Mcmillan & Weyer

Mcmillan & weyers chapter 11 p. 57-62

Social life at University

chapter shows university involves changes to social relationships

community populated by locals as well as other international students.

University is a social community with a variety of people who live and study on campus.

You will build up friendships . However, this wont happen immediately, it will depend on where you live.

Living in halls of residents and other accommodation.

Many institutions offer first time students a opportunity to live in hall of residence. Here you will live with students from different backgrounds.

Although accommodation offices try to match students according to similar courses and personality, it's not always possible.

Social events are often organised to help students socialise.

Private shared rental accommodation has the potential advantage of a closer friendship group with flat mates. It may limit the amount of new people you meet.

International students.

Often students come to study from offer countries , hoping to experience British life. Residential housing allows international students to broaden friendships and experience university.

Living at home.

A considerable amount of students live at home due to financial reasons or mature students with established homes in this case friendships are made in lectures.

Home based students transportation can be a issue for some.

Mature students are forming largely at universities communities.

Making the first moves.

It is important to mix and work at forming new friendships.

The butterfly- wants to be ever-ones friend. Maybe a short term acquaintance.

The lions- exclusive group, share some values to infiltrate.

The elephants- lovely but loud extroverts.

The worker bees- tend to feel insecure in own abilities

the moles- shy modest types, they seem academically week but tend to observe a lot and are often highly competent.

The cuckoos- very social but not academically invested.

The grasshoppers- very...