University Survival Guide (USG)

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2 University Survival Guide (USG) Background Information Meet the Team What you will get out of USG Programme Student Rep Perspective Practicalities & Accommodation Travel Info What Happens Next?

3 Background Information 296 attendees 60 Student Reps (current university students) USG is completely free to attend In groups of 10 or 11 with 2 Student Reps

4 Meet the Team Faye Ezra Gemma

5 Meet the Team Gillian Lisa Jack

6 What will you get out of USG? Find out what university is really like Experience some university subjects Develop useful skills for your future Use Newcastle University facilities Make new friends Have fun!

7 Timetable - Day 1 Time Activity Location 10.30am 12.30pm 12.30pm 1.00pm Registration & check in Coach to campus St Mary s College Halls of Residence, Fenham 1.15pm 2.30pm Induction Session and Lunch Students Union 3.00pm 5.30pm Icebreakers Sports Centre 6.00pm 7.30pm Evening Meal Zaza Bazaar Buffet The Gate 7.30pm onwards Cinema The Gate/ On campus 10.30pm 11.30pm Hot Chocolate Café St Mary s College Halls of Residence

8 Timetable - Day 2 Time Activity Location 7.30am 8.30am Breakfast in flats St Mary s College Halls of Residence 8.30am 9.30 am Coach to campus and Morning Registration 9.30am 10.30am Personal Development Session Around Campus 11.00am 12.00pm Group Challenge Around Campus 12.00pm 1.00pm Lunch Herschel Building 1.00pm 2.00pm Subject Taster Session Around Campus 2.00pm 3.00pm Personal Development Session Around Campus 3.00pm 4.30pm Group Challenge Around Campus 4.30pm 6.30pm Free Time and Sports Sign Up 6.30pm 10.30pm Beach Party Students Union Curtis Auditorium, Herschel Building St Mary s College Halls of Residence/ Sports Centre 10.45pm 11.30pm Hot Chocolate Café St Mary s College Halls of Residence

9 Timetable - Day 3 Time Activity Location 7.30am 8.30am Breakfast in flats and check out St Mary s College Halls of Residence 8.30am 9.30 am 9.30am 10.30am Coach to campus and Morning Registration The Four Secrets to Happiness and Success 11.00am 12.00pm Group Challenge Around Campus 12.00pm 1.00pm Lunch Herschel Building 1.00pm 2.00pm Subject Taster Session Around Campus Curtis Auditorium, Herschel Building Curtis Auditorium, Herschel Building 2.00pm 2.45pm Group Challenge Presentations Curtis Auditorium, Herschel Building 2.45pm 3.30pm Round-up Curtis Auditorium, Herschel Building 4.00pm Departure

10 Programme Every session is compulsory but all will be enjoyable! Interactive and varied sessions Run by University lecturers, University staff or external professionals

11 Programme Subject Taster Sessions Accounting and Finance, Animal Science, Archaeology, Architecture, Chemical Engineering, Computing Science, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, English Literature, Geography, Law, Mathematics and Statistics, Media, Philosophy, Politics, Urban Planning

12 Programme Personal Development Sessions The Four Secrets to Happiness & Success Student Fortunes Bright Futures Budgeting Careers Student Life Revision

13 Group Work Task Working as a team Budget Produce something to present Be innovative and creative! Interactive voting

14 Social Activities Zaza Bazaar and Cinema Beach Party Students union Hot Chocolate Café

15 Student Rep Perspective Programme best bits!! What you ll get out of USG Settling in I thought the reps were fun and knowledgeable - which helped me with any questions I had

16 Practicalities Health and Safety Tailored risk assessment No unsupervised time Curfew procedure Child Protection Formal policy and procedure All staff trained / DBS clearance Child Protection Officers Illness and misbehaviour Getting in touch with your child/summer School staff No parking on campus

17 Accommodation Own bedroom in single sex flats Shared bathroom & kitchen Student reps nearby assigned to look after each flat Can request to be near a friend

18 Food and Drink All food and drink provided Breakfast packs in kitchens Packed lunch on campus Fruit, biscuits and snacks during breaks Zaza Bazaar World Buffet (Mon) Beach Party BBQ (Tue) Hot Chocolate Café (Mon & Tue)

19 Travel Info Check in at St Mary s College Halls of Residence Monday 27 June 10.30am and 12.30pm Student Representatives at: o Haymarket Metro and bus station o Central Station o Coach Station o Coaches will take you up to St Mary s to check in Departure from Newcastle Uni campus from 4pm on Wednesday 29 June. Coaches back to Central Station.

20 Travel Info Reimburse students travel expenses for: o a return car journey o public transport (must have valid ticket) Reimburse in cash on arrival for amounts up to 10 Reimburse via bank transfer for amounts over 10 (bank details needed) Can reimburse schools if group travel has been arranged Can book train/coach tickets on your behalf

21 Packing: Do s and Don ts Do s Comfortable clothes & shoes Sleepwear Warm/waterproof coat Sports Kit (optional) Beach party fancy dress (optional) Any medication that you need Toiletries (soap, toothpaste, contact lenses etc.) Hairdryer Small amount of money for snacks Small bag for during day Phone/charger (optional) Alarm clock Don ts Expensive jewellery or other items Large amounts of money Any items of high value

22 What next? Let us know about any special requirements or medical conditions (if you haven t already done so) We will send you an in early June, which includes: Packing list Student Handbook Useful contact numbers (to leave at home) Arrival information Follow us on #NCLsurvival

23 Previous Summer Schools

24 Any Questions?

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