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Freshers\u2019 Week is an exciting welcome period for new students starting at UK universities. In this blog post, we\u2019ll visit the various types of activities that York has to offer. From colourful club nights to non-alcohol events, there\u2019s bound to be something for everyone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your timetable<\/a> will automatically populate with \u2018must attend\u2019 events such as central induction and departmental induction. Make sure you go to those. And your college welcome pack will contain information about various events, as will the Students’ Union (YUSU) Freshers\u2019 site<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your house or flat will be also allocated two Second and Third Year Contacts (STYCs) and one Second and Third Year Mentor (STYM). They will be there to guide you throughout the week, answer any questions you may have, and signpost you to necessary support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Club nights<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

YUSU organises a range of exciting student club nights during Freshers\u2019 Week. Please don\u2019t feel pressured to go. But if you do choose to tag along, your STYCs will be there each night to look out for you and ensure that you stay safe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The clubs in York are all dotted around the city centre – only a 20-minute walk from Campus East, or a short bus journey away. Beyond Freshers\u2019 Week, students seeking pastures new can always venture out to Leeds which is only a 20-minute train journey away. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

I\u2019ve met several prospective students who have claimed that York\u2019s nightlife is lacking due to the small size of the city itself (and therefore the small number of clubs). Yes, it\u2019s a different type of experience to that you would get in a place like London. But similarly, it\u2019s unique in that you will always bump into someone you know on a night out, and the student community is still lively!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Non-alcohol events<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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J Block Flat 6 at the James College Freshers\u2019 Quiz<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

As a non-drinker myself, I was pleasantly surprised to find a breadth of activities to get stuck into during Freshers\u2019 Week which – shall we say – benefitted<\/em> from a sober state of mind. I befriended an entire household at a laser tag and bowling night. As a keen walker, I enjoyed circling around York wrapped up warm on the Ghost Walk, getting to know new people. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Even if you are keen on clubbing, don\u2019t shy away from giving the non-drinking activities a try. You could perhaps do that first and then hit the club straight after if you\u2019ve got the energy for it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Friendships<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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University of York Womens\u2019 1\u2019s Squash 2019\/20<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

I feel compelled to include a section on friendships because there is a rose-tinted expectation that your \u201cfriends for life\u201d are made in Freshers\u2019 Week. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whilst this may be true for some, it most certainly isn\u2019t true for all. It\u2019s okay to come across people who you won\u2019t be \u2018joint at the hip\u2019 with.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Furthermore, feel free to explore friendships both inside and outside of your assigned flat or house. I enjoy having pockets of friends in my flat, course and student societies and clubs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tips for Freshers\u2019 Week<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Remember: it\u2019s a marathon, not a sprint<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Try not to go all-out on day one because you\u2019ll be too tired or hungover to function the next day. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Talk to people and ask questions<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Seek solace in the fact that everybody is starting afresh, meeting people for the first time, and having to adjust to new surroundings. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Try new things<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Have a crack at that sport or hobby you\u2019ve always wanted to try, and go in with an open mind. That juicy bit of awkwardness at the start is normal for everyone. So don\u2019t let that put you off from getting the most out of Freshers\u2019 Week.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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