Freshers' Events

Freshers' Week is looming, and aside from registration and getting to know your new university, it's all about the events. There'll be loads of different 'taster' activities to choose from in various sports and clubs, and all of your uni's societies will vie for your membership throughout the week. But perhaps more enthusiastically thousands of students will be booking the famous Freshers' parties to celebrate the new chapter in their lives - so don't miss out. 

It's important to note you shouldn't really be cramming a party in every day of the week if you plan on drinking, unless you enjoy the thought of a week-long heavy hangover and empty pockets. But when you are looking to go out, you may be lost for which events to choose.

Firstly, see where your flatmates (if you have any) are going first; it's important to make friends with them since you're spending a year in close quarters! It's worth checking where your course-mates are going too as you'll be seeing them frequently. 

Check your Students' Union for their official events, and maybe choose one or two from there as these are likely to be the most popular.

Also check non-University events nearby that are aimed at Freshers' Week, as these allow you to explore more of the city/town where you're studying rather than being in a few of the same venues for the whole week. A reputable and easy to use website for such events is Fatsoma, so have a look there for an event you might like to go to and invite your flatmates along!