Sober during freshers

Hi

I dont drink and nor do I really like to party. But freshers appears to be a week where people focus on partying and drinking. Especially with Newcastles reputation for it.

Does anyone know what people who don't like partying and don't drink do during freshers week? How do they make friends?

Hi!

Although Newcastle can have a reputation for being a drinking heavy city there is so much to do other than that. Our 2023 Freshers wristbands sold by Newcastle University Students' Union (NUSU) includes evening activities with musical artists such as Sigala but also an abundance of fun daytime activities such as:
- Ghost walking tour
- Pottery painting
- Private film screening at Star and Shadow cinema
- Mini golf
- Ice skating
- Cat cafe
- Paintball
- Food at My Delhi and Pizza Hut
- Victoria tunnel tour

and so much more! So there is definitely something for everyone. I went through university predominantly not drinking and I can tell you you'll still make friends, just from different environments, please don't worry just come and enjoy yourself, everything else will fall into place.

Hope this helps
Megan (Outreach Ambassador)

Hi

I dont drink and nor do I really like to party. But freshers appears to be a week where people focus on partying and drinking. Especially with Newcastles reputation for it.

Does anyone know what people who don't like partying and don't drink do during freshers week? How do they make friends?

hello

are you in a Facebook group or WhatsApp group chat to meet incoming students who don't party or drink?

Hi, I didnt know those exist for Newcastle. Is there any link to the WhatsApp group?

i don't know about any group chats for Newcastle, sorry ):

Hi

I dont drink and nor do I really like to party. But freshers appears to be a week where people focus on partying and drinking. Especially with Newcastles reputation for it.

Does anyone know what people who don't like partying and don't drink do during freshers week? How do they make friends?

This may sound wild but I would suggest that you attend the events but just don't drink. There are many non-alcoholic beverages that would be for you. Freshers is part of the experience and it is only a week.

That is a good point, thanks. Think I may do but i probably won't get one of the fresher bands that only let u into pubs and raves.

Hi

I dont drink and nor do I really like to party. But freshers appears to be a week where people focus on partying and drinking. Especially with Newcastles reputation for it.

Does anyone know what people who don't like partying and don't drink do during freshers week? How do they make friends?