Dear all,
I am curious to know why the Society meets in the Barley Mow......
Admittedly it is a nice place, and I have enjoyed pissing/vomiting in the
car-park on several occasions, but would it not be easier (and cheaper for
all concerned, esp. for those who don't have rich parents or a full-time
job) to meet somewhere on campus, which would also mean a shorter walk for
the vast majority?
For a while last year we met in the Crosslands Suite after the film, which
was pretty cool as it has plenty of seating and space (plus cheap drinks),
and was conveniently situated for all those living both on and adjacent to
campus. Freshers and new members would be more likely to turn up throughout
the year if a meeting place on campus were used, whereas those of us who are
very busy (or lazy) are not necessarily going to consider it worthwhile
travelling all the way over to Englefield Green just for a chat and an
overpriced Coke!
The Chairbeing has called me lazy for saying this (she may have a point,
let's face it), but personally I have neither the time nor the energy to
trek all the way over to The Village to spend my hard earned cash on
overpriced beverages, only to have to walk all the way back to the station
to get home.
Having lived on campus for the last four years, it is always a shame to see
facilities such as the Crosslands Suite frequently overlooked by many
societies for social activities. Campus is quiet enough as it is,
especially at weekends, so it is not the best idea in the world for an
ever-expanding society such as IFIS to base extremely necessary 'getting to
know you' sessions off-campus.
But that's just my opinion.........
Thanks
Adam Scrivner
I am curious to know why the Society meets in the Barley Mow......
Admittedly it is a nice place, and I have enjoyed pissing/vomiting in the
car-park on several occasions, but would it not be easier (and cheaper for
all concerned, esp. for those who don't have rich parents or a full-time
job) to meet somewhere on campus, which would also mean a shorter walk for
the vast majority?
For a while last year we met in the Crosslands Suite after the film, which
was pretty cool as it has plenty of seating and space (plus cheap drinks),
and was conveniently situated for all those living both on and adjacent to
campus. Freshers and new members would be more likely to turn up throughout
the year if a meeting place on campus were used, whereas those of us who are
very busy (or lazy) are not necessarily going to consider it worthwhile
travelling all the way over to Englefield Green just for a chat and an
overpriced Coke!
The Chairbeing has called me lazy for saying this (she may have a point,
let's face it), but personally I have neither the time nor the energy to
trek all the way over to The Village to spend my hard earned cash on
overpriced beverages, only to have to walk all the way back to the station
to get home.
Having lived on campus for the last four years, it is always a shame to see
facilities such as the Crosslands Suite frequently overlooked by many
societies for social activities. Campus is quiet enough as it is,
especially at weekends, so it is not the best idea in the world for an
ever-expanding society such as IFIS to base extremely necessary 'getting to
know you' sessions off-campus.
But that's just my opinion.........
Thanks
Adam Scrivner