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Introduce Yourself 2013/2014 - Introductions only - No chat

Jonathan · 2013-08-20 22:14:00

Freshers week is nearly upon us, which means it's time for another new thread. Same format as last year. Introductions only. Any other posts will be deleted. Name: Year/Course: Age: Societies/Clubs/interests:

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Freshers week is nearly upon us, which means it's time for another new thread.

Same format as last year. Introductions only. Any other posts will be deleted.

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Age:
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