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Freshers’ Survival Guide e2 helps you navigate the highs and lows of what may be one of the most overwhelming weeks of your life 1) Embrace it all. Just because you planned on becoming head of Indie Soc, doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy Bunker. 2) Talk to Everyone. Even that guy on the bus. That girl over there eagerly reading her copy of Epigram. During Freshers’ normal social decorum does not apply. As the year goes on, friendship groups will become more defined so now is the time to build those bridges. Right now. No pressure or anything! By day three you may have reached your tether with the number of mutual friend discussions you can have, but power through because they will often lead to some great conversations with complete strangers. A DMC (deep and meaningful conversation) on the way back from Lounge is always the best way to sober up. 3) FOOD. Better than booze for luring new friends in to your room without any suggestive ulterior motives. Particularly effective after a night out.
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4) Freebies. Collect them left, right and centre. Who knows when you’ll need them? 5) Leave your bedroom door open. Sure, there may be a draft but it’s the best way to show neighbours that you’re welcoming. Just remember to close it when you’re getting naked (or not, we don’t judge). 6) Remember to keep your front door closed. As far as I know, nobody is a big fan of being robbed. Freshers’ week or not, play safe. 7) Don’t be a pussy! This is not the time to whinge about a hangover. Drink water; take some aspirin and man up! After all freshers’ only happens once. 8) However, it’s OK to cry. Even those who were dry-eyed during Schindler’s List often find that the mayhem of Freshers’ can get to them too. Enforced partying with people you’ve just met isn’t a walk in the park for most and it can all get a bit overwhelming. If you find yourself weeping whilst on a lonely walk down Whiteladies just remember the words of the sometimes wise, late Michael Jackson: you are not alone! 9) Don’t miss the registration meetings. However tempting it is to sleep off your hangover, missing vital documents and information on your course is way more stressful. After all, university IS about education. Apparently. 10) Condoms. 11) Be who you want to be, not who you were. Throughout secondary school you may have acquired a reputation as the shy one in your group. Were you always overshadowed by your best friend? Well, where’s that biatch now? Have you always been drawn to the dark side and fancied becoming a Goth? Now’s your chance! Dye your hair and pierce that lip. Just make sure you take the correct safety precautions. Red skin and infected piercings aren’t the best look. 11) And finally…Make the most of it! Yes it is cliché, but let’s be honest- the freshers’ experience is a series of clichés. They just happen to be very fun ones.
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