Face painting at our Chinese New Year celebrations
Getting involved at Exeter
Studying is just part of your Exeter experience. The best way to meet people, get to know your new home area and make new friends is to get involved in activities. Maybe you would like to see what it is like to live with a British family for a weekend? Maybe you would like to volunteer your time? Maybe you want to try a new activity.
Join a student society
Our Students' Guild is run by students for students and they look after the 100 clubs and societies. Student societies cover everything from international and Erasmus to rock climbing, choral singing, street dance to chocolate and everything in between! Joining a student society is the easiest way to meet new friends. You can join societies during the Fresher's Squash on Sunday of Welcome Week but don't worry if you missed that - just email the society and find out when the next meeting is. Most societies will charge a small joining fee and then charge for socials after that. You can see a full list here: LINK
INSIGHT: Experience British Culture first hand!
Do you want to learn more about British Culture and what it means to live in Britain today? Why not apply to be a part of our fantastic new pilot project: INSIGHT. You and a friend (you must apply in pairs) will be matched with an Exeter University employee who has volunteered as an Insight Host. You might go to their home for a meal or maybe visit a local tourist attraction or maybe just have coffee and a conversation. Although there is no financial charge for the scheme you are responsible for your own travel and any trips you might undertake.
Staying with a British family (HOST)
HOST visits are a fantastic way of spending a weekend with a British family and experiencing British culture for yourself outside the University. HOST visits are free but you will be required to pay an application fee of £42.30 to HOST.
Volunteer your time
The University volunteers are coordinated by the Students' Guild Community Action department. There are two volunteering divisions. Joining Citywide means you can gain experiences with charities in the community. Alternatively there are student led projects. One of the student project is called Global Touch. A local school, St James' needs help supporting students with English as a second language. Volunteers provide language and pastoral support in classes for a couple of hours a week for a term.
For more information on volunteering through Community Action http://www.exeterguild.org/volunteering/community-action/
Come to a special event on campus
Diwali 6 November
Join a community group in Exeter
The Global Centre in Exeter is a regional focal point for individuals, groups and campaigns interested in exploring the links between our lives in Devon, Plymouth and Torbay and those of people and environments throughout the world. They have a lively programme of events and lectures http://www.globalcentredevon.org.uk/
