It’s that time of the year again; to crown this year’s most ‘broke-student-friendly’ organisation!
You remember the freebies Freshers’ Week 2018 brought us? Well, this year will make you rethink what freebies are actually meant to be. This year the organisations really brought their A-game. If you were used to the biros and cakes of last year as freebies, prepare to be blown away.
Without further ado, here’s our list of the top 9 organisation freebies for Freshers’ Week 2019!
9. GħMU
Rock your patriotism in style with a cute GħMU tote bag and a bracelet. They’ve also got the usual stationery like pencils and pens, but what sets these guys apart is their free yoyo. We don’t know exactly when you’d need it but it sure is fun to have.
8. ICTSA
Two words: stationery extravaganza. With ICTSA’s freshers’ pack, you’re ready to start taking down notes which you’ll forget almost immediately regardless, in no time! Pen drives, sticky notes, biros, notepads; they’ve got it all. Throw in a car sunshade on top of all that and you’ve got 8th place.
7. SDM
Save the turtles and your wallet. SDM gave out free metal straws along with other goodies like notepads, lanyards and wristbands. Just enter your details and boom. Whether you’re looking to support SDM or you just wanted your sleek straw, you’re settled.
6. S-Cubed
Did someone say sugar? We only live once, so why not have a slushie and a soft drink for the ride? Don’t worry though – once you’re ready you can use their *free* bamboo toothbrush to fend off the sugar demons. Add a notebook, sticky notes, pen and a handy booklet sprinkled in and you’re a fresher ready to face Uni, slushy in hand yet no worries of tooth decay in mind.
5. IAESTE
Honestly, any free competition to win a flight just skyrockets through the freebies rankings. They’ve got drinks and pens but what you should look out for in the competition. Who doesn’t love free travel? Just find your photo on IAESTE’s FB page, tag yourself and share for the chance to win 2 flight tickets.
4. Wolves RFC
All the free junk food and soft drinks got you hating yourself a bit too much? Thankfully Wolves have got your back with free fruit on the stand and 3 free training sessions with UM’s official Rugby team (them).
They also had a week-long *free* sports-betting competition where whoever got most predictions correct got 2 tickets to Sicily. Talk about self-care on all levels.
3. ESO
Want to win another flight? No joke, just share a photo of yourself with the ESO executive at their stand and we wish you the best of luck. Throw in some sticky notes, keychains and biros and you’ve got a brilliant stand ready to set you on a course either to Uni or to a foreign land, depends on your luck!
2. ASCS
This stand has got you stocked with stationery no questions asked, from biros and sticky notes to sharpeners and rubbers, but the competitions are what really get them the silver.
Playing the ‘grab the cash’ game is a prize on its own, but don’t worry there are still 3 prizes to win from it. Third place gets 2 open bar tickets, Second gets a teeth whitening, and First gets a trip by Virtu Ferries.
Speaking of, you can also win a trip by Virtu Ferries by taking a photo with the ASCS logo or by another competition from the flyers. I would say ‘may the odds be ever in your favour’, but they kind of already are at this stand.
1. GħSL
Congratulations to the Freebies Royalty of 2019! They honestly have it all. Whether it’s a slush to feel guilty later, a stationery pack to appease anyone’s OCD, or a pop socket to make your life easier – you’re in for a treat.
The fun’s not over yet until you take part in their competition for the chance of 2 tickets for an Air Malta flight anywhere in Europe. Feel free to debate their first-place ranking, but keep in mind you’ll be arguing with lawyers.
BONUS: Moviment Graffiti
Get your full Ian Borg fantasy at the Moviment Graffiti stand to truly experience the thrill of erecting yet another flyover. Disclaimer: watch out for UM security!
