University of york freshers week

I'll be a new fresher starting uni of york in September and was wondering what events you recommend attending during freshers week. I've never been out clubbing so was wondering if I need to buy club tickets like a week in advance or if I could buy it on the week itself. Also what advice do you have for me during freshers and first year uni in general

I'll be a new fresher starting uni of york in September and was wondering what events you recommend attending during freshers week. I've never been out clubbing so was wondering if I need to buy club tickets like a week in advance or if I could buy it on the week itself. Also what advice do you have for me during freshers and first year uni in general

I'll be a new fresher starting uni of york in September and was wondering what events you recommend attending during freshers week. I've never been out clubbing so was wondering if I need to buy club tickets like a week in advance or if I could buy it on the week itself. Also what advice do you have for me during freshers and first year uni in general

Hi!

I hope you are looking forward to joining us soon!

Freshers' tickets go on sale in ten days but I imagine most events won't sell out straight away and you'll be able to decide nearer the time what you want to do. When I started at York after my place and my accommodation was confirmed, I connected with people on my course/in my accommodation on social media and we discussed what events to buy tickets to. We bought tickets to one of the big events in advance of starting at uni, but smaller events we decided on the day!

They do things differently every year so I'm not sure what they will do this year, but for my Freshers', you bought a wristband that allowed you into all club events so you could decide on the day which club nights you wanted to go to. I'd suggest checking the YUSU website in ten days for details on the events when they are confirmed.

I'd recommend going to a variety of events as it's not just about clubbing! I found even just going round the Freshers' Fair and joining new societies with my flatmates was a good way of meeting new people and spending time with new flatmates. Most societies offer taster sessions for free so it's fun to just try new things! There are also events like comedy nights and quizzes so there's something for everyone.

Your college will also put on a series of Welcome Week events. Once you get your accommodation offer and find out your college, you can go to their page on the website and find out more about the sort of things on offer. You should also get emails with this info. For me, it was things like a tour of the city, how to get to local supermarkets like Aldi and Morrisons and various socials like quizzes and BBQ mixers.

Your department will also put on some events - mine did a welcome session and it was a great way to meet and mingle with new coursemates before any lectures started.

Basically, there will be absolutely loads going on! But there's no pressure to do everything. You will find a flow with your flatmates/coursemates and it will all just happen naturally. I remember worrying about a lot of things in advance but as soon as I arrived and actually met people, it felt like everything just fell into place. I didn't go out clubbing very often and instead found friends that preferred to do movie nights and more chill socials. No matter what you like doing, you will find people who are similar!

Hope this helps and feel free to ask me any questions!

Hazel