Huddersfield Students' Union Welcome Guide 2016

september 2016

welcome —guide— your union, freshers’ and life at the university of huddersfield

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‘Ey up! Welcome to huddersfield!

MEET YOUR OFFICERS

our services

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SPORTS CLUBS and VARSITY

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VOLUNTEERING

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Hello!

You made it. You’re officially in Huddersfield, it’s Freshers’ Week and oh wow, things are happening fast! We should probably introduce ourselves, right?

To put it simply, Huddersfield Students’ Union (that’s us) is a charity based on campus, led by students for students, which exists to make student life better. Although we work closely with the University, we’re a completely independent organisation so this means we’re 100% focused on your interests, concerns and wellbeing.

Whatever takes your fancy – whether it’s joining a sports clubs or society, running a life-changing campaign (or for election!), volunteering in the local community or just having fun at some of our epic events – we’ll be here all year-long to provide you with great services, support and advice on just about everything!

a quick hello!

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‘ey up! welcome to huddersfield!

Going to university is a big deal to say the least, and with the various events going on for Freshers’ Festival you wouldn’t be alone in feeling overwhelmed. But there’s nothing to worry about!

and film actor Sir Patrick Stewart is from our neighbour Mirfield!

We’ve put together this handy guide so you can get to know the lovely town of Huddersfield, and everything it has to offer! Freshers’ is a great opportunity to meet new people, have a blast and get comfy with uni-life. With our help, we’re sure Freshers’ will make you feel right at home here in Huddersfield.

Huddersfield has everything you need, from brilliant bars, clubs and pubs, to quaint cafes, and plenty of great shops for books, clothes, essentials, and everything in-between! If you’re feeling adventurous, Huddersfield has some beautiful locations to visit – like the serene Castle Hill – and there’s plenty of fun to be had indoors with events like HudQuiz. There’s something for everyone, so you’ll never have a dull time.

If you’re completely unfamiliar with Huddersfield, here’s a few cool facts that might peak your interest. We’re the birthplace of the rugby league, former Prime Minister Harold Wilson, and world-renown stage

So with that out of the way, it’s time to start reading our guide so you’re prepared for everything that comes with freshers’ life – including all the fantastic free stuff!

– the SU

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a warm welcome in a vibrant community — Sir Patrick Stewart

University of Huddersfield Emeritus Chancellor

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come and meet your officers!

Hello and a big welcome to Huddersfield from your Student Officers! Our team is made up of five full-time elected students that have taken a year out to lead the Students’ Union. Here in Hudds, there’s a President and four supporting Officers, and together they represent your views to both the University and the wider community.

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your officers

As they’ve all been through the same student experiences you have (or rather, will soon have), they’re the ideal people to get in touch with if you want to chat about, well, anything. The team’s roles cover everything from student activities to campaigns, and academic issues to wellbeing advice – be sure to pop up to the Students’ Union to say ‘hi’ if you get a chance!

HUDDERSFIELD.SU/officers

sabrina

su president LEADER • CAMPAIGNS • COMMUNITY

@SabrinaHudSU

Charlotte

Emma

Education

Communications

COURSE REPS • ACADEMIC • REPRESENTATION

COMMUNITY • STUDENT MEDIA • ENGAGEMENT

@CJackson0308

@EmmaDenny94

Lianne

Dilara

WELFARE • EQUALITY • DIVERSITY

SOCIETIES • SPORTS • EVENTS

@LianneHunter20

@DChangis

Wellbeing

Activities

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A quick look at our services Get involved University life is full of opportunities, and it’s a chance to socialise with people that will become lifelong friends. It might seem daunting at first, but you won’t regret making an effort to go out and experience new things with new people. The Students’ Union has something for everyone, so you’ll always feel at home.

student voice We’re led by students, for students.

Getting involved by standing for election and representing your fellow students will give the SU the strength it needs to ensure student life is the best it can be. No matter how much time you have there’s always a way you can get involved.

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societies, sports and student media The SU is home to a variety of student-led sports clubs and societies which we help to fund. These aren’t just a great opportunity to have some fun; they’re also a chance for you to step up and take on leadership roles in the things you care about most, and even represent Huddersfield in national tournaments like ‘BUCS’.

Find out more by going to page 12 for societies and page 14 for sports clubs.

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We’re not just about improving your life while you’re studying, we also aim to make sure you’re prepared for life after University with a cracking CV to boot. It’s for this reason we provide a vast range of volunteering opportunities through our dedicated volunteering webpage. From event supporter to elderly befriender – there’s something to suit everyone.

We run a comprehensive Advice Centre, offering free, confidential and impartial advice on a range of matters ranging from academic to housing and financial. Our advisers take the time to talk students through their options and help them explore what their next steps might be.

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Need to pick up some basic essentials? Well, the SU Shop has you covered! Located right in the heart of campus at Student Central, the SU Shop has everything from snacks, lunch deals, stationary, toiletries, clothing, and all at affordable prices.

Any money spent in the SU Shop goes right back into providing all the fantastic Students’ Union services for you, so it’s a win-win!

Sorting out accommodation can seem like a scary task, which is why HudLets exists. Solely for students at the University, HudLets is an SU-run letting agency that works with halls of residence, private landlords and a selection of agencies to make sure all students have access to high quality and fairly-priced accommodation.

Come say ‘hi’ on Floor 5 of Student Central!

SU Shop

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societies and student media About societies

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Most students heading to university who play sport already know exactly what they want to do when they get here, but what if you don’t? No worries, that’s where societies come in!

Are you the next Scott Mills? A budding musician? Or just want your playlist blaring through Student Central to get you through the day?

RadioHud is the sound of student life on campus, and they’re here to arrange amazing music events alongside showcasing fresh talent on their airwaves all year round. You’ll find them in their dedicated studio on Floor 5 of Student Central (opposite the SU). Want more info? Visit radiohud.co.uk

We have everything from an Assassin’s Guild to Quidditch (yep), and the medieval re-enacting Historia Normannis to Cuppas & Cocktails! Even if you’re just looking for like-minded people to help with your studies, we’ve got plenty of academic-based societies that are ready and waiting to help maximise your potential.

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T’hud

Think we’re missing something, or maybe you have the best idea (ever) for a society and would like to set one up yourself? No problem, we’ll talk you through how it works and support you all the way. To meet all our fantastic societies, head on down to the Freshers’ and ReFreshers’ fairs or visit huddersfield.su/activities

T’Hud is the University of Huddersfield’s student-led magazine.

It’s written, edited and printed entirely by students, for students.

Alongside their awesome editions each year, they also have a dedicated website for all the latest gossip on and off campus. They’re always looking for writers or people to help out behind the scenes, so check out t-hud.co.uk

HudTV HudTV is one of our fastest growing societies, winning ‘Most Improved Society’ at our annual SU Awards this year. Are you itching to get on camera or an expert behind the scenes? Join HudTV to cover all the biggest events on campus and produce exciting content for the students of Huddersfield. Find out more at huddersfield.su/hudtv

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HUDDERSFIELD.SU/activities raise and give (rag) Our Raise and Give initiative is pretty much what you’d expect; we’re aiming to raise funds all year long for charity, with the ultimate target of £22,000! This is a great opportunity for students to make a real impact on the local community, as well as gaining valuable experience and making new friends along the way.

Interested? Head on up to the SU or contact your Comms Officer, Emma, at su.comms@hud.ac.uk

SOCIETIES African Caribbean Society

FRAG

Music Society

Amnesty International Society

French Speaking Society

Musical Theatre

Games Development

Nursing

Anime and Asian Film Society

HarvestHud

Occupational Therapy

Assassins Guild

Hindu Society Historia Normannis Society

Operating Department Practice Society

History Society

Pole Dancing Society

Hud 3D Printing

Quidditch

Hud Debate

Radio Hud

Hud TV

Salsa Society

Huddersfield Enterprise Society

Sci Fi

Computing Cooks

Huddersfield Law Society

Socialist Students

Dance

Islamic Society

Socialist Workers

Darts

Labour Society

DL Campus Fellowship Drama Society

Leadership International Society

Student Christian Movement

Economics Society

LGBTQ+

TableTop

Engineering Society

Madinah Society

T’Hud Magazine

Fashion and Design Society

Midwifery Society

Wargaming Society

Feminist Soc

Mindfulness Society

Yoga Society

Belly Dancing Bioscience Society Chemical Engineering Christian Union Climbing & Mountaineering

Sikh Society

Students for Sustainability

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sports clubs and varsity If you’re looking to stay fit and active at University, we have just the thing for you! We’ve got a huge range of student-led sports clubs which represent every corner of the sporting world, including American Football, Badminton, Cricket, Snow Sports, and more! With this amazing selection there’s bound to be something you’ll love.

The Students’ Union is home to over 30 sports clubs, with a mix of recreational clubs, competitive clubs, or something in-between. So whether you’re looking for a way to just have some casual fun or want to really dive into a competitive sports scene, we’re sure you’ll find the perfect club for you. The ma jority of our clubs participate in their respective university, national and regional leagues, with over 25 of these competing under the banner of ‘BUCS’ – British University and Colleges Sport.

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We’re always proud to see our teams win, but it’s not all about competing – you might just want to have some fun and meet some new friends! It doesn’t matter how experienced or inexperienced you are; our sports clubs welcome everyone who wants to participate.

Freshers’ Fair is a great chance to show your interest, and you can also head along to one of the many Give It A Go sessions being held in the weeks following Freshers’. Joining a sports club isn’t just good for your wellbeing, it’s also the perfect opportunity to have fun, discover new interests, be a part of studentled activities, and meet some great people!

If you think there’s something missing from our list of clubs, you can come see us in the Students’ Union (Floor 5, Student Central) and set up your own!

Huddersfield.su/activities varsity Varsity is the Students’ Union’s biggest annual sports competition against our local rivals at the University of Bradford, with more than 2000 students going head-tohead both on and off the pitch.

The Varsity event has a rich 28year history and has grown with an ever-increasing number of students getting involved, and attracting bigger audiences – raising the stakes between the two competing sides. The principles remain the same; 20+ teams compete across

16+ disciplines for one point each in the overall standings. This instils the ethos of Varsity which is all about good sportsmanship, teamwork, and pride in the University.

Bradford took the title from us (boo!) in the last dramatic Varsity held in March 2016 – could you be one of our future champions when we take it back in 2017? Stay posted for details on a week of events you won’t want to miss!

SPORTS American Football Archery Athletics & Cross Country Badminton Basketball Boxing and Kickboxing Cheerleading Cricket Fencing Football - Men’s

Football - Women’s Golf Gymnastics H-KARTS Handball Hockey Horse Riding HUSSI (Snowsports) Netball Rugby League

Rugby Union - Men’s Rugby Union - Women’s Surfing Swimming & Water Polo Taekwon-do Tennis Thai Boxing Trampolining Ultimate Frisbee Volleyball

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Volunteering Getting involved in volunteering while you’re studying is not only fun and rewarding, but it will serve you well in gaining those extra skills and experiences that will make you stand out from the crowd once you graduate. Volunteering is a great opportunity to pick up a range of skills that you may not get while sitting in a lecture. These include leadership, team work, adaptability and initiative. Volunteering is the perfect way for you to get experience whilst having a great time, and even making friends along the way.

BROKERAGE SERVICE The Students’ Union runs a brokerage service where we check and advertise a range of volunteering projects from local and national charities. The charities we work with include Cancer Research UK, Yorkshire Children’s Centre, Age UK and Yorkshire Air Ambulance. The opportunities range from weekly

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volunteering to one-off commitments depending on your timetable. The process for applying is very simple and you can do it all through the Students’ Union website, by going to huddersfield.su/volunteering.

If you have any questions about the volunteering service and how to get involved, feel free to email volunteering@hud.ac.uk.

VOLUNTEERING EVENTS We have lots of great opportunities this year, such as Student Volunteering Week and the Students at the Heart of Hud initiative.

Everything from animal care to DIY and gardening in the local community is covered, with places always available for those of you who want to get stuck in and add value to your CV. For more information on Student Volunteering Week and everything else we have going on, visit huddersfield.su/volunteering.

advice centre The Advice Centre is a free service with a team of dedicated advisors completely independent from the University with clear objective – to support you. As well as providing advice on academic, housing, and finance issues, we also run campaigns on other matters affecting you throughout the year.

HOUSING

ACADEMIC ISSUES

Look out for, get support from and take advantage of all the freebies during the Advice Centre’s specialised campaign weeks this year including topics such as Mental Health, Sexual Health, Housing, Student Money and Exam Stress!

Despite your best efforts, your studies may not always go to plan.

The Advice Centre can provide information on academic procedures including appeals, disciplinary issues, results, and also provide the opportunity to meet a friendly member of staff to tailor your support moving forward.

STUDENT FINANCE We know Uni life can be tough on your pocket, that’s why we’re here to help. If you have questions about loans, fees or grants, just get in touch! We also recommend you get your hands on an NUS Extra card for some awesome discounts – just head on over to nus.org.uk/extra.

Your housing circumstances may have a negative impact on your Uni experience, and the Advice Centre is here to help you with any issues that may arise during your time at Huddersfield.

CAMPAIGNS

KEY INFORMATION The Students’ Union Advice Centre is located on Level 5, Student Central, and is open Monday–Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm. You can drop in or book an appointment by calling 01484 473446 or emailing advice-centre@hud.ac.uk.

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NO ADMIN FEES, QUALITY PROPERTIES, RUN BY THE SU. Come and have a chat with us at the Students’ Union, Floor 5, Student Central

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m o n d ay 1 9 t h s e p t e m b e r f r e s h e r s ’ fa i r 10:00am - 3:00pm University Sports Hall | FREE Do you like getting free stuff? How about tonnes of discount vouchers, or finding the perfect sports club or society to join?

Look no further, because we’ve arranged for everyone (we mean it!) who’s anyone to come down and give you loads of FREE STUFF.

hudcrawl 7:00pm – late Town Centre | £12 If you’re looking to kick-start your Freshers’ in style, we’re proud to announce that HudCrawl is back and bigger than ever before – see eight of the town’s best venues on a night you’ll never forget. It’s the perfect opportunity to meet other new students as over 1,800 of you get a tour of Huddersfield!

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t u e s d ay 2 0 t h s e p t e m b e r f r e s h e r s ’ fa i r 10:00am - 3:00pm University Sports Hall | FREE Can’t make Part One on Monday? No problem – Freshers’ Fair returns with MORE free stuff, tonnes of discount vouchers, and more sports clubs and societies than you can shake a stick at.

hudmovies 4:00pm - 7:30pm Floor 5, Student Central | FREE Grab a seat on our comfy couches and kick things off with Tarzan (kids’ showing) at 4:00pm, before we continue with Jungle Book (2016) at 6:00pm and Jurassic World at 7:30pm. It’s the perfect opportunity to bring your new flatmates along to something chilled on campus (HudCrawl recovery, anyone?).

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w e d n e d ay 2 1 s t s e p t e m b e r v i n ta g e c l o t h i n g fa i r 10:00am - 3:00pm University Square | FREE We’ll be welcoming lots of stalls on the University Square to offer you some bargain vintage finds. You never know – you might find your new fashion style for the year! Treat yourself to some cute gifts or just have a casual browse to see if anything takes your fancy.

campus t e a pa r t y 10:00am - 3:00pm Floor 5, Student Central | FREE Come down to the Students’ Union to enjoy a delicious slice of cake and steaming cup of tea or coffee in our Charlie and the Chocolate Factory themed event! Meet new people and get to know your SU Officers as you indulge in our chocolate fountain (yes, you read that right) – all for free!

coffee house sessions 12:00pm - 1:00pm The Warehouse | FREE After the success of hosting their gigs throughout this past academic year, we’re proud to partner with Coffee House Sessions once again to showcase home-grown talent at The Warehouse (our student bar).

t h e wa r e h o u s e pa r t y 9:00pm - late The Warehouse | FREE It’s time for the first sports club and society social on Huddersfield’s legendary Wednesday night! We’ve got some real treats planned for you at our SU bar, The Warehouse, with our special superhero-themed party – including an awesome photo booth setup, gunge tank (yep!) and much more.

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t h u r s d ay 2 2 n d s e p t e m b e r f o o d & C r a f t Fa i r 10:00am - 3:00pm University Square | FREE This one’s for the famished foodies, the cider connoisseurs, the crafty creators and the pastry professionals – join us on University Square for our special Food & Craft Fair!

hudcomedy 7:00pm - 10:30pm Lawrence Batley Theatre | £17 HudComedy is more than just your average gig – hosted in the Lawrence Batley Theatre just across from campus, it’ll be a hilarious night of gags with our compere Adam Rowe coordinating proceedings. With multiple appearances on Live at the Apollo, our ‘frantic and extremely funny’ headliner Russell Kane should go down a treat this September.

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f r i d ay 2 3 r d s e p t e m b e r

5:00pm - 11:30pm | Storthes Hall Park | £30

HudLive is the biggest event all year, bar none.

Following on from 2015’s success with headliners Sigma and Mistajam, we’ll be pulling all the stops out at Storthes Hall to make this year even better. Expect a true festival experience with free fairground rides, food tents, chill out

zones and some decent weather (fingers crossed!). Neil Amin-Smith of Clean Bandit headlines this year, supported by the immensely talented Becky Hill, Matt Richardson and the sound of the summer, Tieks!

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weekend events food fhaoonolddm&dfdri rri intnh kk ffeesstt Saturday 24th | 11:00am Holmfirth | £5 Visit the scenic village of Holmfirth (travel included). As always, the local organisers will showcase the excellent food & drink the Holme Valley has to offer. The Food & Drink Festival promises to be a lively and engaging addition to our Freshers’ line-up with live music and competitions for all.

a ta s t e o f h u d Sunday 25th | 4:00pm - 6:00pm Packhorse Shopping Centre | £15 Our classic Freshers’ evening dinner social returns under a new guise as A Taste of Hud, with a huge selection of local vendors treating you to a fabulous three-course meal for just £15. Take a seat in the Packhorse with your flatmates, coursemates or whoever you fancy bringing along (all welcome!).

hudquiz Sunday 25th | 9:00pm - late The Warehouse | £1 Let’s get quizzical! Hosted at the SU bar, The Warehouse, HudQuiz is a Freshers’ favourite and a great way to wind down after the best week of your life (probably). There’ll be plenty of big prizes up for grabs so make sure you revise (ha) to be in with a chance of winning! No tickets are required, just £1 per person!

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WHAT’S ON AT

THE LBT £7 UNDER 26 TICKETS

The Lawrence Batley Theatre is your local theatre on Queen Street, in between Tokyo and Kingsgate Shopping Centre

We host a range of shows including: powerful drama, critically acclaimed circus, side-splitting comedy, emotive contemporary dance, an eclectic selection of live music, show-stopping musicals and international cinema Get a programme from Box Office or browse all our events at thelbt.org With Under 26 tickets and student discounts available on the vast majority of shows, what’s not to love?

BOX OFFICE 01484 430528 ONLINE thelbt.org

THE OFFICIAL STUDENTS’ UNION BAR.

Warehouse Card

Clash of the Cans

Speed Quizzing

Craft & Cocktails

Wing Wednesday

Live Sports

Only 25p per wing

Sky Sports & BT Sport

Pool Tables

Smoothies & Frappés

Who doesn’t love pool?

For all of your non-alcoholic needs.

Collect points for free food and drinks.

(Double points Mondays!)

Sundays from 9pm 50p Entry

Thursdays from 5pm £3 craft, cider and tin cans

Fridays from 5pm £3 pints of craft & £6 cocktail pitchers

We also have free charging ports and free printing from your laptop!

Warehouse, 12 Zetland Street, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD1 2RA

Your time at University is something you should never forget, so it’s important to live it to the full. Have you ever found yourself sat there thinking “I could do that”, or “I’d really like to try something different”?

Our Give It A Go programme gives you the chance to take a taster session of an activity, sports club, society or trip. Helping you make the decision of whether it’s something you’d like to pursue, find out more at huddersfield.su/giveitago

Each term we publish a full list of Give It A Go events on our website which contains literally hundreds of opportunities for you to take your pick from. Some of them are free, some might have a small charge. Some of them are run by our student groups, and others are put on by partner organisations. What’s common to all of them though, is the fact they are all completely aimed at students – helping you to love your time at the University of Huddersfield.

Awesome Things to do in Huddersfield Join a sports club or society

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Watch a town or giants game

visit castle hill

take part in a parkrun

ride the greenhead park train

visit all the greggs

give harold wilson a kiss

go to see a show at the lawrence batley theatre

do an allnighter in the library

Compete for Huddersfield in Varsity

visit the yorkshire sculpture park

Take a Stroll Along The Canal

Get to Know Your Course Rep, or Become One

Try a Dixon’s Milk Ice

Run for Election at the Students’ Union

Celebrate Bonfire Night in Style

Volunteer with the Students’ Union

Vote in the Students’ Union Elections

Cycle the Calder Valley

Join a Team Hud Get Active Session

shop around the byram arcade visit emley moor transmitter get to know your student officer team

Grab a Beer and a Burger in The Warehouse

Try a Give It A Go session

Eat everything at The Huddersfield Food & Drink Festival

Relax in the SU with foosball & bean bags!

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MONEY SAVING TIPS

FOR FIRST TIME FRESHERS’

1. Cook Your Own Meals.

It’s easy and cheap to make sandwiches the night before or even get a flask for soups or stews, and buying your own ingredients for meals is a cheaper alternative to takeaways and ready-meals.

2. Cut Down.

Is there a subscription service you don’t really use? Cancel it for a few extra quid every month. If you’re a smoker, cutting down or quitting could save you hundreds or thousands of pound a year!

3. Secondhand.

Rather than buying brand new books, films, clothes or whatnot, buy them secondhand in local shops or online for a fraction of the price.

4. Discounts.

Students have access to a ton of discounts, so make sure you use them!

You can also get an NUS Extra card which offers loads of discounts for all kinds of places for up to three years!

5. Save.

You never know what life’s going to throw at you, so it’s always a good idea to keep some money saved up. You might miss it, but you’ll be thanking yourself when something happens and you’re prepared to deal with it.

Discounts — get an NUS Extra card!

8. Amazon Student.

All students can get Amazon Prime for free for six months with Amazon’s student programme, which gives you free one-day delivery on Prime items as well as access to Amazon Video.

9. Shop Smart.

Buying store-branded products rather than premium brands can cut prices in half or more.

Don’t shy away from places like Aldi and Lidl!

6. Phone Insurance.

If you have a pricey smartphone you should consider insuring it in case of any unfortunate accidents – especially if you know you’re clumsy! Phone insurance can be pretty cheap, and you’ll thank yourself for getting it.

7. Get a 16-25 Railcard

A railcard can get you a third off your normal ticket prices. If you plan on getting the train frequently (or even infrequently!) a Railcard is a no-brainer.

OR MAKE SOME CASH FROM YOUR OLD ONES To sell: Drop off your textbooks at the Students’ Union Helpdesk until 12:00pm on Monday 26th September To buy: The sale is happening in the Students’ Union on Floor 5, Student Central on Wednesday 28th September from 10:00am — 3:00pm

WWW.HUDDERSFIELD.SU/BOOKSALE #SUBOOKSALE

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