16 and going to study at University this September
Hello guys.
I'm going to study engineering this year at very decent. It was always my dreams to do that and I'm so proud of my self that I achieved that , as I've self studied for all my qualifucation age, so academically everything will be okay.
The thing I've started to feel anxious about social activities. I choose to study in Scotland (also worth too add I'm an EU student), because students there are tend to start uni one year earlier than english students, so I won't be that younger (I'll be touring 17 in November)
As I'm an introverted person, I decided with my parents that I'll live in private rented studio (and it's cheaper than halls even with bills included).
My questions is how can I socialise with people when I'm younger, very academically oriented, don't like parties etc.
Thanks in advance
I'm going to study engineering this year at very decent. It was always my dreams to do that and I'm so proud of my self that I achieved that , as I've self studied for all my qualifucation age, so academically everything will be okay.
The thing I've started to feel anxious about social activities. I choose to study in Scotland (also worth too add I'm an EU student), because students there are tend to start uni one year earlier than english students, so I won't be that younger (I'll be touring 17 in November)
As I'm an introverted person, I decided with my parents that I'll live in private rented studio (and it's cheaper than halls even with bills included).
My questions is how can I socialise with people when I'm younger, very academically oriented, don't like parties etc.
Thanks in advance
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Original post by Miceely
Hello guys.
I'm going to study engineering this year at very decent. It was always my dreams to do that and I'm so proud of my self that I achieved that , as I've self studied for all my qualifucation age, so academically everything will be okay.
The thing I've started to feel anxious about social activities. I choose to study in Scotland (also worth too add I'm an EU student), because students there are tend to start uni one year earlier than english students, so I won't be that younger (I'll be touring 17 in November)
As I'm an introverted person, I decided with my parents that I'll live in private rented studio (and it's cheaper than halls even with bills included).
My questions is how can I socialise with people when I'm younger, very academically oriented, don't like parties etc.
Thanks in advance
I'm going to study engineering this year at very decent. It was always my dreams to do that and I'm so proud of my self that I achieved that , as I've self studied for all my qualifucation age, so academically everything will be okay.
The thing I've started to feel anxious about social activities. I choose to study in Scotland (also worth too add I'm an EU student), because students there are tend to start uni one year earlier than english students, so I won't be that younger (I'll be touring 17 in November)
As I'm an introverted person, I decided with my parents that I'll live in private rented studio (and it's cheaper than halls even with bills included).
My questions is how can I socialise with people when I'm younger, very academically oriented, don't like parties etc.
Thanks in advance
You'll only be making it harder for yourself living in a private rented studio
Yeah. I agree with ScienceFanatic. Live in Halls. You will find some people you like, some people you don't like and will make friends.
If you want to meet people, going out of your way to not be around people your first year seems counterintuitive.
If you want to meet people, going out of your way to not be around people your first year seems counterintuitive.
Original post by ThatOldGuy
Yeah. I agree with ScienceFanatic. Live in Halls. You will find some people you like, some people you don't like and will make friends.
If you want to meet people, going out of your way to not be around people your first year seems counterintuitive.
If you want to meet people, going out of your way to not be around people your first year seems counterintuitive.
My parents didn't want me to stay at halls and as they sponsor me I hadn't much to say.
If you've found a private rented studio which is cheaper than Halls even with bills included then I would be very wary about the quality or location of the place.
There might be some clubs around which are more for sixth formers, that will help with meeting people your own age. Additionally there are likely a few clubs where you don't need to drink to fully participate so hunt those down and people might not even realise that you're 16. For academic societies (that's not to say course societies, as those are mostly based around drinking), but those who take part in competitions, go on trips etc you should be fine.
There might be some clubs around which are more for sixth formers, that will help with meeting people your own age. Additionally there are likely a few clubs where you don't need to drink to fully participate so hunt those down and people might not even realise that you're 16. For academic societies (that's not to say course societies, as those are mostly based around drinking), but those who take part in competitions, go on trips etc you should be fine.
Original post by Miceely
My parents didn't want me to stay at halls and as they sponsor me I hadn't much to say.
Which university are you going to? I'd recommend joining a society, then - Theatre(Even if you don't like being in the spotlight, you can work backstage) or something like that.
We could give recommendations on a society if we knew the Uni.
Original post by ThatOldGuy
Which university are you going to? I'd recommend joining a society, then - Theatre(Even if you don't like being in the spotlight, you can work backstage) or something like that.
We could give recommendations on a society if we knew the Uni.
We could give recommendations on a society if we knew the Uni.
Aberdeen Uni
Original post by Miceely
Aberdeen Uni
https://www.ausa.org.uk/societies/
There's a list of all the societies at Aberdeen. There will definitely be one you like!
Take a look. You join up, you'll make friends.
well living in a studio wasn't a good choice but I guess ti's too late to change it... you'll just have to join some societies
A lot of people seemed to have focused on everything negative and not actually offered any useful advice. Firstly well done for getting in, that's very impressive!! Living in a flat is completely fine and up to you. If you're worried, maybe you could advertise for a roommate? To split the costs and help you make a friend. In my opinion it's always worse than it seems, I'm sure you'll settle in no time and no one will even notice the age gap. The biggest thing I would say is not to get sucked into doing things you aren't comfortable with just to make friends, it's not worth it! Just try to socialise within your class, it'll be fine!!
Hi sorry to disappoint you but most students in Scotland don't go to uni at 17. They used to in the past but now most wait until they're 18.
I'm in sort of the same position as you personality wise: I'm 18 but I really don't like parties! My plan is to go to some of the more academic events during freshers week like study skills workshops and museum tours and hopefully meet people there. Don't force yourself to go to parties if you really don't enjoy them but you should try to take part in as many other events as you can. Personally I wouldn't mind making friends with a 16 year old if they shared similar interests to me so I'm sure you'll find someone.
sorry to disappoint you but most students in Scotland don't go to uni at 17. They used to in the past but now most wait until they're 18. I'm in sort of the same position as you personality wise: I'm 18 but I really don't like parties! My plan is to go to some of the more academic events during freshers week like study skills workshops and museum tours and hopefully meet people there. Don't force yourself to go to parties if you really don't enjoy them but you should try to take part in as many other events as you can. Personally I wouldn't mind making friends with a 16 year old if they shared similar interests to me so I'm sure you'll find someone.
Original post by freya_99
Hi sorry to disappoint you but most students in Scotland don't go to uni at 17. They used to in the past but now most wait until they're 18.
I'm in sort of the same position as you personality wise: I'm 18 but I really don't like parties! My plan is to go to some of the more academic events during freshers week like study skills workshops and museum tours and hopefully meet people there. Don't force yourself to go to parties if you really don't enjoy them but you should try to take part in as many other events as you can. Personally I wouldn't mind making friends with a 16 year old if they shared similar interests to me so I'm sure you'll find someone.
sorry to disappoint you but most students in Scotland don't go to uni at 17. They used to in the past but now most wait until they're 18. I'm in sort of the same position as you personality wise: I'm 18 but I really don't like parties! My plan is to go to some of the more academic events during freshers week like study skills workshops and museum tours and hopefully meet people there. Don't force yourself to go to parties if you really don't enjoy them but you should try to take part in as many other events as you can. Personally I wouldn't mind making friends with a 16 year old if they shared similar interests to me so I'm sure you'll find someone.
In facebook's groups for freshers there're a lot of 17 (in my opinion), but maybe I'm under a wrong impression. Also I thought about tours and mini-lectures too. I'm definitely going to choose that option over parties.
Original post by elisemaria0109
A lot of people seemed to have focused on everything negative and not actually offered any useful advice. Firstly well done for getting in, that's very impressive!! Living in a flat is completely fine and up to you. If you're worried, maybe you could advertise for a roommate? To split the costs and help you make a friend. In my opinion it's always worse than it seems, I'm sure you'll settle in no time and no one will even notice the age gap. The biggest thing I would say is not to get sucked into doing things you aren't comfortable with just to make friends, it's not worth it! Just try to socialise within your class, it'll be fine!!
Thank you!
I thought of having a roommate after second semester, as I'll be more comfortable with living in another country haha
I've made contact with my future classmates in last couple of days and actually I'm so much relieved 'cause they're really nice people
That's good! You'll be absolutely fine xxx
Original post by Miceely
Hello guys.
I'm going to study engineering this year at very decent. It was always my dreams to do that and I'm so proud of my self that I achieved that , as I've self studied for all my qualifucation age, so academically everything will be okay.
The thing I've started to feel anxious about social activities. I choose to study in Scotland (also worth too add I'm an EU student), because students there are tend to start uni one year earlier than english students, so I won't be that younger (I'll be touring 17 in November)
As I'm an introverted person, I decided with my parents that I'll live in private rented studio (and it's cheaper than halls even with bills included).
My questions is how can I socialise with people when I'm younger, very academically oriented, don't like parties etc.
Thanks in advance
I'm going to study engineering this year at very decent. It was always my dreams to do that and I'm so proud of my self that I achieved that , as I've self studied for all my qualifucation age, so academically everything will be okay.
The thing I've started to feel anxious about social activities. I choose to study in Scotland (also worth too add I'm an EU student), because students there are tend to start uni one year earlier than english students, so I won't be that younger (I'll be touring 17 in November)
As I'm an introverted person, I decided with my parents that I'll live in private rented studio (and it's cheaper than halls even with bills included).
My questions is how can I socialise with people when I'm younger, very academically oriented, don't like parties etc.
Thanks in advance
I get this impression that your parents are stuck up, snobby people if they won't let you stay in halls.
Original post by Miceely
Hello guys.
I'm going to study engineering this year at very decent. It was always my dreams to do that and I'm so proud of my self that I achieved that , as I've self studied for all my qualifucation age, so academically everything will be okay.
The thing I've started to feel anxious about social activities. I choose to study in Scotland (also worth too add I'm an EU student), because students there are tend to start uni one year earlier than english students, so I won't be that younger (I'll be touring 17 in November)
As I'm an introverted person, I decided with my parents that I'll live in private rented studio (and it's cheaper than halls even with bills included).
My questions is how can I socialise with people when I'm younger, very academically oriented, don't like parties etc.
Thanks in advance
I'm going to study engineering this year at very decent. It was always my dreams to do that and I'm so proud of my self that I achieved that , as I've self studied for all my qualifucation age, so academically everything will be okay.
The thing I've started to feel anxious about social activities. I choose to study in Scotland (also worth too add I'm an EU student), because students there are tend to start uni one year earlier than english students, so I won't be that younger (I'll be touring 17 in November)
As I'm an introverted person, I decided with my parents that I'll live in private rented studio (and it's cheaper than halls even with bills included).
My questions is how can I socialise with people when I'm younger, very academically oriented, don't like parties etc.
Thanks in advance
can you not wait a year or two and work to save money in the mean time or spend a year taking classes in something arty or languagey? or take an OU course? I think it would be much more beneficial than going to uni at this age. I never understood the point in rush ahead gifted children... why would you want to go to university at 16 when a large part (albeit not the main part) of going to university is learning life skills and developing as a person... which I think you are too young to fully reap the benefits.. you would develop more socially as a person with people your own age... not 18-20+ year olds... social skills are just as important as a uni degree.
(edited 6 years ago)
Original post by Miceely
Hello guys.
I'm going to study engineering this year at very decent. It was always my dreams to do that and I'm so proud of my self that I achieved that , as I've self studied for all my qualifucation age, so academically everything will be okay.
I'm going to study engineering this year at very decent. It was always my dreams to do that and I'm so proud of my self that I achieved that , as I've self studied for all my qualifucation age, so academically everything will be okay.
Unusual scenario. Do your parents have issues with you socialising, hence you self-studying at home? Did they go to university? Does anyone in your immediate family have any experience of going to university?
I think you're heading for a heap of travel, in starting at 16yrs, and in private accommodation.
There's a tipping point when the benefit and kudos of educating yourself at an accelerated rate becomes self-defeating, and you've just reached that point. It will be unbelievably difficult to have any kind of balanced student experience if you're excluded from all social events until the latter part of the first semester of your Second year.
Unless you get yourself a fake ID (like most other 16yr olds who are still at school), but I guess that's not really your style.
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