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Anyone who isn't into drinking and partying during Freshers?

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Original post by cole-slaw
Not another one of these ridiculous threads.

If you don't want to drink, don't drink.
If you don't want to party, don't party.
If you don't want to socialise, don't complain you've got no friends.


Not drinking and partying doesn't mean you won't have friend. Imo the funnest people are the ones who can have fun without alcohol.
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Original post by cole-slaw
Not another one of these ridiculous threads.

If you don't want to drink, don't drink.
If you don't want to party, don't party.
If you don't want to socialise, don't complain you've got no friends.


And here comes mean old coleslaw, hahaha

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Original post by CourteneyF
I'm very glad that this post exists and that there are other people in the same boat as me, as going out isn't my thing at all, I'm not an overly confident person. I had no idea that there are daytime events too so I'm happy that I stumbled across this!

It's good to see another person as well :biggrin: Slowly getting to know more of you :smile: Incase you didn't read up on previous comments there's an idea of meeting at the atrium sometime on Monday to get to know each other and all if you're up for it and that is if it ends up happening :P
Original post by liamjames91
After working in a bar/nightclub for a year, drinking really doesn't appeal to me that much. For those commenting saying that it is unsociable to go out during these events, you are clearly ignorant to the fact that not everyone enjoys this kind or nightlife. I personally have an issue with not feeling safe when I am out and refuse to be belittled for my choices. So for those not wanting to go out and spend ridiculous amounts on alcohol, I suggest we organise a coffee morning or something.


Ok. I agree.

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Original post by TurndownforWha
Not drinking and partying doesn't mean you won't have friend.


No, but shutting yourself in your room whining whilst all your flat mates are in the pub meeting people might.
Original post by Hitashami
And here comes mean old coleslaw, hahaha

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There is nothing mean about giving people honest advice, it could save them a lot of stress down the line.

You DO need to make an effort to go out and socialise and make friends, especially in the first month. Sometimes, this means going to places where other people will be drinking alcohol. Get over it.

Sadly, I have seen people fail to heed this advice and ended up being lonely and dropping out of uni altogether.
Original post by cole-slaw
There is nothing mean about giving people honest advice, it could save them a lot of stress down the line.

You DO need to make an effort to go out and socialise and make friends, especially in the first month. Sometimes, this means going to places where other people will be drinking alcohol. Get over it.

Sadly, I have seen people fail to heed this advice and ended up being lonely and dropping out of uni altogether.

I know that making yourself go to places you're not comfortable could help you meet new friends and all but I doubt that just because I didn't spend a few weeks clubbing at night is going to mean I'm not having any friends. Clubs aren't the only place to meet others. I also only stay at the uni till thursdays so home on the weekends to meet with other friends incase it did end up being true (which i still doubt). I'm very social, and will try as much as I can to meet others and become friends, so if I don't go nightclubbing or getting drunk, it's okay to me, as that isn't the only definition of being social. I still appreciate your advice however so pleas don't take this the wrong way
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Original post by cole-slaw
No, but shutting yourself in your room whining whilst all your flat mates are in the pub meeting people might.


But nobody said anything about shutting yourself away. There's tons of thangs to do during freshers.
Just so ya know I am a party person but I know many people who don't drank, some of them are even more awesome than the people in the pub. If being sick is your thing then sure. Alcohol doesn't affect me much so I'm always fine.
Original post by Naicheervan96
It's good to see another person as well :biggrin: Slowly getting to know more of you :smile: Incase you didn't read up on previous comments there's an idea of meeting at the atrium sometime on Monday to get to know each other and all if you're up for it and that is if it ends up happening :P


That sounds quite fun :biggrin: I'm at Derby Theatre for my enrolment on Monday at 10ish, but I assume I should be going to the Kedleston road campus at some point during the day. If it doesn't I'm sure we could all arrange something else :smile:
Original post by TurndownforWha
But nobody said anything about shutting yourself away. There's tons of thangs to do during freshers.
Just so ya know I am a party person but I know many people who don't drank, some of them are even more awesome than the people in the pub. If being sick is your thing then sure. Alcohol doesn't affect me much so I'm always fine.


You're gonna want to socialise with your flat mates, and you need to understand that they may not want to do the same stuff that you're going to want to do, so you're going to have to compromise.

This may involve going to the pub. Brace yourself.


Have you ever been to a pub?
Original post by MsPond
I felt the same :smile:. The nights out all seemed a bit too scary for me haha.
Anyway, I'm going to be without internet until I move into my shared house so hopefully I will see all of you lovely people sometime next week :biggrin:


D'you wanna swap numbers or friend on fb so we can still contact re mrtting up?
Must be bored again. No life of your own obviously.
Original post by DwBigDNuts
Must be bored again. No life of your own obviously.

If you like, I wouldn't mind face booking you or giving you my number. That is if you'd like it from a couple of us
I will probably go out clubbing a few times during freshers but it does kinda bore me after a while. I'll be looking for stuff to do in the day. If any of you wanna add me on FB just say. :smile:
Original post by Jimbob7595
I will probably go out clubbing a few times during freshers but it does kinda bore me after a while. I'll be looking for stuff to do in the day. If any of you wanna add me on FB just say. :smile:

I wouldn't mind adding you :smile: If you wanted t search for me instead, just type in Naicheervan. I'm probably the only one on facebook with that name anyway :P
Original post by cole-slaw
You're gonna want to socialise with your flat mates, and you need to understand that they may not want to do the same stuff that you're going to want to do, so you're going to have to compromise.

This may involve going to the pub. Brace yourself.


Have you ever been to a pub?

Yes so go to the pub and drink cola. Problem solved.

'Have you ever been to a pub?'
Do you even read brah?

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