{"id":870,"date":"2017-11-16T16:34:06","date_gmt":"2017-11-16T16:34:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.westminster.ac.uk\/alumni\/?p=870"},"modified":"2017-11-16T16:34:06","modified_gmt":"2017-11-16T16:34:06","slug":"ten-reasons-to-stay-in-touch","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.westminster.ac.uk\/alumni\/ten-reasons-to-stay-in-touch\/","title":{"rendered":"Ten reasons to stay in touch"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>You may have graduated, but your journey with the University of Westminster does not end here.<\/p>\n<p>The University is with you for life, and the alumni team is here to provide you with all the support and guidance that you need as a new graduate, and into the future as you develop your career.<\/p>\n<p>So to get you started, here are the top ten alumni benefits:<\/p>\n<p><strong>1. Stay Connected<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Sign up with <a href=\"https:\/\/netcommunities.wmin.ac.uk\/page.aspx?pid=629\">Alumni Online<\/a>\u00a0for a one-stop place to keep connected to the University and to keep your contact details up-to-date so that we can always get in touch with priority invites for events and the latest offers.<\/p>\n<p><strong>2. Visit us<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>You can still visit the University using your\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/netcommunities.wmin.ac.uk\/page.aspx?pid=629\">alumni access card<\/a>. Your access card allows you to visit all the campuses, libraries and the exclusive alumni room, so it is great for finding a space to work or relax in the middle of the city.<\/p>\n<p><strong>3. Keep up-to-date<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We will email you regularly with your alumni e-newsletter\u00a0<em>Network<\/em>, which will keep you up-to-date with the latest news, events and offers. If you provide us with a current address, we can also send you our annual\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.westminster.ac.uk\/about-us\/alumni\/alumni-publications\"><em>Network<\/em>\u00a0magazine<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>4. Access your free careers support<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.westminster.ac.uk\/study\/current-students\/support-and-facilities\/career-development-centre\">Career Development Centre<\/a>\u00a0can support you with drafting job applications, preparing for interviews and finding opportunities for up to three years after you graduate.<\/p>\n<p><strong>5. Keep learning<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you plan a career in academia or would like to continue your education, then as an alumnus of University of Westminster you are entitled to up to\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.westminster.ac.uk\/about-us\/alumni\/alumni-benefits\/alumni-discount\">15% discount on postgraduate studies<\/a>\u00a0if you decide to stay with us, as well as discounts on a range of\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.westminster.ac.uk\/courses\/professional-and-short\">short courses and evening classes.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>6. Network at our events<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Come along to our free networking\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.westminster.ac.uk\/about-us\/alumni\/events\">events<\/a>\u00a0to meet fellow alumni, staff and current students over a glass of wine. We regularly hold events with interesting and engaging speakers from a range of disciplines so you can network and keep up-to-date with your sector or learn about a new subject.<\/p>\n<p><strong>7. Make the most of the discounts<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>You can continue to use the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.westminster.ac.uk\/about-us\/our-facilities-and-services\/sports-facilities\">gym and sports centre<\/a>\u00a0with a discounted membership rate, get a 25% discount on\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.westminster.ac.uk\/business\/facilities-and-services\/venues-for-hire\/conference-and-venues\">room hire<\/a>\u00a0rates on all lecture theatres and classroom spaces across the campuses, and discounts on the\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.westminster.ac.uk\/business\/facilities-and-services\/venues-for-hire\/sport-grounds\/quintin-hogg-memorial-sports-ground\">function rooms at the sports complex at Chiswick.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>8. Stay during the summer<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you choose to move away from London, then you can still come and visit by staying in the\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.westminster.ac.uk\/business\/facilities-and-services\/summer-accommodation\">summer accommodation<\/a>\u00a0with a 25% discount.<\/p>\n<p><strong>9. Hold a Reunion<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Keep in touch with your University friends by holding a\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.westminster.ac.uk\/about-us\/alumni\/get-involved\">reunion<\/a>. We can support you in getting in touch with other alumni and assist with the organisation of your event.<strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>10. And most importantly, keep in touch with us<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Stay connected with the alumni team, the University and your friends through the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/netcommunities.wmin.ac.uk\/page.aspx?pid=629\">Alumni Online<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/universityofwestminsteralumniassociation\">Facebook<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/uw_alumni\">Twitter<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/groups?home=&amp;gid=44973&amp;trk=anet_ug_hm\">LinkedIn<\/a>. We love to hear from our alumni, so email us on\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:alumni@westminster.ac.uk\">alumni@westminster.ac.uk<\/a>\u00a0to let us know your news, thoughts and to find out what we can do for you.<\/p>\n<p>We have a full list of\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.westminster.ac.uk\/about-us\/alumni\/alumni-benefits\">alumni benefits<\/a>\u00a0on the\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.westminster.ac.uk\/about-us\/alumni\">alumni website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You may have graduated, but your journey with the University of Westminster does not end here. 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