Apply to be Fresher's Representative!

So, the time has come to elect our new Fresher's Representative!

History Memes are the BEST!

This role has so many benefits such as improving your confidence, communication skills,organisation and planning, secretarial skills and so much more! 
Do you think you have what it takes to be the History Society's Fresher's Rep? Then apply!

Past Fresher's Representatives
  

Joe Swyny - Current President 

Carlie Andrews -
 Current Communications Officer

Our past Fresher's Representatives have been Joe Swyny, who was Social Secretary last year and is now the current President of the History Society. 

Last years Fresher's Representative was Carlie Andrews who is now the current communications officer of the History Society.


As you can see, this role leads to different roles within the History Society committee!

How do I apply?
All you need to do is email: history@swansea-union.ac.uk addressed to Carlie, along with a 200 word description of your self and how you would be a good for this role and what you would bring to the society. You can also add a small picture of yourself so people can see who you are!

After the closing date, we will then post all applicants entries to the facebook and blog page for all the members to see so they can choose who they would like to elect!

Requirements:
- You must go to Swansea University
- You must be a paid member of the History Society
- You must be a first year student

What happens at the election?
The election will take place upstairs at Peppermint Swansea where you will give a short 2 minute speech on how you would make a good Fresher's Representative for the members to hear and then decide! Date and time for the election is to be confirmed!

Once all the candidates have spoken, we will then commence the election. This is where the members choose who their Fresher's Rep. If you want to bring friends or housemates for support you are welcome to, however, if you want them to vote, they must be members of the History Society! They will also get their Mint Clubcard. (£3 for the whole year!)

We will then announce the chosen candidate.

What is happening after the election?
We are going to be holding our massive social - THE BEER OLYMPICS (this will not all be beer related), with lots of different events versing against other societies! This will also be taking place in Peppermint. 

Date of the Election and Beer olypmics is to be confirmed,so make sure you check back to the blog to keep up to date!

Good luck!
Swansea University History Society

First Year Induction

First Years having advice from the History Society

Today, the History Society was involved in an important introduction lecture that was given to the first year students at Swansea University by lecturers of the History department. This consisted of telling them about socials, events, trips abroad, academic workshops and even the role of becoming a Fresher's Representative. It was a very successful presentation where questions and positive feedback was received. After the induction, the committee, the first year students and some of the lecturers met at JC's for a pint and a chat!

The History Society's advice for freshers!

Welcome: New Blog, New Committee!

Hello everyone,
Welcome to the new Swansea University History Society blog!
We have decided to create a new blog to fit our brand new committee, who you will be meeting shortly. 

Society News 

We have some fantastic news, we are now proudly sponsored by Peppermint bar in Swansea and Invasion travel agency this year! 

About us

The History Society is one of Swansea University's largest academic societies and we pride ourselves in running a range of events throughout the year, from academic workshops, socials and nights out on the famous Wind Street, trips away and abroad, and not forgetting our Christmas and End of Year Dinner with all our members and even lecturers!

Academic Stuff: Exam workshop, Master’s talk, Holocaust Survivor talk, techniques and guidance workshops!
Social Stuff: Dress up socials, End of Year Dinner, Christmas Dinner, Pub Golf, Wind Street events, Trips abroad, day out trips, elections!

To become a member, you do not need to be doing a History degree or module.

This year is a great year to be a member of the History Society, why? There are plenty of reasons! Firstly, we are one of the biggest and most successful academic societies of Swansea University. This can be seen in our awards and nominations we have received from the Swansea University Student Union where students of Swansea University nominate their favorite societies. Secondly, we have an brilliant trip to Berlin run by our sponsor Invasion. This will be £235 (tbc, price subject to change) for 5 nights in one of the most beautiful capital cities of the world!