International student orientation
Food shopping trip
Key Information:
- Date and time
- Fri 13 September 2024
11:00 - 13:00 - Location
- Outside P Block, Frenchay Campus, Further info
- Contact
- Global Student Support team globalstudents@uwe.ac.uk
- Cost
- Free
- Attendance
- Booking not required
Description
Join us on a trip to the local supermarket so you can start stocking up on food and other essential items to help you settle into your new home!
Asda is one of the UK’s largest and best value supermarket chains where you will be able to buy anything from food to bedding, pots and pans, stationery, clothes and much more! There will also be a chance to check out other available shops surrounding Frenchay Campus.
Meeting point: Meet our Global Buddies outside P block by the bench on Frenchay, and we'll walk to the retail park together. Make sure to wear a jacket or a jumper to keep yourself warm.
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