Tips for Freshers Week

There’s nothing quite like Fresher’s Week. It’s easily the most exciting and terrifying time of your life at uni, but you will survive. Wondering how to make that happen? These tips can help.

• Meet Someone! Seriously, the sooner you can start making friends at uni, the better you’ll feel about being there. Luckily, Fresher’s Week tends to be the single most social time of the year, and everyone is in the same spot you are, so get ready to make some friends. When you do, make sure you make a few more, but do it together. Start knocking on doors and meeting others who are new to the area and want to hang out. You’ll feel a lot better when you have a crew of friends.

• Learn Your Surroundings: As important as friends are, it’s just as important to learn where you are and where you need to be. Think carefully about what you might need to know. Certainly you’ll want to understand the basics of your Kingston University accommodation. Understanding a few simple things like where the building manager’s office is located and how to get to the laundry room is key. Don’t stop there, though. Take a closer look at where a food shop is located and what takeaway you can get at your Kingston accommodation so when you’re on a study binge, you don’t have to stop to eat.

• Find a Bank Account: You’re also going to want to open a student bank account right away. Many of the biggest names in banking have student accounts including Lloyds, Barclay’s, HSBC, and Natwest. You just need to do a couple of things. First, choose a bank with a student account, then make sure you have everything you need to open the account. Decide whether you want to go with a current account or a savings account, then get started. You can either open an account in person or just handle the entire transaction online. Either way, make sure to put something in that account because your student loans won’t come in immediately, so you may need a bit of cash on hand to make it through the first few weeks.