WHEN I arrived in Swansea in September 2008, I did two things, I wore a headband and I broke my foot. I’d recommend you do neither of these things.
At that time I didn’t know anything about the building barely 200 metres from my halls of residence, Union House.
The first question to answer about your Students’ Union is: How do I become a member? It’s simple really, by enrolling each year on to your course at Swansea University you are automatically a member of Swansea University Students’ Union.
All of our services are open to you – events, societies, sports clubs, travel, free impartial advice, tea, coffee, you name it, we pretty much have it, even a nursery! We exist, to enhance your experience at Swansea University and be here for you when you need us.
What makes us stand out from all other unions across the UK? Well, we hold two current Guinness World Records for starters! One for the most Smurfs in the same room at the same time, and the other, for the most skeletons in the same room at the same time.
In partnership with Cardiff University we run ‘The Welsh Varsity’ every Easter, during which we compete in a number of sports against each other, culminating in a rugby match at the Millennium Stadium, which we have a trend for winning!
We run 11 weekly nights out, employ over 200 students as part-time members of union staff and do our best to hold events to interest everyone. There are rumours of bungee jumping on campus this year…
So how do you get involved? We have a fantastic variety of societies and sports clubs – which you can sign up to at Freshers’ Fayre (in the big blue and white marquee outside Fulton House on campus – 26th and 27th September – not to be missed).
If you fancy yourself as replacing me or any of the seven elected Full-Time Officers, why not come along to our first Student Forum on 16th October? If you’ve got a head for debate and enjoy shaping the policy of an organisation you’re a part of, then this is the place for you!
All of the full-time officers have been working relentlessly alongside our staff to get everything ready for Freshers’ this year and we cannot wait to meet you all. If you have any questions please feel free to email any of us, our contact details can be found on the Students’ Union website – www.swansea-union.co.uk.
Welcome, and please make yourself at home!
Tom Upton, President, Swansea University Students’ Union 2012/13
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