University with friends?
Im applying for university later this year and am wondering if going to university with your current friends is something you're suppose to do, I mean like applying for the same places. My brother went to university with a few of his friends so Im just curious to know if it would be quite daft of me to apply to somewhere where I know I would know no one. Im not saying ill apply to a worse university because my best friends are about as smart as I am, but I just wanted to know because I don't want to spend 4 years of my life with no friends or like trying and failing to infiltrate into other peoples friend groups or being friends with people I don't like. Thanks
Reply 1
Hi there!
There is not really a supposed to or supposed to not when applying to university!
University is a great opportunity to meet new people so even if you do end up going to the same university as your friends, don't allow this to limit you meeting new people. If you do go to a different university to your friends then you won't be the only one! A lot of people starting university will not know anyone in the university or even the city if they have moved away from home.
When you are looking at universities to apply for, don't limit yourself to just the ones that your friends are looking at. A university that they are looking at might be really good for the course they are applying for but the one you are applying for may not be the best suited course for you at the same university. Make sure that you consider other factors when looking at universities as well as where your friends are applying for.
If you do end up going to university with your friends that's great! But if you don't, you definitely won't be the only one!
Good luck with your university journey!
Lottie, Graduate Advocate😃
There is not really a supposed to or supposed to not when applying to university!
University is a great opportunity to meet new people so even if you do end up going to the same university as your friends, don't allow this to limit you meeting new people. If you do go to a different university to your friends then you won't be the only one! A lot of people starting university will not know anyone in the university or even the city if they have moved away from home.
When you are looking at universities to apply for, don't limit yourself to just the ones that your friends are looking at. A university that they are looking at might be really good for the course they are applying for but the one you are applying for may not be the best suited course for you at the same university. Make sure that you consider other factors when looking at universities as well as where your friends are applying for.
If you do end up going to university with your friends that's great! But if you don't, you definitely won't be the only one!
Good luck with your university journey!
Lottie, Graduate Advocate😃
Reply 2
Original post by Stupidwebsiegon
Im applying for university later this year and am wondering if going to university with your current friends is something you're suppose to do, I mean like applying for the same places. My brother went to university with a few of his friends so Im just curious to know if it would be quite daft of me to apply to somewhere where I know I would know no one. Im not saying ill apply to a worse university because my best friends are about as smart as I am, but I just wanted to know because I don't want to spend 4 years of my life with no friends or like trying and failing to infiltrate into other peoples friend groups or being friends with people I don't like. Thanks
Hi @Stupidwebsiegon
To echo the previous response people definitely do both. For example I didn't go to a university my friends were going to but have made knew friends here and I know people who went to the same uni as their friends and made more friends as well as the ones they went with.
Both are great options so choose whatever uni is best for you.
I have a previous post here that may help you make a choice and give you ideas of what to consider. My Deciding Factors For Choosing Kingston University - The Student Room
I hope this helps and good look with you decision
-Grace (Kingston Rep)
Reply 3
Original post by LHU Lottie
Hi there!
There is not really a supposed to or supposed to not when applying to university!
University is a great opportunity to meet new people so even if you do end up going to the same university as your friends, don't allow this to limit you meeting new people. If you do go to a different university to your friends then you won't be the only one! A lot of people starting university will not know anyone in the university or even the city if they have moved away from home.
When you are looking at universities to apply for, don't limit yourself to just the ones that your friends are looking at. A university that they are looking at might be really good for the course they are applying for but the one you are applying for may not be the best suited course for you at the same university. Make sure that you consider other factors when looking at universities as well as where your friends are applying for.
If you do end up going to university with your friends that's great! But if you don't, you definitely won't be the only one!
Good luck with your university journey!
Lottie, Graduate Advocate😃
There is not really a supposed to or supposed to not when applying to university!
University is a great opportunity to meet new people so even if you do end up going to the same university as your friends, don't allow this to limit you meeting new people. If you do go to a different university to your friends then you won't be the only one! A lot of people starting university will not know anyone in the university or even the city if they have moved away from home.
When you are looking at universities to apply for, don't limit yourself to just the ones that your friends are looking at. A university that they are looking at might be really good for the course they are applying for but the one you are applying for may not be the best suited course for you at the same university. Make sure that you consider other factors when looking at universities as well as where your friends are applying for.
If you do end up going to university with your friends that's great! But if you don't, you definitely won't be the only one!
Good luck with your university journey!
Lottie, Graduate Advocate😃
thank you very much
Reply 4
Original post by Kingston Grace
Hi @Stupidwebsiegon
To echo the previous response people definitely do both. For example I didn't go to a university my friends were going to but have made knew friends here and I know people who went to the same uni as their friends and made more friends as well as the ones they went with.
Both are great options so choose whatever uni is best for you.
I have a previous post here that may help you make a choice and give you ideas of what to consider. My Deciding Factors For Choosing Kingston University - The Student Room
I hope this helps and good look with you decision
-Grace (Kingston Rep)
To echo the previous response people definitely do both. For example I didn't go to a university my friends were going to but have made knew friends here and I know people who went to the same uni as their friends and made more friends as well as the ones they went with.
Both are great options so choose whatever uni is best for you.
I have a previous post here that may help you make a choice and give you ideas of what to consider. My Deciding Factors For Choosing Kingston University - The Student Room
I hope this helps and good look with you decision
-Grace (Kingston Rep)
thank you!
Reply 5
If you go somewhere you don't know anyone, you eliminate the risk of current friends who go to the same university disappearing off into a different social circle....
(edited 1 month ago)
Reply 6
Original post by dirtmother
If you go somewhere you don't know anyone, you eliminate the risk of current friends who go to the same university disappearing off into a different social circle....
wait actually smart
Reply 7
Original post by Stupidwebsiegon
Im applying for university later this year and am wondering if going to university with your current friends is something you're suppose to do, I mean like applying for the same places. My brother went to university with a few of his friends so Im just curious to know if it would be quite daft of me to apply to somewhere where I know I would know no one. Im not saying ill apply to a worse university because my best friends are about as smart as I am, but I just wanted to know because I don't want to spend 4 years of my life with no friends or like trying and failing to infiltrate into other peoples friend groups or being friends with people I don't like. Thanks
Hi there,
It's really up to you, but I would say that the majority of people come to uni not knowing anybody, rather than going with friends! Of course, if you want to come with friends you will have a great time, but if you don't you will still have just as much fun and will still meet lots of new people.
I would agree with others that you shouldn't limit yourself to certain universities if you like the sound of others just because your friends are going there. If you all want go to the same one - great but make sure you actually want to go there and are happy with the choice.
Lots of people won't know anybody though so don't worry about this. There will be lots of chances to meet new people and you can always visit your friends at their universities and they can visit you!
I hope some of this helps,
Lucy -SHU student ambassador.
Reply 8
I planned on going to uni with friends but they didn't get the grades they needed so i went on my own. Was by far the best scenario for me in the long run. Made so many new friends and really 'found myself' without old friends there as a comfort blanket. You tend to change a lot as a person at uni and that could lead to you growing apart from school friends anyway. Having friends at different uni's is always a great excuse to visit other cities too!
It is good to know people at univeraity but i also feel like it can restict someones ability and willingness to make new friends. One of my flat mates and all of her school friends came to the same city for university. They live in different accommodation first year but haven't made new friends and are all living in the same house next year as they latched on to each other.
(edited 1 month ago)
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