#freshers 2017

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“Hello new students!”

Professor Proton at Freshers’ week http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/professor-proton

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[eternalcandidate]

eternalcandidate’s tips for starting uni!

Pretty please bear in mind that my degree is a humanities BA in the UK!

1) Talk to people in Freshers/Welcome/Orientation week! 

This might seem like a simple tip that comes up on a lot of these lists, but I’ve got something important to add. Don’t go looking for your new BFF in Freshers week! Some people make really strong friendships in the first couple of weeks of uni, but a lot of people don’t make those bonds until a little later on. Just focus on talking to new people and getting to know them, without any expectations of life long friendship.

2. Get to know the campus before you start lectures

For the first few weeks of uni I was absolutely terrible with timings. It’s no fun to be the one who turns up 10 minutes late to every lecture and has to sneak into the seat on the front row. Go for a walk around campus when you get your timetable and see how long it takes to walk between places (especially how long it takes to walk to your lectures from your flat). 

3. Get to know people on your course

Honestly I was very lucky. I ended up in a project group of 11 students who had an hour break between the seminar for our project and our next lecture, so we ended up getting coffee in that break and became good friends. One of the unfortunate things about a humanities degree (or fortunate, depending on how you look at it) is that we have very few contact hours per week, and getting to know coursemates can be a challenge. See if you can find a group chat or Facebook group for people studying your degree, or find a departmental society that will let you hang out with other people on your course. Even if it’s just one person to sit next to in lectures and proofread each others’ essays, it makes a world of difference. 

4. Get Facebook!

Even if you hate Facebook with a burning passion, just join it. So much at uni is organised through Facebook and if you don’t have it you will miss out. Obviously if you would prefer not to that’s entirely your choice, but it’s such a widely used tool for organising societies and socials it seems silly not to without a good reason. 

5. Join a society!

Do sports! Or crafts! Or table top gaming! There will be a society for you, I promise. Have a look around before you start uni and go to a couple of taster sessions. If societies really aren't for you, start or continue with a hobby that will give you a break from your studies. 

6. Do the reading. (But prioritise).

Okay, so you don’t actually have to do all the reading. If you're having a bad or overwhelming week, just stick to what you can do. The most important reading will be stuff like required reading for seminars, so do that first. Then, required reading for lectures. If you still feel like doing something else, have a look at reading around the subjects that interest you to get a wider understanding. It’ll help you later on with essays too! Another top tip is to split up the wider reading between friends on your course (form a study group!) and share notes to cover information more effectively. 

7. Try to do your best, but don’t push yourself too hard!

First year is probably going to be a little overwhelming, and that’s okay. Just do your best and if things go wrong, it’s not the end of the world. Universities know that it’s a huge change, and in the UK at least there are things in place to ensure that a wobbly first year doesn’t ruin a whole degree. “I just need 40%” is like a first year mantra, because that's all you need to progress to second year and your first year mark doesn't contribute to your end of degree average. Despite this I would recommend using first year to see what study skills work for you on a university level, as well as just settling in to university life. 

8. Don’t expect to know everything already

You’re here to learn. Don’t worry if you don’t know something that other people seem to know, everyone comes to uni from different places in life. First year is all about getting everyone on the same level, 

9. Don’t let your mental health suffer. 

Look after yourself! And that means your mind as well as your body. Know when to take a break, when to talk to friends from uni about problems your having, and don’t be afraid to phone home if you aren’t feeling great. Most universities will have people you can talk to if you need to, don't be afraid to go to them with any issues you’re having. 

No degree is worth getting sick over. 

10. Enjoy yourself, enjoy your degree, have fun! 

Obviously you’re at uni to get a degree, just make sure it’s one you enjoy or can find enjoyment in! (Even if that enjoyment is in the form of memes). Again, balance work and social life and try to enjoy the university experience! 

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17/8/17 I'm super pumped today because I got back my exam results and found out I got into my first choice university! So here's the last couple of bujo spreads I've made, to celebrate. To anyone else who had A level results come out today, I hope it went your way! (And to any other future Cambridge freshers who may be reading this, hmu sometime?? I'm scared of not knowing anyone 😂)

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28.03.2017 I stayed after school today to do some homework, I'm aiming to get all my homework done before the start of the Easter holidays so I can focus on revision! I needed chocolate motivation tho (hence the mars bar 😂). Have any other year 13's confirmed their uni offers yet? Is anyone going to Lancaster or already studying there? I'm studying physical geography in Lancaster starting this September and would love to chat to others who are going???

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[in-the-uk]

Freshers 2017 Get your Tickets Now

#Freshers 2017 Get your #Tickets Now #Students #Uni #FreshersEvents

Calling all new Students for the Freshers 2017 Events

So we are in September now and you have all been accepted onto your course for uni. So whats next ?

Is it sorting out accommodation? Getting your furniture and equipment or family and friends to help with the move ? Get them done so you can move on to the next step.

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[in-the-uk]

Freshers Tickets for Events in the North East

So we have finally been able to put together a list at the time of this post of the Freshers tickets for events in the North East that we are helping to co-promote. We are again working closely with event organisers and directly with venues that allow us to help promote these great events.

Our list for the North East isn’t a long one this year with us co-promoting Freshers Tickets for Events in…

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