{"id":4412,"date":"2019-09-05T16:52:26","date_gmt":"2019-09-05T15:52:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/students\/?p=4412"},"modified":"2019-09-05T16:52:43","modified_gmt":"2019-09-05T15:52:43","slug":"freshers-survival-by-freshers-for-freshers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/students\/business-economics\/freshers-survival-by-freshers-for-freshers\/","title":{"rendered":"Freshers Survival: by freshers, for freshers"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Ask anyone, Freshers is a highlight in most people\u2019s university experience, but it can also be very draining and looking after your wellbeing and mental health is so important during this time.<!--more--><\/p>\n\n\n<p>Building friendships, meeting new people, trying new activities and moving out are all huge changes, and making sure you stay happy and healthy becomes increasingly important during this time. Taking breaks when necessary, allowing time for myself and talking to people about feeling home sick were a few of the ways that I made sure I looked after myself during freshers. It\u2019s easy to get carried away with the intensity of freshers but it\u2019s important to look after yourself too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Freshers can be one of the most intense but very fun fortnights,\nand everyone deals with it differently \u2013 so here are a few tips from last\nyear\u2019s freshers to incoming freshers this year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Sleep, Hydrate, Exercise\nand Eat Well<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>&#8220;<em>Self-care is really important, especially during freshers! Keeping on top of sleep, staying hydrated and eating well, whilst getting swept up in the freshers chaos is definitely easier said than done.<\/em>&#8220;<\/p><cite> Elsie Barker &#8211; BA Industrial Design<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"839\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2019\/09\/IMAGE-1-1024x839.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4414\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2019\/09\/IMAGE-1-1024x839.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2019\/09\/IMAGE-1-300x246.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2019\/09\/IMAGE-1-768x629.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2019\/09\/IMAGE-1-370x303.jpg 370w, https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2019\/09\/IMAGE-1-770x631.jpg 770w, https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2019\/09\/IMAGE-1.jpg 1414w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Staying in a catered hall definitely meant that I worried less about eating well, but to save money on weekends I cooked for myself by doing a monthly shop and cooking in batches \u2013 plastic containers are essential. Cooking balanced meals on weekends meant that I could stay healthy but was also really social and a way to get to know more people in my flat and in halls over the weekends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Joining Loughborough Lifesaving club and IMS hockey during freshers was a great way for me to stay active and train alongside my team; joining a sport or society is extremely beneficial if you\u2019re worried about meeting new friends during freshers as you already have common interests. It meant that I could keep active and a social life during my first year and meet people I wouldn\u2019t have otherwise met.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Listen to yourself and\ntake a break<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p><em>Do not push yourself, and take a break when necessary, don\u2019t feel any pressure to go out \u2013 movie nights with friends and sober nights can be just as fun as getting to know each other any other way.<\/em><\/p><cite> Sean Baerfuss \u2013 BSc Product Design<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"597\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2019\/09\/IMAGE-2-1024x597.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4415\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2019\/09\/IMAGE-2-1024x597.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2019\/09\/IMAGE-2-300x175.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2019\/09\/IMAGE-2-768x447.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2019\/09\/IMAGE-2-370x216.jpg 370w, https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2019\/09\/IMAGE-2-770x449.jpg 770w, https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2019\/09\/IMAGE-2.jpg 1646w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Meeting a lot of new people, moving to another country in my case and starting a new course can all seem like a lot as you hit the ground running when you get to university. During freshers you have so much fun and so many new opportunities open to you; but going out is not the only way to make friends and build new friendships, and you shouldn\u2019t feel pressured for your freshers week to be any type of way. It\u2019s important to take a break when you need to; the party scene is fun and so is meeting new people in societies and clubs, but don\u2019t sign up for too much too quickly. If you need a day off, take it and replenish your energy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Watching a movie, going out for dinner, and even cooking\nsomething special in your own kitchen is a great way to get to know your new\nfriends better. There are a lot of activities in and around Loughborough which\nare awesome, such as escape rooms and laser games, or even a shopping trip in\neither Nottingham or Leicester. Do freshers your way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Get to know Loughborough\nand get home safe!<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p><em>It\u2019s always a good idea to learn the ways to and from places when you first get here during the day and getting to know your options for getting home at night; Loughborough is easy to navigate if you know how.<\/em><\/p><cite> Talya Atkins &#8211; BSc Sports Science<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"932\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2019\/09\/IMAGE-3-1024x932.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4416\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2019\/09\/IMAGE-3-1024x932.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2019\/09\/IMAGE-3-300x273.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2019\/09\/IMAGE-3-768x699.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2019\/09\/IMAGE-3-370x337.jpg 370w, https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2019\/09\/IMAGE-3-770x701.jpg 770w, https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2019\/09\/IMAGE-3.jpg 1482w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Getting home safe at night is really important, and walking home alone after a night out is not a great idea, even if Loughborough is a safe place. During freshers, there are loads of fresher helpers in designated tops to help you get home safe. The security and staff at the union and clubs are also really friendly and will do their best to help you \u2013 you just have to ask! Walking home with others is also a great way to get to know people and a good excuse for a chat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you do lose your friends when you\u2019re out and about, don\u2019t panic, there are loads of people around to help you get home safe! There is also the nightline night bus that runs on Wednesday and Friday nights which will take you back to your hall after a night out. If you aren\u2019t sure where to go or don\u2019t feel comfortable walking at night, definitely make the most of this service! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Make sure you look after\nyourself by getting help when you need it<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As soon as you arrive at university, I would seriously recommend registering with the medical centre on campus. This can save you so much hassle when it comes to getting different prescriptions and emergency appointments, so you don\u2019t have to wait or go all the way home.  I was able to register before I arrived at university by emailing a form, or you can register when you arrive at your halls on move-in day. This is especially important for that inevitable Freshers flu which never seems to go way!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Having paracetamol and cold medicine is also a great way to make sure you stay prepared for any illnesses that come about. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Talk<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p><em>Talk to your flat mates, family, friends \u2013 everyone on campus is here to help and make sure you have the best possible time; don\u2019t bottle things up.<\/em><\/p><cite> Kathryn Clark (me!) \u2013 BSc International Business<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"929\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2019\/09\/IMAGE-5-1024x929.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4418\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2019\/09\/IMAGE-5-1024x929.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2019\/09\/IMAGE-5-300x272.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2019\/09\/IMAGE-5-768x697.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2019\/09\/IMAGE-5-370x336.jpg 370w, https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2019\/09\/IMAGE-5-770x699.jpg 770w, https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2019\/09\/IMAGE-5.jpg 1504w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Freshers can be tough, and it can also be a lonely time moving away from home for the first time and not knowing many people before you arrive. Talking to your flatmates, friends and family is a great way to take care of your mental health and also put things in perspective, as often they feel the same way that you do. Your hall welfare representative, GP and even counsellors on campus will all be able to give any other advice that you might need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If something doesn\u2019t feel right or you\u2019re missing home, talk it\nout \u2013 it\u2019s the only way you can feel better or get help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2019\/09\/IMAGE-6-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4419\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2019\/09\/IMAGE-6-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2019\/09\/IMAGE-6-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2019\/09\/IMAGE-6-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2019\/09\/IMAGE-6-370x247.jpg 370w, https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2019\/09\/IMAGE-6-770x513.jpg 770w, https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2019\/09\/IMAGE-6.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>As a group, our main advice is to enjoy freshers how you choose. There\u2019s no particular way to do freshers so dance to your own tune; if you don\u2019t want to go out, there is absolutely no pressure, and if you do then enjoy it. Freshers is yours and you can mold it however you want to, just make sure you put your wellbeing first.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ask anyone, Freshers is a highlight in most people\u2019s university experience, but it can also be very draining and looking after your wellbeing and mental health is so important during this time.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":600,"featured_media":4413,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_exactmetrics_skip_tracking":false,"_exactmetrics_sitenote_active":false,"_exactmetrics_sitenote_note":"","_exactmetrics_sitenote_category":0,"lboro_blog_alternative_thumbnail_image":"","footnotes":"","_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"categories":[6],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-4412","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-business-economics"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.3 - 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