There are many ways you can prepare for starting at UKC and these can save you time in the long run. Here are some simple University of Kent hacks to make your life easier during your first year.
By joining groups such as University of Kent Freshers, once the accommodation offers are released you can post your flat number and find people who are in the same accommodation as you. This can really be helpful as you can get to know the people you will be living with for the next year before you move in, helping to settle any pre-university nerves.
This way you can keep the heavy doors open and meet the rest of your flat as they move in. You will appear sociable and welcoming, and it will help you bond with the people you’re living with
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You never know when you might need to borrow some sugar or milk, and getting along with neighbours reduces the likelihood of conflict with them later in the year if you start off on good terms.
Templeman library can be a complicated place to navigate and you can always ask for help from librarians. Figure out if the books for your course are on the East or West side and how they are catalogued.
Although you’ll be assigned an academic adviser, it’s a good idea to join the society for your subject. For instance Kent has several English societies including Poetry and Comparative Literature. By joining the societies you can meet like-minded people, increase your social circle and gain access to academic support from older students or people in your year.
You get a 10% discount on co-op own brand food from Essentials with the card, as well as tons of high street discounts and money off meals in restaurants on certain days. This will save you quite a substantial amount of money throughout the year.
Most of the washers accept coins and its useful to familiarise yourself with how they work before you washing builds up. The first time you use the machines may take longer than expected, but once you can use the machines you will save time in the long run.
Many of the exams especially for my course are set around the reading; therefore it is essential that you take in the initial reading set by seminar leaders. When you’re revising you can go over your notes and do extra reading to supplement your knowledge, instead of catching up on the reading from the year.
It’s a good idea to do washing up frequently, as it feels like less work than washing every piece of cutlery and kitchenware you own all at once.
At Kent you never know when your next opportunity to go out will be, so don’t let the fact you don’t have a hangover cure handy get in the way of going out and making priceless first year memories.
In order to battle the dreaded fresher’s flu, make sure to have cold and flu remedies, cough syrup and painkillers at your disposal. It may be worth taking some vitamin C supplements to boost your immune system against the illnesses going around uni.
Having meals in the freezer will be great when you’re strapped for time and need a dinner quickly.
They will help you to focus during revision and give you one less way to procrastinate, by going to buy snacks.
This bin can be disposable and will help you to avoid ruining the bin issued to you with your accommodation.
When you arrive and everyone has invested in a cheese grater, you will regret it. Larger items such as a toaster (which isn’t provided in Kent accommodation) can be bought as a flat. By pooling your money you can invest in a better quality item that will last longer.
By doing this you can ensure everyone pulls his or her weight in the flat and avoid conflict. Allocate different days to each member of the flat to share the duties.
It’s true that the grade you achieve in the first year doesn’t count towards your degree, but it will determine whether you can study abroad, get internships and stay on the master’s course.
When your first year antics get you into a pickle, being on good terms with these people will help you out. Trust me. Especially focus on chatting to the Venue security as they may well come in useful to you on a particularly messy night.
When the heating packs in, you’ll be glad to have this to hand.
Many outlets hire student staff such as receptions and Essentials. These jobs are flexible, well paid and accommodating for students with heavy workloads and exams.
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