What you can expect in January
Welcome is about bringing people together, fostering friendships, helping you settle in, and introducing you to all the wonderful things UCL has to offer.
Whether you're back for another term or you're completely new to UCL, we've got a lot planned to help you get into the swing of things and to see what you can get involved with during your time here...
Events and activities
If you've ever wished you could go back in time and visit the Welcome Fair again, you can. No, we haven't built a time machine, but we are holding a Clubs & Societies Fair on 17 January. Your chance to chat to our clubs and societies, check out what taster sessions they've got on, and try a bunch of new stuff as a total beginner. Everybody starts somewhere - so whether it's fencing or knitting, give it a go. Worst case scenario, it's not your bag but you'll meet some new, like-minded people to hang out with; best case scenario, you've found your new thing.
They’ll be doing everything they can to help you make the most of your time here, and they can’t wait to get this year started. All of them have free taster memberships, so don't be afraid to give something totally new a try - no commitment required.
If you're looking to get more active this year, Project Active has an ever-growing variety of affordable and beginner-friendly physical activity for you to take part in.
Also, it wouldn't be a proper Welcome without a bit of partying. Ski Club & Electronic Music Society are teaming up to hold a huge party in Phineas on Friday, we've got a big refreshers rave at EGG LDN next week, and of course our beloved TeamUCL Sports Night is back.
Food, glorious food
We've just released our new Kimiko range in George Farha Cafe - a brand new, Japanese inspired menu including katsu curry and vegan gyoza curry, served at our usual student-friendly prices. We hear there's also some other exciting cafe news bubbling under the surface (hint hint) that will be announced in the coming months...
If you're trying out Veganuary, go you! You'll be glad to know that we've got tons and tons of vegan offerings at our on-campus cafes, bars and shop. Vegan sandwiches in our meal deals, vegan snacks in our convenience stores and a ridiculously large selection of vegan pizza toppings at the Institute Bar.
The first rule about our gym offer is: please talk about our gym offer
Yep, we've got another gym offer, and we don't want anyone to gatekeep it. We're offering you £119 for 6 months, which is a MASSIVE bargain for a gym as good as ours in Zone 1. You've got until the end of the month to take advantage of this offer. Obviously, you can let your enemies keep wasting £60 a month on the gym up the road, though.
We’ll always be here for you
We’re here to help you find ways to volunteer and give back, advise you on housing contracts or help you with your finances, represent your interests to UCL and make positive change, or help you form communities of your own. So, stay connected and make the most of UCL this year.
We’ll see you soon.