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Not looking forward to going back to uni.

Don't get me wrong or anything, I love university and I've had a fantastic time there so far. But I'm really just not looking forward to going back.

I'm moving into a house with four other girls who were considered my 'best friends' last year. I've been thinking this summer though and I've realised I only have a lot in common with one of them. I was hoping I'd meet a few people at uni that I could actually have an interesting conversation with but despite their straight As these other girls just like talking about boys and clothes and getting drunk or whatever. I did too much drinking last year, in fact it was all we did socially and I'm just not that into it anymore. Plus two of these girls have managed to piss me off this summer to the point where I don't much want to see them next week and yet I'm stuck living with them for the rest of the year. The girl I love hanging out with won't be back until a week after I am because she's away at the moment and the fourth girl is travelling and won't be there either so it's just me and these other two girls. I'm not looking forward to it at all :frown:

I feel like I've had a really great summer with my family, my boyfriend, my job and just generally everything and now it's all going to change again. I hate all the upheaval. I know I won't miss it all when I'm there because I didn't last year but at the moment I just don't want to leave it all again. It's getting a bit pathetic now, it's my day off from work and I'm spending it crying my eyes out not wanting Sunday to come.

The only thing I'm actually looking forward to is my new course because it sounds very interesting and I can't wait to start that. But whereas last year before I started uni I was excited, this year I know what to expect and I don't like it! I'm planning on joining a few different societies and taking a couple of extra-credit courses so I can meet new people and get away from my housemates so that should be okay, but other than that and my new course I just can't get enthusiastic about going back.

I feel like a complete weirdo because most people I know are going back to their universities as early as they can since they miss it and are bored at home, but I've put it off to the very last day I can. Is anyone else the same?

I don't really know the point of this post, just a bit of a whinge really. Any thoughts?
Reply 1
Why not go back the same day as your friend who is travelling? At least you won't have to put up with these girls. I had a group of friends at uni, 2 I didn't like as they were quite snobby - best to just get along with everyone. If you really don't want to live with them get accomodation elsewhere or try persuading your mate to come with you too.

I was quite lucky as my friends and I travelled in so I didn't have to live with people I didn't like. If uni is making you really upset have you thought about transferring closer to home?
Reply 2
Thanks :smile:

I would move back at the same time as this girl but because I'm starting a new course I have to be there for Fresher's Week for my inductions, and she's not coming back until the week following. And sadly enough, there are no closer universities! This one's only 45 minutes away, it's the one closest to home!

My God, I'm such a loser.
Reply 3
Don't worry, you'll be drinking etc in no time
Anonymous
Thanks :smile:

I would move back at the same time as this girl but because I'm starting a new course I have to be there for Fresher's Week for my inductions, and she's not coming back until the week following. And sadly enough, there are no closer universities! This one's only 45 minutes away, it's the one closest to home!

My God, I'm such a loser.

if u hate it so much, commute in for a while.

the one girl who i am going to be living with REALLY pissed me off at the end of last term, so i dont think we will be good friends anymore, but it is ok.
Reply 5
Thanks for the advice but to be honest, I'd rather not have to pay £320 a month rent and not live in the house! I'll be able to handle it once I'm there, it's just at the moment I'm dreading it.
I know exactly what you mean; I'm in almost exactly the same situation.

Last year I thought we were all completely compatible but cracks were beginning to show this Summer.

I'm just planning to join more societies and get a bit more involved with university to take me away from my housemates.
Reply 7
I commuted in to uni for 3 years, still got on with everyone well and went out. Was glad to save the money in rent etc and not have any disputes with people as I wasn't around them 24/7 - helped me not get distracted with my work too.
Anonymous
Thanks :smile:

I would move back at the same time as this girl but because I'm starting a new course I have to be there for Fresher's Week for my inductions, and she's not coming back until the week following. And sadly enough, there are no closer universities! This one's only 45 minutes away, it's the one closest to home!

My God, I'm such a loser.

No you're not :smile: Just think of this first week as your first week last year, make friends with people on your new course and socialise with them. Just use your home as a place to sleep until your friend returns. Just because you live with these 2 people, it doesn't mean that you have to be attached to them. There will be new freshers on your course that are looking for people to be mates with who currently dont know anyone. At least you have some friends from your previous year and the societies you say you will be joining will keep you busy enough that you wont need to see these other 2 in your house that you aren't fond of :smile:
Join some clubs and societies, you get to meet lots of new people and make quite a few new friends. Just because you live with these girls doesn't mean you need to spend all day every day trailing around after them when you're not in lectures and seminars.
Reply 10
Angel83
I commuted in to uni for 3 years, still got on with everyone well and went out. Was glad to save the money in rent etc and not have any disputes with people as I wasn't around them 24/7 - helped me not get distracted with my work too.


It might be worth looking into but I've already signed the contract, paid my deposit and three months rent now... I don't think it'll be very easy to get out of and as much as these girls piss me off, I don't want to screw them over and make them have to pay a lot of extra rent.

The year after that they're all out on a placement year but I'll still be in Yr 2 so hopefully I'll have a better living arrangement then!

Anon #3, I'm glad I'm not the only one :smile:
Reply 11
About my last post, I don't mean I want loads of other people to not want to go to uni too, but it just makes me feel less of a freak!
Reply 12
Ronaldo VII
No you're not :smile: Just think of this first week as your first week last year, make friends with people on your new course and socialise with them. Just use your home as a place to sleep until your friend returns. Just because you live with these 2 people, it doesn't mean that you have to be attached to them. There will be new freshers on your course that are looking for people to be mates with who currently dont know anyone. At least you have some friends from your previous year and the societies you say you will be joining will keep you busy enough that you wont need to see these other 2 in your house that you aren't fond of :smile:


Thanks :smile:
Reply 13
Anonymous
It might be worth looking into but I've already signed the contract, paid my deposit and three months rent now... I don't think it'll be very easy to get out of and as much as these girls piss me off, I don't want to screw them over and make them have to pay a lot of extra rent.

The year after that they're all out on a placement year but I'll still be in Yr 2 so hopefully I'll have a better living arrangement then!

Anon #3, I'm glad I'm not the only one :smile:


I tried living with some girls at a previous uni I went to and hated it, they were just not on my level and I got homesick. Offer to find a replacement - advertise, my first uni did that for me so that was lucky! You must be happy and not get down, it must be bad if you can't wait till they are on placement!
Anonymous
Don't get me wrong or anything, I love university and I've had a fantastic time there so far. But I'm really just not looking forward to going back.

I'm moving into a house with four other girls who were considered my 'best friends' last year. I've been thinking this summer though and I've realised I only have a lot in common with one of them. I was hoping I'd meet a few people at uni that I could actually have an interesting conversation with but despite their straight As these other girls just like talking about boys and clothes and getting drunk or whatever. I did too much drinking last year, in fact it was all we did socially and I'm just not that into it anymore. Plus two of these girls have managed to piss me off this summer to the point where I don't much want to see them next week and yet I'm stuck living with them for the rest of the year. The girl I love hanging out with won't be back until a week after I am because she's away at the moment and the fourth girl is travelling and won't be there either so it's just me and these other two girls. I'm not looking forward to it at all :frown:

I feel like I've had a really great summer with my family, my boyfriend, my job and just generally everything and now it's all going to change again. I hate all the upheaval. I know I won't miss it all when I'm there because I didn't last year but at the moment I just don't want to leave it all again. It's getting a bit pathetic now, it's my day off from work and I'm spending it crying my eyes out not wanting Sunday to come.

The only thing I'm actually looking forward to is my new course because it sounds very interesting and I can't wait to start that. But whereas last year before I started uni I was excited, this year I know what to expect and I don't like it! I'm planning on joining a few different societies and taking a couple of extra-credit courses so I can meet new people and get away from my housemates so that should be okay, but other than that and my new course I just can't get enthusiastic about going back.

I feel like a complete weirdo because most people I know are going back to their universities as early as they can since they miss it and are bored at home, but I've put it off to the very last day I can. Is anyone else the same?

I don't really know the point of this post, just a bit of a whinge really. Any thoughts?

Don't worry so much - it's only somewhere to live! You can still meet other people and have a great year.
Don't worry, you're not alone.

Hun, just take whatever's thrown at you. I had a lovely summer too and do not want to leave home to go back for second year, but sounds like you have a firm and steady support from your family and boyfriend so it's not all bad!

Chin up! xxxx