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Nobody knows quite what they are getting themselves into when they start university. There are a huge number of expectations about university you have that often don\u2019t turn out to be true! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

When I arrived at York two years ago, I was really stressed about university and worried that I wouldn\u2019t enjoy myself, but I was happy to find that there really is something for everyone. Here are a few common misconceptions that I have found to not be true.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Expectation: you have to drink lots to socialise<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The university drinking culture is often one of the scariest things for people entering university, as many social activities seem to revolve around drinking. Whilst that certainly can be the case some of the time, there is plenty more on offer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You shouldn\u2019t feel pressured into drinking (or drinking too much) if you don\u2019t want to. From film nights to board games to city tours, there is so much on offer that doesn\u2019t involve alcohol right from when you start university. Don\u2019t feel like you have to drink to meet people: you\u2019ll find your friends whatever you get involved in. It\u2019s your choice: and anyone who doesn\u2019t respect that isn\u2019t worthy of your friendship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Expectation: the work is so much harder<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I expected university to be a huge step-up in my workload. Whilst it often feels like this is the case, it does get easier. The key difference is not the difficulty of the work, it is the fact that everybody is learning to think in a different way, using the knowledge you already have. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Remember that everyone has come from a different academic background. It isn\u2019t about making you struggle academically, it is about allowing you to recognise your strengths and where you stand. University is designed to help you make those steps at a measured pace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Expectation: you need to make friends immediately<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Often there is an idea that the people you meet first will remain your friends throughout your time at university. If you find it tough to make friends quickly or aren\u2019t sure if you\u2019ve found \u2018your people\u2019, this can be quite a daunting prospect. Happily, this is often not the case. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You don\u2019t always stick to the same groups and that\u2019s ok. You shouldn\u2019t feel pressured to make friends with people that might not necessarily be good for you. It is really unusual that people stick entirely to the same friendship group they started off with. Don\u2019t worry if you don\u2019t think you\u2019ve found \u2018your people\u2019 \u2013 chances are, other people haven\u2019t either. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition, you can make friends all the time at university. It is never too late to join new groups and new societies. As you attend different modules and move around, you will meet new people and find ‘your people’.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Expectation: university is \u2018the best experience of your life\u2019 \u2013 if you\u2019re struggling, you are an exception<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t buy into the idea that you have to be happy all the time, or that you \u2018should\u2019 be embracing everything at university: everybody has their struggles, and nobody is finding it easy all of the time! From academic struggles and concerns, to mental health issues, or even learning how to cook; everyone will struggle even if it doesn\u2019t look like it. Some people are just better at presenting the idea that they are having an amazing time. Don\u2019t suffer in silence: your university experience shouldn\u2019t be built off other people\u2019s expectations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ultimately, university is not always going to be about the \u2018best\u2019 experience\u2019: it is what you make of it. Your successes are what you make of it, not necessarily what other people say they are. The pressure to always be having a good time will mean that you\u2019re living up to ideals that don\u2019t necessarily represent reality. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Look to new experiences and to new possibilities and explore them: your success is not defined by your peers, but by yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Read more student blogs about what uni is really like<\/a><\/p>\n

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