Accommodation

ResLife Social Programme

By Lindsey 25 Jul 2018

If you have opted to live in our on-campus accommodation at QMU, you will have exclusive access to a large variety of ResLife events that are organised especially for our residential students. The ResLife team also work in partnership with the QMU Sports Centre and Students’ Union to ensure there is always something going on that you can get involved with. The ResLife programme is not only intended to give you opportunities to socialise, meet new people and have a lot of fun, but also to give you a chance to learn some valuable life skills along the way!

Your annual programme of ResLife events typically includes:

Social Events

Movie nights
Scottish ceilidhs
Cinema and trampoline park trips
BBQs and Sunday brunches
Parties, proms and balls
Trips to local sites of interest e.g. Edinburgh Castle.

Life Skills Sessions

Cookery classes
Money management and budgeting
Employment and interview skills
CV writing, covering letters and application forms

Wellbeing and Personal Development

Wellbeing sessions
Mental health awareness
Alcohol awareness
Stress management

Study Skills

Revision and essay writing techniques
Literature searching and referencing

The ResLife programme is always developing and expanding so if you have a suggestion for an event that you know your fellow students will benefit from please email your ResLife Coordinator – they are always pleased to hear your suggestions and receive feedback!

Get involved and help shape your ResLife programme

For those of you with a passion for leadership, events organisation and project management you now have the opportunity to contribute to the structure and organisation of the ResLife events programme by becoming a member of the ResLife Student Social Committee. This is a great chance for you to start adding some useful extras to your CV as well as having fun, networking and meeting new people. Not to mention organising some amazing events!

If you are interested in being on the ResLife Student Social Committee contact your ResLife Coordinator. Recruitment for the committee happens at the beginning of Semester One and Semester Two.

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Social Media, community, ResLife