University

[Abigail]

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Quick question though - is it worth buying Freshers tickets in advance. There are 6 events I can go to on respective nights. Realistically I'm not going to go to all of them maybe 3 or 4. Also the last one is the 'main event' but it is £20. Is it worth paying that for a night out?...I'm not convinced but don't want to be stuck home alone so to speak..

Twenty quid for a freshers ticket?! Is this a union event or a private club? I'd be very concerned if the union are charging 20 quid a ticket.

I'd say go to as many freshers activities as you can, time and money permitting. Generally, universities offer entry to freshers first, then second and third years later on during the night i.e. freshers have priority during the first week.

There's no way I'd pay twenty quid for a ticket for one night though. Once you factor in drinks, taxi (if applicable), food afterwards it will be one expensive night out. I'm not saying you shouldn't buy a ticket but think carefully about whether you want to go to an expensive event when you can go out on the other five nights for not as much. Your loan has to last until January.

[StarsOfCCTV]

Its on campus. I think its a union thing but they have guest DJs or something like that. Considering I have no idea who they are maybe I shouldn't go. I have money saved up so I could afford all the events but I'll give it a bit of thought. Probably just end up going to the others.

My sister says I shouldn't buy tickets in advance but on the Facebook page it says Advance tickets recquired. Does that mean advance prebook or advance you can buy when you get there. Ahh I'm so confused.

I think its going to be Neon Rave, Comedy Night and Beach Party if I prebook. I'm not sure about Silent Disco though, it seems a bit rubbish. One of my flatmates has booked tickets to ALL of the events, so at least I'll have someone to go with/walk back with. And no taxi fairs because they are all on campus. Hooray.

sorry this post was me thinking out loud

[Abbie]

We still have the cardboard boxes from when we moved down here.
Its just I will want to keep a suitcase down there with me but not a huge one lol

[Katy]

Id probably wait till you get there, as sometimes we hold events that need advance booking but that usually means anytime before the night. Its easier to decide once your there and then you can plan what to do.

We are still in the process of oorganising what to do with our freshers.

Also there may be stuff going on with say your halls or your departments which you may want to go to instead.

Id suggest getting a balance of halls, general union and department as that way you can make sure you meet a variety of people

[Abigail]

My sister says I shouldn't buy tickets in advance but on the Facebook page it says Advance tickets recquired. Does that mean advance prebook or advance you can buy when you get there. Ahh I'm so confused.

Advanced means you just have to buy the ticket before the doors open or a certain time otherwise you won't get in.

We can buy advanced tickets for our union club on the union website, saves a quid on door prices but entry is only guaranteed until 11pm and you have to book at least two hours before doors open.

Luckily this year I'll get in for free to all union venues because I'm a union officer. That'll save me up to a tenner a week.

[DaVeyWaVey]

I'm not entirely sure what I'm asking here.. but what loan stuff do you have to take with you for uni? For example, I've got a payment schedule letter which I need to take with me for registration but my mum seems convinced that I should have another letter somewhere, to show proof that I'm getting money from the Welsh assembly but I can't find it anywhere. Will showing the payment schedule letter be enough?

I know you have to take GCSE/A Level certificates as well to prove your qualifications.. but I think that's about it.

[Abigail]

I'm not entirely sure what I'm asking here.. but what loan stuff do you have to take with you for uni? For example, I've got a payment schedule letter which I need to take with me for registration but my mum seems convinced that I should have another letter somewhere, to show proof that I'm getting money from the Welsh assembly but I can't find it anywhere. Will showing the payment schedule letter be enough?

I know you have to take GCSE/A Level certificates as well to prove your qualifications.. but I think that's about it.

Payment schedule letter should be all you need. They just scan the barcode on the side of the paper to confirm your enrolment and the money will be in your account within three working days. I say should, last year it took a week before any of us got our loans.

You shouldn't need to take any certificates as UCAS will have already sent the university your exam results.

[StarsOfCCTV]

Id probably wait till you get there, as sometimes we hold events that need advance booking but that usually means anytime before the night. Its easier to decide once your there and then you can plan what to do.

Advanced means you just have to buy the ticket before the doors open or a certain time otherwise you won't get in.

We can buy advanced tickets for our union club on the union website, saves a quid on door prices but entry is only guaranteed until 11pm and you have to book at least two hours before doors open.

Luckily this year I'll get in for free to all union venues because I'm a union officer. That'll save me up to a tenner a week.

Thanks you two. They should really make that clear on their website but oh well.

[Katy]

No Problem.

And Davey, the schedule letter you got should be fine, it will have your council on the top and that shows you are ibn Wales and therefore get the welsh stuff on top. The finance deparrments are usually top so they heolp you and if somethings not right then i found student finance have been really helpful when you phoine them up.

[Abbie]

I got the accomodation I wanted