{"id":8605,"date":"2021-07-07T14:58:08","date_gmt":"2021-07-07T13:58:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.york.ac.uk\/student-voices\/?p=8605"},"modified":"2023-06-13T13:53:17","modified_gmt":"2023-06-13T12:53:17","slug":"what-to-expect-when-you-arrive-at-university","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.york.ac.uk\/student-voices\/2021\/07\/07\/what-to-expect-when-you-arrive-at-university\/","title":{"rendered":"5 things to look forward to and (what to) expect when you arrive at University!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In this post, I\u2019m going to take you through 5 things to look forward to and to expect when you arrive at university. It\u2019s such an exciting time, but it\u2019s always useful to know how your first few weeks and months will look!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1) Meet lots of people in the same situation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.york.ac.uk\/student-voices\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/07\/Aiko-Langiwth.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.york.ac.uk\/student-voices\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/07\/Aiko-Langiwth.jpg?resize=300%2C246\" alt=\"A line of University accommodation that look like traditional houses. In front of the houses is a bike rack with lots of bikes attached.\" class=\"wp-image-8602\" width=\"300\" height=\"246\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.york.ac.uk\/student-voices\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/07\/Aiko-Langiwth.jpg?w=600&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.york.ac.uk\/student-voices\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/07\/Aiko-Langiwth.jpg?resize=300%2C246&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>My college &#8211; Langwith<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I was really nervous when I arrived at university, but I soon realised everyone else in my flat was in the same position! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At York, the collegiate system, in particular, has meant my college has felt like a huge community. The university is made up of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.york.ac.uk\/colleges\/\">10 colleges<\/a>, determined by your accommodation. Freshers Week was an amazing opportunity to make lots of friends in my college, and many are still great friends in my final year!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2) Lots of support<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When I arrived at York, I was immediately met by so much support! At York, STYCs (Second and Third Year Contacts) help you move in and provide support and fun during Freshers\u2019 Week. STYMs (Second and Third Year Mentors) meet your flat to give advice throughout your first year, continuing to help you settle in. Beyond this, there is lots of support for students in your college, your academic department and the wider university.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3) Opportunities to try new things \u2013 explore new hobbies<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">University is an exciting time to explore interests through societies. It all starts with Freshers&#8217; Fair \u2013 an opportunity to sign up for societies \u2013 the weird and the wonderful! At York, there are <a href=\"https:\/\/yusu.org\/student-life\/clubs-and-socs\">over 200 societies<\/a> including a travel society, photography society, and LGBTQ society! You can start searching for societies you might be interested in before you even arrive!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">During Freshers&#8217; Week, you can learn more about what you enjoy by attending taster sessions. I enjoyed going to taster sessions for Badminton, Rock Climbing and Ultimate Frisbee, before settling on Netball!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4) A chance to explore<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.york.ac.uk\/student-voices\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/07\/Aiko-campus.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.york.ac.uk\/student-voices\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/07\/Aiko-campus.jpg?resize=300%2C219\" alt=\"A lake edged with green lush plants and above is a clear blue sky.\" class=\"wp-image-8601\" width=\"300\" height=\"219\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.york.ac.uk\/student-voices\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/07\/Aiko-campus.jpg?w=600&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.york.ac.uk\/student-voices\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/07\/Aiko-campus.jpg?resize=300%2C219&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Exploring campus<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of my favourite things to do when I arrived at university was to explore my new home! It\u2019s a really good time to find your new favourite caf\u00e9 or a cool spot to hang out with friends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At York, there are several campus bars, including Glasshouse in Langwith college, and D-bar in Derwent college. These are great places to meet other students, as well as to catch up with new friends. There are tons of places to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.york.ac.uk\/study\/student-life\/food\/\">eat and drink on campus<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5) Opportunity to be independent<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.york.ac.uk\/student-voices\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/07\/Aiko-pancakes.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.york.ac.uk\/student-voices\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/07\/Aiko-pancakes.jpg?resize=300%2C300\" alt=\"Two large plates on a table in a cafe. Each plate has a large pancake on it. 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