Freshers' Week 2011 - 12th to 16th September
Freshers' Week is a festival to launch you into university life and as your first week at University, you should throw yourself in to it and give everything a go!
Who is it for?
Freshers' Week is for all new students coming to the University. Whether you are an undergraduate or postgraduate, from the UK or beyond, are a school leaver or an adult returner, there are events that will be relevant for you during Freshers' Week.
What’s on?
There is a huge amount of varied activities on throughout the week. During the day you can take part in one of the many quizzes on offer, hear talks from local authors, view one of the frequent films showing, take part in a number of sporting events and you can even join in yoga sessions to completely de-stress before the nights activities. In the evening you can enjoy bands, DJs, comedians, celilidhs, club nights and formal balls.
There’s something for everyone to do no matter what your tastes and interests and you will be left with memories that will last a lifetime.
freshersweek.glasgowstudent.net
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Further details will follow throughout August and September.
Undergraduate Course Induction Information
Picking up Student ID Cards
Details of where and when new students should pick up their student ID cards can be found at:
Events
Full details of the events on during Freshers' Week can be found at:
freshersweek.glasgowstudent.net
Course Induction
Details of where and when you should attend your course induction can be found at:
Check back regularly for the most up to date information.
Nights Out
Your nights out, during Freshers’ Week and beyond, should be all about you having a great time. However there are a few things that you should keep in mind, which will help you stay safe. 
- As much as possible, never go off on your own at night– walk in a group
- Always let someone know where you are going and who you are going with
- Don't forget about the importance of safe sex
- Never leave your drink unattended
- Enjoy yourself, but stay in control. It makes sense to drink in moderation
- Pace yourself if you know you're out for a long time, such as at a party or club
- Alternate alcoholic drinks with soft drinks or alcohol-free varieties
- Don't let people pressurise you into drinking
Recommended Alcohol Limits
Alcohol limits are measured in units and these units are used to help people work out whether their drinking more than the recommended amount.
- Men should drink no more than 21 units of alcohol per week (and no more than four units in any one day)
- Women should drink no more than 14 units of alcohol per week (and no more than three units in any one day)
One unit of alcohol is about equal to:
- half a pint of ordinary strength beer, lager or cider (3-4% alcohol by volume), or
- a small measure (25 ml) of spirits (40% alcohol by volume), or
- a standard pub measure (50 ml) of fortified wine such as sherry or port (20% alcohol by volume), or
- half a glass (125 ml) of ordinary strength wine (12% alcohol by volume)
Personal Property
- Many burglaries happen when a door or window has been left open – so lock up.
- Lock your bedroom door even if you are only going down the corridor.
- In flats or halls of residence, be careful who you let in or who follows you into the building.
- Always lock your car and put valuables out of sight
- Protect your property with insurance.
- Mark your property with your initial your student number. This makes it harder for a burglar to sell on stolen goods and can help the police to return items to you.
Emergency Help
If you find yourself in a situation where you need emergency advice or support the Security Control Room situated at the University’s main gate is staffed 24/7. You can contact the Security Control Room by calling 0141 330 4444.
In the event of a crime talking place, you should contact the police by dialling 999 in an emergency or 0141 532 3500 if not an emergency.
At the start of university, making friends can seem like the most difficult thing you have ever had to do. It’s easy to forget that everyone is in the same boat as you and is likely to be as nervous as you are about starting their uni social life on the right foot.
Of course, beginning campus life has its difficulties, but with a little forethought and planning, making friends does not have to be one of them.
Teammates to mates
Freshers’ fairs provide ample opportunity to pick up friends by chatting to people looking at the same displays as you or joining the same 
societies. There are a huge number of clubs and societies so you should easily be able to find people with similar interests. They have a great sense of shared community and are fabulous at organising social events and introducing people to one another.
Halls of Residence
Residences are great places to start off your University career - the perfect environment to make friends. With so many students in one place you can't avoid meeting someone you'll get on with. Instead of spending time in your room, head out to one of the communal areas and meet your fellow residents. If you need to be in your room, keep your door open. From the party atmosphere of Freshers' Week to the tension of exam time, living in halls is a great way to share good times, complain to someone else about exam stress...and the best place to scam notes for that lecture you missed!
Watch tv, make friends
Although a television is not essential, you might find yourself hanging out in a communal space that has a TV. People often make friends through shared interests so take DVDs of TV shows and films you enjoy and invite your hall mates to experience your favourite films.
Staying at Home
If you are a student and living at home it’s really important that you make the efforts to make new university friends. Join in Freshers’ week and find out what’s going on. The West-end of Glasgow has a fabulous social scene and it would be a pity to miss out on this and University life. Make the effort – it will be well worth it.
International Students
The International Student Support Team also provides guidance and support for all international students. They organise events and activities through the year to help international students settle into life at the university. This also includes an International Families Network.
The Student Network
The Student Network is a University of Glasgow service that puts prospective, new and current students in touch with more experienced students, who have completed their first year of study. You can also find blogs from other students here and read about their experiences.