Hey Class of 2019! Here is your freshmen bucket list, lets see how many of these items you can do in one semester!
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@ubridgeport2019
Hey Class of 2019! Here is your freshmen bucket list, lets see how many of these items you can do in one semester!
Hey Class of 2019, Here is your freshmen bucket list, lets see how many of these items you can do in one semester!
Welcome to UB Class of 2⃣0⃣1⃣9⃣!🎓🎉
It's Move-in Day!!! Share your pictures and videos using the #MoveInDayUB
Only 1 more day until #MoveInDayUB!
Wondering what to bring to campus? Here is a list that might be of help!
Items to Bring
Sheets and Blankets (needs to fit an extra long twin mattress)
Pillows
Towels
Hangers
Alarm clock
Power strip with built-in surge protector
Laundry basket & detergent
Toiletries
Shower caddy with shower shoes (i.e. flip flops)
Desk lamp
Supplies (i.e. pens, paper, calendar, etc.)
Clothes for all seasons Iron and small ironing board
Posters/Poster tape
Message board
Plants
Television (each room is equipped with basic cable)
Cable cord
Small stereo
Fan
Simple First Aid Kit
Sewing Kit
Broom/Dust Pan
Electric teapots
Rice cookers
Coffee makers
Electric griddles (eg. George Foreman Grilles, etc)
2 more days until #MoveInDayUB! Do you have tips on what to pack?
3 more days until Move-In Day!!!
UB Student Discounts!
by Karlie Spader College is the time in our lives where we do a lot of self exploration. This self exploration doesn’t happen overnight and will often take us the entire four years. During these valuable years, we change our style, our eating habits, and even the relationships we have with the people around us. Most of these changes happen outside of the classroom, on your own time. Generally, your own time means your own money. Now, being a college student ultimately correlates to having limited funds, but that doesn’t necessarily mean limited opportunities. Throughout my time at UB, I have gotten the inside scoop on all the restaurants, apparel, tech, entertainment, and even travel discounts around the area. I was absolutely amazed with all the discounts my (horribly pictured) college ID could get me! In the end my wallet ultimately thanked me. Here is a list of all the places that will give you discounts, just by showing them your UB ID:
Apparel • Ann Taylor 20% • H&M 15% • Banana Republic 20% • Charlotte Russe 10% • Goodwill 10% • J Crew 15% • Limited 15%
Entertainment • AMF Milford Lanes - Wednesdays College Night • Connecticut Post 14 + IMAX (Matinee Tuesday - $5.50/ticket) http://www.cinemark.com/values-discounts.aspx • AMC Loews Danbury 16 61 Eagle Rd, Danbury, CT 06810 (203) 796-7770 Every day after 4 P.M. Just present UB ID • Met Opera in NY: Sign-up for Student Discounts and save up to 25% off the face value for select performances. .
Restaurants: • Dunkin Donuts 10% *Lafayette Blvd* • Moe’s Burgers 10% • Funchal Café 10% • Amici Miei Café 10% • Fruta Juice 10% • Two Boots 10% • Star Istanbul 5% • Taco Loco 10% • Miss Thelma’s 10% • Buffalo Wild Wings 10% • Sergio’s Pizza 10% • Papa John’s 50% *online only, use promo code: UB50 • Bangalore Restaurant & Bar 15% • Bombay Bar and Grill (Indian Restaurant) 10% • Flipside Burgers and Bar; Coupons are with Student Relations • Himalayan Grill (Napoli and Indian Cuisine)15% • Lobster Post 10% • Toni’s Tuscan Table 10%
Tech/Wireless: • Adobe up to 80% off • Apple up to $200 off a new computer • AT&T 10% • Dell • HP • Microsoft 10% • Norton up to 50% off • Sprint 10-15% • T-Mobile 10% • Fujitsu 5%
Insurance & Transportation Discounts • Allstate 20% • Insurance 10% • Farmers Insurance *Good Student Discount* “B” Average • Greyhound 20% • Geico *Good Driver Discount* “B” Average • State Farm 25% • Travelers Insurance *Student Discount* “B” Average
Lodging: Show UB ID • Holiday Inn Bridgeport $119+Tax 1070 Main Street, Bridgeport, CT (203) 334-1234 • Homewood Suites by Hilton – Complementary Breakfast 7days/week $126 + Tax 6905 Main Street, Stratford, CT (203) 377-3322 • Marriott Trumbull Merritt Parkway - $139 + Tax Based on availability 180 Hawley Lane, Trumbull, CT (203) 378-1400 • Ramada Inn – 2 People $69.95 + Tax 225 Lordship Boulevard, Stratford, CT (203) 375-8866 • Residence Inn by Marriott – (Extended Stay Hotel) $119 for a studio + Tax 62 Rowe Avenue, Milford, CT (203) 283-2100
Transportation: Show UB ID • GO Airport Shuttle Connecticut (Lowest Starting Price $69) Transportation to JFK, LaGuardia, White Plains, Hartford Bradley, and Newark Liberty airports Discount for UB Students (800) 377-8745 or (203) 891-1280 www.2theairport.com
Online Shopping: • Overstock.com would like to extend a 10% discount to the University of Bridgeport students. Receive discounts off of items ranging from ceiling fans and bar stools to Samsung products and DV D players. Complete your apartment or dorm room with coffee makers, living room furniture, bed sheets, or a mattress topper. Enter the discount code 121728 upon checkout to receive your discount.
Gyms: • The Edge Fitness Clubs - 10% 500 Kings Highway Cutoff Fairfield, CT (203) 255-2582
Hair Specialist: • Moda Capelli Hair & Skin Salon – 20% 1172 Post Rd, Fairfield, CT 06824 (203) 254-0586
Book & Newspaper Discounts: 1. Barnes & Noble: While B&N does not offer a flat discount to students, they do offer deals on textbook rentals with savings up to 50% off. Also, check our site for B&N coupons to save even more money. 2. New York Times: College students can save 50% off the regular rate. Check the College Rate page for all the details. 3. Wall Street Journal: Students can get the amazing rate of $1 a week for the WSJ. Click Here for all the details.
Subscription Discounts: 1. Amazon Prime: Join Amazon Student for a cool $49 a year (Regularly $99) and get free 2-day shipping, free Kindle books, and free unlimited streaming of 41,000+ TV shows and movies. Insurance & Transportation Discounts
Get Involved!
by Virginia Orman, Class of 2016.
Beginning with my first week at the University of Bridgeport, I’ve been “involved” with campus life. I became friends with an upperclassman within the second week of school, she was the President of the Student Government Association (SGA) and invited me to an event that I found extremely fascinating! I asked her what other events were happening and expressed a few of my ideas for programs that I thought would benefit the campus. She then encouraged me to run for President of my Class and told me that it was a great way to get involved. Two weeks later I ran for Class of 2016 President and to my surprise, I won! After a few weeks of starting school, I was suddenly responsible for representing my class at Student Government meetings and acting as a liaison between students, clubs and organizations, faculty, and the administration. Everything was happening so quickly, but it was exhilarating and fun to start to get to know my campus a little bit better. Because I joined SGA, I was always in the know about events that clubs were hosting, programs happening on campus and noticed helpful opportunities that were often overlooked by college students (Career Fairs, the on-campus chiropractic and acupuncture service, counseling programs, etc.).
I began holding events for my class hoping to understand what the desires and needs of the UB community were. I loved it so much because I always had something to do and I quickly build an extensive network of friends. I wasn’t wandering around campus wondering what to do with my time like I was my first week. After my freshman year, I applied to be the Executive Secretary and then ran for SGA President during my Junior year and stayed in that office for one year. My time in the Student Government was extremely fulfilling and I saw how beneficial it was for me to be “involved” and to understand the pulse of the campus. I found out so many things I would have never noticed or thought about if I just went straight to class and back home. I also became a Student Ambassador where I started working in the Admission department giving tours of UB, helping at Open House or Accepted Student’s Day events. I may have even given you a tour! Because of this position I always know about the new renovations and future changes that will happen at UB. I know a bit about all of our programs, majors, clubs, and the best places to chill on campus. I’m grateful for this position because I like to show off the school that I love!
The reason I put “involved” in quotes is because there are many different ways to participate in campus culture and to figure out your interests. Below I’ve listed 10 ways to get involved that will hopefully bring you out of your residents hall, off your phone, and into the real life...
1. Go to all orientation events! This may seem like an obvious one, but I know many new students that skip orientation events, or even orientation altogether after registering for classes. The reason there is an orientation is so that you can get oriented to campus. Through the activities done in groups and with your orientation leader you’re able to make new friends, and maybe even find a roommate! Initially it can be difficult to adjust to campus life but if you go to events, get a tour of campus, and meet some of your future professors it can ease any anxiety that you might have when you first come to UB. 2. Attend the Fall Activities fair: It’s a great way to learn about clubs and organizations on campus that you may be interested in. We have over 50+clubs on campus at any given time ranging from Black Student Alliance (BSA), to Purple Light Charity Club, to Student Programming Board, to United We Step, to Civil Rights Activist Club, and to Model United Nations to name a few. You might find a club that you never knew existed and that fits your interests. If you don’t find a club that you are interested in being a part of you could always start one, which is bringing me to my next point... 3. Start a club: If you attend the fall activities fair and you don’t find a club that you want to join or there’s something new you want to bring to campus you can always start one. All you need is 10 people, a constitution, and an on-campus advisor. Then you need to register with SGA and boom, you're eligible for funding and can start hosting events around campus. Someone once told me on a tour that they wanted to start a gourmet cheese club, and it sounded delicious to me! I’m starting a Rotary International Club in the fall, so if you’re interested come find me! 4. Attend Campus Events: (Besides orientation) So many times I’ve heard that there’s nothing to do on campus, but every week there are so many events happening that I don’t have time for all of them. Whether it’s a health fair, a dance party, a trip to six flags, a poetry session, or educational events, there is always, always something to do. Just grab a friend and head over! You can check the purple knight weekly, an email that is sent to you by Campus Activities once a week, to see what’s happening in the next few days. Please don’t just delete it thinking it’s spam. 5. Attend Sporting Events: This may sound too similar to attend overall campus events, but sporting events are a whole other category. Whether you’re doing the “UB” “UKNOW” chant at a basketball game, or cheering your head off being at a gymnastics meet, it feels great to tap into UB school spirit. Did you know our gymnastics has won seven, yes seven, national titles. Not too bad, eh? 6. Join Greek Life: There are a number of sororities and fraternities on campus and attending a Greek informational session may spark your interest to pledge to an organization. Greek Life is a community in which you will have a group of friends, or should I say sisters/brothers for life! 7. Take advantage of services: We have a huge health services department at UB with Dental hygiene, Chiropractic, and naturopathic to name a few. Walk over to the clinic and make an appointment to get your back adjusted, your teeth cleaned or visit our natural pharmacy. The services are way cheaper than going to a chiropractor on your own. 8. Apply and run to be Class President and Vice President: Getting involved in student government was one of the best choices that I have made. If you care about making an impact and understanding how to better support your peers on campus, Student Government may be the place for you. 9. Apply to become a Student Ambassador: Every fall we look for new student ambassadors to help run admissions events. I love giving tours to families and making a connection with each new person I meet. Knowing about the different programs UB has to offer has made my time in college far more interesting. 10. Follow @UBridgeport: This is the easiest way to stay involved and in the know about what’s happening on our campus. Whether there’s announcements, fun facts, or tidbits about our UB community.
Check out http://bridgeport.edu/life/campus-activities/clubs-organizations/ for more information and look for posters on campus advertising open positions, fairs, and events happening in the fall!
If there’s one thing I don’t want to hear the new class say is “there’s nothing to do on campus”! If you look hard enough, there are always things to do, people to meet, and places to explore. You just need to put a little effort into it and, believe me it is worth at least one try.
Virginia Orman Senior Student Ambassador Former Student Government Association President B.A. International Political Economy and Diplomacy and Religion and Politics Class of 2016
Are you Ready? Fall 2015 is coming!
Hi while i am trying to shop for my dorm room i am at a loss of what to bring to decorate. I not such much have a question for you but more of a suggestion. during the campus tour we were only allowed to see chaffee hall which we cannot live in any way. i am going to be living in cooper and have no idea what it looks like. It would be helpful to incoming students to be able to see all of the dorms and what they look like. Even if there where pictures online.
Hi! Thanks for the message. We value your feedback. We are in the process of updating our website and we will pass your suggestion to our webmaster.If you are interested in seeing your room, you can contact our Campus Visit Coordinator, Miguel Arroyo, (203) 576-4166 or email him at [email protected]. He would be able to make those arrangements for you. If you are wondering what to bring to campus, this link might be of help: http://www.bridgeport.edu/life/residence-life/what-bring-campus/Also, the Office of Residential Life (Res Life) has a Linen Purchase program that you might be interested as well. Here is more info: http://www.bridgeport.edu/life/residence-life/linen-purchase-program/Any questions you might have regarding living on campus or Residence Hall, you can contact Res Life at (203) 576-4228 or [email protected] look forward seeing you on campus this Fall!
Class of 2019! Welcome to July’s Freshmen Orientation!
One more day until July's Freshmen Orientation!!!
2 more days until July's Freshmen Orientation!!!
3 more days until the July’s Summer Orientation!!!
Summer Orientation Video
The Birth of a Purple Knight
Coming to this Friday’s Orientation? Check out this video from last year’s summer orientation. Orientation is an overnight program designed to assist students in making the transition to UB.
Selfie Challenge!
Hi Class of 2019! As you receive your UB Welcome Boxes, don't forget to participate in the selfie contest! Post your photo with the sign inside your box to the Class of 2019 Facebook group and use the hashtag #PurpleKnights2019 Prizes will be awarded to the top 10 most creative selfies! The winner will be announced on Monday, August 10th