The University of Birmingham

Moving into university was very daunting but exciting and the same time. It was lovely to meet new people and get to explore the university and everything it offers during the welcome week activities.

Freshers week was great but I definitely worried way too much about the introductory lectures we had for our course, so didn't go out as much as I should've/could've done, which made it not quite as memorable.

The people helping moving in at the accommodation were very helpful. The events organised by the university were all easy to access, even if the freshers nights were expensive. The society and sports fairs were both very helpful and well signposted.

Lots of events at students union. Lots of opportunities for those that don't drink too. 4starts cos full package was wayyyyy too expensive.

Some of the events were very good run by the university guild, however some were not. There were not enough day events to go to and bonding events therefore making it hard sometimes to meet new people especially if your flat doesn't go out.

Fresher's packs are a big no no because the SU sells them at a very expensive price but nearer to the date other students would sell them cheaper. Overall though fresher's week was great.

I moved in on the Monday and immediately made friends with the people in my halls. We all decided to go out together that night and it was honestly one of the best night out i’ve ever had. The rest of the week we went out almost every night.

Freshers was full of different events. Definitely something for everyone. Depends what you’re in to to which you do as some are really boring but others are fun

I lived in Prichatts Park and we were all given tiny welcome boxes with popcorn and leaflets that were helpful and calming. The bar near where we lived, Leo’s Bar, held an event for the first few days that gave out free pizza, an event that unified my flat as we all went to this together. It was really useful having a planned event, with food, in the first few days as it really brought us together and brought us into an environment where we could also meet other people who lived nearby.

Events in the city were great, however events in the guild lacked imagination and were repetitive which led to quiet nights. Wristband was not value for money either.

Freshers was a fun few weeks, meeting loads of new people and having a laugh! Everyone is super friendly and there's so much to do!

Met wonderful people. Organised fun. Wish it was always like this. It makes the times where the busy work periods better knowing I can call on the friends I made during his period.

From the first day everyone was so helpful. There was always someone there to ask questions. The freshers week events were really high quality and everyone who went out was friendly and approachable.

People helping you move in were great, got settle very easily. The events themselves were ok, not amazing, not bad. But did meet lots of great people so can't knock the whole experience.