Get Involved
To find out more about any of the opportunities listed below, email Ali Moorhouse, County College Manager
Intercambio
Unique to County, Intercambio is a cultural exchange programme where students are ‘matched’ with a student from a different country. Intercambio allows students to find out more about their partner’s country, language, traditions and culture. With a focus on informal peer-to-peer exchange, students have the opportunity to learn about different cultures, and share their ideas and perspectives.
International Buddy Programme
Studying in the UK for the first time can be a daunting experience. In this program, existing international students volunteer as ‘buddies’ to help first year international students settle into their new environment. Alongside making a new friend, buddies can assist with local orientation and signposting to services on campus and in Lancaster.
If you would like an International Buddy on arrival at County College, please email Tania Hughes, International Activities Co-ordinator at: countyinternationalbuddy@lancaster.ac.uk
JCR Executive
The Junior Common Room Executive (JCR Exec) are a group of students elected annually by their peers within the college to stand for a variety of roles to help run the college and act as ‘the voice’ of the student body. Roles include welfare, events, social media and sports and are a great way to get involved with the College. Students put themselves forward for an officer role in November each year and elections takes place in December.
County College JCRCurate A Space
The College has an exhibition space in County Bar for the display of student artwork, funded by the Lancaster University Friends Programme. The ‘Curate a Space’ initiative is run by a small team of County students who select pieces of artwork and arrange for their installation. Students can either submit their artwork for display or take a more proactive role and join the installation team.