The Ultimate University Bucket List That Every Fresher Needs To Complete
Going to University isn’t just about studying, it’s also about enjoying yourself and trying new things. University should be some of the best years of your life, where you make memories, experience crazy things and challenge yourself more than you ever have done before. So, if you’re a current student, put yourself out there and take full advantage of the opportunities open to you. This ultimate University bucket list will give you some ideas of where to start:
1. Take advantage of the freebies at Freshers
With everything from free USB sticks to pens, sleep masks, tote bags and drinks vouchers, there will be loads of freebies to pick up at your University’s freshers fair, so don’t miss out!
2. Party all night at the Students Union
Partying into the early hours of the morning at the Students Union, is definitely something you need to check off your University bucket list! You’ll get to meet new people and let loose as you dance and sing along to some great music – plus you’ll get to enjoy cheap drinks!
3. Go shopping with your student loan
Although we don’t recommend blowing all of your student loan in one go, you’ve worked hard to get where you are, so don’t feel ashamed about spending some money on yourself. If you’ve got cash spare, buy the shoes you like and enjoy a meal out with your friends. Life is too short to always be sensible!
4. Join a club or society
This is something that should be on every student’s University bucket list. Joining a club or society is a great way to make new friends with like minded people and to enjoy some time away from studying. Whether you like sports, knitting, drinking real ale or you’re a Harry Potter enthusiast, there should be a group for you. You could even set up your own!
5. Use your student discount!
Getting a NUS card and using your student discount whenever possible, should definitely be on your University bucket list! As a student, money may be tight, so why pay more than you need to? Your time at Uni is limited, so make the most out of your student perks while you’re there!
6. Go exploring in the local area
Wherever you go to University, there will be places to explore off campus in the surrounding area, so make the most of your time there and see the sights! Why not visit the local tourist attractions or hike a nearby hill and enjoy the view over your student city? Exploring your new location and all it has to offer, should definitely be on your University bucket list!
7. Learn to cook
Moving to University will be the first time most students have left home and had to fend for themselves. Learning to cook can be a huge learning curve for students who rely on beans on toast, super noodles and microwaveable pizzas in the beginning. If you look online there’s loads of recipes to try out and you could even enlist the help of your housemates and make a meal to share!
8. Prank your housemates
This isn’t necessary, but it can be really amusing! Whether you TP their room, cover it in post-it notes or wrap their belongings in cling film, pranking your housemates is a fun way for students to bond with each other. Pranks make great stories to tell so make sure you check at least one off your bucket list!
9. Get a part time job
Getting work experience is a must for full time students, so getting a part time job should be on your University bucket list! Not only will it give you extra spending money each month, but working alongside your studies gives you transferable skills, looks great on your CV and ultimately makes you more employable!
10. Take part in a pub crawl
During your time at University, you’ll spend lots of time socialising and one great way to do that is to take part in a pub crawl with your housemates, course friends or as part of a society. Even if you don’t manage to complete it, you’ll have become more familiar with the local area after travelling round your new surroundings in search of the next pub!
11. Do some charity work
Doing some sort of charity work or volunteering should definitely be on your ultimate University bucket list! It gets you out and about in the local community, gives you work experience and new skills that will be useful when applying for jobs and is also very rewarding. So go ahead, give something back in your spare time!
12. Take a road trip with your housemates
When the weekend rolls around, why not take a road trip with your housemates? If you don’t have a car, you could jump on the train or split the taxi fare and explore somewhere nearby. If you go to Teesside Uni, you could take the train to Saltburn or climb Roseberry Topping!
13. Make friends with an international student
Making friends with an international student should be a priority on your ultimate University bucket list! Talking to a student from another country that you’ve never visited before, is a great way to learn about different cultures. Plus, if you become good friends with them, they may even invite you to stay with them during the summer break!
14. Spend a whole day in bed watching Netflix
When you’ve met your deadlines and you’ve got no work that immediately needs doing, why not spend a whole day lounging in bed? After all, you’ve earned it! Binge watching your favourite shows on Netflix is a great way to relax and wind down after weeks of studying!
15. Take your housemates out to a pub quiz
Whether it’s a regular outing or a one-off, you need to add a pub quiz to your ultimate University bucket list! Quizzes are lots of fun and a great way to socialise when you don’t fancy a heavy night of partying. Most student unions and local pubs will have a weekly quiz night where you can win free drinks or cash, so grab your housemates and get your thinking caps on!
16. Travel
Travel is something that should be on every ultimate University bucket list. It’s unlikely that you’ll get a four-month summer break at any other point during your working life, so seize the moment, save some money from your part time job and go visit the places you’ve always wanted to see. You might even find a housemate or course mate that wants to go with you!
17. Get careers advice
While you’re at University, you’ll have a huge library of resources at your finger tips to help you find employment. If you need tips on writing a CV or acing an interview, aren’t sure how to get your foot in the door at your chosen career or don’t know what you want to do after graduation, make the most of the free careers advice service while you’re there! This should be on every ultimate University bucket list!
18. Pull an all-nighter at the library
Although not particularly enjoyable, this is something that almost all students will do at some stage during their studies and it is all part of the University experience. If you haven’t pulled an all-nighter in the library yet, just wait until third year when you have numerous deadlines to meet at once. Grab your headphones and some snacks and get ready to knuckle down!
19. Write a dissertation
Writing a dissertation is on every University bucket list. After three years of studying, this is your chance to prove how far you’ve come. Writing a dissertation takes weeks, if not months of preparation, hours of studying, typing and editing and the whole experience will be very stressful, but the sense of achievement you’ll feel once you’ve completed it can’t be beaten!
20. Graduate
The social aspects of going to University are fun and will be some of the best years of your life. However, the main reason you went is to get a degree at the end of it, so make time for your studies, work hard and try your best. All the stress, hours of studying and all-nighters in the library will be worth it in the end when you leave University as a graduate! If donning your gown and mortarboard isn’t on your University bucket list, are you even a student?! This is an important part of the ultimate University bucket list!
This is the ultimate University bucket list for current students to check off during their time there! Can you think of anything else students should do at University? Leave suggestions in the comments below…
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