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[Rubbish King]

So the results are in and you're going to university!
You can have a pat on the back right now for free, well done you

This thread is for people to interact, share stories and maybe even find a few people going to the same place. So if you're starting this year, planning to go soon or even if you graduated long ago. SAY HEY! This is for anyone, you don't have to be a superior gallant Englishman to post in this thread

In British universities, new students have a special name: they are called Freshers, a shortened version of the American word ‘Freshman’. After their A-level exams, young people often make a fresh start by going to university, which can involve moving to a new city and leaving their family home. The first week of university life in the UK is called Freshers’ Week and is both a scary and exciting experience.

Freshers’ week is a chance to make lots of new friends and try out different hobbies. Most universities in the UK have a Union building: a place where students go to have fun. It is the perfect place to meet friends and join university societies.

In Freshers’ week, lots of special activities are organised for people to meet each other. Tours of the town, creative workshops and parties are great ways to socialise with other Freshers. Sometimes famous singers come and play concerts especially for the new students of the university. There is also the opportunity to go on trips to theme parks or other big cities nearby.

Booze is something you're unlikely to be able to avoid when you go to university - whether you are drinking it or not. Drinking in halls, the union and the local pubs and clubs is a way of life for a large majority of students. Here's a few tips on the matter that I've shamelessly stolen

Eating isn’t cheating
Line that stomach or you haven't got a chance
Know your limits
As a barman in a student city I've had countless times where I've had to save stranded students, including a time where I found a guy freezing his ass off, at a bus stop, passed out in his own sick.. You do NOT want to be that guy, drinking shenanigans are always a laugh but that motherfucker coulda died
It’s not a race, drink at your own pace
I say to follow this one, but peer pressure and thinking YOLO can impair you here so it can be a good idea to ensure you don't fly solo when you do plan to get totally clobbered

For you whippershnappers who aren't yet aquainted with your new best friend alcohol here's some resources you can read up on so you don't die:

http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/wiki/Alcohol_guide_for_freshers

https://www.drinkaware.co.uk/make-a-change/how-to-cut-down/cutting-down-when-out-and-about/freshers-week-guide

15 things that will happen during freshers week

Postgrad Musings:

• Student cards are the best (Discount at stores, free McFlurry / Cheeseburger with a meal).
• Paper plates are the holy grail of fine university dining.
• Party hard first year.
• During the first week of your course people "market" themselves are more talented than they actually are don't feel inferior. Apparently some guy on my course was "Pakistan Coder of the year" or something along those lines, turned out he couldn't program for shit.
• Group Projects are designed to guaranteed to make you hate at least one of your fellow group members.
• Freshers Fair = Free Pizza

JOIN CLUBS, my friends. Volunteer. Get active with your community.

Don't be John GoHomeAfterClass Doe. He's no fun.

Best time of the year to get laid.
I regret entering university with a girlfriend, don't make the same mistake fellas.

I got so drunk on freshers week I proceeded to have sex with a girl in the female halls toilets and broke the seat.

To this day I don't understand why I didn't use my room...

Do everything at Freshers and make as many friends as you can. I never did when i started Uni and I regret not forming as many bonds with people in my course as I could have.

I used to love freshers week when I was a kid. Highlight of the year. So many new horny drunk chicks. It was like Christmas in a sweet shop. Anyway, word of advice freshers. Don't leave the packaging your new tvs and expensive electronics came in outside your front door. At this time of year the bad guys patrol student areas and your basically putting a big neon, "ROB ME" sign over your front door.

So introduce yourself new students of 2014 or people continuing through their studies this year!

Here's a little questionnaire to get you started:

Where do you live:
Where are you from:
What are you studying:
University:
Sport of choice:
Console/Weapon of choice
Favourite UK TV show:
CBBC or CITV(brit kids tv channels):


I'd like to thank the internet for letting me steal this whole terrible OT, good luck guys!

Where do you live:Portsmouth
Where are you from:Devon
What are you studying:Engineering
University:Portsmouth
Sport of choice:Rugby
Console/Weapon of choicePC
Favourite UK TV show:Sherlock
CBBC or CITV:CBBC fo lyf

 

[Go_Ly_Dow]

DOWN IT FRESHAAAAAAAAAAAA

 

[Volotaire]

DOWN IT FRESHAAAAAAAAAAAA

lol

I'm a second year now!

Where do you live: London (for uni)
Where are you from: Birmingham
What are you studying: Economics and Economic History
University: London School of Economics (LSE)
Sport of choice: Tennis (although I'm rubbish at sports)
Console/Weapon of choice: PC/Nintendo
Favourite UK TV show: Life on Mars
CBBC or CITV: CBBC (although I used to love laughing at kids who got trapped in Jungle Run at the end)

Recommended watching for you new Freshers: Fresh Meat

 

[Ultimatum]

I'm going into my masters at Uni of Sheffield, PM me if you have any questions

congrats on results everyone, freshers is amazing if you make the most of it!

 

[BGBW]

I kind of regret not doing anything on freshers weeks, but the list of events was kind of poor and the fresher's fair had such a long queue that the guy at the door basically said it wasn't even worth queuing by the time I got there. :|

I did eventually go to the fair... the year after I graduated ha ha ha

 

[Rubbish King]

I kind of regret not doing anything on freshers weeks, but the list of events was kind of poor and the fresher's fair had such a long queue that the guy at the door basically said it wasn't even worth queuing by the time I got there. :|

I did eventually go to the fair... the year after I graduated ha ha ha

lol


I can't wait for it, I just wanna make the most of it and do some real abstract shit

 

[BrumGB]

Postgrad Musings:

• Student cards are the best (Discount at stores, free McFlurry / Cheeseburger with a meal).
• Paper plates are the holy grail of fine university dining.
• Party hard first year.
• During the first week of your course people "market" themselves are more talented than they actually are don't feel inferior. Apparently some guy on my course was "Pakistan Coder of the year" or something along those lines, turned out he couldn't program for shit.
• Group Projects are designed to guaranteed to make you hate at least one of your fellow group members.
• Freshers Fair = Free Pizza

 

[deadmeadow88]

Um, can I join in or is this for UK kittens only? :3

I started my degree with midyear intake in Australia a few weeks ago.

Where do you live: Auuussstrrrraaaallliiiiaaa mate.
Where are you from: see above.
What are you studying: Design (visual communication)
University: University of South Australia
Sport of choice: NFL (for watching anyway)
Console/Weapon of choice: sega saturn tbh
Favourite UK TV show: I kind of don't watch TV at all. Except for the Bachelor haha..
CBBC or CITV: This is some sort of kids show? I think the Aus equiv was "A*mazing"

 

[BlazingDarkness]

If anyone is coming to University of Manchester, feel free to send me a PM with any questions. I was a fresher this time last year!

 

[Rubbish King]

Postgrad Advice:

• Student cards are the best (Discount at stores, free McFlurry / Cheeseburger with a meal).
• Paper plates are the holy grail of fine university dining.
• Party hard first year.
• During the first week of your course people "market" themselves are more talented than they actually are don't feel inferior. Apparently some guy on my course was "Pakistan Coder of the year" or something along those lines, turned out he couldn't program for shit.
• Group Projects are designed to guaranteed to make you hate at least one of your fellow group members.
• Freshers Fair = Free Pizza

I feel like I should put this in the OT

Um, can I join in or is this for UK kittens only? :3

I started my degree with midyear intake in Australia a few weeks ago.

Where do you live: Auuussstrrrraaaallliiiiaaa mate.
Where are you from: see above.
What are you studying: Design (visual communication)
University: University of South Australia
Sport of choice: NFL (for watching anyway)
Console/Weapon of choice: sega saturn tbh
Favourite UK TV show: I kind of don't watch TV at all. Except for the Bachelor haha..
CBBC or CITV: This is some sort of kids show? I think the Aus equiv was "A*mazing"

yur welcome to join in by all means!
what do you wanna do with your degree?

 

[The Wizard]

Can Irish-gaf piggyback on this thread since the culture is fairly similar?
Where do you live:Cork, Ireland.
Where are you from:Cork, Ireland.
What are you studying:Computer Science
University:University College Cork
Sport of choice:A tiny bit of tennis is the most sport I participate in.
Console/Weapon of choice:PC at the moment!
Favourite UK TV show:The IT Crowd.
CBBC or CITV:My gut says CBBC but I could maybe use a refresher on CITV's offerings.

 

[Kieli]

JOIN CLUBS, my friends. Volunteer. Get active with your community.

Don't be John GoHomeAfterClass Doe. He's no fun.

 

[Rubbish King]

Can Irish-gaf piggyback on this thread since the culture is fairly similar?

Sure!
Do the questionnaire innit!

JOIN CLUBS, my friends. Volunteer. Get active with your community.

Don't be John GoHomeAfterClass Doe. He's no fun.

my plan!

 

[SmokyDave]

Mmm, soon the streets of Nottingham will be awash with fresh meat. Soon.

Spoiler

Soon.

 

[afoni]

i got really drunk during freshers week and there is a photo kicking about of me sitting in an elevator drenched in sweat

have fun, kids

 

[Volotaire]

Mmm, soon the streets of Nottingham will be awash with fresh meat. Soon.

Spoiler

Soon.

More like Shottingham Hahah.

Spoiler

I needed to get that joke out of my system.

 

[Spookie]

Mmm, soon the streets of Nottingham will be awash with fresh meat. Soon.

Spoiler

Soon.

Should come to liverpool Dave, Bacardi Breezer and the deal is signed.

 

[SquiddyCracker]

Best time of the year to get laid.
I regret entering university with a girlfriend, don't make the same mistake fellas.

 

[Skele7on]

I got so drunk on freshers week I proceeded to have sex with a girl in the female halls toilets and broke the seat.

To this day I don't understand why I didn't use my room...

 

[SmokyDave]

Should come to liverpool Dave, Bacardi Breezer and the deal is signed.

I'm not a fresher!

I just live in Notts and feed on their succulent, juicy meat. Well, before I was a grey old married man I did, anyway.

More like Shottingham Hahah.

Spoiler

I needed to get that joke out of my system.

You tryin' to get capped, sunshine?

 

[The Wizard]

Sure!
Do the questionnaire innit!

Wahey! Done. At the very least we share the same "a piece of paper told me I was smart so let's go get blackout drunk" sensibilities.

 

[The_Poet]

Never pay more then £2 for a pint in freshers week

 

[Broken Joystick]

Nice OT.


Where do you live: Southampton (Soon to be Winchester)
Where are you from: Southampton
What are you studying: Journalism (gonna be a real gurmz jurnalist)
University: Winchester
Sport of choice: Basketball, open to anything though
Console/Weapon of choice: Taking my GameCube with me, going to be hosting Melee tourneys BOIIII
Favourite UK TV show: THE GREAT BRITISH BAKE OFF *SALUTE*
CBBC or CITV: CBBC, Tracy Beaker was my life.

Sort of terrified because I'm literally the only person I know going to Winchester, a place I've visited twice. Being outside my social circle scares me (because I don't have one), but then I realise, 90% of everyone else is in the same position.

We should use this OT to share embarrassing stories when the time comes too

 

[Vaddon]

I'm heading into my final, third year at university.

Where do you live: Norfolk
Where are you from: Worcester
What are you studying: History
University: University of Nottingham
Sport of choice: Tennis/Cricket
Console/Weapon of choice: PC/Nintendo
Favourite UK TV show: Red Dwarf
CBBC or CITV: CBBC

 

[Hiz_95]

If anyone is coming to University of Manchester, feel free to send me a PM with any questions. I was a fresher this time last year!

Wow weird coincidence, me too

 

[The One Who Knocks]

If all goes according to plan:

Where do you live: Dublin, Ireland on UCD's campus in either Glenomena or Merville for university, or so I hope. I'm quite low on the waiting list so hopefully I'll be able to book a room in either of these two areas if I've enough money to do so. I'm leaning towards Glenomena at the moment for the ensuite bathroom (bathroom hygiene is too important for me, and I take really long showers which would annoy everybody else if I was sharing as would be necessary in Merville).
Where are you from: Waterford, Ireland.
What are you hoping to study: Mathematics. I've applied for DN200 MPG as my first preference on my CAO, with Engineering in UCD as second preference and Mathematicss in Trinity as my third (with a few more stuff). I have more than enough points for my first preference so I'm pretty sure I'll be doing that. To be quite honest I actually have no idea what I 'want' to do, but maths offers a very large choice of career options, it's my second strongest subect (currently anyway; my strongest is Design and Communication Graphics, or 'mechanical drawing'/'technical drawing' for those abroad), and I've an interest in it.
University: University College Dublin is my first preference, with Trinity College Dublin my second. Ultimately, I chose UCD because the accomodation is on the campus (whereas with Trinity I'd end up in Trinity Halls), I have quite a few friends there already, the campus itself is more appealing, and my Design and Communications Graphics teacher (who I trust substantially) said that his colleagues had told him it was slightly better due to how flexible the course is in comparison to Trinity College's (after I asked him about it). Admittedly Trinity probably has more 'prestige', but I am happier abandoning that for a campus that I'm happy to life on.
Sport of choice: Swimming. A female cousin of mine competes on an international level and, as a result, my family has always placed a huge emphasis on swimming. In addition, I don't really have the physique for something like football, rugby, hurling, or basketball. I don't have a club membership in Waterford and, when I go, it's usually via guest passes to a local pool that I've gotten from friends or relatives so I'm looking forward to having open access to UCD's swimming pool.
Console/Weapon of choice: Well, my favourite "console" was the Playstation 2, but presumably this means for the past and current generation in which case I ever-so-slightly prefer the Playstation 3 to the Xbox 360 (mainly for the late-generation output, Xbox 360 was certainly my preference earlier in the generation), and intend to get a Playstation 4 before an Xbox One (unless there is some substantial and enticing exclusives to win me away from the prospect of Bloodborne). I don't really see myself getting either in the near-future though as the fee for online multiplayer is too subtantial on top of the cost of the console to justify me getting either in the immediate future with so many substantial fees looming. If you mean "system" rather than "console", I have a very strong preference towards PC, primarily due to Steam, despite only owning a laptop at the moment. It is very likely that I will get a gaming computer before I buy a current generation console if I can save enough money to justify doing so.
Favourite UK TV show: Sherlock probably. I don't really like UK TV shows currently on air. Luther is a contender to Sherlock though.
CBBC or CITV: I don't know what these are (channels I presume). In terms of UK channels I like ITV3 and ITV4 for how often they show movies at night (even if I'd never bother watching them otherwise).

 

[Currygan]

Best time of the year to get laid.
I regret entering university with a girlfriend, don't make the same mistake fellas.

haha, true that

if you wanna get a few laughs, chaps, don't forget White Yardie is having a show at Lala in London, bloke's good

 

[George Oscar Bluth II]

I would have been a Freshers this year, but I flopped AS last year and retook Year 12 :/

 

[Broken Joystick]

I would have been a Freshers this year, but I flopped AS last year and retook Year 12 :/

My secondary school fucked my education up. I was put in an "express" set, where we did everything a year early, GCSEs were easy enough but the first year of Sixth Form doing AS was a nightmare. None of us were mature enough to start doing A Levels at the ages of 15/16. So I ended up with a UUE that year.

Went to a proper college (Brockenhurst) and was determined to get it right the first time, started my AS again, did fine, worked hard and finished A2s. Some of my friends that were in that express set are doing a third year at college, so they've essentially spent four years doing A Levels, and they'll come out with 3 of them. Other people could have obtained 6/7 in that time.

Just work for it dude! As soon as you know what you want, work for it. Don't feel bad, learn from the mistake and carry on.

 

[thelatestmodel]

What does that thing do?

It keeps things fresh.

Well that's a fresher. I'm goin' on break.

 

[Rubbish King]

I don't even have A-levels, don't be mad droid

I would have been a Freshers this year, but I flopped AS last year and retook Year 12 :/

we'll see you next year then!

I'm heading into my final, third year at university.

Where do you live: Norfolk
Where are you from: Worcester
What are you studying: History
University: University of Nottingham
Sport of choice: Tennis/Cricket
Console/Weapon of choice: PC/Nintendo
Favourite UK TV show: Red Dwarf
CBBC or CITV: CBBC

What kinda history interests you the most?

(bathroom hygiene is too important for me, and I take really long showers which would annoy everybody else if I was sharing as would be necessary in Merville).

That's pretty darn admirable, I wanted to stretch for ensuite but I just cannae afford it

Sort of terrified because I'm literally the only person I know going to Winchester, a place I've visited twice. Being outside my social circle scares me (because I don't have one), but then I realise, 90% of everyone else is in the same position.

We should use this OT to share embarrassing stories when the time comes too

I'm in the same boat brah, although I know tonnes of people outside of university after working in pompey for a year..

And fuck yeah we should!

Never pay more then £2 for a pint in freshers week

Aye aye, my captain.

i got really drunk during freshers week and there is a photo kicking about of me sitting in an elevator drenched in sweat

have fun, kids

Brb using imagination

 

[George Oscar Bluth II]

My secondary school fucked my education up. I was put in an "express" set, where we did everything a year early, GCSEs were easy enough but the first year of Sixth Form doing AS was a nightmare. None of us were mature enough to start doing A Levels at the ages of 15/16. So I ended up with a UUE that year.

Went to a proper college (Brockenhurst) and was determined to get it right the first time, started my AS again, did fine, worked hard and finished A2s. Some of my friends that were in that express set are doing a third year at college, so they've essentially spent four years doing A Levels, and they'll come out with 3 of them. Other people could have obtained 6/7 in that time.

Just work for it dude! As soon as you know what you want, work for it. Don't feel bad, learn from the mistake and carry on.

Apparently my (and the majority of the years) failures in Psychology were due to our teacher screwing up stuff. Not sure what she screwed up, but she did leave right before the end of Year 12. I also did photography and lost a lot of photos before the deadline due to memory corruption

I actually like BTEC (That's what I'm doing now) more, in a way, as I feel I have more choice in courses for uni.

I don't even have A-levels, don't be mad droid

we'll see you next year then!

 

[nOoblet16]

Where do you live: Liverpool
Where are you from: Mumbai, India
What are you studying: MSc in Advanced Computer Science
University: University of Liverpool
Sport of choice: Football, Table Tennis
Console/Weapon of choice: No preference
Favourite UK TV show: Top Gear
CBBC or CITV: CITV


I graduated last month with a degree in Software Development from the same uni, been in Liverpool for 4 years. I do fun stuff like Skydiving and Snowboarding but am also involved in serious activism. This year I will be spearheading two societies named like University of Liverpool Amnesty society and Campaign against Arms Trade.

 

[Madnesslink5]

Where do you live: Cathays, Cardiff
Where are you from: Gloucestershire
What are you studying: BSc in Mathematics and it's Applications (going into third year!)
University: Cardiff
Sport of choice: Basketball, Football
Console/Weapon of choice: PC
Favourite UK TV show: Too many great shows!
CBBC or CITV: Umm..

Welcome Freshers! I feel so jealous of all of you, especially the ones going to Cardiff. The Students Union is being re-vamped and I HIGHLY recommend that you go to the event called Flux (held every saturday at the SU). I've been to many many nights out all across the country and this is by far the most batshit insane one I've been lucky enough to attend. I'm probably going to go to it every saturday this year so maybe I'll see you there!

 

[Rubbish King]

Where do you live: Cathays, Cardiff
Where are you from: Gloucestershire
What are you studying: BSc in Mathematics and it's Applications (going into third year!)
University: Cardiff
Sport of choice: Basketball, Football
Console/Weapon of choice: PC
Favourite UK TV show: Too many great shows!
CBBC or CITV: Umm..

Welcome Freshers! I feel so jealous of all of you, especially the ones going to Cardiff. The Students Union is being re-vamped and I HIGHLY recommend that you go to the event called Flux (held every saturday at the SU). I've been to many many nights out all across the country and this is by far the most batshit insane one I've been lucky enough to attend. I'm probably going to go to it every saturday this year so maybe I'll see you there!

My friend went to Cardiff and she's in her last year, I almost ended up going there but Portsmouth engineering department is fucking awesome! Plus the welsh

 

[Senator Soufflé]

Where do you live: Belfast

Where are you from: Armagh

What are you studying: Pharmacy 4th year

University: Queen's

Sport of choice: Pool....

Console/Weapon of choice Gamecube

Favourite UK TV show: IT Crowd

CBBC or CITV: CBBC, it has Hacker T Dog

Do everything at Freshers and make as many friends as you can. I never did when i started Uni and I regret not forming as many bonds with people in my course as I could have.

 

[Vaddon]

What kinda history interests you the most?

Before university I was mostly interested in medieval history but nowadays I really enjoy early modern/imperial history. Although, I'm pretty much interested in any period. Economic history is great too! The only sort of thing I find pretty dull is anything post-WW2.

 

[Volotaire]

Before university I was mostly interested in medieval history but nowadays I really enjoy early modern/imperial history. Although, I'm pretty much interested in any period. Economic history is great too! The only sort of thing I find pretty dull is anything post-WW2.

I was up for straight economics before at my uni, and got roped into econ his as part of joint with economics. Econ history is one of the most interesting subjects I have come across, and gives legitimacy to econometrics and economics. It may be a bit surprisingly mathematical for some people, especially on joint, but very rewarding. If you need anything on econ his, just ask. There is a reason a lot of the top economics course give econ his as a mandatory option in the first year, and it is brilliant way to integrate economic theories in abstract and beautiful ways, that prove the past instead of failing to predict the future.

 

[ElectronicOldMen]

Where do you live: near Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Where are you from: same as above
What are you studying: Architecture
University: University of Edinburgh
Sport of choice: 'Murica Ball, go Packers and things
Console/Weapon of choice: PC
Favourite UK TV show: Currently airing, probably Utopia
CBBC or CITV: I don't remember any CITV shows apart from Jungle Run, which was good but not single-handedly better than all of CBBC

 

[Fevaweva]

Man I remember being a Fresher. Good times, although looking back it reminds me of being in year seven at secondary school. Everything is new, exciting and sloppy. For me University really came into its own in second year, both socially and educationally.

3rd Year is fucked though.

 

[Rubbish King]

Updated the OT a bit and put a bit on drinking in it because I think that one is a bit important

Sport of choice: Pool....

My man

Before university I was mostly interested in medieval history but nowadays I really enjoy early modern/imperial history. Although, I'm pretty much interested in any period. Economic history is great too! The only sort of thing I find pretty dull is anything post-WW2.

Awesome! I really did Roman stuff, one of my buddies is doing a phd on greek mythology or something

Where do you live: near Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Where are you from: same as above
What are you studying: Architecture
University: University of Edinburgh
Sport of choice: 'Murica Ball, go Packers and things
Console/Weapon of choice: PC
Favourite UK TV show: Currently airing, probably Utopia
CBBC or CITV: I don't remember any CITV shows apart from Jungle Run, which was good but not single-handedly better than all of CBBC

I forgot this show existed till I made this thread, ah man the final challenge used to scare me shitless

Man I remember being a Fresher. Good times, although looking back it reminds me of being in year seven at secondary school. Everything is new, exciting and sloppy. For me University really came into its own in second year, both socially and educationally.

3rd Year is fucked though.

lol

 

[The One Who Knocks]

That's pretty darn admirable, I wanted to stretch for ensuite but I just cannae afford it

Well, I'm not sure how admirable it is (given that it benefits me too), but the compromise I had agreed to was to pay for the difference between Merville and Glenomena, while simultaneously covering all living costs (including some capital purchases such as kitchen appliances), having saved up the fees from a part time job throughout summer and prior savings (which is really stretching funds), but admittedly if the situation changes and it puts too much financial strain I'll likely do as you've done and end up going to Merville.

I would have been a Freshers this year, but I flopped AS last year and retook Year 12 :/

I wouldn't be too disheartened. At the very least, you were able to make even more friends in your current school, have another year to save more money for university, have additional time to decide what you want to do/where you want to apply, have the opportunity to become more mature, and can develop better study skills which will benefit you in university. I'm sure it can be somewhat annoying to see some of your friends go to university while you're still in secondary school, but there are still positives you can take out from it.

 

[Rubbish King]

Well, I'm not sure how admirable it is (given that it benefits me too), but the compromise I had agreed to was to pay for the difference between Merville and Glenomena, while simultaneously covering all living costs (including some capital purchases such as kitchen appliances), having saved up the fees from a part time job throughout summer and prior savings (which is really stretching funds), but admittedly if the situation changes and it puts too much financial strain I'll likely do as you've done and end up going to Merville.

Aye that's true, still though.. even if I had the same thing I'd just take long ass showers and scream yolo at people who dared question me.
how much more would it be per week to get the ensuite?

 

[Matt_]

Where do you live: Cambridge/Reading
Where are you from: Cambridge
What are you studying: Economics
University: Reading
Sport of choice: Diving/Gymnastics (to watch the pretty people)
Console/Weapon of choice: ps4 obviously
Favourite UK TV show: Bake off obviosuly
CBBC or CITV: Cbbc

I'm going into third year but I'll be damned if I'm not going to act like a fresher

My only bit of advice would be don't be too scared of it all. When I first went I was far to quiet and missed out because of it. Just talk to anyone and everyone because although it sounds weird, within two weeks it will be like you're best friends.

 

[Psycho_Mantis]

FRESHERS again

Who cars if I'm a second year

 

[Volotaire]

Where do you live: Cambridge/Reading
Where are you from: Cambridge
What are you studying: Economics
University: Reading
Sport of choice: Diving/Gymnastics (to watch the pretty people)
Console/Weapon of choice: ps4 obviously
Favourite UK TV show: Bake off obviosuly
CBBC or CITV: Cbbc

I'm going into third year but I'll be damned if I'm not going to act like a fresher

My only bit of advice would be don't be too scared of it all. When I first went I was far to quiet and missed out because of it. Just talk to anyone and everyone because although it sounds weird, within two weeks it will be like you're best friends.

Hoho a Cambridge economist. I still concede LSE superior

 

[The One Who Knocks]

Aye that's true, still though.. even if I had the same thing I'd just take long ass showers and scream yolo at people who dared question me.
how much more would it be per week to get the ensuite?

The cost of the accomodations are (all of the costs found here):

I'm not sure how the payment is divided down, if it's done in a weekly fee or a bulk payment, but I have the €1,210 difference between the cost of Merville and Glenomena (which I've been told are the most preferable options) residences saved (and roughly €2,000 in savings for living costs which will last until I can find a job in the city). Whether or not the ensuite is worth it I'm unsure (given taht the money could go elsewhere) but I'll have the see how things are looking financially when you have to book a place (in about a week or two I think) and, given that I'm quite low on the waiting list, I should have at least some choice.

 

[Loomba]

I went to university in my home city and it's one of my biggest regrets, almost everyone I talked too I already knew in high school and they all had their own friends and just hung out with them.

Used to go to class and then go home afterwards, do work at home and then come in and put it all together, didn't hang out with them after class at all.

So try and make friends and form relationships with people you don't already know guys and gals.

I did get a First Class though, so I suppose it was worth it in the end.

 

[Pupsicles]

Where do you live: Boston, MA
Where are you from: California
What are you studying: Museum Studies
University: Durham
Sport of choice: Rock Climbing
Console/Weapon of choice: PS
Favourite UK TV show: N/A
CBBC or CITV: ?

 

[Rubbish King]

I'm going into third year but I'll be damned if I'm not going to act like a fresher

FRESHERS again

Who cars if I'm a second year

yolo

The cost of the accomodations are (all of the costs found here):

I'm not sure how the payment is divided down, if it's done in a weekly fee or a bulk payment, but I have the €1,210 difference between the cost of Merville and Glenomena (which I've been told are the most preferable options) residences saved (and roughly €2,000 in savings for living costs which will last until I can find a job in the city). Whether or not the ensuite is worth it I'm unsure (given taht the money could go elsewhere) but I'll have the see how things are looking financially when you have to book a place (in about a week or two I think) and, given that I'm quite low on the waiting list, I should have at least some choice.

Hmm, well I guess all you would need to do is get up earlier or go to bed later in order to save those few bucks, I think if you can shell it out I'd go for it

I went to university in my home city and it's one of my biggest regrets, almost everyone I talked too I already knew in high school and they all had their own friends and just hung out with them.

My friend was going to do this but I talked him out of it, although it's more because the course he wanted got cancelled or some shit

Where do you live: Boston, MA
Where are you from: California
What are you studying: Museum Studies
University: Durham
Sport of choice: Rock Climbing
Console/Weapon of choice: PS
Favourite UK TV show: N/A
CBBC or CITV: ?

I have never heard of this but after google, this looks fascinating! Is this postgrad?