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Student life webinars: student life – 18 January
In these student life webinar sessions, University of Bristol students will share their personal experiences of living and studying in Bristol. To help you prepare for your arrival in the UK, you will be able to ask students anything you like about their time at university. Each time you come, you will learn something new! Student life: Meet new people and bust the most common myths about the university experience. You will learn useful tips from a current student to…
Find out more »Games Café – Monday 18 January
The Global Lounge is launching its new Games Café—a virtual event where you can play a multitude of games whilst meeting other students! There's something for everyone at the Café. If you just want to wind-down, why not take a moment to join a 2-player game of hangman, advanced noughts & crosses, or chess? We also have group jigsaws for those puzzle-lovers out there. Or maybe you fancy doing something a bit more active? Let our student ambassadors guide…
Find out more »Student life webinars: explore the city of Bristol – 19 January
In these student life webinar sessions, University of Bristol students will share their personal experiences of living and studying in Bristol. To help you prepare for your arrival in the UK, you will be able to ask students anything you like about their time at university. Each time you come, you will learn something new! Explore the city of Bristol Experience Bristol from the comfort of your own home. You will learn lots about Bristol, discover our famous landmarks and…
Find out more »Virtual campus tour – 19 January
Join the Global Lounge team and International Office Student Ambassadors as they virtually ‘walk’ you through the campus and point out the most iconic buildings and places of significance. This is an interactive session, during which you can ask current University of Bristol students to show you how to best navigate campus and where particular buildings are as they share their top tips on the best study spots or where to eat and relax. This event is open to…
Find out more »Student life webinars: eat and shop in Bristol – 20 January
In these student life webinar sessions, University of Bristol students will share their personal experiences of living and studying in Bristol. To help you prepare for your arrival in the UK, you will be able to ask students anything you like about their time at university. Each time you come, you will learn something new! Eat and shop in Bristol Bristol is a foodie and shopper’s haven! Join us on a virtual tour of Bristolian food culture and become a…
Find out more »Speedfriending: meet friends from around the world – 20 January
Join in with this fun and interactive session to meet new people and make friends – fast! This is great opportunity to make friends from around the world, and you don’t even need to leave your room to do it! You’ll be put into groups and have the chance to chat for fifteen minutes before everyone swaps over and changes groups. There will be three rounds in total, so plenty of opportunity to make new connections with fellow students.…
Find out more »Student life webinars: living in the UK – 21 January
In these student life webinar sessions, University of Bristol students will share their personal experiences of living and studying in Bristol. To help you prepare for your arrival in the UK, you will be able to ask students anything you like about their time at university. Each time you come, you will learn something new! Living in the UK: Begin to understand the British culture and learn about academic practices in this country. You will discover how to navigate your…
Find out more »Intercultural mingle – Thursday 21 January
The University of Bristol Multifaith Chaplaincy is a friendly and safe space on campus where you can escape the busyness of University life. This term they bring you a series of interactive socials, enabling you to make friends and learn more about one another's cultures in a fun and informal environment. This event has a global focus, encouraging intercultural exchange in an inclusive setting. Join us for this virtual event, using the password: 069192 The Chaplaincy also runs a number…
Find out more »Student life webinars: travel in Bristol and beyond – 22 January
In these student life webinar sessions, University of Bristol students will share their personal experiences of living and studying in Bristol. To help you prepare for your arrival in the UK, you will be able to ask students anything you like about their time at university. Each time you come, you will learn something new! Travel in Bristol and beyond: You will learn how to move around Bristol hassle-free as we help you make sense of the public transport in…
Find out more »Virtual Bristol city tour – 22 January
Bristol is a very vibrant city with many distinct areas, which everyone should explore to understand why Bristolians and everyone who lives here loves the city so much. This session, run by the Global Lounge team and student ambassadors, is an interactive virtual tour of different neighbourhoods including, in the West: Clifton and Easton, in the East: Saint Pauls and St Werburghs, in the North: Stokes Croft and Montpellier and in the South: Bedminster and Southville. This session will…
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