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    20 Ways To Make The Most Of Your First Year

    We all want to make the best out of our university experiences. Here are 20 ways to make the most of your first year of university. Written by Jessica Lam on behalf of RU Student Life.

    So you're heading off to university, ready to get a fresh new start, and you obviously want to make the most out of it. Remember to take every chance, risk, and opportunity you get. Everyone has the same worries – what if I don't make any friends? What if I can't maintain good marks? You need not worry – we've provided some tips on how you can make the most of your first year university experience.

    1. Get to Know the Campus

    2. Go to Orientation Week

    3. Attend School Events

    4. Make Lots of Friends

    5. Join Extracurriculars/School Clubs

    6. Get Involved

    7. Go to the Eaton Centre... Until You Get Sick of It

    8. Try Lots of New Restaurants

    9. Work Out at the RAC or MAC

    10. Go On A Date

    11. Be Active On Social Media

    12. Take Lots of Photos

    13. Start A Blog

    14. Relax

    15. Network

    16. Don't Get Hung Up On Things

    17. Put Effort Into Your Classes

    18. Look At Everything Positively

    19. Apply For That Internship/Job

    20. If You Don't Like Your Program, Transfer