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We’re here to help you make the most of your time at UCL, to help you feel part of the UCL community and help you to achieve the things you want to throughout your time here. Although you're halfway through your year at UCL, it's never too late to make the most of your time here. Wanted to join a society? Go to a theatre show? Make more friends? We can help you do that.

Here's a few things to add to your to-do list.

1. Join a club or society

We’re always hearing lament that they've missed their chance to join clubs and societies because they didn't sign up in their first term/year/week. Let us say this clearly: this is not true! You can join all year round, whichever year of study you’re in. In fact, it’s quite common - some clubs and socs even offer a six month reduced cost membership for those joining mid-way through the year.

2. Explore food on campus

This is something we think everyone can get on board with. We've got loads of affordable food at our cafes on campus, from vegan cheeseburgers at Print Room Café to our ever-changing selection of sweet treats at Bloomsbury Café. Also, if you haven't already, head over to the Institute Bar to try their massive new vegan pizza selection. It is Veganuary, after all...

3. Come along to our events!

Our January events are specially designed to welcome you - or welcome you back - to campus.

4. Bloomsbury Spotlight

There’s a huge amount of talent at UCL and term two is the time to see it. We have an amazing lineup of performances from home-grown talent at our very own Bloomsbury Theatre. Grab your tickets and you can not only support student talent but also have a pretty great time while you’re at it. The first show of the year is Live Music society presents Rhapsody 2023.

5. Do some good

Volunteering is an amazing way to experience parts of London you don’t usually see as a student. If exploring London and volunteering is something that interests you, then we sign up, at any time, with the Volunteering Service to really explore London.

6. Explore London

The beauty of London is that there’s always something new to try, and while loads of you enjoy a regular hobby with our clubs and societies, sometimes it’s fun to try stuff without making a regular commitment. We've got loads of articles to help you explore London but just remember to do it safely - make sure to mask up and carry some antibac.

6 Secret Spots in London You HAVE To Visit
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15 Unusual Facts About London
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In a UCL Hall? Find some volunteering close to home!
If you’re in UCL Halls, volunteering is a great way to feel part of the neighbourhood and get to meet people. To help you discover the community on your doorstep, we've curated a list of current volunteering opportunities for every UCL Hall of residence - all within twenty minutes walk.
"As an exchange student, this was the easiest way to get to know the community and meet new people."
We had the chance to speak to Tanya Gligorovici about her volunteering at the EFG London Jazz Festival! Tanya is an exchange student from Paris studying Modern Languages and Business at UCL. Read on to find out more about her experience!

7. Tell us how you really feel

There are loads of opportunities to influence stuff here, whoever you are. Even if you’ve never been involved with the Union before, if there’s something you care about, we can help you make it happen. It's as easy as just filling in a little form and letting us know your thoughts1 We also have a round of elections coming up, where you can run to be a student leader.

8. Work on your CV

It’s never too late or too soon to start doing things that will help you build employability skills. But this doesn’t need to be as boring as it sounds… Volunteering, leading a club or society, being a rep - all of these things are fun, but they’re also development opportunities that will help you stand out from the crowd when the time comes to leave UCL. We also have loads of jobs on offer through the JobShop.