Original post by Alex Lees
Are there any university regrets people have about actually going to uni, especially since COVID?
And any advice on how to make the most of it whilst actually being there?
As I don't want to feel like I end up wasting time when I could be working or doing something else.
And any advice on how to make the most of it whilst actually being there?
As I don't want to feel like I end up wasting time when I could be working or doing something else.
Hiya
For me, the biggest regret has been not socialising more. I didn't live in university accommodation in the first year and I feel like I missed out on making friends in the beginning. The friends that I made are now graduating whilst I've got another year left, so now I am left with just a few acquaintances. It's not for sure that I would've found good friends if I lived in, but I think the chances would have been better.
But overall, I don't regret coming to university. It has given me experiences that I would have highly struggled to find had I not come here, so I'm very grateful that I did. Ofcourse you may not feel the same way and university is not necessarily the best path for everyone. If you're considering not going to university, maybe talk to some people you know who chose a different path. It's best to learn from lived experiences so they'd be able to give you better advice than I can, but also try not to get massively influenced by their life choices because everyone has different circumstances.
-Himieka
Original post by Alex Lees
Are there any university regrets people have about actually going to uni, especially since COVID?
And any advice on how to make the most of it whilst actually being there?
As I don't want to feel like I end up wasting time when I could be working or doing something else.
And any advice on how to make the most of it whilst actually being there?
As I don't want to feel like I end up wasting time when I could be working or doing something else.
Hi there,
Overall, I have immensely enjoyed my time at uni. I have made so many friends and had experiences I never would have been able to otherwise. For making the most of it I would recommend putting yourself out there and trying things. Join societies which interest you (this is where I met most of my friends through love of salsa dancing), be the person to introduce yourself to your flatmates or course mates and just give things a try! FOMO is real
Having said that one of my regrets would be spreading myself too thin. While I still recommend going out and trying things and meeting new people, I took on a lot of responsibility in my first year and felt myself doing too many projects at once. It meant that I couldn’t deliver to my highest standard – you might find lots of opportunities to join research, committees, or work experience and these are all great things to do but make sure you leave yourself time to unwind and take care of your mental health 😊
Hope this helped,
- Sophie (uni of Bath)
Hi,
I don't regret going to university at all! It has been the best experience.
I do have some regrets - like the others have mentioned - mainly in terms of wishing I had taken part in more, socialised more, tried more new things. I would absolutely recommend doing anything and everything that you can because there will ever be a time like university again.
That being said, when you are going through university you don't think about the fact that it will be over soon, and you are often busy with work and things anyway so realistically I probably wouldn't have been able to do much more than I did. It was also Covid-19 during my first and second years which meant a lot of things were put on hold or cancelled, making it difficult to do them.
Do what makes you happy and maybe branch out to some new things that put you a bit outside your comfort zone, but ultimately as long as you are enjoying your time that's the main thing! Regrets just mean we will learn from what we did or didn't do and can apply it to later life!
Abbie
University of Southampton, Postgraduate Ambassador
I don't regret going to university at all! It has been the best experience.
I do have some regrets - like the others have mentioned - mainly in terms of wishing I had taken part in more, socialised more, tried more new things. I would absolutely recommend doing anything and everything that you can because there will ever be a time like university again.
That being said, when you are going through university you don't think about the fact that it will be over soon, and you are often busy with work and things anyway so realistically I probably wouldn't have been able to do much more than I did. It was also Covid-19 during my first and second years which meant a lot of things were put on hold or cancelled, making it difficult to do them.
Do what makes you happy and maybe branch out to some new things that put you a bit outside your comfort zone, but ultimately as long as you are enjoying your time that's the main thing! Regrets just mean we will learn from what we did or didn't do and can apply it to later life!
Abbie
University of Southampton, Postgraduate Ambassador
Original post by Alex Lees
Are there any university regrets people have about actually going to uni, especially since COVID?
And any advice on how to make the most of it whilst actually being there?
As I don't want to feel like I end up wasting time when I could be working or doing something else.
And any advice on how to make the most of it whilst actually being there?
As I don't want to feel like I end up wasting time when I could be working or doing something else.
Hi there,
I personally started my degree in the September 2020 right in the height of covid. We went into lockdown pretty soon after I started and it was really tricky. During this time there were no societies running/meeting up and it was super difficult to meet people. This was so difficult as it was impossible to make friends properly.
Then when the restrictions lifted in my second year, I was able to join all the societies that I was interested in and I made so many other friends. I would say it is really important to join clubs and societies you can enjoy, it is super important that you have a good time at uni as well as studying, otherwise it is not sustainable, you have to have time away from the books.
I hope this helps,
Ellen
Y3 Medical Student
Uni of Sunderland
Digital Ambassador
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