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Things to consider on day of arrival:

Bring an Icebreaker: When you arrive at your halls of residence you will find yourself surrounded by people you have never met before, and unless you are a very confident individual, it is a very daunting situation. One tip I would recommend is to bring an ‘icebreaker’ meaning something you can use as a means of starting conversation. A perfect example of this is a box of chocolates, by offering your new house mates chocolate, you are giving off a friendly first impression and it’s a perfect excuse to say hello.

Welcome Party: On Sunday the 21^st there is a welcome party at the Newton Park Students' Union bar and we urge you all to come along as it is the perfect opportunity to meet people and realise that everyone is in the same position. However it is important to remember that although it is tempting to drink away your inhibitions and get a bit of Dutch courage, first impressions last and although after having a hard and possibly stressful day you may want to let your hair down a bit, no-one wants to be remembered as ‘the drunk one’ from the first night.

Food: Although you don’t want to be dragging lots of food up with you along with the rest of your belongings, it is worth thinking about how you are going to get food at least for that first evening. If your parents have been kind enough to drive you up to University, it may well be worth asking if they can take you food shopping before they leave.

Bus pass: Whilst at University in Bath, First Buses are the cheapest and best way to travel. The ‘bright orange bus’ regularly travels between the University and the city centre via Waterside Court. The price for a 13 week, 1 term, pass is £88.50.

The Tickets entitle you to unlimited travel on any First Bus within Bath seven days a week. With a return into town costing £3.20 you start saving money when you use the bus as little as three times a week!

Bus passes will be available on arrival, either from the SU office at Newton Park or if you are at Waterside Court then bus passes will be on sale from the common room in the evening. You can also buy Bus Passes from the SU office throughout the year.

Cash: Although there is a free cash point on the campus it is well worth bringing some cash with you, as if all Freshers’ were to try and take out money the reserves would quickly run out.