{"id":4266,"date":"2024-09-20T07:00:28","date_gmt":"2024-09-20T07:00:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/host-students.com\/uncategorized\/advice-for-first-year-university-students\/"},"modified":"2025-10-15T13:14:17","modified_gmt":"2025-10-15T13:14:17","slug":"advice-for-first-year-university-students","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/host-students.com\/information\/new-students\/advice-for-first-year-university-students\/","title":{"rendered":"Advice for first year university students"},"content":{"rendered":"

Moving into student accommodation and starting university is a busy time which comes with a lot socialising. With university comes a lot of ups and downs. Read our advice for first year university students.<\/p>\n

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1. Be open to new experiences.<\/h2>\n

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University is full of activities in and out of the lecture theatre, from meeting course mates to gathering at evening events at freshers.<\/p>\n

During this time it is important to manage your time wisely like a social seesaw. Focus on one thing at a time and devise time saving strategies to ensure you don\u2019t miss out on events.<\/p>\n

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2. Balance your workload.<\/h2>\n

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Need to choose between finishing your course work and going to pub golf with your flat mates?<\/p>\n

Be realistic on what can be achieved in the time you have. Remember to balance your time and make the right choices. Don\u2019t be scared to say no to social gatherings. There will be loads more to attend. Find the right seesaw balance.<\/p>\n

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3. Keep in touch.<\/h2>\n

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It is important to remember to touch base with your friends and family once you are settled in at university.<\/p>\n

Let them know your schedule so you don\u2019t have any unmissed calls and FaceTime\u2019s.<\/p>\n

Having a hard day or missing your home life? Remember they are only a call away. Sometimes having a conversation with someone away from your situation can help.<\/p>\n

Learn how to deal with home sickness<\/p>\n