50 things I've learnt in 4 weeks of university
If you've ever read any blog post or opinion piece about starting university, you'll probably have heard the following written and regurgitated a million times over; but as they say, the cliches are all true. So, in no particular order (well, actually, the very particular order in which I thought of them), here's what I've learnt at uni so far.
- Some people you're only friends with because you see them five days a week. Anyone still worthy of a daily message or occasional call once you're getting a workload is one to keep a hold on to.
- You will benefit from being on the front row in classes. Sorry.
- Keep on top of the work or feel the wrath.
- If you're told to get a book, don't...
- ...Unless your lecturer is very insistent on the matter.
- Always carry your ID with you. I know you think you're going to the library, but I assure you, you're going to the pub.
- For god's sake don't leave your ID in another city.
- I know you'd rather spend that £2.80 on a pint, but spend a few pennies on making your house a home.
- Have a house/flat group chat.
- Ask every question under the sun; to lecturers, to friends, to the cleaner who'll know where the vacuum bags are when you don't.
- Do your bloody bit.
- Milk, once a refreshment of childhood days and sweet innocence, will now become a catalyst for fury.
- Someone washing your pots for you will be the greatest gift and most wonderful blessing the earth has ever offered you.
- You can wake up fifteen minutes before your lecture and still get there on time.
- You can't join every society; you can't afford it. Have a proper think first.
- That "turn your radiator up and dry your clothes in your room" trick leaves your room as a sauna for three days.
- Budgeting is helpful.
- Best before dates are a loose guideline.
- The phrase, "it's not that out of date", will flash through your mind at least once a week.
- You'll drink your tea even if it's cold, because that milk cost a lot.
- Cereal bars serve as breakfast.
- You'll drink alcohol that tastes dire because you can't afford the nice stuff.
- "I'll buy this round", means, "I'll tell you how much you owe me tomorrow".
- "Let's just go out for a pint or two", does not mean, "let's just go out for a pint or two".
- Never stop screaming.
- You'll find nutters (who will late become your friends). Avoid them (if you need sleep).
- You can't afford Dominos even if it's on offer.
- Everyone will have a cooking disaster.
- "But, money", is a common phrase.
- Smart Price etc tastes exactly the same.
- You'll have all the time in the world.
- And not enough time to do anything.
- So you'll spend a lot of time in bed.
- Do not get on a train if you are drunk or hungover.
- Always be prepared, no one knows where you'll end up.
- Befriend everyone.
- "Pool and a pint?" is always a good option.
- Your house will either be empty, or filled with random people.
- Don't lose your keys.
- Don't lose your keys and find them in your pocket.
- Go everywhere with a can of cider in your hand and you'll have a good time.
- Buying in bulk saves you money.
- You'll hate the fact that your parents never taught you useful things about hand washing and such.
- Don't iron.
- Don't trust the delivery man.
- If in doubt, get it delivered to your home address.
- The library will baffle you.
- You'll miss home comforts, like 85p shots on a Sunday.
- Everyone will learn your weird habits.
- You're going to have the most daunting and best time of your life.
Comments
Post a Comment