Societies!

In my opinion, societies are the most important thing at university - besides the whole 'degree' thing of course...

When you're put into university accommodation, it's out of your control really who you live with. I'd say generally, it's those you live with who you tend to build your first bonds with. They're the first people you meet when you arrive and the people you tend to associate with most during Freshers' Week.

However, as your first week comes to a close you're faced with the amazing thing that is Freshers' Fair; go. Sign up to as many societies that take your fancy, make the most of every single freebie you can get your hands on!

Over the next couple of weeks, go to as many society events as possible and find your society. Most people will only settle with one or two societies in the end. At societies, you will meet people with much more similar interests to you - you'll share one interest over the actual society, but you'll find you have many more things in common too.

Personally, finding HP Muggle Society changed my university experience forever. Through the society,  I branched of the comfort of my own room and met so many people who are now some of my best friends. It allowed me to slowly infiltrate the floor above me (mwahaha) in my block (and I'd moved in there by the end of first term), and over the years it's increased my friendship circle massively.

HP Muggle Society 2014/2015

I’m so thankful for societies and for finally meeting people who like the same kind of things as me… I was getting so worried that I wouldn’t find anyone for ages, but I really hope we’ll all get on really well! We’ve got the sorting ceremony next Monday… I am excited. 

Societies also give you something to look forward to with their events, and by the end of the year, you may think about wanting to run for committee (something I'd definitely recommend!). Societies give you things to do outside of your lectures; they enriches your university experience in so many ways; they allow you to meet people you may not have necessarily met otherwise.

Katherine xox