Freshers Guide - Student Life
Starting at uni or college is a challenge for everyone. So much to do and not enough time in the day to fit in the lectures, society meetings, pints in the Union bar, and so on! Here's our brief guide to preparing for your exciting new student life.
The Life Balance
Most of us go to university hoping that it will mean a good career and enjoyable job for us somewhere in the future. The more immediate priorities, though, are usually making friends and going out. For some, finding time for work to help eke out their income is an extra factor to add to the balance.
Finding a life balance where you have time for study, friends and other activities might seem obvious but it's worth thinking about how you can fit everything in to ensure that you make the most of what university life can offer.
You also need to be aware that student life may change the nature of the relationships you have with parents, family and old school friends.
Keeping on Top of Student Life
Some tips for when you start university:
- Set up an email address so you can keep in touch with friends and family while you're away at university
- Buy a map of your university town so that you can get to know where things are
- Get a set of passport-sized photos taken. You'll need these for your NUS card, library card etc
- Sort out your bank account as early as possible so you do not have to queue up with everyone else when you get there
- Make a list of everything you might need to take with you. Being the only person who's remembered to bring a can opener can make you very popular
- Set up Student Insurance to cover your valuables while you're at university. It doesn't cost much and could make a big difference to you
- Don't forget to change your address and let everyone know.
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