Surviving at home

How to make the most of your freshers’ experience

Ashley BrownPresident

Ashley BrownPresident

Don’t worry…

• There are some possible downsides to living out:– Missing out on events– Not meeting people from outside your course– Having to get home in the evening

• Don’t worry!

…but get involved

• These things are easy to fix– Come to the Union events– Join some clubs– Make some friends who can lend you a floor

• Get involved!

Clubs are great…

• Make the most of subsidised activities• There are over 300 to choose from• Also a great way to meet people from outside

your course• And you might find some friends who don’t

mind you crashing on their floor!

Student Oyster Card

• If you will be using the tube every day, get an 18+ Student Oyster for 30% off season tickets

• Apply online: photocard.tfl.gov.uk• Costs £5, but you easily make that back

Plan your route home

• Many of you will be living outside of Zone 1• Make sure you know a late-night route back– Have a backup in case it isn’t available– Stay safe and be aware of your surroundings– Keep your phone charged!

• Put useful numbers in your phone…

Useful Numbers

• London Travel Information: 020 7222 123424 hour travel advice and route planning for London. Calls charged at standard network rate.

• Cabwise: Text HOME to 60835.Receive numbers for TfL-approved minicab companies. Text cost 35p + standard network rate.

• National Rail Train-tracker: Text your departure station to 84950

Top tips

• Visit the Union!• Make sure you join some Clubs & Societies• Find some good friends who don’t mind you sleeping

on their floor.• Get an 18+ student Oyster card for discounts on

season tickets.• Keep your wits about you when travelling back late.

Come and Mingle!