Advice to my fresher self

Not really relevant to the thread but I don't think my questions warrant a thread of their own
1. Is it normal to turn up to societies on your own? i.e without coursemates or flatmates.
2. When sports teams/societies say they're open to all abilities, are they really or will I look like a complete nob trying to play something for the first time?

Not really relevant to the thread but I don't think my questions warrant a thread of their own
1. Is it normal to turn up to societies on your own? i.e without coursemates or flatmates.
2. When sports teams/societies say they're open to all abilities, are they really or will I look like a complete nob trying to play something for the first time?

1. Yeah, it's absolutely fine to do that. I have terrible social anxiety so it was a little terrifying for me to do that, but I joined 2 societies which, not only did it not have anyone on my course or from my flat in, I was also the only person from my campus. And one of those societies gave me most of the best nights of the year. It may seem intimidating, but it's also a cool way to expand your friend group outside of what you may encounter elsewhere.
2. I can't speak for all societies, as I imagine it depends on the place you go and the people in the society. In my experience though, most of them are open to complete beginners. University is a time to have fun and try new things that you may never have been exposed to before. Maybe try and talk to someone from the society if you get the chance, just to check. Other than that, go for it

I can barely skate and 100% am going to join the Ice Hockey Team the second I can and I don't care how long it takes me I will play for them.

I don't know a soul starting with me or doing my course at Uni, so I'll be going on my own as well.

I don't know if this is relevant but what exactly is fresher's week? And what kind of societies are there?


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Any advice for a fresher thats commuting and doesnt like drinking/partying? Im so nervous

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As well as providing a chance to learn about the university, Freshers' week allows students to become familiar with the representatives of their Student Union and to get to know the city or town which is home to the university, often through some form of pub crawl.

Typically a Freshers' Fair for student clubs and societies is included as part of the activities to introduce new students to facilities on offer, typically outside their course of study, such as societies, clubs and sports. The various societies and clubs available within the University have stalls and aim to entice freshers to join.

What does a pub crawl involve? I don't want to spend my freshers week with rowdy idiots who over hype things. I wouldn't mind if they were more calm in the pub though

Generally, it involves lots of drinking, travelling from pub to pub around the area. Often including clubs and bars etc

They're not compulsory though, so feel free to spend your time however you like!

You went to them?
What else can you do there?

What does a pub crawl involve? I don't want to spend my freshers week with rowdy idiots who over hype things. I wouldn't mind if they were more calm in the pub though

Maybe a bit of a stupid question but I was wondering whether people make notes on paper or do they often take laptops to make notes on which is easier in my opinion?

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What does a pub crawl involve? I don't want to spend my freshers week with rowdy idiots who over hype things. I wouldn't mind if they were more calm in the pub though

Maybe a bit of a stupid question but I was wondering whether people make notes on paper or do they often take laptops to make notes on which is easier in my opinion?

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