First Year 2013

serruria
DAMESKOSHUIS

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Eerstejaar 2013

Dear First Year/ Liewe Eerstejaar

Congratulations on receiving placement in Serruria Ladies Residence! This booklet was compiled with the hope that it will provide information that will ease your transition from school (or a gap year) to university. Short letters from the Residential Head, HK-members and Head Mentor are included. They provide a brief introduction to each of these individuals. Further information includes lists of items to bring with you, a brief explanation of certain terms, concepts and structures in use at Serruria and Stellenbosch University. Also what to expect during MAD/ the welcoming period. Baie geluk met jou plasing in Serruria Dameskoshuis! Die boekie is saamgestel met die hoop dat dit die nodige inligting sal verskaf wat jou oorskakeling vanaf skool (of gap jaar) tot universiteit sal vergemaklik. Dit bevat ook kort briewe van die Huismoeder, Huiskomitee (HK) en Hoofmentor. Die briewe gee n kort inleiding tot elke individu. Verder bevat dit n verduideliking tot sekere terme, konsepte en strukture in gebruik by Serruria en die Universiteit van Stellenbosch. Sowel as wat om te verwag tydens MAD / die verwelkomingsprogram. We are looking forward to meeting you, so bring loads of spirit and enthusiasm and we guarantee you will have an unforgettable experience! Please note that you must move in on the 23th January 2013. The residence will be open from 08:00. All first years are kindly requested to have moved in by 13:00 and to be in residence at 14:00. If you have any problems or queries dont hesitate to contact us. Ons sien uit daarna om vir jou te ontmoet, so bring genoeg gees en entoesiasme en ons verseker jou dat jy n onvergeetlike ervaring sal h! Let asseblief daarop dat jy moet die 23ste Januarie in trek. Die koshuis sal van 08:00 oop wees. Alle eerstejaars word vriendelik versoek om teen 13:00 ingetrek te wees en teen 14:00 in die koshuis te wees. Indien jy enige probleme of navrae het, kontak ons gerus. Greetings/ Groete Anl Botha en Leonore Conradie HK of First Years/ HK van Eerstejaars 2013 hkserrur@sun.ac.za 0218838238 www.sun.ac.za/serruria Serruria Eerstejaars | First Years 2013 Besoek/ Visit: Serruria Dameskoshuis 2012
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Serruria WAARDES/VALUES:
Respek/Respect Lojaliteit/ Loyalty Betrokkenheid/Participation Trots en Tradisie/ Pride and Tradition Verantwoordelikheid/ Responsibility

LEUSE/MOTTO:
Dames van Deug/ Women of Virtue

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November 2013 Beste Amper-Serrurianer Baie geluk met jou plasing as eerstejaar in Serruria Dameskoshuis! Ons hoop dat jy die jare waartydens jy hier gaan bly baie sal geniet en dat jou verbintenis met SERRURIA spesifiek en Stellenbosch in die algemeen, baie gelukkig en suksesvol sal wees. Coming to a university, especially to a large one such as this one, can be a very daunting experience. On the one hand you as a new student, and to an extent your parents, feel a sense of excitement, but on the other hand there is also an uncertainty and anxiety about what the future may hold. Let me, from the start, assure you that here at Serruria we attach a very special meaning to the term welcome. Serruria is dedicated towards the development of an inclusive, enabling and value-driven culture. One of the ways in which we can measure our progress and success in this regard, is the degree in which everyone feels truly welcome in our residence: welcome in the academic sense, in a physical sense, in a cultural sense, in a religious sense and also in a social sense. Welcoming new students to a community is a great practice of openness. It demonstrates a vibrant community that wants to bring new members into the fold and help them become active contributors, not only to our residence, the university and the surrounding community, but also to the world. Studente bly die lewensbloed van Serruria en ons is daartoe verbind om graduandi te lewer wat nie alleen n uitnemende akademiese opleiding ontvang het nie, maar wat ook as afgeronde mense ontwikkel het. Our residence is named after a little fynbos flower, commonly known as the Blushing Bride and you will have to look far and wide for a more suitable name for a residence full of young and vibrant ladies! Serruria vorm ook deel van die amaMaties-Kluster. Die Kluster het ten doel om akademiese sukses te verseker en streef die integrasie tussen die akademiese- en sosiale omgewing ten nouste na. To assure your success, you will be given a mentor to help you throughout your entire first year to adapt to the new excitement that awaits you at Stellenbosch University. You and your parents are cordially invited for snacks on Wednesday, 23 January 2013, at 17:00 at Serruria. We shall introduce the House Committee (HK) and the Mentors to you and your parents at the meeting. Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. Ons sien daarna uit om jou op 23 Januarie 2013 te verwelkom! Vriendelike groete Benita van Zyl (mev) INWONDENDE HOOF: SERRURIA amaMaties-Kluster: Kordineerder
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Serruria HK 2012/2013

Agter van links:

Nelia Jacobs, Gabi Tidbury, Fralise Verwey, Sasha-Leigh Williams, Robyn van de Rhede, Tess Hart, Leonore Conradie

Voor van links:

Lana Keulder, Anl Botha, Madal Bezuidenhout, Barbara Melck

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Liewe Eerstejaar
Eerstens, baie geluk met jou plasing in di BESTE dameskoshuis op kampus. Serruria is werklik die tuiste waar jy lewenslange vriendskappe gaan maak, die beste tyd van jou lewe gaan h, en dit alles terwyl jy graad vang! Jy is waarskynlik baie nuuskierig, dalk bang, en grotendeels onseker oor alles wat op jou wag, maar wees gerus, want een van die dae vorm jy deel van die Dames van Deug wat jou leiding sal gee! My name is Robyn van de Rhede and I come from Kuils River, just around the corner. I am currently doing my Masters in Drama and Theatre Studies, specializing in Acting. I am honoured and privileged to be the Primaria of Serruria in 2013. Under the guidance of our Residential Head, my House Committee (HK) and I, along with a number of Serrurianers, we are responsible for running all the residence events and making sure that our Serruria name is kept high on campus. We are 11 Women of Virtue that are passionate about Serruria and our values of Respect, Loyalty, Participation, Pride, Tradition and Responsibility are very important to us. Serruria as eenheid, en as Huis, bied werklik die geleentheid om jouself uit te leef. Ons bied vir jou n home away from home! Daar is soveel aktiwiteite om na uit te sien, onder andere MAD; Srruria; skakelings; n KAMERMAAT; Huisvergaderings; nuwe gesigte; nuwe geleenthede en geheel en al nuwe ervaringe! Dit hang egter van jou af wat jy daarvan gaan maakmaar ek stel voor benut en gryp alle geleenthede aan met albei hande en n voet! Jou studentelewe is werklik die beste tyd van jou lewe! I am very excited to meet each and every one of you lovely ladies, and also very jealous that you will be meeting hundreds of new people and experiencing MAD as a first year! This will be a special moment in your life that you will only get to experience once, and it will form part of the most fantastic memories that you will carry with you forever and a day! I wish you all the best for the coming year! Make the most of every second! Have a wonderful holiday and please be safe! If you have any queries, do not hesitate to call or email me, I will gladly assist! Liefde, Robyn

#serruriaisnextlevel (Section: Cambridge)

Robyn van de Rhede

PRIMARIA 0844932551 robynvdr@sun.ac.za women of virtue

Dear First Year :) Congratulations on your placement in Serruria! It is a great privilege to stay in a residence in Stellenbosch, and even more to become part of the Women of Virtue. A new and exciting chapter lies ahead of you. I hope you will embrace every opportunity and enjoy all the fun activities during MAD2 (Making A Decision 2 Make A Difference). Our MAD2 partner is Hippokrates and during this period you will take part in activities such as Vensters and Bondelsport. You will also get to know the Stellenbosch Campus. Ek is die onder-primaria van Serruria Dameskoshuis en my portefeulje behels die Veiligheid en Sekuriteit van die inwoners. Ek sien daarna uit om jou te verwelkom as inwoner van Serruria, jou nuwe tuiste vir 2013. Remember to pack enough energy and enthusiasm, because the time of your life is about to start... Serruria liefde Madal Bezuidenhout
(Section: Dartmouth)

Madal Bezuidenhout
ONDER PRIMARIA 072 506 9313 16703952@sun.ac.za women of virtue

Dearest Serruria Lady

Baie geluk met jou toelating tot die Universiteit van Stellenbosch sowel as die plasing in Serruria! Jy sal nie een oomblik spyt wees nie. My name is Anl Botha, a third year BSc Human Life Science with Psychology student. I come from Durbanville which is close to Cape Town. The portfolio I share is HK of First Years and Events. Being HK of First Years, I definitely cannot wait for the personal journey we will have together, especially during MAD2 The most thrilling and exiting years are undeniably in front of you! Res will transform you into a lady and the memories you make you will forever carry in your heart. You can feel so privilege to have this opportunity and I urge you to take and be fully part of this experience! Indien jy onseker is of enige vrae het, moet asseblief nie huiwer om een van ons te kontak nie. Ek hoop jy is s opgewonde soos wat ons is vir die nuwe jaar! Wees asseblief veilig en geniet die laaste paar weke van die vakansie: rus behoorlik uit! Sien binnekort! Liefde, Anl Botha
(Section: Oxford)

Anl Botha
CO. EERSTEJAARS/EVENTS 083 646 6808 16762487@sun.ac.za women of virtue

Hey there.. It is with great pride and honour that I welcome you to your future home, Serruria. This residence is the best residence on campus and I cannot wait until you come and join our family here in Stellenbosch. My naam is Leonore Conradie, en ek is een van die twee HK-lede wat die voorreg het om julle HK van eerstejaars te wees. Ek kom van Ceres af, en studeer tans BComm Logistiek. Om in `n paar woorde te kan beskryf watter lekker huis Serruria vir my die afgelope twee jaar was, is onmoontlik, maar ek kan wel s dat ek al die beste tye van my lewe hier gehad het en die ongelooflikste vriende waarvoor enige iemand kan vra, hier gemaak het. Om saam met `n nuwe groep meisies `n nuwe jaar, nuwe omgewing en nuwe uitdagings aan te pak, is `n belewenis wat jy vir altyd sal onthou. So die belangrikste van als is, om elke oomblik te geniet (veral MAD2). I am so excited to meet you, I believe you will love your experience in Serruria and grow to love it as I already do. Serruria liefde Leonore Conradie (Section: Harvard)

Leonore Conradie
CO. EERSTEJAARS/EVENTS 072 019 9355 16521226@sun.ac.za women of virtue

Hello new Serrurianer Congratulations on being selected for THE ladies residence on campus! The people and memories that you make within your time in res are ones you will treasure for the rest of your life. I hope that you soon learn that Serruria is not merely your residence but truly becomes your home away from home and that your fellow Serrurianers are so much more than your neighbours but are there for you through thick and thin. My naam is Tess Hart en ek studeer BRek. Ek bly in Somerset Wes, maar kom oorspronlik van Pietermaritzburg af. My portefeulje is tesourier en dit beteken dat ek in beheer is van die koshuis se finansies. I hope that you are excited for the year ahead as it promises to be one that you will remember for the rest of your life. I am looking forward to welcoming every new Serrurian and helping to ensure that you feel as welcome and happy in Serruria as I did as a first year and still feel every day. Until January! Tess
(Section: Columbia)

Tess Hart
TESOURIER 082 440 8890 16585089@sun.ac.za women of virtue

Hello future Serruria girl. My name is Nelia Jacobs, your Social HK for 2012/2013. Firstly, congratulations on being placed in Serruria. Im sure you are very excited for what lies ahead, and you should be! As HK of Social, my responsibilities at Serruria include organizing social events and skakels for the girls, where you will be able to meet and make new friends. The big events at res that I am in charge of is Innaweek, which is a whole weekend filled with fun events to be enjoyed by you with all your Serruria sisters, and the big one, Vensters. For those of you who dont know, Vensters is one of the main events of MAD, where you will have the opportunity to dance and have fun on stage along with all your fellow first years along with the first years of our MAD partners, Hippokrates, in front of your parents and the whole of Stellenbosch. This event is SO much fun and it is the event of the year that everybody looks forward to. So make sure you bring loads of energy, excitement and GEES, because you are going to need it! I trust you are enjoying your last few weeks at home and resting well, like I said, you are going to need loads of energy for your first year at Stellenbosch! Enjoy the packing and all the preparations for your trip to Stellenbosch and prepare yourself for the best experience Ive ever had, you learn so much about yourself as person and you will also have the most fun that you will ever have! I look forward to meeting and getting to know every single one of you when you arrive at Serruria, and I will ensure you always feel welcome. Travel safe. Lots of love, Nelia (Section: Cornell)

Nelia Jacobs
SOCIAL 072 601 2253 16639839@sun.ac.za women of virtue

Dearest Serruria Sister to be,

The time has come. Its finally time for you to spread your wings and fly away But not too far! Remember to stop at Serruria to have the best years of your life! Everybody says at university you have the best time of your life, but what they forgot to add is: to be in Serruria makes that time even better! Ek is Lana Keulder en is HK van bemarking. My hoofdoel is dus (you guessed it) om die koshuis en ons verskeie events te bemark! Maar ek kan plakkate en banners op kampus opplak tot ek groen is! Dit kom nog steeds nie by die sogenaamde, good old fashioned word of mouth nie. Daarom wil ons h dat julle die beste belewenis ooit hier sal h. Dan sal julle nie huiwer om vir die mense daar buite te vertel hoe awesome Serruria is nie! Julle is dus Serruria se bemarkers. So be sure to add lots of enthusiasm and gees to your baggage list so long, my fellow marketers. You wont look back for one second (firstly because there wont be time and secondly because you wouldnt want to!). Kan nie wag om julle te ontmoet nie! :D Mooi bly, Lana Keulder (Section: Yale) Lana Keulder
BEMARKING 076 520 4584 16552482@sun.ac.za women of virtue

Good day to you!

Hello, my name is Barbara Melck and Im HK of Cluster and spiritual. Firstly I would like to congratulate you on getting into Serruria. I really hope that you would learn to love this residence as much as I do. Remember the experience that you will have here is only going to be as great as you make it for yourself. OK so now you are probably wondering what is this Cluster thing? The University is grouped in different clusters, which are groups of residences and PSO wards. We are lucky enough to form part of the Amamaties Cluster, which consists of Erica, Nemesia, Equit, Libertas, Helderberg and of course Serruria . During the year there are really cool Cluster events that I hope you are going to attend. There are events like Mr and Miss amaMaties, Rolbaldag (we go to the local bowls club and try our hand at the sport definitely a highlight), cluster culture evening etc. See the Cluster page elsewhere in the booklet! As Ive previously mentioned one of my portfolios is also spiritual, so if during the welcoming program or anytime during the year, you feel a bit lost spiritually or you just feel like chatting about something that is bothering you feel free to come and knock on my door. I look forward to seeing you at your new home! Barbara Melck (Section: Brown) Barbara Melck
CLUSTER/GEESTELIK 074 181 8302 16635647@sun.ac.za women of virtue

This middle section of this booklet consists of two questionnaires which should be removed. All pages which are part of the section to be removed, contain the scissor and mailbox sign, as indicated:

It would be to your advantage to fill out these forms accurately. Send each filled out questionnaire to the correct postal address.
PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL CONTENT WILL BE KEPT STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL.

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MENTOR INFORMATION FORM NAME: DATE OF BIRTH: HOMETOWN: HIGH SCHOOL: TELEPHONE NUMBER: EMERGENCY NUMBER: E-MAIL ADDRESS: PARENT/GUARDIAN E-MAIL ADDRESS:

STELLENBOSCH UNIVERSITY STUDET NUMBER: COURSE APPLIED FOR AT STELLENBOSCH UNIVERSITY:

WHY DID YOU APPLY FOR THIS COURSE? (DETAIL)

WHERE DO YOU SEE YOURESELF IN 5 YEARS?

WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FORWARD TO MOST AT STELLENBOSCH UNIVERSITY?


WHAT ARE YOUR HOBBIES?

DO YOU HAVE ANY SISTERS OR BROTHRES? IF YOU DO, PLEASE SPECIFY

DO YOU HAVE ANY SISTERS OR BROTHERS AT STELLENBOSCH UNIVERSITY?

ARE YOU THE FIRST PERSON IN YOUR FAMILY TO COME TO STELLENBOSCH UNIVERSITY? DO YOU PLAY ANY SPORTS? SPECIFY

DO YOU PLAY ANY MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS? SING? DANCE? ACT?

WHAT DO YOU EXPECT OR DESIRE MOST FROM YOUR EXPERIENCE AT SERRURIA LADIES RESIDENCE?

PLEASE SEND THE COMPLETED FORM TO: Serruria Dameskoshuis / Serruria Ladies Residence Die Primaria / The Primaria Posbus 3225 / PO Box 3225 Matieland

PERSOONLIKE VRAELYS / PERSONAL QUESTIONNAIR

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Die Universiteit van Stellenbosch is verbind tot die transformasie proses en diverse plasings wat mag plaasvind 2. Aanvanklike kamermaatplasings word volgens die diskresie van die Inwonende Hoof en die Primaria gedoen. Voltooi asseblief die vraelys, heg n foto van jouself aan en stuur so spoedig moontlik, verkieslik voor 20 Desember 2012 aan die onderstaande adres. Please complete the questionnaire, attach a picture of yourself and send as soon as possible, preferably before 20 December 2012, to the following address: Serruria Dameskoshuis / Serruria Ladies Residence Die Primaria / The Primaria Posbus 3225 / PO Box 3225 Matieland 7602 VRAELYS/ QUESTIONS 1. Noemnaam en van / Name and surname ________________________________________________________________ 2. 3. 4. Studentenommer / Studentnumber _______________________________________________________________ Kursus / Course ________________________________________________________________ Indien jy onseker is oor jou kursus of vakke, vertel ons meer daarvan, sodat ons gereed kan wees om jou daarmee te help / If you have any uncertainties about your course or subjects, tell us more about it so that we can be prepared to help you.

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Skool waar jy matrikuleer het / School where you matriculated __________________________________________________________________ Vertel ons van jou prestasies, leiersposisies en belangstellings op skool. (Op akademiese- sowel as op kulturele gebied) Alles waarop jy trots voel! / Tell us about your achievements, leadership positions and interests at school. Everything that you are proud of! ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Vertel ons in watter sportsoorte jy belangstel, het jy deelgeneem en sal jy graag aan die Universiteit sport wil deelneem. Jy mag maar spog! / What sports are you interested in, did participate in at school and would like to participate in at University? ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Enige ander aktiwiteite waarin jy belangstel en sal wil deelneem. / Any other activities which you are interested in and would like to take part in? ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Kerkverband / Church (opsioneel/ optional) ____________________________________________________________________ Mediese geskiedenis / Medical history Dui asseblief jou bloedgroep aan. / Please state your blood group. Gee besonderhede van enige mediese toestand waarvan ons bewus moet wees. Die inligting sal baie vertroulik hanteer word. / Any information about a medical condition which we should be aware of. The information will be handled confidentially. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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As jou ouers aan n mediese fonds behoort, VUL ASSEBLIEF DIE INLIGTING VOLLEDIG HIERONDER IN. If your parents are members of a medical aid, PLEASE COMPLETE, IN FULL, THE DETAILS ASKED: Naam van fonds / Name of fund: ___________________________________________ Lidnommer / Member number: ____________________________________________ Hooflid / Main member: _________________________________________________ (Titel en volledige voorletters is baie belangrik / Title and full initials are very important)

12. Gedurende die jaar gaan jou ouers briewe van die Mentors ontvang. Gee hieronder hulle VOLLEDIGE POSADRES. Begin by Mnr en Mev / Me / ens, dan VOLLE VOORLETTERS en VAN, dan die POSADRES met korrekte POSKODE. As jou ouers nie dieselfde adres het nie, maar jy wil h albei moet die brief ontvang, moet jy albei se titels, voorletters en posadresse neerskryf./ Your parents are going to receive letters from the mentors. Give their full Postal Address. If they dont have the same address, and both need to receive the letter, give both addresses. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 13. Kontak besonderhede / Contact details: Jou selfoonnommer / Your cellphone number: ___________________________________ Ouers se landlynnommer met areakode: _______________________________________ Home telephone number of parents with area code: _______________________________ Selfoonnommer van ouers: Vader: ________________________________________ Moeder:_______________________________________ Cellphone numbers of parents: Father: ________________________________________ Mother:________________________________________ 14. Hoe voel jy oor ander se rookgewoontes? / How do you feel about other peoples smoking habits? ________________________________________________________________________ 15. Om ons in staat te stel om jou by n kamermaat te plaas, wil ons graag meer van jou weet. Vertel ons meer van jouself en kyk na die volgende aspekte: is jy n dag of nagmens hoe is jou studiegewoontes hoe is jou slaapgewoontes het jy gewoontes wat ander kan irriteer is jy netjies en georden of onnet en deurmekaar watter gewoontes van ander irriteer / ontstel jou For us to be able to suitably place you with a roommate, we would like to know you better. Tell us more about yourself and look at the following aspects: are you a day or a night person what are your study habits what are your sleeping habits do you have habits that could irritate other people are you neat and tidy or untidy what kind of habits of other people irritate / upset you easily _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Wat is jou verwagtinge van die koshuislewe? / What are your expectancies of life in residence? _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________________

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VERVERSINGS MET OUERS: 23 Januarie 2013 om 17h00 REFRESHMENTS WITH PARENTS: 23 Januarie 2013 at 17h00 Ons gaan dit definitief bywoon: JA / NEE Aantal persone (eerstejaar uitgesluit) ___________ Naam en van van eerstejaar: ______________________________________ We will be attending the event: YES / NO Amount of people (first year excluded): ___________ Name and surname of firstyear: _____________________________________

Dear Women of virtue Congratulations on your outstanding achievements and selection to the most prestige ladies residence Serruria! We definitely have some of the most talented ladies on campus; not only on the sport field but also in cultural events and academics. I am a 3rd year BSc Sport Science student and very passionate about my sport. My main HK portfolio is Sport. Some of the sports we offer are; netball, hockey, soccer, tennis, table tennis and squash but we are always excited to participate in new sports and we dont go down without a fight. I am proud to say that we are still the unbeatable DamesTouch team (touch rugby) for the 6th consecutive year. Stellenbosch University definitely has the most beautiful campus in South Africa with surrounding views of the nearby mountain ranges. Stellenbosch University also has some of the best sport facilities where world class athletes train e.g. SA 7s rugby team, Paralympic and International athletes. I am looking forward to an unforgettable year filled with fun, spontaneous laughter and lots of spirit. Feel free to ask me anything or just stop by for a chat or cup of coffee. Serruria love Gabriela Tidbury (Section: Penn)

Gabi Tidbury
SPORT 079 809 1099 16521498@sun.ac.za women of virtue

Hello daar mede-dame!!

Ek is Fralise Verwey en ek is HK-lid van Serruria se gemeenskapsinteraksie- en groenportefeuljes. Serruria se gemeemskapsinteraksie-komitee maak n verskil in die lewens van LS Pieter Langeveldt, (gele in Cloetesville) se graad 2 en 3 leerders deur elke week kunsprojekte vir hulle aan te bied. Dis groot morsige pret en n goeie geleentheid vir jou om jou uitkyk te verbreed terwyl jy iets beteken vir mense wat dit werklik kort. Living green and sustainable is a global movement and Serruria is moving with this trend. The green committee is all about wasting less, recycling more, and enjoying beautiful Stellenbosch. If you have a passion for planting trees, recycling, hiking and enjoying all that nature has to offer this is the committee for you. Welcome to your new home where I am sure you will make lifelong friends, have memorable experiences and develop into the lady you were born to be. Sterkte met al die pakwerk. Ek sien soveel daarna uit om saam met jou n verskil te maak in die jaar wat voorl. Beste wense!! Fralise Verwey (Section: Princeton)

Fralise Verwey
GEMEENSKAP/SUSTAINABLE

082 344 0697 16556666@sun.ac.za

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Dear Ladies of Serruria

My name is Sasha-Leigh Williams and I am your HK of Culture and Diversity. Just in case you didnt know (want ek het geen benul gehad voor ek na Stellenbosch toe gekom het nie) a HK is a member of the Huiskomitee (house committee). I am on the HK for three reasons: firstly, Serruria is my home away from home; secondly, Serrurias values (Respect, Loyalty, Pride and Tradition, Participation and Responsibility) are congruent with my own; and thirdly, because I have a passion for people and their cultural expression! In 2013 the Culture and Diversity portfolio will definitely incorporate all of our values. For example, culturally, the three main events for the year are: Massasr, Toneelfees and Kleinsr where our values (including outright FUN) come into play! These activities enable personal growth through learning about people from other walks of life, as well as learning from them. Observing diverse groups of people is a passion of mine because it is fascinating to see how different perspectives come together and just make magic! As a first year, youll be bombarded with various perspectives and I ask that if youre not as excited about this as I am and this is a daunting task for you (as julle bekommerd is daaroor) please dont be hesitant to call me! This has been an information overload, I know! But I want you to be as clued up as possible so that youll have an easy transition into res-life.Have a wonderful holiday and see you soon! Sasha
(Section: Cambridge)
Sasha-Leigh Williams
CULTURE AND DIVERSITY 082 356 6173 16611926@sun.ac.za
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Serruria Mentors 2013

Should you choose not to e-Register for your course, your mentor will assist you when registering on campus. It is vital that you have the following relevant documents with you, when you are moving into residence: Indien jy besluit om nie te e-Registreer nie, sal jou mentor jou lei in die registrasieproses op kampus. Dit is belangrik dat jy die volgende dokumente saambring wanneer jy by die koshuis intrek: ID-dokument/ ID-document Toelatingsbrief (soos ontvang deur die pos van die Universiteit/ Certifying letter (as received via post from the University) Bewys van betaling/ beurs/ lening. / Proof of payment/ bursary/loan Kopie van matriekuitsale/ Copy of matric results.
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Dear Future-Serruria-Girl, My name is Charn Jansen van Vuuren and I am the Head Mentor at Serruria Ladies Residence for 2013. I am completing my undergraduate studies (BA Humanities) in December 2012 and will be commencing with my postgraduate honours studies in Psychology starting January 2013. As Head Mentor at Serruria Ladies Residence, it is my mission to ensure the well-being of all Serruria first years and to make sure that you enjoy and get the most out of your University experience. Let me empower you, through respect, without judgement, to help you be the best individual you can be. I will walk this path with you with authenticity and equality. Let us together strive to reach your full potential! Serruria Mentor mission statement for 2013. The most important thing I want you to know at this moment, however, is that: I AM SO EXCITED TO MEET YOU! I am absolutely thrilled that you have chosen to attend Stellenbosch University and, especially, that you have chosen Serruria as your home away from home. I am certain that you will be very happy at Serruria Ladies Residence, where each young woman is respected and cherished for her individuality. I believe that you will make wonderful, lifelong friends at Serruria Ladies Residence and that, together with your Stellenbosch education, Serruria will thoroughly prepare you for whatever career you wish to pursue after you graduate. PLEASE feel free to contact me at any time during this holiday if you should have any questions regarding Serruria Ladies Residence (the size of your room, what to pack, what to expect when you get here I am sure you have hundreds of questions!). If you would like to add me on Facebook that is also 100% fine with me E-MAIL ADDRESS: charnejansenvanvuuren@gmail.com MOBILE NUMBER: 0824604591 BBM PIN: 28EAB8DF Looking forward to hearing from you soon! Charn Jansen van Vuuren Head mentor 2013

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A brief explanation on University life and what MAD entails, especially if you are a first generation student at the University of Stellenbosch Residence: Serruria is a medium sized residence with 193 girls. The Residential Head is Mrs Benita van Zyl. The residence is run by a group of 11 girls called the House Committee (HK), led by the Primaria and Vice-Primaria. The HK and house members organize all the events which take place within the residence. We have a group of 15 mentors. All first years are divided into groups and assigned to a specific mentor. The mentors will provide you with academic and emotional support throughout your first year. Serruria offer many opportunities to play sports, participate in cultural events and be part of various committees. Furthermore, you will be placed on a floor with 12 girls, with whom you will share a bathroom and a Nessie which is a small living area. During your first year you will be expected to share with a roommate, however should you obtain enough kamerpunte you will be eligible for a single room in your second year. Sections: The floor that you live on will determine the section you fall under. A section consists of 1724 girls, all living in close proximity to one another, usually spread out across two floors. Typically a section consists of one HK member, at least one mentor, and a number of first years and seniors. The 10 sections are named after some of the top universities in the world, including the eight American Ivy League universities, namely, Yale, Harvard, Cornell, Columbia, Brown, Dartmouth, Princeton, Pennsylvania, as well as the top two tertiary institutions in the UKOxford and Cambridge. Each section is unique and the ladies are proud of belonging to a specific section.

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Academics: In order to re-qualify for residence place in your second year, you have to obtain a certain amount of HEMIS credits in your June/July exams of your first year. This will be explained to you in more detail by your mentor, but please take note of this now already. MAD MAD stands for Making A Decision 2 Make A difference and is one of the highlights on the Stellenbosch calendar. During this 10 day period you will voluntary take part in various activities such as Bondelsport, Vensters, March for MADness and skakelings. Some of these terms might be unfamiliar to you thus the following to help you make more sense of the adventure awaiting you: Bondelsport is a gees-build activity, but also the first activity of MAD. This is where womens residences/PSOs compete against each other. Vensters: Each residence MAD pair presents an open air performance on stage for an entire night. You will perform your show for large audiences up to 15 times that evening. March for MADness is the last event of MAD where houses either decorate a float or trolley and walk through the streets of Stellenbosch to make the community aware of the importance of being green. Skakeling: This is the term used for when we have a social with another residence. The aim of MAD is to raise money for Maties Community Service. MAD is organized on a competition basis in which a male and female residence is paired together and participates in all the activities together. Our MAD Partner for 2013 is Hippokrates mens residence. Keep in mind that everything you do during MAD goes towards a greater purpose! MAD together with the welcoming program is a jam-packed program which the HK run according to a very tight schedule. All meals, activities and events are planned for you. Although we guarantee you your beauty sleep, there will not be much free time. Stellenbosch: Stellenbosch is generally a safe town; therefore almost all students in residence walk to class throughout the day. We do however recommend that should you go out at night, you walk back in groups of three or more. The University does have a designated GREEN ROUTE which the University Security officers patrol frequently, but you need to take responsibility! The University offers many opportunities for you to participate in various Maties Sport Clubs and Maties Societies such as the Maties Dance Society. The SRC also has various subcommittees such as Green and Culture which you can sign up for.

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Cluster

The amaMaties cluster consists of a number of residences (Helderberg, Erica, Nemesia and Serruria) and Private Student Organizations (Libertas and Equite). Our cluster plays a significant role in the integration and support of students on campus, particularly by means of cluster-based mentor groups for first year students. The amaMaties cluster HUB initiative, is the physical base of our cluster and provides a gathering space and commons for the students of our cluster, ensuring a world class living and learning environment. This multifunctional space provides students with an area to meet, study, relax, and engage with each other between classes and other commitments. The HUB facilities include: Study and relaxation areas Plug points for laptops and cell phones Emergency overnight rooms Lockers - Tinie Louw dining room - Early / Late dining - Maties Wifi access

In our cluster we embrace the values of Empowerment Through Friendship by hosting various activities throughout the year to ensure the integration and networking of students within amaMaties. The events for 2013 include: Textbook sales: 6 February and 25 July 2013 Flashmob: 1 March 2013 Rolbaldag: 3 March 2013 Boomplant: 6/7 March 2013 Animal Outreach: 19 April 2013 Mr and Ms amaMaties: 25 April 2013 AE exam tip session and praise and worship: 9 May 2013 Cluster Culture evening: 4 August 2013 Looking forward to seeing you there! Kirsten Hill 0826528161 Cluster Convenor
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Benita van Zyl 021 8082460 Cluster Co-ordinator

LIST OF THINGS WE WOULD LIKE YOU TO BRING WITH IF POSSIBLE:

Documents for registration/ Dokumente vir registrasie (NB!) ID Document 2 locks for your room/ 2 slotte vir jou kamer (NOT COMBINATION LOCKS) Water bottle/ water bottel Sun block and after sun/ sonskerm Bedding/ Two Towels/ Washing Powder/ Toiletries Beddegoed/ Twee handdoeke/ Waspoeier/ Toiletware A smart-casual outfit for the Opening function/ Netjiese klere vir die Verwelkomingsfunksie(black/ white pants or skirt or dress) Money for first years clothing (R450)/ Geld vir eerstejaarsklere (R450) There will be a deli/tuck-shop available during MAD2 should you wish to bring extra money/ Daar is n deli/snoepie beskikbaar tydens MAD2 indien jy ekstra geld wil saambring. Comfortable shoes in which you can walk quite a distant/ gemaklike skoene!

YOU DO NOT HAVE TO BUY ANY OF THESE THINGS, IF YOU MIGHT HAVE IT, IT WOULD BE APPRECIATED IF YOU CAN BRING IT ALONG:
Clothing/Klere: Leggings/ Tights: Black and bright colours/ Swart en helder kleure Colourful T-shirt or Tank top/ Helder T-hemp of Tankhempie Black T-shirt or Tank top/ Swart T-hemp of Tankhempie Plain white T-shirt/ Plein wit hempie Lumo bright colours (e.g head band)/ Lumo helder kleure (bv. Kopband) Anything cartoony or superhero-like/ Enigeiets cartoony of superhero! White or Black Tommy Tackies or PEPS/ Wit of Swart Tommy Tekkies of PEPS Throughout the year something green to wear Mischievous/ Allerlei: Scissors (marked with your name)/ Skr (gemerk met naam) Sports gear/ Sporttoerusting: indien jy besluit om aan sport deel te neem Canned food/ blikkies kos (donations) Musical Instrument/ musiekinstrument: indien enige Face paint and make-up/ gesigverf en grimering Lastly if you have any loose change (bronze coins) which you would like to donate, please bring it along, it will go towards MGD (Maties Gemeenskapsdiens/ Maties Community Service)
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Most of you do not know how the rooms in Serruria look like, so here is a list of things that are in the rooms: (All first years stay in double rooms, and roommates are assigned before you arrive) Two windows with curtains/ twee vensters met gordyne Two beds with mattresses/ twee beddens met matrasse No bedding/ geen beddegoed A three-door cupboard each with hanging and packing space/ n drie-deur kas elk met hang- en pakplek Two wall plugs per individual (only SABS approved plugs are allowed)/ twee kragproppe per individu (Slegs SABS goedgekeurde kragproppe word toegelaat) Bookshelf each/ Boekrak elk No mats/ geen matte A desk and a chair each/ n Lessenaar en stoel elk Two dustbins/ twee vullisdrommetjies Shower-and bath facilities on every floor/ Stort- en badgeriewe op elke vloer

Please note----Kettles are allowed in rooms, as is a maximum of one fridge per room. Any bigger kitchen appliances (microwaves/ stoves/ovens etc.) may strictly be kept in the nessie areas, NONE are allowed in the rooms.

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Please note:
1. Stellenbosch is a primary Afrikaans University but many different languages are represented at Serruria therefore translation will be provided wherever possible. 2. MAD is a very busy period in which the First Years are involved in academic orientation and many other activities. 3. Stellenbosch is extremely hot during MAD, therefore it is recommended that you bring enough sun block, a water bottle and a fan for you room (should you have one). 4. Three meals a day will be supplied to you during the MAD period by Fedics: the catering company which supplies food to Serruria. Special eating requirements are catered for. However, once MAD is over, you will be shown how to book meals in order to continue eating in the Tinie Louw dining hall. 5. Lastly, access to ATMs are very limited during MAD so please ensure that you have enough cash with you when you arrive. NB: Please lock it away safely! NB: We will be moving around constantly during the day. It is recommended that you leave your valuable possessions at res (cell phone, jewellery etc.) as the HK cannot take responsibility for anything that goes missing.

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HUISLIED
Aan die punt van die kampus staan ons vas Met Gods Woord en Blom ons vaste trots. Jys ons huis, ons vriendin, ons liefde-rots. Ons staan vir jou Serruria. Vyf in een om op te steun Blushing Brides sal hulp verleen. Cause we believe in unity,life,love and loyalty. Serruria this place wont keep you longing. For every day is worthwhile like today. Serruria jy blom ons vaste trots. Lewe, liefde en lojaliteit Vir Altyd.

ETOS/ETHOS Ons glo in respek vir mekaar, mekaar se waardes en Serruria met haar tradisies. Ons streef daarna om lojaal teenoor mede-Serrurianers te wees. Ons glo dat elkeen goeie gees sal voorhou en so ook betrokke sal wees. Ons is trots op almal in Serruria en streef daarna om hierdie trots te laat voortbestaan. Ons glo in matigheid en verantwoordelikheid vir ons dade. We believe in respect for each other, each others values and Serruria with her traditions. We aim to be loyal towards our fellow Serrurianers. We believe that everyone will participate with the right spirit. We are proud of everyone in Serruria and try our best to uphold this pride. We believe in taking responsibility for our own deeds.
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Rus goed en sien jou in Januarie!

Rest well and see you in January!

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