6 tips for your first month at °×С½ãÂÛ̳
7 October 2016
Classes are underway and the 2016-17 academic year has officially begun.
1. Explore the local area with Ramble London
Want to find out more about the history of °×С½ãÂÛ̳'s local area? °×С½ãÂÛ̳ Geography has produced a fascinating written and audio walking tour of Bloomsbury and King's Cross, focusing on the connections between the past and the present -Ìýperfect for getting to know your new home.
2. Get to know the best local food spots
Being based in the heart of London, there's no shortage of spots to grab a bite to eat. Along with , there's also the , which runs every Thursday. And be sure to check out , the Instagram channel run by °×С½ãÂÛ̳ graduates, featuring local food reviews by students for students.
3. Check out °×С½ãÂÛ̳'s Lunch Hour Lectures
Our programme of free offers the opportunity to sample the exceptional research taking place at °×С½ãÂÛ̳, in bite-sized chunks. Taking place on Tuesdays and Thursdays, the lectures cover everything from current affairs to world-changing scientific developments.
4.ÌýVolunteer with the help of the °×С½ãÂÛ̳U Volunteering Services Unit
Get involved with volunteering projects in London and learn new skills, meet new people and make a real difference. Whether you're looking for something long-term or would prefer to work on a one-off project, theÌýÌýcan help you find what you're looking for.
5. Relax in Bloomsbury's outdoor spaces
Summer might be coming to an end, but that doesn't mean you can't still make the most of the many local outdoor spaces to be found in the local area. Gordon Square is popular with the °×С½ãÂÛ̳ community, while Queen Square and St. George's Gardens both offer an oasis of calm in the city.
6. Begin your journey to becoming a successful entrepreneur
Looking to learn the basics of modern business? Want to hear from leading entrepreneurs and experts? Or perhaps you have a business idea and are looking for funding or advice? °×С½ãÂÛ̳ Innovation and Enterprise can help, having already assisted several students with the start-up of their own successful businesses.
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