This post was contributed by Stella Asante (student ambassador) and Gemma Bauman (student engagement officer). Here, Stella gives an insight into starting at Birkbeck.
Walking into your first class can be nerve racking! Gathering your books, taking a seat and looking around wondering who to talk to and what your lecturers will be like. This feeling of uncertainty is perfectly normal – it’s the feeling of a challenge; a new adventure.
But, what do you need to know to be a little more comfortable with this feeling?
Final year Linguistics and Japanese student, Stella Asante, shares her tips on Freshers at Birkbeck, covering:
- How to meet people during your first year, with help from Birkbeck Students’ Union clubs and societies
- Birkbeck student hangouts, like Student Central
- Settling in and getting your questions answered using digital platforms like the Student Room
- Why it’s important to attend Birkbeck’s Orientation events
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