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Starting uni this year and nervous

I am really nervous..... I don’t do well when it comes to making good first impressions or trying to fit in. Could anybody give me some advice on what not to do in your first year at uni.
Don't be that person that ignored others and spends their days alone. If you put in your best effort, you WILL get something out of it.
Hey - you should include some details! Are you travelling far from home? What course? Accommodation type? I'm in my first year at the moment so will help if I can!
@JDieMstr thank you so much
@Kalem_Says I am travelling from North Yorkshire. I don’t know how far that is from the uni. I’m doing childhood and youth studies and I’m having to get a flat because my boyfriend is moving there with me.
Original post by Hometowngirl
@Kalem_Says I am travelling from North Yorkshire. I don’t know how far that is from the uni. I’m doing childhood and youth studies and I’m having to get a flat because my boyfriend is moving there with me.


Okay; what uni are you going to? I'm not going to lie - living in a flat by yourself is going to make it difficult; my I live in a studio flat in my accommodation but was lucky to fall into a group of people.

Key is joining group chats - they are incredibly annoying, but join loads of them (for both your uni and your course) , that way you'll meet people and be able to talk to them before you actually meet. Once you're there, be casual, ask them do they want to meet for coffee or something before you go for class. That way, if they know people on the course they'll be able to introduce you (that's how I met my friends). Also you'll meet people sitting beside them in classes. Your course will have a pretty small group I would imagine so you should have ample opportunity to mix with people.

That's my main advice - if you need anymore help with regarding moving to uni just @ me again.
Original post by Kalem_Says
Okay; what uni are you going to? I'm not going to lie - living in a flat by yourself is going to make it difficult; my I live in a studio flat in my accommodation but was lucky to fall into a group of people.

Key is joining group chats - they are incredibly annoying, but join loads of them (for both your uni and your course) , that way you'll meet people and be able to talk to them before you actually meet. Once you're there, be casual, ask them do they want to meet for coffee or something before you go for class. That way, if they know people on the course they'll be able to introduce you (that's how I met my friends). Also you'll meet people sitting beside them in classes. Your course will have a pretty small group I would imagine so you should have ample opportunity to mix with people.

That's my main advice - if you need anymore help with regarding moving to uni just @ me again.


I’m going to Teesside University. I have never been away from home before so it is worrying me. You have been really helpful. Thank you so much
Original post by Hometowngirl
I am really nervous..... I don’t do well when it comes to making good first impressions or trying to fit in. Could anybody give me some advice on what not to do in your first year at uni.


My main advice would be to look into opportunities to socialise in and outside of your course. For me, joining societies was the thing that allowed me to make great new friends, get involved in uni events and events in the city, and feel more at home in my new city. Look into societies at your university and see if there are any you'd like to join - you're guaranteed to meet people with those same common interests!

As well as societies, sports clubs, volunteering organisations, and part-time jobs are a great way to get involved, join in with rewarding activities and meet new people.

Although it might feel scary in the beginning, remember that everybody feels the same way, so make sure to put yourself out there no matter how daunting it seems! You'll thank yourself later when the year continues and you're joining in with ongoing activities rather than not doing much to begin with and then having to join once others seem more settled.

Hope this helps and good luck :smile:

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