Sport for Everyone

• Varsities• Taster Sessions• Tournaments

International Sport Month

Sports Volunteering Scheme

• Community based coaching opportunities in primary and secondary schools and local sports clubs

• Coach a sport of your choice• Designed to fit around your academic

commitments• Attain heavily subsidised coaching

qualifications• Great CV-builder for enhancing employability

Current Developments

• New Health and Fitness suite including: 200 station Gym, 2 exercise studios, changing facilities, café.

• Outdoor changing facilities and viewing pavilion.

• Tensile fabric structure over exiting outdoor tennis courts.

• £8 million project.

• Student demand lead.

Contact us- au@exeter.ac.uk

- https://www.facebook.com/UoExeterstudentsport

- https://twitter.com/ExeterAUPres

Making connections

• Be an adventurer!• Try societies/sports clubs ‘taster sessions’ • Read your Welcome Pack• Download iExeter to your phone

Making connections

• International Student Clearance• Passport• Visa• Qualifications listed on your CAS• English language qualifications

International Student Clearance

Activate Unicard

Register IT access

Register Online University

Compulsory talks

Academic Induction

Register with Health Centre

Open a bank account

Police Registration

Monday12.00 Alumni Auditorium International Exchange13.00 Alumni Auditorium Erasmus14.30 Alumni Auditorium Tier 4, stay safe, stay legalTuesday 14.00 Newman Red, PCC British culture (repeated Thursday)Wednesday10 Alumni Auditorium Practical living tips for UK10 Newman Purple, PCC English language (repeated Friday)14.30 Newman Green, PCC Planning trips in the UKThursday10.00 Newman Red, PCC British cultureFriday10.00 Alumni Auditorium English language support11.00 Newman Green, PCC Planning trips in the UK12.00 Alumni Auditorium Study Skills14.00 Newman Blue, PCC Working during your studies

Student Services

‘How To’ daysMonday: How to Settle InWednesday: How to Live WellFriday: How to Study Smarter

Events 10.00-16.00, Forum. See Freshers’ Week Guide for information

Other events

Wednesday19.30-22.00, Great Hall: English Country Dancing

Activities FairSaturday 19th September

How to get help this week

International Student Drop In,Seminar room 4 Forum 16.00-18.00 during Freshers’ Week

Ask any questionsJoin us for conversation and a cup of tea!

Extending your student visa

Online information at www.exeter.ac.uk/internationalstudents

More information at Wednesday’s Tips for living in the UK talk

Emergencies

Police: 999, non emergency 101Estate Patrol: 01392 723999

Your International News

Emailed to you at the beginning of every month

www.exeter.ac.uk/internationalstudents/

International Student Support are here to helpContact us:• sid@exeter.ac.uk• SID online tab at MyExeter • Make an appointment

Have a great time at Exeter!