Community Spirit at Ferg
One of the great things about living in a Hall of Residence is that there is always something to do and people to hang out with. Participating in all the different planned and sometimes impromptu events, helps you make friends and will give you heaps of awesome memories to look back on!
Ferg may have a leadership team who have overall responsibility for the running of the Hall, but their main goal is to make each resident’s stay as enjoyable as possible. They do this by getting residents involved with what happens at Ferg by encouraging students to join the Social Committee, help with events, and give their input at Hall and Hall rep meetings. There are heaps of ways that individuals can have an impact on the community spirit that it created each year – by getting involved in activities and events, having random conversations with other residents in the lounges or kitchens and by helping out those who may be having a hard time. Despite having over 80 residents, everyone looks out for each other at Ferg, giving the Hall a strong community feel.
Academic Success
We want our residents to succeed in their studies, after all, that is the main reason you’re at university. Each year, about one quarter of Ferg’s residents are returning students, which means that there is a strong likelihood that another
resident would have taken some of your first-year courses and will therefore be able to help you with exam preparation and assignments. At the beginning of the year, the leadership team helps establish study groups so you know who’s doing your courses and who to ask for more information. In the week leading up to exams, Ferg sets aside more study areas and alters some of the Hall rules (noise and alcohol related rules) in order to encourage academic success.
The Social Committee
The social committee is made up of students from within the Hall and is set up each year at the beginning of the first semester. Anyone can be on the social committee – all you have to do is volunteer. In fact, first-years are encouraged to get involved. You do have to put in a little work to help organise events but the reward is being able to have a personal say in what goes on.
Community Spirit at Ferg
One of the great things about living in a Hall of Residence is that there is always something to do and people to hang out with. Participating in all the different planned and sometimes impromptu events, helps you make friends and will give you heaps of awesome memories to look back on!
Ferg may have a leadership team who have overall responsibility for the running of the Hall, but their main goal is to make each resident’s stay as enjoyable as possible. They do this by getting residents involved with what happens at Ferg by encouraging students to join the Social Committee, help with events, and give their input at Hall and Hall rep meetings. There are heaps of ways that individuals can have an impact on the community spirit that it created each year – by getting involved in activities and events, having random conversations with other residents in the lounges or kitchens and by helping out those who may be having a hard time. Despite having over 80 residents, everyone looks out for each other at Ferg, giving the Hall a strong community feel.
Academic Success
We want our residents to succeed in their studies, after all, that is the main reason you’re at university. Each year, about one quarter of Ferg’s residents are returning students, which means that there is a strong likelihood that another
resident would have taken some of your first-year courses and will therefore be able to help you with exam preparation and assignments. At the beginning of the year, the leadership team helps establish study groups so you know who’s doing your courses and who to ask for more information. In the week leading up to exams, Ferg sets aside more study areas and alters some of the Hall rules (noise and alcohol related rules) in order to encourage academic success.
The Social Committee
The social committee is made up of students from within the Hall and is set up each year at the beginning of the first semester. Anyone can be on the social committee – all you have to do is volunteer. In fact, first-years are encouraged to get involved. You do have to put in a little work to help organise events but the reward is being able to have a personal say in what goes on.
Hall events
Orientation Weekend
Your year at Ferg kicks off with an orientation week designed to help you get to know each other, and what life at Ferg is like. This compulsory week will help you make a great start to your year at the Hall.
Crazy Sports
This is the first Inter-Hall competition that is held down on the Turitea campus at the beginning of semester one and gives Fergies a chance to show the other Halls just what we are made of!
House Vs Cottages
This competition is spread throughout the year and it’s Fergies against Fergies as each side of the Hall aims to be victorious! Of course this is all in good spirit and the events are not intended to be anything more than a laugh!
Angels and Mortals
Ever wondered what it would be like to have a secret admirer? Well, Ferg gives you the chance to know how it feels and also what it’s like to be the giver. For one week, you will do something nice for somebody and somebody else will do something nice for you.
Dessert Competition
Are you a whizz in the kitchen? Then this event would be perfect for you. Let your imagination run wild and make a yummy dessert to win cool prizes and get the honour of being the best baker at Ferg.
Inter-Hall Sports Leagues
Each week Ferg residents compete in the Massey Indoor Social Sports League. The usual teams are for football, netball, and volleyball. Games last around 40 minutes and we take our van down to the Massey Recreation Centre, making this a great study break. Supporters often go along to cheer the team.
Tramps
If you feel like getting out of Palmy for the day or night then there are some beautiful scenic walks that you can enjoy. The Manawatu Gorge Track is not far away and is relatively easy at about 3 hours long. Many of Ferg’s International Students self-plan extensive trips and tramps during the mid-semester and mid-year breaks.
Reorientation Week
This happens at the beginning of Semester 2 and is a great chance to catch up with everybody after the holidays and to meet new arrivals at the Hall. It’s a week of cool activities such as a movie and games night, bowling, and a pool and table tennis competition.
Formal Dinner
One of the highlights of the Ferg events calendar! Everyone gets dressed up and goes out to a flash venue for a high evening. The yearly Hall awards are presented as everyone reminisces over the year that was.
Of course, living with so many people means there are always lots of spontaneous events that take place, such as sports games out on the field, board games, movie nights and games of pool. But don’t worry, despite all these events there’s still plenty of time to study while you’re living at Ferg!
Hall events
Orientation Weekend
Your year at Ferg kicks off with an orientation week designed to help you get to know each other, and what life at Ferg is like. This compulsory week will help you make a great start to your year at the Hall.
Crazy Sports
This is the first Inter-Hall competition that is held down on the Turitea campus at the beginning of semester one and gives Fergies a chance to show the other Halls just what we are made of!
House Vs Cottages
This competition is spread throughout the year and it’s Fergies against Fergies as each side of the Hall aims to be victorious! Of course this is all in good spirit and the events are not intended to be anything more than a laugh!
Angels and Mortals
Ever wondered what it would be like to have a secret admirer? Well, Ferg gives you the chance to know how it feels and also what it’s like to be the giver. For one week, you will do something nice for somebody and somebody else will do something nice for you.
Dessert Competition
Are you a whizz in the kitchen? Then this event would be perfect for you. Let your imagination run wild and make a yummy dessert to win cool prizes and get the honour of being the best baker at Ferg.
Inter-Hall Sports Leagues
Each week Ferg residents compete in the Massey Indoor Social Sports League. The usual teams are for football, netball, and volleyball. Games last around 40 minutes and we take our van down to the Massey Recreation Centre, making this a great study break. Supporters often go along to cheer the team.
Tramps
If you feel like getting out of Palmy for the day or night then there are some beautiful scenic walks that you can enjoy. The Manawatu Gorge Track is not far away and is relatively easy at about 3 hours long. Many of Ferg’s International Students self-plan extensive trips and tramps during the mid-semester and mid-year breaks.
Reorientation Week
This happens at the beginning of Semester 2 and is a great chance to catch up with everybody after the holidays and to meet new arrivals at the Hall. It’s a week of cool activities such as a movie and games night, bowling, and a pool and table tennis competition.
Formal Dinner
One of the highlights of the Ferg events calendar! Everyone gets dressed up and goes out to a flash venue for a high evening. The yearly Hall awards are presented as everyone reminisces over the year that was.
Of course, living with so many people means there are always lots of spontaneous events that take place, such as sports games out on the field, board games, movie nights and games of pool. But don’t worry, despite all these events there’s still plenty of time to study while you’re living at Ferg!