<div class="fr-view"><p><span lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none">Freshers Fortnight happens twice a year and includes an abundance of online events (and face-to-face events again from 2022 onwards!), social chats and activities to take part in to help you settle into your academic journey.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"> </span></p>
<p lang="EN-US"><span lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none">Freshers is an exciting time as we say hello to new students and welcome back returning OU students. Let’s find out more&#8230;</span><span data-ccp-props="{"> </span></p>
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<h4><span lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto">Who is Freshers for?</span><span lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"> </span><span data-ccp-props="{"> </span></h4>
<p lang="EN-US"><span lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto">Contrary to what you may think from the name ‘Freshers’, Freshers Fortnight is for </span><span lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><strong>all OU students </strong></span><span lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto">–</span><span lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"> </span><span lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto">whether you have just started your studies, you’re returning after a break or you’re continuing your studies, Freshers is for you. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"> </span></p>
<p lang="EN-US"><span lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto">We</span><span lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"> realise that starting or returning to your studies can be both daunting and exciting at the same time, and Freshers is a great chance to pick up some study tips, find out how your Students Association can support you through your academic journey and, of course, meet other OU students! </span><span data-ccp-props="{"> </span></p>
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<h4><span lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto">When is Freshers?</span><span data-ccp-props="{"> </span></h4>
<p lang="EN-US"><span lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto">Freshers Fortnight occurs twice a year, in September-October and January-February – for the two module starts. When Freshers is coming up, you’ll find the dates and all the information you need on our </span><a href="https://www.oustudents.com/freshers/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><span lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink">website</span></span></a><span lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto">. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"> </span></p>
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<h4><span lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto">What happens at Freshers?</span><span lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"> </span><span data-ccp-props="{"> </span></h4>
<h6><span lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto">Events</span><span data-ccp-props="{"> </span></h6>
<p lang="EN-US"><span lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto">Freshers is two weeks of online and face-to-face events and activities to welcome you (back) to the OU student community. From events to introduce you to your Association and student reps, to opportunities to meet fellow OU students in events like a quiz and bingo, to awesome events run by our wide range of </span><a href="https://www.oustudents.com/get-involved/clubs-and-societies/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><span lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink">clubs and societies</span></span></a><span lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"> – there is something for everyone. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"> </span></p>
<p lang="EN-US"><span lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto">You can join as few or as many events as you like, and you can drop in and out of sessions as and when you have time. You can also choose how you’d like to take part in sessions, there is no pressure to use your camera/microphone if you do not want to. For each event, there will be a brief description so you can know what to expect.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"> </span></p>
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<h6><span lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto">Competitions and prize draws</span><span data-ccp-props="{"> </span></h6>
<p lang="EN-US"><span lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto">Throughout Freshers there are plenty of competitions and prize draws to get involved in too, with some exciting prizes on offer! Freshers competitions have included a writing competition, quiz, bingo and more, with prizes from iPads to merch from the </span><a href="https://www.oustudentsshop.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><span lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink">OU Students Shop</span></span></a><span lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto">. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"> </span></p>
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<h4>Why take part?</h4>
<p>Freshers is an opportunity to get involved in the student community and feel a part of something bigger. Here are a couple of quotes from students who have attended Freshers to give you a sense of what it&#8217;s all about.</p>
<blockquote><p>I found it very interesting and informative and it boosted my confidence in meeting new people.</p></blockquote>
<blockquote><p>Being an OU student can, at times, feel like a lonely experience. Freshers reminds us that we are far from alone. There&#8217;s an entire student community out there!</p></blockquote>
<h4><span lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto">How can I get involved?</span><span data-ccp-props="{"> </span></h4>
<p lang="EN-US"><span lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto">During Freshers Fortnight, you will find all the information you need on our </span><a href="https://www.oustudents.com/freshers/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><span lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink">website</span></span></a><span lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"> including how to join events and take part in competitions. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"> </span></p>
<p lang="EN-US"><span lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto">Throughout the year, you can find some </span><a href="https://www.oustudents.com/freshers/useful-info/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><span lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink">useful information for Freshers</span></span></a><span lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"> on our website, including advice on studying and some key information on what the Association does for you.</span></p>
<p lang="EN-US"><span lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto">And there is still plenty to get involved in outside of Freshers, including: regular </span><a href="https://www.oustudents.com/whats-on/events-listing/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><span lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink">online events</span></span></a><span lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto">, </span><a href="https://www.oustudents.com/get-involved/clubs-and-societies/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><span lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink">clubs and societies</span></span></a><span lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto">, </span><a href="https://www.oustudents.com/get-involved/support-groups/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><span lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink">support </span><span data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink">groups</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink">,</span></span></a><span lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"> and </span><a href="https://www.oustudents.com/get-involved/volunteer/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><span lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink">volunteering</span></span></a><span lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto">. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"> </span></p>
<p lang="EN-US"><span lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none">To stay in the loop with what’s going on at your Association all year round, you can </span><a href="http://oustudents.co/web-newsletter" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><span lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink">sign up to our monthly Association newsletter</span></span></a><span lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none">, and check us out on </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/OUstudents" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><span lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink">Facebook</span></span></a><span lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none">, </span><a href="https://twitter.com/OUstudents" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><span lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink">Twitter</span></span></a><span lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"> and </span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/oustudentslive/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><span lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink">Instagram</span></span></a><span lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none">.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"> </span></p>
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All about… Freshers!
What is Freshers? Learn all about the celebration of students and Association life that happens twice a year.
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