You may find a few Southampton based bucket lists on the internet, but there's none quite like this one. Packed with information, must see's and go's - this bucket list has been tailored just for you. And this is only part 1!
1. Have a BBQ on Southampton Common
Southampton Common is a large open space located on the Avenue, and is a perfect place to host BBQs on a hot day!
2. Go to a AAA event
Access All Areas – It really does what it says on the tin. Your AAA wristband will grant you free access to Southampton’s hottest clubs hosting exclusive nights for your Freshers Fortnight, including; Freshers Ball, BNO, Foam Party as well as access to Southampton Soundclash Festival!
3. Join a Society
We've got over 50 societies for you to join. If there is something you’re interested in that isn’t already a society… you can start one! Email your VP Employability & Engagement at su.engagement@solent.ac.uk.
4. Volunteer
Volunteering can provide you with a wide range of opportunities that can help towards your personal development, whether you’re looking to develop key skills for your future career and job applications or you are just looking to support a cause and have some fun, we have a number of great volunteering opportunities just for you. Head over to www.solentsu.co.uk/volunteering to find out how you could get involved.
5. Prank your Housemate
Because, why not?
6. Get a Jesters Gold Card
By the end of the evening you’ll be feeling wonky, and won’t just be something to do with the slanting floor. It sure is a night to remember, with sticky floors, jesticles and poorly maintained toilets, you’ll be wondering what happened in your life to deserve this is no time.
7. Visit the New Forest
8. Get a Burrito from Mexigo
9. Go to The Hobbit
It ain’t just for LOTR fans, If you like good music, drinks and to sitting in a beer garden on a hot summer’s day, The Hobbit is the place for you. And if you’re feeling lucky, complete the Fellowship Quest and win a free t-shirt!
10. Watch a movie with Sonar Film
It’s Solent Uni’s own cinema, located in LT1 above Costa Coffee where they show the latest films from £4! To find out more on this sweet deal, check out their website and Facebook Page.
11. Learn to cook
12. Attend a Ball
Grad ball & Freshers Ball the cornerstones for any student that wants an excuse to not wear a shirt or dress from Primark paired with ill-fitting shoes from the H&M Bargain bin. Bring your best dressed A game to the events of year to round off you social calendar.
13. Come to Freshers Fayre!
Packed with Freebies, it’s one of the biggest Freshers Fayre’s in the UK! This year Freshers fayre is on the 24th September at the O2 Guildhall and Guildhall Square, where you can find lots of information on sports teams, societies, bars and clubs, local services, restaurants and takeaways, local and national businesses, advice and more.
14. TV show marathon
Netflix + Takeaway + Bed = a good Sunday
15. Experience a Firework Display at Mayflower park
Because it’s pretty spectacular
16. Get lost in the RM building
You won’t avoid this
17. Get a mega burger at the SU Kitchen
It’s Mega Mondays! So why not get yourself down to the SU Diner and grab yourself a Mega Burger? They’re only £4.95!
18. Stand outside halls after a fire alarm goes off at 3AM.
This isn’t a fun experience, but chances are this will happen at least once during our time at halls.
19. Experience the 4am Freight train alarm clock
Nothing quite as interesting as seeing what people look like at a 4 AM fire alarm knowing they have a 9 o’clock lecture, epically after they have had a night out.
20. Explain there are 2 Universities in Southampton
21. Submit a motion to Student Council
From Halal Meat to Gender Neutral Toliets, students really can make any positive change they see fair through the representation of Student Council.
22. Vote in the Sabbatical Officer Elections
Sweets and freebies aside, you get to see some really passionate people who want to make a positive lasting change to Solent. It's reassuring to think that students really care about others and their education.
23. Get free stuff during Freshers week
Because it’s FREEEEEE
24. Get an NUS extra card
1 card, hundreds of discounts.
25. Become a Course rep
You'll have the power to shape and implement how you want your degree to improve for your overall academic experience. Become a Course Rep and make a positive lasting effect for you and your course mates.
26. Take part in Union Week
It’s not just about the free pizza, also known as ‘re-freshers’, it’s a great chance to get to know more about your Union, from the services we offer, the societies you can get involved in, to the events we run.