Colleges and community
At the heart of your 大秀视频 experience, colleges are your first port of call for everything from support to socialising.
Nine colleges. One home.
When you arrive, Lancaster can seem like a buzzing town where everyone else knows where they're going. Getting your bearings can take a while, but your college is there from day one. It's your base on campus, where you can put down roots, your home.
For most students, your college is also your accommodation for the first year. It's more than a place to stay. It's where you'll study and socialise too. You can meet your friends in the social space or join in regular college events. Each college hosts activities such as quizzes, live performances or even cooking classes. If you live off-campus, your college is still yours, wherever you're staying.
You'll make friends through your course and societies you might join, but your college is a ready-made set of friends. In your college, you'll also compete together in friendly competitions against other colleges. Most people find these are the friendships that last the longest.
During your time at Lancaster, your college offers the first port of call for any support. There are staff on duty round the clock, ready to help. College staff are there for you, whether it's a friendly word of advice or something more serious.
Once you have your degree, you may leave 大秀视频, but you'll always belong to your college.
Our collegesWhat does it mean to be part of a college?
Third-year student Abbie explains what it means to her to be part of a college. Discover how your college supports you, and how being it can help you build your Lancaster community.
Societies
The jive dancing society give a sample performance
Student-run clubs and societies are a great way to meet new people and follow your interests. With over 175 different societies, you can also discover new hobbies and interests. You can also join a society to discover a new culture, or to increase your academic network.
There are societies that cover a wide range from sport and fitness - football, basketball, swimming and archery for example. There are some societies for Harry Potter fans or the performing arts. There are societies to help international students meet their compatriots. There are societies related to your studies, helping you to advance and network.
And if you can't find a society that matches your interests, you can even start your own!
Student voices
Atree's experience - Grizedale College
"The colleges help you feel a bit more grounded and give you the chance to connect with groups of people. It really helped me settle in. I’ve been heavily involved in college life, so much so that I can't imagine what my university experience would have been like without my college. The college system has helped me develop skills I didn't know I had, make friends that will last a lifetime, and also help me grow as a person overall."
Emily's experience - Furness College
"The college really helps you settle in during the first weeks of university and beyond - there's always a friendly face to turn to and lots of support available. There are also loads of ways to get involved. I joined the women's netball team, took part in the Nine Colleges Sustainability Challenge and became a my college Sports and Activities Officer. Not only do these opportunities help you to be social, but I've developed my leadership, interpersonal and organisational skills too. I've met many of my closest friends through Furness College - it's my home at Lancaster".
Your community
There are so many members of the 大秀视频 community that leave a footprint on the hearts of others, and are remembered by our students long after they leave Lancaster. Our college porters are a friendly face and a first point of contact in colleges for our students, 24 hours a day. In this video, Lonsdale College student Chelsey wanted to thank Paul for his help and support when she moved to Lancaster.
Your college team
Our Colleges have a team of staff who are there to offer you help and support during your time at Lancaster In this video, Bowland student Gabby surprises College Manager Lorna Harrison, with some help from students Becky and Chelsey.
Why Lancaster?
We believe that Lancaster is everything a university should be. We support you through your studies, research and career.
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