ADVICE NEEDED: 2nd and 3rd years please help out a wee fresher!!

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basically what is says on the tin. i’m part of a group of clueless freshers who need some good advice on how to spend freshers week - what events to attend, what clubs to go to, if any of the fatsoma stuff is worth it (pretty sure it isn’t but just want to check).

any help would be appreciated!!!

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by hakakwjejdj

basically what is says on the tin. i’m part of a group of clueless freshers who need some good advice on how to spend freshers week - what events to attend, what clubs to go to, if any of the fatsoma stuff is worth it (pretty sure it isn’t but just want to check).
any help would be appreciated!!!

Hi @hakakwjejdj

I would recommend having a look at your university's website to see whether there is a schedule of events for freshers week.

During freshers week I went to a couple of the welcome parties / club nights, visited the welcome fair and explored Birmingham.

I did not buy a wristband as I knew that I would not want to go to every event so it would not have been worth it for me. If you want to buy a wristband then look to see if there is an official one or maybe wait until you start university to see what your flatmates (if you are moving into student accommodation) are planning on doing.

Hope that helps! Let me know if you have any other questions!

Sophie
BCU Student Rep.

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by hakakwjejdj

basically what is says on the tin. i’m part of a group of clueless freshers who need some good advice on how to spend freshers week - what events to attend, what clubs to go to, if any of the fatsoma stuff is worth it (pretty sure it isn’t but just want to check).
any help would be appreciated!!!

honestly the wristband events are not worth it most of the time. it's best to check any freshers events organized by your uni and also go out to popular student clubs in the city with your flatmates. hope you'll have a good freshers week!

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Hi @hakakwjejdj ,

Some great advice on here already. I would also agree that sometimes its best just to go with the flow, find out what your flatmates/coursemates are doing, but it would also be a good shout to take a look at your uni's freshers week events timetable (this will be online), and pick out a few events/society taster sessions which spark your interest. I would also stress though try not to put too much pressure to make friends immediately. Chat to people, put yourself out there, but don't worry - you've got 3-4 years and most people don't find their real friends until much later in their course.

Put yourself out there, grab every opportunity, but make sure to give yourself some time to get used to your new environment.

Hope that helps, have a fab time :smile:

Holly
University of Bath

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