So, it’s finally dawned on you that you’ll be moving out very soon. You will have your suitcases packed, brand new outfits to wear and maybe even shed a tear or two at the thought of leaving home. Yes it is a little scary and yes maybe at times it will be a little awkward but after fresher’s week you will look back and wonder what you spent time worrying about. You get to try weird and wonderful things like petting a tarantula and riding a mechanical bull. Flatmates will become more like family and remember to have the all-important first flat meal together. Sleep will feel like a long lost memory but you’ll have such an amazing time at the event the night before you won’t even mind. Dressing up in different costumes each night really breaks the ice, I remember dressing up as such things as a Red Indian and a panda.

Everything in Fresher’s week is really designed to push you to talk to new people and in all honesty it does push you out of your comfort zone sometimes. However, all of that is for the better because everyone is in the same boat and you soon settle into university life. Be sure to sign up to all the societies you want to because first year will probably be the most flexible year you have at university to test out different sports or clubs, who knows you may even find a hidden talent. Don’t miss out on all of the free stationary you get from fresher’s fair (I didn’t pay for a pen in a whole year!). I’m extremely jealous of everyone that gets to be a fresher this year, the team who have planned it have really pulled out all the stops. Remember, you’re only a fresher once so make the most of it!