BEGIN:VCALENDAR METHOD:PUBLISH PRODID:-//github.com/rianjs/ical.net//NONSGML ical.net 4.0//EN URL:https://www.essexstudent.com/ents/event/ics/36789/ VERSION:2.0 X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H X-WR-CALNAME:LGBTQ+ Social (36789) BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:GMT Standard Time X-LIC-LOCATION:Europe/London BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20241027T020000 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYDAY=4SU;BYMONTH=10 TZNAME:GMT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20250330T010000 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYDAY=-1SU;BYMONTH=3 TZNAME:BST TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:The Atrium CREATED:20260326T144952 DESCRIPTION:Come and meet some of the students that belong to the same com munity as you.\n\nhttps://www.essexstudent.com/ents/event/36789/\n DTEND:20260421T193000 DTSTAMP:20260415T210407Z DTSTART:20260421T173000 LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T144952 LOCATION:The Atrium SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:LGBTQ+ Social UID:c9444c23-b608-4e20-ac3b-79fd788e870c URL:https://www.essexstudent.com/ents/event/36789/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Come and meet some of the students that belong t o the same community as you.

https://www.essexstudent.com/ents/event/36789/

Welcome back from Spring Break! \;Come and join us in meeting new people th at belong to the community\, chat with your LGBTQ+ Student Community \;Officer\, and learn more about the Network and how we can support you! All years are welcome. \;

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You&rsquo\;ll have the opportunit y to meet other LGBTQ+ Students who understand the unique challenges you may face. This can help you form a network of peers who can offer advice\ , support\, and companionship.

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Interacting with others who shar e your experiences can boost your confidence and empower you to advocate for your needs and rights within the university. \;🤝

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Socia ls offer a relaxed environment to make friends and build social connectio ns with other students who understand your perspective and challenges.💬< /p>\n\n

You can connect with others who might be going through similar experiences\, whether it&rsquo\;s adjusting to university life\, homesick ness\, or balancing cultural expectations with academic responsibilities. 🧑&zwj\;🎓📚

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Enjoy free refreshments with coffee\, tea and soft drinks \;and snacks\, fun icebreakers designed to help you connect w ith students from your community\, whether you'\;re an international o r UK student. \;🥤🥨

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No official photography will be taken at this event\, so don&rsquo\;t worry about looking out for any cameras. Your officers may ask to take photos during the event\, but it is up to y ou to decide! \;

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Hope to see you there! \;

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~~FAQs~~

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Q: Do I need to arrive at the begin ning?
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A: We encourage students to arrive at the start to make sure they are involved in the activities and have time to sociali se with a snack!
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~~Q: Do I have to stay until the end?~~

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A: Not at all! Feel free to leave whenever you need to\n\n
Q: Do I need to bring \;money?
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A: Nope! All our social \;events are free of charge\, just bring yourse lf!
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Q: Will there be alcohol?
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A: No\ , all of our Welcome Week socials \;are alcohol free events
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Q: Can I come by myself?
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A: Absolutely! Socia ls are a great place to meet new people\, lots of students come alone and meet people
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Q: When is the last entry?
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A: Please don'\;t arrive after 19:15 as the social \;will fini sh at 19:30
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Q: How do I find the location?
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A: This social \;is taking place in The Atrium\, more informat ion on how to find the venue can be found below!
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Q: Is the venue accessible?
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A: Yes\, there is step free acce ss to this venue via a lift from Square 3
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If you have any furth er questions about this event please don'\;t hesitate to email suengag ement@essex.ac.uk
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Step free access can be found through these d ouble doors next to the SU Kitchen \;
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Stairs to The Atrium can be found between Sq uare 3 and LTB
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