The Social Side of University

02/19/20 • 33 min

Join Ben, Becki and Martyna as they discuss how to deal with the social side of university.
There is no doubt that when it comes to starting university the social aspect is huge! What do you do if you don't get along with your flatmates? or what if you don't make a lot of friends? These are all concerns almost every new uni student will face but check out our student hosts' tips on how to manage any social situation.
Check out the Student Life blog for more advice on lots of different topics related to being a university student.

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Join Ben, Becki and Martyna as they discuss how to handle homesickness whilst at university.

Whether you miss your mum or you're struggling to cook your favourite meals, our student hosts are here to offer first hand advice, tips and tricks to help you settle into university.
Change can be a little daunting but hopefully by using some of these tips you can better cope with some of the challenges you may face when living at university.
Check out the Student Life blog for more advice on lots of different topics related to being a university student.

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Dealing with Deadlines

Becki and Ben are back for this months episode of Fresher Take which was voted for by you.
Whether your course has exams, practical assessments, essays or coursework there is a chance you are struggling to deal with deadline season.
Deadlines are inevitable but that doesn't mean that they have to be daunting. With some preparation and organisation you can make sure you are tackling your assessment deadlines in a way that isn't going to cause unnecessary stress and still give you enough time to socialise and keep on top of your hobbies.
Make sure to check out more student made content over at Student Life or find us on social media @UOLStudentLife to let us know your tips for dealing with deadlines!

Fresher Take - The Social Side of University

Transcript

BECKI: 0:05
Hi guys, welcome to the second episode Fresher take I'm Becki and I'm here with
BEN: 0:00
Ben
MARTYNA: 0:00
Martyna
BECKI: 0:11
and this month we are talking about the social side of university. So guys, first, let's discuss arriving and how you make friends and how you really get yourself set up and started here at Uni.
MARTYNA: 0:24
I think when you arrive, for exampl