Warm welcome at the weekend
No pets allowed! Anna Bridges, first year AFRAS student, says goodbye to family pet Lottie.
PARENTS and Residential Advisers were busy last weekend as new students moved into University accommodation.
Nearly 3,000 first years were settled into residences both on and off campus during 'Welcome Weekend' on 4 and 5 October. Over 60 RAs ferried students and their luggage from Falmer Station to residences in hired minibuses.
A programme of events was organised, including campus tours, a barbecue, live bands and a bouncy castle. Over 500 parents and new students attended welcome parties at the Meeting House, hosted by the Vice- Chancellor Professor Gordon Conway and Mrs Conway.
The Students' Union organised an evening of entertainment on the Sunday. According to Ents Treasurer Adam Fricker, it was the biggest turnout ever. "This year we tried to put on something for everyone. We had an acoustic set in the Gardner Centre, an alcohol-free zone in the games room and the usual beer and bands."
Bulletin asked a selection of students what they thought of Sussex:
Polish student Wojciech Paczynski, 23, is studying for an MA in International Economics with a scholarship. "It is exciting particularly because it is my first time visiting Britain."
Nia Barlow, 18, is reading for a BA in Geography. "My Geography teacher at college told me the course was good here, especially as Sussex is divided into schools of study rather than departments. My friends told me you get well looked after too."
Electrical engineer Donna Wong is 20 and from Malaysia. "Brighton is a nice place to study and not as hectic as London!"
Mat Grout, 18 agrees. "I am studying for a BEng in Mechanical Engineering. I live in Enfield (North London) and Brighton is like a second London."