No Images? Click here College activitiesThis week we will look at a handful of the activities you can look forward to when you join us. SportCollege sport is a great way to socialise, try something new, or keep going with a sport you already enjoy doing. There is no pressure to play competitively, although many college members do enjoy inter-college tournaments and our yearly Varsity fixture against the University of Durham. Lots of Halifax members play college sport and many more attend as spectators. Football is the most popular but there are a wide range of teams from darts to badminton! If you don’t want to join a team, the college also offers other opportunities for fitness including yoga and a running club. College LeadershipIf you don’t find what you are looking for in college, why not create it? Your college is there to support your ideas, and maybe even fund them. The college committees receive a programme of professional development, but this is open to all students. So whether you’ve got grand plans, or just want to make small changes, the college is there to facilitate your ambitions. “My role as VP for Welfare in the HCSA opened new pathways for me to get involved in helping the Halifax community, and placed me as part of a team which tackles important matters, but also has loads of fun!” Alex-Ionut Ionascu College VolunteeringThere are opportunities to volunteer and receive training as a college mentor, help out with social events, become President of a sports team and much more. Colleges also benefit from good links with local charities and organisations. You will be encouraged to get involved in giving something back to our lovely city. Last but not least Halifax the HCSA host formals and run ‘Faxy Cafe’, a student led non profit making free trade cafe with homemade cakes! They need volunteers to help keep it open so get involved. College tutors run weekly activities to suit all tastes including art sessions, a language exchange, beginners baking, 5 a side football and free termly day trips out to see what beautiful Yorkshire has to offer! What should I be doing now?If you haven't already, please complete the pre-arrivals survey and share your interests, ambitions or last minute questions before the 20th September deadline.. Also, make sure you've bought your freshers tickets - you don't want to miss out! We will email you again on Friday 13th September to talk about how colleges promote student wellbeing. In the meantime, remember to check the website for arrivals information. And if you missed one of our earlier emails you can catch up online. Halifax College You are receiving this email because it contains information about your college and arrivals. |