Description
Welcome to Bristol University Exchange Society! BUES aims to bring international exchange students and local UoB students together.
This is the only society dedicated to exchange students coming to Bristol and students interested in or returning from their exchange abroad. It was established in September 2023 by two students who returned from their year abroad and wanted to create a space for people on/returning/interested in exchange. Throughout the 2023-2024 year we have had over 300+ members sign up. Our regular socials have become a great place to meet new people and for returning Bristol students to reconnect with people they knew before going on their year abroad. Now officially affiliated, we are excited to continue to grow as a society and continue the excitement that is studying abroad!
Family scheme
We will match 'parents' (local Bristol students) and 'children' (incoming exchange or international students) based on your interest and what you all like to do together. For 'children', BUES is a society that will help you get settled into Bristol by organising regular socials. Your smaller families will also be a great way for your to get to know local Bristol students, who will be able to pass on insider knowledge about the best places in Bristol! For 'parents' this will be a great opportunity for your to practise your language, meet new people and continue the spirit of exchange into your final year. Being a 'parent' also counts towards the Bristol PLUS award. If you still deciding where to go on your year abroad, you will be able to mix with people from lots of different countries.
Families are organised at the start of TB1 via google form, found on our instagram. Once allocated, we hold a social where you can meet your family. In TB2 students that stay in Bristol continue in the same family (unless they ask to move) and new exchange students replace those who have left.
Society-wide socials
We hold socials throughout the term for everyone who is part of the society. In the past we have held them at pubs near uni, done a pub quiz and a Christmas ball. 70-100 people show up so this a great way to meet new people and catch up with old friends.
BUES radio show
We have a radio show on BURST radio (Bristol Uni Radio Station) once a week. Each week the members of the committee chat with a member of the society about their exchange experience. The guest is invited to play 3-4 songs from their home country or that remind them of their exchange. There is also a focus on playing music from around the world. This is a great opportunity for anyone who wants to share some music, tell funny or honest stories about their experience of studying abroad or gain experience speaking on real live radio (friends and family love to listen in!). Sign up to be a guest via the google form in our instagram bio.
Contact information
If you have any questions please instagram message us or email us:
Instagram: bristoluni_exchangesociety
Email: bristoluni.exchangesociety@gmail.com
Terms and conditions
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Membership Fee Inclusions
Prior to signing up to a Club or Society speak to the Committee to find out what your membership includes and if there are any further expenses throughout the year.
Service Standards
All Club or Society members can expect to receive:
- The opportunity to attend regular meetings, events, activities, trips and socials as arranged.
- The opportunity to stand for a committee position or vote in their elections (Bristol students only).
- For Sports Club – to attend regular training sessions and have the opportunity to be selected for the teams.
Code of Conduct
When joining a club or society you are agreeing to abide by the constitution, general rules, regulations and policies of University of Bristol Students’ Union and also the Club or Society Code of Conduct which sets out the level of behaviour & discipline expected of all Club & Society members.
Refund Policy
Any customer who pays for a membership subscription to a Bristol SU Society, Sports Club, Student Media and initiatives has a 14 day cooling off period from the time and date of purchase during which they have the right to cancel the subscription and receive a full refund. If you do decide to cancel within the 14 days, Bristol SU will refund your payment within a further 30 days of the cancellation. To request a refund please email: bristolsu@bristol.ac.uk
Data sharing (Sports Club members only)
Please be aware that Bristol SU may share data relating to the members of its sports clubs with the Centre for Sport, Exercise and Health (a department of the University). This information may be used for the purposes of communicating direct with these members and/or to cross-reference against SEH's Sports Pass membership records.
As part of Bristol SU's membership of British Universities & Colleges Sports (BUCS) Bristol SU may have to share data on to its sports clubs members so BUCS can, from time to time, communicate with these members.
Data sharing (Societies members only)
If you're joining one of the societies listed below please be aware that your name and email address will be shared with Bristol Hub for the purpose of keeping you up to date with their activities through their email “The Week”:
AIESEC Bristol, AMICUS Bristol, Anti-Slavery Society, Bristol Feminists, Bristol Friends of MSF, Bristol Marrow, Bristol Social Enterprise Society, Bristol Student Action for Refugees, Bristol University Amnesty International, Conservation Group, Bristol University Oxfam Group, Bristol University Sustainability Team, Bristol Volunteers for Development Abroad, Engineers Without Borders, Howard League for Penal Reform Student Society, International Affairs Society, Medsin Bristol, Model United Nations, and Vegetarian and Vegan Society.
For more information on Bristol Hub visit: http://www.bristolhub.org.
If you do not want your details shared with the Hub please email: bristolsu@bristol.ac.uk.
These terms shall be governed by English law and are subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the English Courts. Nothing in these terms shall exclude liability for fraudulent misrepresentation.
