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London School of Economics

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LSE 2006 Fresher's Week

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2026

Does being a really shy and nervous person hinder success on Freshers week?

The thought of meeting all those new people is just so nerve wrecking. I come from a 6th form where the average UCAS points per student stood at 140 last year, and where all the students think they are 'bad boys'. The thought of starting LSE, where everyone is equally, or more intelligent and well informed than me, and are more sophisticated than the friends I had/have is a little hard to deal with.

London School of Economics

London

Reply 21

Who?

Being the shy person that I am, I plan to socialise with books during Fresher's week.

-1984-

Reply 22

Johan C

-1984-

Lol ! Don't worry dude, many of us are swamped too ! It's not like you don't know enough, you got an offer after all :smile:

And even if you didn't, I don't think LSEans will be unpleasant about it. You know I have my concerns too, like "meh I haven't studied the same stuff you guys have seen in A-Level Maths" (not necessarily easier, just different).

Reply 23

Who?

Johan C

Lol ! Don't worry dude, many of us are swamped too ! It's not like you don't know enough, you got an offer after all :smile:

I second that - making your offer makes you better than those you studied with.

Reply 24

Johan C

Lol, wb Alexey. Hadn't seen you much lately.

Reply 25

SevenDeuceOff

-1984-

Don't worry. I've been state-schooled all my life and all my friends are about as common as they come, but that doesn't mean they don't have other likable qualities; and equally, just because people are more intelligent doesn't mean they are that much different in other respects to your average Joe.

Everyone's not so clever anymore after a few rounds of drinks.

Indeed.

Johan C

I asked where the timetable was, she answered, I said thanks. Pretty clear don't you think ? No need to get all impolite.

i wasn't being rude, i think you just got me wrong. it was an over-the-top reaction with a funny face - intention of being no big deal - and it's all good!
anyway - this is just stupid.
let's all just have fun!

Fine then

those that are concerned should try not to worry. those that typically get into LSE are those well-minded mature sensible (yet some also playful) people. they're very understanding and ought to look out for each other and try and make everyone's time as enjoyable as possible. those slightly confident ought to be helping those shy ones get involved etc. i am not saying i am confident (as many of my peers say so), but i still look out for people and try and help those requiring it. - i hope there are other people like this going to LSE this year.

Reply 30

SevenDeuceOff

Oooooh, I sense sexual tension between Johan and Nelson in one month's time at Rosebury Avenue.

Reply 31

SevenDeuceOff

99cwhho

Yes, everybody will be holding hands and singing "Sunshine, Lollipops and Rainbows".

Reply 32

Johan C

Big Man On Campus

Oooooh, I sense sexual tension between Johan and Nelson in one month's time at Rosebury Avenue.

Don't be jealous.

Reply 33

Who?

Johan C

Lol, wb Alexey. Hadn't seen you much lately.

I can not really be bothered with the TSR to be honest :p:

Reply 34

shady lane

What do postgrads do? Can we go to Fresher's week or do we have something else?

Reply 35

Who?

shady lane

What do postgrads do? Can we go to Fresher's week or do we have something else?

No - you have to sit and study from day one :rofl:

Reply 36

asm1

-1984-

Your school sounds buzzin

Reply 37

2026

asm1

Your school sounds buzzin

You have no idea. There's this thread somewhere TSR about weird things happening to people during their exams, and other users have gone on about music being played, and teachers humming during their exam; I had to sit a Sociology exam right after after witnessing a student from the lower years getting stabbed with a smashed Budweiser bottle.

Sorry to the OP, this is really out of context.