17 Things Everyone Regrets Doing In Freshers' Week

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    1. Not talking to as many people as possible in the first week.

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    After the first week it suddenly becomes a lot more awkward to say hi to random people you've never met before. So take the opportunity to hang out with new people everyday, while it's not a weird thing to do.

    2. Assuming that your roommate/flatmates will automatically be your best friends.

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    Chances are you won't be randomly assigned to the people you'll get on best with.

    3. And then sticking with them even after you've realised you're not gonna be BFFs.

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    Universities are big, and there will be the people to form your perfect squad somewhere, so get out there and find them.

    4. Going out every single night.

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    There will be so many nights out at uni, there is no need to squeeze them all into the first week. If you do you won't feel very well.

    5. Trying to impress people by drinking disgusting things.

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    No one is going to hate you if you refuse the odd dirty pint. And you don't want to get so drunk at pre-drinks that you miss the night out.

    6. Not looking after yourself.

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    Freshers' flu is real, and it will strike. You'll be glad you ate the odd vegetable, and had a few nights off when all your new friends are ill.

    7. Not going to as many societies as you possibly can in the first few weeks.

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    Freshers' fair Societies are a great place to meet loads of people, and you might find your new favourite hobby.

    And if you hate it you never have to go back again.

    8. Signing for a house too early.

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    There will be enough houses for everyone, and you could end up living with people you don't really like if you sign too early.

    9. Spending all of your time talking to your old school friends.

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    They will still be there at Christmas, and in your first term it's best to throw yourself into university as much as possible. You can visit them next term.

    10. Staying with your high school sweetheart.

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    Most people who had school relationships try and give it a go. And most of them fail. University is a whole new start, and you don't want to be wishing you were back home the whole time.

    11. Not learning how to cook before you get there.

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    Get your mum to teach you to cook some of your favourite meals before you leave.

    12. Lying about yourself to your new friends.

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    There's no point trying to convince them you're the most super cool person they've ever met, because the truth will come out eventually.

    13. Skipping the boring stuff, like library tours.

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    You'll regret it when your essay is due in 24 hours and you don't know how to get out a book.

    14. Spending all of your student loan in Ikea before you even get to uni.

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    Or on expensive club drinks, or unnecessary books that you can get from the library anyway. That student loan has to last you the whole term.

    15. Sleeping with your flatmates.

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    You're going to see them every day for the rest of the year, and things can get awkward fast.

    16. Not using a condom.

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    University is a clean start. So keep it clean.

    17. Thinking that you're the only one not enjoying it.

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    Freshers' week is an incredibly stressful time, you don't need to have the time of your life. The rest of university will probably be a lot more fun.