Social Life at Arana
Arana has a balanced and varied social life. At Arana, there is always something to do, such as going out to one of the nearby cafes, restaurants, pubs, clubs, cinemas or other entertainment.
As well as the informal fun that permeates College life, Arana also organises an exciting array of official formal functions, cultural activities plus a comprehensive orientation programme.
Social programme
In recent years, the social programme has included:
- Oscars Night
- Capping parade
- BBQ dinners
- Pool competitions
- Formal and theme meals
- Floor dinners
- Debating
- Ice skating
- Karaoke events
- Quiz nights
- Post grad evenings
- Academic dinners
- Special guest speakers at meals
- Movie marathons
- Art week
- St Patricks day function
Events with other Colleges
Carrington College
Arana enjoys an annual debate and sporting day out with Carrington College.
Studholme College
We join with our neighbours at Studholme for an “A and S” function and a Battle of the Bands.
Spring Gala Ball
Arana's Annual Spring Gala Ball is well known in Dunedin as being a magnificent affair. This function is an extravaganza of entertainment, pageantry and sophistication.
A pre-Ball function held at Arana College is followed by a banquet dinner at the Dunedin Town Hall. In the past. music has been provided by the Collegiate Chamber Orchestra, the Dunedin City Jazz Orchestra (over dinner) and 'Elevator' - Christchurch's premiere cover band.
Common rooms
We have a large main common room with a big screen TV, Sky Digital, surround sound system and a pool table. The main common room also has an adjoining deck accesses via large byfold doors, perfect to enjoy the Dunedin sunshine!
Movie room
There is a state of the art movie room featuring a high definition projector, full surround sound system, digital televison, full access to our DVD collection and even a HD-DVD and Blu Ray player! The movie room can also double as a Boardroom.
All residents have access to our impressive collection of close to 300 DVDs, as well as DVD players, Xboxs, Xbox 360s, PlayStation2s, Wii as well as games including Halo3 and Singstar!
House/floor common rooms
Each house or floor has its own lounge or common room with fridge, television and kitchenette.
Gym
In the ground floor of Rawiri building there is a small gym with up-to-date equipment.
Music, ping pong, and tutorial rooms
There are two music rooms and a ping pong room as well as four tutorial rooms. In our formal room you can also enjoy a quiet game of chess.
Dress up box
The Warden has an impressive "dress up" collection, which is available to residents and staff.
It seems that Arana residents very much enjoy dressing up; so themed dinners are a great opportunity to express yourself!