1. Music on, door open
An open door and some music, at a reasonable volume, is a great way to let your fellow corridor-mates know that you have moved in to halls. They will be sure to pop their head in and say 'Hi'. Careful with your music choice though, not everyone is a big fan of One Direction - we miss Zayn too :( !
2. Brownies, treats for residents
We said it before, and maybe we're biased, but some baked goodness is a great icebreaker with your new hall mates. Make sure you get an experienced baker to prepare them though, you don't want to poison everyone.
3. Clubs, Societies & Projects
Did you know that there are more Club, Societies & Projects than there are days of the College academic year? Yep, over 300 of them to choose from. Lots students meet their life-long friends whilst learning a new skill or continuing their hobby with Imperial College Union. Check out all the opportunities in our A to Z or visit the Freshers' Fair to meet each and everyone of them.
4. Mums & Dads Buddy Scheme
You are automatically signed up to our Mums & Dads scheme. The idea is that you a paired with returning students that help you settle in and find your way around. They become your family, so to make sure you get a good match, sign in to the Mums & Dads website and tell us a bit more about yourself. That way will be able to make the best possible match for you.
5. Mingle at the Mingle
It's called the Mingle for a reason! The idea is for you to meet you fellow starting students. If you are an Undergraduate your halls of residence will have already got your tickets for you. You can see who is attending which event on the What's On calendar here. If you are Postgraduate you can buy your ticket, which also gets a friend in for free with you, online now.
6. Dep Socs
Almost all of you will automatically be a member of a Dep Soc, these are Societies based around your academic department or course. They arrange socials and events throughout the year and are a great way to meet your course mates.
7. Volunteering
There are plenty of opportunities to volunteer through Imperial College Union. Community Connection is your chance to get involved with projects in the local community including the College's flagship schools volunteering programme Pimlico Connection. More info here.
8. Comedy Night
LOL! On the Monday night of Welcome Week there will be super funny comedians at Metric, it's free so come on down and meet some other ROFL-seekers!
9. Your Constituent Union's Events
You are all a member of one of our Constituent Unions. They are the Royal College of Science Union, City & Guilds College Union, Royal School of Mines, Imperial School of Medicine Students' Union and the Graduate Students' Union. Check out their sites for information about all the great events and socials they run.
10. Imperial Horizons
Imperial Horizons is a great way to meet new people whilst improving your transferrable skills. It is designed to broaden your education, inspire your creativity and enhance your professional impact. You can sign up for the programme here.
11. Work at the Union
We run one of the best student venues in the country and we need you to help us run it. We have lots of opportunities of employment in the Union and our aim is to employ more student staff every year. Most of all, working at the Union is fun, and a great way to make new friends. Check out our Work for Us section of the website.
