Mythbusters: Freshers edition

Hi!

As it is approaching decision time for a lot of this year's Freshers, we thought we'd bust some common Freshers myths for you.

1) You won't meet your best friends on a night out
Not everyone you meet in Freshers week will be a keeper. Once the hangover has worn off and you can think clearly, you'll find out that "hilarious" laugh is actually worse than nails on a chalkboard and that "perfume" is just BO. You will meet some genuinely great friends while you're settling in, but don't cling to the first people you meet while you're half drunk.

2) Flatmates
Flatmates can be a bit like Marmite - you'll either love them or hate them. With flatmates, the main thing to remember is compromise. Okay so they might have wild parties and you might leave the kitchen messy but arguing about every little thing will lead to a horrible living environment. I've been quite lucky as my flatmates are great but a lot of my friends have struggled to get on with theirs. Just remember, everyone's got a different way of doing things and that's okay.

3) Freshers week isn't just for drinking
I know, shocking right? Freshers week is home to some of the biggest and best club nights of the year and you don't want to miss out. But don't forget you actually need to attend your uni induction too. Some of the most important information is given out within that first week and you don't want to be the plum who misses out.

4) Getting stuck in
Try as many societies, taster sessions and open events as you can. Your uni will probably hold some sort of societies fair where you can go along and sign up. It's great to meet people who are studying different topics and making new friends who aren't on your course. You've no excuse not to join either, as there's something for everyone - from debating clubs to pole dancing!

5) Sign up with a doctor IMMEDIATELY
Fresher's Flu is probably the worst I've ever felt. A culmination of early morning lectures, late night drinking, very little sleep and a few dodgy kebabs will ultimately lead to the worst cold/flu/deathbed situation ever. Make sure you are signed up to a doctor so you can get an appointment if you need one, rather than having to wait a few weeks for your registration documents to be processed.

Hope this helps :)

E&S