[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_image _builder_version=”3.17.6″ src=”https:\/\/sites.manchester.ac.uk\/salc-students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/143\/2023\/09\/Picture1.png” \/][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.17.6″]<\/p>\n
Reading time: 5 minutes \u00a0<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.17.6″]<\/p>\n Navigating University; finding your way around campus and a dive into some of the support services The University of Manchester has to offer.<\/span><\/p>\n There\u2019s not much I have to say about how to find buildings on campus but one simple tip – use google maps! Yes, you read that right. You can find every building you need to go to here.<\/span><\/p>\n There is also a <\/span>campus map<\/span><\/a> and if you\u2019ve read some of my previous blogs, you\u2019ll notice I\u2019ve mentioned building numbers. Each building has it\u2019s own number that you can find on the online map. You can also get a physical copy of the map from campus (looks like the image below).<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image _builder_version=”3.17.6″ src=”https:\/\/sites.manchester.ac.uk\/salc-students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/143\/2023\/09\/Picture2.png” \/][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.17.6″]<\/p>\n Now onto some of the support services available at uni – this list is not exhaustive!<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.17.6″]<\/p>\n One of the most important locations in uni you need to know is where your student support hub is located.<\/span><\/p>\n If you study a programme along the lines of languages, literature, linguistics and cultural studies then you belong to the School of Arts, Languages and Cultures and your student hub is located in the Samuel Alexander Building.<\/span><\/p>\n The hubs are there for general help and support: wellbeing and welfare, registration, careers etc. It is your first point of contact for support at uni and they can also signpost you to other services and teams. They also run wellbeing sessions throughout the year such as guide-dog visits, tote-bag painting etc. Follow <\/span>@uomsalcstudents<\/span><\/a> to be kept in loop about what they\u2019re planning for you!<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image _builder_version=”3.17.6″ src=”https:\/\/sites.manchester.ac.uk\/salc-students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/143\/2023\/09\/Picture3.png” \/][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.17.6″]<\/p>\n Sam Alex is building number 67 on the <\/span>campus map<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n The image above shows the north entrance, which faces the libraries and students services centre. The hub is located in the south foyer of the building – so the opposite end\u2026 If it makes it any easier, there\u2019s a bridge connecting the north and south wing so you can reach the hub via the north entrance.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Check out our reel<\/span><\/a> to get a mini tour of Sam Alex and find this \u2018bridge\u2019 that I mention.<\/span><\/p>\n The Student Support Hub will be ready to welcome our new and returning students this September in its new location. This new hub will be located next to the Lime Caf\u00e9, on the lower ground (basement) floor. Keep an eye out on the <\/span>SALC Instagram<\/span><\/a> for it\u2019s launch!<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”3_5″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.17.6″]<\/p>\n As mentioned in a <\/span>previous blog<\/span><\/a>, the Uni Place is home to the <\/span>Careers Service<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The careers service is here to support you through your time here at The University of Manchester and you will continue to have access to the careers service up to 2 years after you graduate.<\/span><\/p>\n Through their various employer events, workshops, careers fairs and \u2018meet the grads\u2019 sessions, they help you:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_5″][et_pb_image _builder_version=”3.17.6″ src=”https:\/\/sites.manchester.ac.uk\/salc-students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/143\/2023\/09\/Picture4.png” \/][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.17.6″]<\/p>\n Careers connect is the careers service\u2019s dedicated careers platform. It is an online hub where you can book careers appointments, find job vacancies and many more resources to help you find a part-time job while at uni and also prepare for the world of work after graduating.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image _builder_version=”3.17.6″ src=”https:\/\/sites.manchester.ac.uk\/salc-students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/143\/2023\/09\/Picture5.png” \/][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.17.6″]<\/p>\n This image is part of the homepage of careers connect.<\/span><\/p>\n Fun fact: I participated in 2 of the UoM Schemes listed on this platform – one of them being my summer internship – and got at least 2 part-time jobs.<\/span><\/p>\n You don\u2019t need to wait until the final year of your degree to start engaging with the careers service. They are super beneficial and would be able to support and prepare you for your post-graduation pathway from the get-go.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”3_5″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.17.6″]<\/p>\n Another service that you\u2019ll find on the 2nd floor of uni place is the Disability Advisory Support Service, more commonly known as DASS.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Disabled students make up over 19% of students at the uni. DASS is there to provide support to all who are eligible and help you succeed in your academics, your job and the rest of your uni experience.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Check out these <\/span>FAQs<\/span><\/a> to find out more.<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_5″][et_pb_image _builder_version=”3.17.6″ src=”https:\/\/sites.manchester.ac.uk\/salc-students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/143\/2023\/09\/Picture6.png” \/][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.17.6″]<\/p>\n The SU\u2019s advice service is independent from the university and can help you on a range of matters, such as:<\/span><\/p>\n Check out <\/span>this Students\u2019 Union page<\/span><\/a> to find out more about how the SU\u2019s there to support you during your time at uni. Learn more about what the exec team is and how you can be a representative of the student voice by being a student rep!<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”3_5″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.17.6″]<\/p>\n
Written by <\/span>Masnuna<\/b><\/a>, SALC Student Experience Intern<\/b><\/p>\nIntro<\/b><\/h2>\n
1. Student Support Hubs<\/span><\/h2>\n
2. Careers Service – University Place<\/span><\/h2>\n
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3. DASS – University Place<\/span><\/h2>\n
4. Students\u2019 Union (SU) Advice Service<\/span><\/h2>\n
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5. Student Services Centre (SSC)<\/span><\/h2>\n