Are you a North American student eager to connect with peers who share your background and interests?
This is your chance to meet fellow students who share similar cultural backgrounds, traditions, and experiences. Being around people who share your background and experiences can reduce feelings of homesickness and make you feel more at home in your new surroundings.🤝🧑🤝🧑
Connecting with other North American students can help you feel more at ease as you transition to a new country, especially when dealing with cultural differences, language nuances, or academic expectations.📖🧑🎓
Enjoy free refreshments with coffee, tea and soft drinks and snacks, fun icebreakers designed to help you connect with students from your community, whether you're an international or UK student. 🥤🥨
Can't wait to see you there!
FAQs
Q: Do I need to arrive at the beginning?
A: We encourage students to arrive at the start to make sure they are involved in the activities and have time to socialise with a snack!
Q: Do I have to stay until the end?
A: Not at all! Feel free to leave whenever you need to
Q: Do I need to bring money?
A: Nope! All our mixer events are free of charge, just bring yourself!
Q: Will there be alcohol?
A: No, all of our Welcome Week mixers are alcohol free events
Q: Can I come by myself?
A: Absolutely! Mixers are a great place to meet new people, lots of students come alone and meet people
Q: When is the last entry?
A: Please don't arrive after 18:45 as the mixer will close at 19:00
Q: How do I find the location?
A: This mixer is taking place in The Atrium, more information on how to find the venue can be found below!
Q: Is the venue accessible?
A: Yes, there is step free access to this venue via a lift from Square 3
If you have any further questions about this event please don't hesitate to email suengagement@essex.ac.uk
Step free access can be found through these double doors next to the SU Kitchen
Stairs to The Atrium can be found between Square 3 and LTB