I'd just like to take this opportunity to welcome you to the University of Leicester
Your really have made a fantastic choice
It's a great institution, we have so much on offer here for you
The critical thing is for you to get involved, from day one make sure you engage, think about
all the wonderful things you could be doing, and don't miss the opportunity
you don't want to leave here in 3 years and wish you had done things you hadn't got involved in
so come here, and have a fantastic time
Starting at University is really exciting, but also a little scary
here at Leicester the University has developed the fabulous first year, and within a short
amount of time, you'll be feeling right at home
The university campus has everything you need, and it is never to far to walk from one lecture
to another, you wont get lost, and your always guaranteed to see a friendly face along the way
All students are allocated a personal tutor when they first start university, who is here
to support and guide you throughout your university experience
and the peer mentoring scheme, gives first years the chance to meet second and third
year students to develop a support network, so you never have to feel like your on your own
The students' union is an organisation that separate form the university, and run by five
elected student representatives
the students' union is here to represent your interests, and empower students to deliver change
think of the students' union as your living room on campus, it's your one stop shop for
societies, sport, support, and advice, with exciting places to eat, drink, and socialise
The library is the heart of campus
you can come here to find your resources, to get help with referencing, to work by yourself,
or in a group, it really is the place to get ahead with your studies
The student support services are here to help you have a smooth journey throughout your studies
they can provide help with things like disability support, visa and immigration, money management,
and health and wellbeing
The university's award-winning Careers Service is here to help you throughout your university journey
from exploring your options with one of their trained careers advisers, and support with
writing your CV, to having the chance to meet employers face to face, whether you've got
your future figured out, or your still working on it, they're there to help you
When you want a break from your studies, Victoria park is right next to the campus
and it's just a short walk to the city centre, it's got something for everyone, with small
independent boutiques, and all the big high street names you would expect
don't forget, while you are at university to check out the fantastic sports facilities,
whether you want to play competitively, socially, or just keep fit, there is loads to choose from
with over 200 student organisations you can get involved in anything from helping to run
our radio station, to joining our baking society, and you can also get involved with volunteering
activities to help advice your CV
so everything is here at Leicester, for you to make the most of you.
So you've heard about the sorts of facilities and opportunities we have here at the university,
as I said at the beginning, make the most of them, really take advantage of these, but
of course you've also heard that if there was a case where you had a problem, there
is plenty of people here to help
so if you need anymore information about any of these facilities please go to the welcome website
have a great time at the University of Leicester