aberystwyth university; student life presentation
DESCRIPTION
A presentation given about student life at Aberystwyth University. This presentation was delivered during departmental visiting days between February to April 2011.TRANSCRIPT
Student Life at Aberystwyth
- Jamie
- Welshpool, Mid Wales
- 3rd Year
- Business IT
About Me...
‘The best university in
the Country for student
satisfaction’ – The
Times Good University
Guide 2010
‘Aberystwyth University
is the number one
university for Student
Satisfaction in the
world’ – The
International Student
Barometer 2010
The University Experience...
‘Aberystwyth University is,
for the sixth consecutive
year, leading on student
satisfaction’ - National
Student Survey 2010
‘Aberystwyth University
Computer Science
department is joint 1st in
UK for student
satisfaction’ - 2010
National Student Survey
Run by sabbatical officers
elected by students
Responsibly for overseeing:
• Sports
• Societies
• Campaigns and Events
• Counselling Centre
• Bars and Entertainment
Guild of Students
Societies and Sports Clubs
Over 120 societies
and sports clubs
Join at any time
Set up your own!
Run by students,
for students...
Societies
Bay Radio Exploding Fish
Aber LAN
Aber Poker
Curtain CallAmnesty
International
Sports Clubs
Rugby Leagues Clay Pigeon Shooting Karate
Ultimate Frisbee Showdance Football Leagues
Sports Facilities
Wellness Centre Heated Pool
Playing Fields
Climbing Wall
Astroturf
Tennis Courts
Squash Courts
Running Pitch
Weights Room
Yoga
Massage
Life’s a Beach...
• Bodyboarding
• Canoeing
• Kite-surfing
• Rowing
• Sailing
• Sub-Aqua
• Surfing
• Waterpolo
• Windsurfing
• Coasteering
Sports MembershipAccess to all sports clubs, facilities and Sports Centre
Club Sporty; £37, or 10p
a day!
Gold Card;
Unlimited access to
Pool - £61
Gym - £124
Membership acts as insurance cover when taking
part in any sports at Aberystwyth
Bars and Entertainment
•Over 50 pubs
•3 nightclubs
•Award winning cultural
arts centre
•Live music
performances
•Film festivals
Students Union
Wednesday; ReloadTuesday; Comedy Works
Sunday; Movies
Friday; Quid’s In
Headphone Disco Foam Party
Aberystwyth Arts Centre
Recognised as the ‘national
flagship for the arts’ in Wales
• Theatre Performances
• 3D Cinema
• Dance
• Comedy
• Live Music
• Community Arts
Live on/off campus
with fellow students
A range of halls
with catered and
en-suite options
Free access to campus
network
Guaranteed 1st year
Accommodation
Rental cost covers
ALL bills
Accommodation
£800 residential bursary if you apply, with
Aberystwyth as your firm choice by 30th June
Cwrt Mawr
Self-Catered
Cwrt Mawr (Campus)Self Catered9-11 students per flat£85 per week (£64 w. Bursary)
Trefloyne (Campus)Self Catered7 students per flat£85 per week (£64 w. Bursary)
Rosser (Campus)Self Catered, En-Suite8 students per flat£97 per week (£76 w. Bursary)
Pantycelyn (Campus)CateredOpen plan halls£103 per week (£82 w. Bursary)
Penbryn (Campus)Catered8-24 students per flat£103 per week (£82 w. Bursary)
PJM (Student Village)Self Catered5-6 students per house£97 per week (£76 w. Bursary)
Alexandra Hall (Seafront)Self Catered, Option of En-Suite4-11 students per flat£85/£97 per week (£64/£76)
Brynderw (Town)Self Catered4-6 students per flat£74 per week (£53 w. Bursary)
Seafront Residences (Seafront)Self Catered4-8 students per flat£85 per week (£64 w. Bursary)
The alternative option....
Student Support
Signpost
Peer mentoring to help with
settling in, homesickness,
course stress
Residential Teams
Residential tutors living in
accommodation, providing
welfare support, on call 24/7
JobLink
Part time work with hundreds of
local employers. CV and
application form help
Money Doctor
Help with setting budgets, and
managing your money
Low Cost of LivingAberystwyth is in the lowest 25% of cost of UK Universities and in the
lowest 10% of UK universities for debt
Supermarkets to
meet all budgets
Accommodation from £74 (£53 w.
Bursary) per week, inclusive of bills
All campus’s and majority of areas within walking
distance, if not £40 a pass. Parking permits £40 a year.
£1 parties in town and campus. Cultural and
entertainment prices targeted to students
Dining OutAward winning ‘Taste of Wales’ venues on campus...
TaMed Da Cegin Pantycelyn The Underground
From fast food, fine cuisine, budget meals, to
Greek, Mediterranean, Italian, Spanish, Japanese,
Thai, Indian, or Chinese.
Social Media
Facebook: Aberystwyth
University Applicants
2011
Google: AberInsiders
Any Questions....