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Join the Home Students Network (HSN)

The Home Students Network (HSN) is your space to connect, grow, and make a real impact! Whether you’re living in halls or living at home, the HSN is here to ensure your unique needs and experiences are heard and supported. This network is here to provide support, build community, and ensure your voice is heard at Brunel.

 

Why Join the HSN?

  1. Make Your Voice Heard: As a member, you’ll have the chance to share your experiences as a home student, whether you’re a commuter or a campus resident. You’ll help shape University and Union policies that affect home students, from commuter-friendly resources to ensuring a more inclusive campus environment.
  2. Professional Development: Boost your career prospects with a LinkedIn package that includes and access to LinkedIn Learning modules. You’ll also have opportunities to attend exclusive workshops and events aimed at enhancing your employability.
  3. Shape the Future: Co-produce campaigns that advocate for better support for home students, such as more commuter-friendly study spaces and events. Your input will influence how Brunel improves the experience of home students and ensures that your needs are prioritized.
  4. Build a Supportive Community: Whether you commute or live on campus, HSN is a place where you can connect with other home students, share your experiences, and feel supported. Together, we’ll create a welcoming community that bridges the gap between commuters and on-campus students.

 

 

What’s in It for You?

  • Exclusive Networking Opportunities: Connect with organizations that support student parents and carers
  • LinkedIn Package: Boost your career prospects with a LinkedIn package that includes a professional headshot, skills endorsements, a custom LinkedIn banner, and digital badges. You’ll also gain access to LinkedIn Learning modules tailored to your needs.
  • Opportunities to Lead: Become a Union Equality Champion and represent HSN at the Student Assembly, advocating for better support for home students.
  • Union Citizenship Award: All your contributions to the network count towards a Union Citizenship Award. You can achieve bronze, silver, or gold status, which will be recognized on your transcript—enhancing your employability.
  • Personal Reference: Active members of the Home Student's Network will receive a personalized employment reference, highlighting your contributions and leadership within the network.

 

Ready to Make a Difference?

Joining HSN isn’t just about being part of a group—it’s about making your university experience more meaningful and ensuring that the voices of home students are heard and valued at Brunel.

 

Join us today and be part of the change!

To join the Home Students Network, click this link - https://forms.office.com/e/AL2yne4PG4

(Membership is open all year. Find us at Freshers Fair or reach out to the Student Voice team to sign up.)