10 Things Every Fresher Should Know | Freshers Series #2

Starting University can be daunting, meeting lots of new people, living with strangers, moving away from home - I get it, it's scary. When I first moved into halls I was super nervous meeting all of my flatmates and living 160 miles away from home. 
I will be sharing with you today my top tips for freshers and what you can expect from University. *This is based on my own experiences and everyone has different experiences, but I hope that this helps you look forward to freshers!*
Find Facebook groups This is such a great thing to do as you will be able to find your course mates, your flatmates and other people that will be in your halls. Add them as a friend, get chatting to them and get to know them.
Have some alcohol ready for the first night of freshers If you drink have some ready, we all know University is majorly about the big nights out, plus it saves you a trip to the supermarket!
Attend all of the introductory classes This will be in the first week of freshers, your tutors and other staff members will give you an introduction to the University and what you can expect from your course. It's a great way to meet your course mates and other students.
Flatmates can be annoying Loud music, coming in at god knows what time and messing around is something that you can expect from your flatmates. It is annoying but I bet you will do it and annoy them at sometime too (I bet).
Student loan day Oh student loan day, the day where you feel like a millionaire... Try and budget as soon as you get your loan and do not spend it all in the first few weeks otherwise you won't be able to afford 25p Tesco noodles (because apparently all students live off noodles).

Cook dinner for your flatmates  You're going to be living with them for almost a year! If you can cook make a Sunday Roast, they always go down a treat.
Homesickness is normal Missing home? That's completely normal! Call your family: FaceTime, Skype. It will make you feel less homesick. But remember that you can always pop on a train to see them.
Enrolling This will be during the first week of freshers and it is so important that you enrol! As soon as your enrol your student loan will come through a few days after and you get that most important student card.
Student discount Always ask if there is student discount when you're out shopping!
Enjoy it First year is way easier than second and third year so enjoy it. Take some time to get to know people, explore your new city and most of all have fun.
Always remember that everyone is in the same boat as you. Freshers will most likely be new to everyone and most students will feel homesick at some point. University is all about independence, learning valuable life lessons and having fun. Make it the best three years of your life! It was most certainly the best three years of mine.
-Daniella
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What To Pack For University | Freshers Series #1

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Starting University can be very daunting and I know when I first started I had no idea what to pack - so I just packed everything! Halls of residence rooms can be small so if you have a lot of possessions I recommend not taking everything. Today's post kicks off my freshers series where I will be sharing with you my experiences through my time at University (I still want to be a student, wah). Bedding
Most likely you will have a single bed and if you're not sure try and find out but bedding can add so much more personality into a room. Primark have some gorgeous bed sets at the moment at a student-friendly price!  Speakers
I listened to music a lot at Uni, wether it was in my room while I was writing essays or pre drinking for a night out. Speakers are a must, like these wireless speakers from Panasonic. 
Photos/Posters
Uni rooms are bland and boring, I found the best thing to fight home sickness was to make my room look as homely as possible. Photos of love ones and posters of bands/celebs/cars/ - whatever you like - can add to the homely feel of your room, just be careful with the Blu Tak. Hangers
This was one of the things I wish I packed more of. I much prefer hanging my clothes to folding them, as I most likely won't have to iron them (I am lazy, haha). Extension Cables Because there is no such thing as too many plug sockets! Bottle Opener
Most students will be drinking alcohol, need I say more?! Pack of Cards
Ring of fire is a classic pre-drinks game. Cards are an essential for drinking games or if you fancy playing solitaire... Did you forget to pack any things before starting university? Share your essentials below! *This post was sponsored by Panasonic

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