University gives you the opportunity to expand your horizons and meet new and exciting people. Put in the effort to get involved, and you may find you have made the friendships of a lifetime.
Halls of residence and Freshers Off Campus Society (FOCSOC)
Students tell us the people they meet first at university often become friends for life. If you are living in university accommodation, the group of people you share a flat with can be a rich source of support, information, and fun.
If you need a little extra support, student advisers are available through the Student Mentor Scheme to help you with any issues, big or small. You can contact the student mentor scheme by emailing mentors@guild.bham.ac.uk.
Not living in university accommodation? The Freshers Off Campus Society (FOCSOC) gives you opportunities to get to know other people living off-campus - maybe even in the same area as you. It is run by 2nd and 3rd year students who have also lived off-campus and understand your situation.
Student societies
The Guild of Students offers almost 200 student societies for everything from music to circus skills. Keep up a current interest or try something completely new!
Sport
If you're interested in sport, Birmingham is a great place to be. With support and facilities for over 40 team and individual sports, you're bound to find a club to suit you.
Faith communities
Our multi-faith Chaplaincy offers you a space to meet other students in your faith community. They host a range of faith-based student societies as well as activities and events that cross faith and denominational boundaries. The University Guild of Students also boasts a wide range of student-run faith and religious societies.
Student views
"Don't worry when you get to university, try and talk to everyone and anyone."
"I actually found that the best support systems were the unofficial ones, so for example the students. I joined societies, I got to know other people."