Get the most from Freshers week
Your university will have several activities, workshops, taster sessions and things to do for you to meet new people, try out new things and to generally get to know the area a bit more.
If you only go to one event during fresher's weeks, it should be the Freshers Fair. This fair will have representatives from student societies, local businesses that offer jobs, companies that offer products, and services that you might be interested in as well as local voluntary groups that you can join.
Look on your university and students' union websites for information on where and when your freshers fair is being held.
Other key points of Freshers week are:
Registration
Registration is an important part of fresher's week. It's not just student registration that's important. Registering with your local GP is a must too.
Social life
UK fresher's week is famous for the nightlife. Remember to be safe whilst enjoying the nightlife, just because there are events planned every night does not mean you should attend them all.
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Join a society
Most UK universities have at least 100 societies dedicated to all types of interests. This is a great way to meet new people with similar interests to you.
Help & support
While some students sail through freshers' week, others will find adjusting to university life more difficult. If you fall into the latter category, it's important to know that you won't be the only one feeling anxious or experiencing homesickness.
Get to know the university campus
Your academic calendar will be light for the first week, so it is a good time to get to know the campus and start sorting out things like joining the library.
Get to know the town or city
Explore the city or town that you will be calling home. Learn how the public transport works, where the shops and other amenities are and if there are any supermarkets and restaurants where you can pick food you love to eat!
Sources
universitycompare.com
Freshers week
prospects.ac.uk
Making the most of freshers week
