ResLife Event Categorisation System

Our Event Category System is designed to help students make informed choices about the events they attend. Different people enjoy different types of social experiences, and providing information about the expected atmosphere can help students feel more comfortable and prepared.

Each event will be described using one or more of the following categories on the UofG Living Event Page:

🌿Calm & Relaxed -  These events are typically lower in noise, have a more relaxed pace, and involve little pressure to socialise. Participants can often engage at their own comfort level (e.g. movie nights, craft activities, wellness events, etc)

☕Social & Casual –  These events are designed to help residents meet people in a friendly and informal environment, without the intensity of large-scale social events (e.g. coffee mornings, mixers, speed friending, etc)

🎉Lively & Energetic –  These events are typically larger, busier, and more fast-paced, with high levels of interaction and activity (welcome parties, karaoke nights, themed socials, etc)

🎯Activity-Focused –  These events centre around a specific activity or shared interest, where social interaction happens naturally through participation rather than being the main purpose of the event (board game nights, photography walks, cooking classes, etc)

You may see more than one category listed for an event, as many activities have a mixture of characteristics.

The categories are there to give you a better idea of the atmosphere and experience you can expect, so you can choose events that feel comfortable and enjoyable for you. Where possible, we'll also provide practical information such as expected group size, noise levels, seating, and other accessibility information.

There is no right or wrong type of event to attend. Whether you prefer a quiet activity, a chance to meet a few new people, or a lively social event, we hope the information helps you find something that's right for you.

We're looking forward to seeing you at our upcoming ResLife events!

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