[exeter Uni, Uk] Unofficial Guide To University Of Exeter

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Unofficial guide to Exeter uni (Streatham Campus)

Info. Up to 15/11/09

By chlsc

Guide outline Must-joins in Welcome Week Where are PC Clusters? Places for photo-taking Volunteering options Recommended restaurants, stores and soc • Ways to end boredom • Exeter Award • Courtesy Reminders • • • • •

Must-joins in Welcome Week? 1. Sports taster sessions like Jiu-Jitsu, Paintball, etc.! 2. The Squash (Joining many societies at the same time!) 3. Cream Tea Event! (Normally organised by Friends International and Catholic Chaplaincy)

Where are PC Clusters? G/F of… 1.Amory Building 2.Queen’s Building 2/F of 1.Washington Singer Building, Rm 220

Places for taking photos? • NEXT Building between Sidwell St and High St • Path between Harrison Building and Amory Building (Garden of Eden?!) • Overlooking campus from public bath near St. German’s • Along River Exe, preferably with a kayak!

How to volunteer? • Join outRAGeous, VOICE and/or Community Action! RAG – different fundraising effects VOICE – Nightline service, good for improving communication skills! Community Action – Different sorts related to children and the elderly!

Any good restaurants? Chinese: Oriental Buffet (downhill from Cathedral), the Gourmet (Pennsylvania Road) Fast-food: Subway, Burger King (Intsoc gives vouchers!) Japanese: Wagamama in Princesshay (Udon is really Japanese! Rice, um… not so…)

Bargain stores? 1. Supermarkets Iceland • Esp. lamb shanks, local and oriental platters, and 36-piece Weetabix! Tesco • Esp. Mackerel and daily care products! • The Original Source (Lime) is just 1.50!

Bargain stores? 2. Discount stores • Poundland (Look for 9-pack McCoy’s crisps and Heinz meals!) 3. • • •

Clothings Madhouse (High Street) Primark (Guildhall Shopping Mall) Sports Direct (Guildhall)

Which societies to join? Criteria 1.Cost-effective (Being member should enjoy discounts for many events) 2.Meaningful (Improves health, exposure and develops skills) 3.Multi-cultural (e.g. International Soc.)

Which societies to join? Examples: 1.Chocolate Soc (expect Cadbury World!) 2.Out Of Doors Society (Thinning agent!) 3.International Soc (Trips and the International Night!)

What to do when bored? 1. Psych Experiments (Know and earn$)! • http:// www.psychexperiments.org.uk/exeter (Don’t have to be psychologist to join!) 2. Complete the Exeter award! • Through volunteering/part-time job and different skills sessions, etc.! 3. Clubbing/partying in Arena/Old FireHouse/Timepiece!

What to do when bored? 4. Do WordSearches! • +Common sense and Vocabulary! “Everyday Wordsearches” is a highly recommended one, buy at Paris Street News store! 5. Online games (e.g. Y3.com) 6. Search in Amazon, ebay for bargains!

Why join Exeter Award? 1. Large firms (e.g. P&G, KPMG, Accenture) come to talktalk! 2. Develop skills! (Commercial Awareness, Leadership, Negotiation, Time Management..!!) 3. Get a certificate and good for CV! N.B. Book for events well in advance!!

Courtesy Reminders 1. Always bring your UniCard for identity proof and enjoying discounts! 2. Always bring an umbrella! 3. Check the following regularly! • Library record • MyExeter & WebCT (timetable & emails)! • Facebook and notice board in Cornwall House – Guild and club/soc events!

Courtesy Reminders 4. Bring bags to save $ and the Earth! 5. Clear rubbish in kitchen yourselves! 6. Bear in mind the ‘coordinates’ of items in Vending Machines! (No refund for empty racks!) 7. For those living near King Edward Studio’s, take New North Rd+Queen St to town centre; Grafton Road is for central campus!

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