Overview of Freshers' Events

Overview of Freshers' Events

Birmingham Freshers' Event

      Why host a Freshers' Event?

      Many Alumni Groups host pre-arrival Freshers’ Events in August and September for students starting a course at the University in Michaelmas Term. Freshers’ Events provide an opportunity for incoming students to make new friends, ask questions and get an idea of what to expect when they arrive. Attendees can benefit greatly from speaking to current students, recent graduates and alumni offering information and advice about living and studying at Cambridge.

      Groups can benefit enormously from hosting a Freshers' Event

      • They are fun and easy to organise
      • You will make a direct and considerable difference towards helping new students prepare for university
      • They provide an opportunity for your Group to engage with students and keep in touch with the University. Attendees are the potential Group members of the future
      • You can rally organisational help from other Group members and recruit volunteers, such as current students and recent graduates, to help out on the day
      • You will be supported throughout the process by the University’s Alumni Engagement team

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        Not sure whether to host a Freshers' Event?

        Why not contact one of last year’s organisers with your questions, or attend one of this year’s events for inspiration? Simply contact the Alumni Engagement team to be put in touch with an experienced organiser.

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        2022 Highlights

        • There were 40 events: 11 in the UK and 29 international. Of these, 33 were in-person events and 6 were held online. One was a hybrid event (both in-person and online)
        • Events were attended by 767 incoming students
        • 69 current students and recent graduates volunteered to help at a Freshers’ Event

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        Testimonials from attendees

        • “It was useful to hear people's experiences of the University as a whole, as most of the other events I have attended were college-focused.”
        • “The hosts were very welcoming and very attentive to everyone and every question.”
        • “The [current] students were approachable and willing to help/answer all questions.”
        • “It was nice to meet the other freshers and find out that everyone was equally nervous.”
        • “It felt like I was speaking with friends and it definitely alleviated any stresses or fears I had about coming […] to Cambridge.”
        • “Getting to know people before I went and debunking some of the myths about Cambridge.”
        • “A lot of the information was reassuring.”

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