First year of uni is finally here but you have no idea what to expect – until now. Here are 20 things no one tells you about first year at University of Kent.
But the excitement of leaving home will keep you going through the mile-long queue in the sports hall and the excruciating registration process.
Wow.
Which, if you’re unlucky, will stick with you for the rest of the year. Beecham’s will become your new best friend.
Make sure the washing machine door is closed tightly or the cycle will not start and you will come back to unwashed laundry.
Society night or ‘vensday’ is extremely popular, as are NXT on Fridays and Soap on Saturdays.
It includes entry to these events all year and the Venue is conveniently located for students living in halls.
New friends from courses and societies will be based all over campus, from Parkwood to Tyler Court.
The food from the imported section is more expensive but sometimes you’ll absolutely need some pop tarts.
In these instances you will greet each other as if you are long lost best friends.
I was lucky enough to have a West-facing kitchen on the top floor of my building, and the sunsets were spectacular.
The free delivery promotion code on Unidays seems to completely justify spending twelve pounds on some pasta from Prezzo.
The reception staff will probably be rude to you.
Shockingly, the prices in the pharmacy are very reasonable.
The phone call from the Tesco driver will become the highlight of your fortnight, especially since you have been surviving (barely) on cereal and pot noodle for the previous week.
These include the medical centre, Kent Union receptions and the nursing services.
Having a job at university undoubtedly enhances your CV and bank account.
There are many excellent and quiet seating areas where you can study in peace.
Such as tuna pasta bake, beans on toast, and cereal at any time of day.
They will be there for you in times of need, with a slice of toast or a shoulder to cry on.
But with the help of your friends and academic staff, these will pass and, if you’re as lucky as I was, you will have the best year of your life.
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