Moving out for uni in 3 days!

[Greg!]

I'm SO nervous ladies. I didn't think I'd have to move in until like the 9th but I got an email earlier saying I move in on the 1st. :worry:

I'm excited but I'm also kind of ****ting myself, because:

a) I don't know who any of my flat mates are yet and I've got no idea how I find out

b) I still feel about 12 and this is too much pressure and responsibility

c) I'm sharing a flat with all boys even though I ticked mixed gender on the form. FUMING. (Sorry #lads but statistically gals are more fun to be around)

d) I don't have a job yet. My grant and loan and mam and dad are enough to cover the costs but I kind of feel like a scrounger, and it's so hard to get a job especially when you hardly have any experience like me!

e) I don't know what I need to bring! I'm not trying to sound thick but like for example do I need to bring my own cutlery etc because I'm not sure if they provide it or not.

I need all the help I can get so do of you chicks have any advice? It would me much apperciated x

[RileyH]

good luck babes, just take your own cutlery anyway and be nice x

[Wizard.]

Don't worry about not knowing who your flat mates are, you'll either like them or you won't so it doesn't matter!

Here's all the things you'll need to bring to halls. There's also loads of youtube videos out there too https://www.**********************/university/advice/what-to-take-to-university-checklist

Good luck chick :love:

[Braden]

Just take it as it comes and don't panic. It truly is a rollercoaster of an experience, but if it's anything like mine—you'll have one of the best years of your life.

I think my main point of advice is not too overthink.

[Greg!]

good luck babes, just take your own cutlery anyway and be nice x

Thanks hon, I wil :love:

Don't worry about not knowing who your flat mates are, you'll either like them or you won't so it doesn't matter!

Here's all the things you'll need to bring to halls. There's also loads of youtube videos out there too https://www.**********************/university/advice/what-to-take-to-university-checklist

Good luck chick :love:

Hopefully I do like them. My friend's sisters' flatmates NEVER speak to each other. :worry:

The link doesn't work babes but I'm looking up some lists! :love:

[Greg!]

Just take it as it comes and don't panic. It truly is a rollercoaster of an experience, but if it's anything like mine—you'll have one of the best years of your life.

I think my main point of advice is not too overthink.

Thanks hon :love: Yeah I think I'm stressing myself out more by overthinking it too much.

[Jarrod]

You'll be fab! If I can do it, you certainally can! Pop me a message if you need any advice :love:

[Ant.]

Honestly out of all of them I'm more bothered about the idea of sharing with men :joker: surely you could ask to swap/PRAY a girl or two moves in?

I've not gone to uni so Riley and Riley's great advice should be followed instead of this, but my 2p is that, you're not the only person who in uni unemployed or struggling to find a job, plenty of people have been in your position, and I'm willing to bet most of your roommates will be in a similar position! Your parents will understand uni life and wouldn't offer to support you if they were unable to - besides, once you get your degree and a good job, you can treat them for the help they gave you :love:

Maybe I'm being ignorant, but I'm sure the pressure and responsibility worries will settle down once you've moved in. Surely this can't be the first time you've felt pressured? You managed to come through from that, so why can't you do it again? Besides, you'd probably feel the same if you were moving into a house or a flat alone for the first time anyway - and chances are you would be alone for that - you're not alone for this, and you're gonna learn so much in terms of life skills, and your worries will be laid to rest.

I can guarantee you if I do go uni I'll be 100x worse than you are feeling right now so ignore me if I'm being overly optimistic, but in a months time you'll be loving uni - and if you're not, that's okay, uni's not for everyone! YouTube videos from people who survived uni (aka NOT me x) would be your best bet, best of luck!

[Greg!]

You'll be fab! If I can do it, you certainally can! Pop me a message if you need any advice :love:

Thank you! I certainly will! :love:

[Greg!]

Honestly out of all of them I'm more bothered about the idea of sharing with men :joker: surely you could ask to swap/PRAY a girl or two moves in?

I've not gone to uni so Riley and Riley's great advice should be followed instead of this, but my 2p is that, you're not the only person who in uni unemployed or struggling to find a job, plenty of people have been in your position, and I'm willing to bet most of your roommates will be in a similar position! Your parents will understand uni life and wouldn't offer to support you if they were unable to - besides, once you get your degree and a good job, you can treat them for the help they gave you :love:

Maybe I'm being ignorant, but I'm sure the pressure and responsibility worries will settle down once you've moved in. Surely this can't be the first time you've felt pressured? You managed to come through from that, so why can't you do it again? Besides, you'd probably feel the same if you were moving into a house or a flat alone for the first time anyway - and chances are you would be alone for that - you're not alone for this, and you're gonna learn so much in terms of life skills, and your worries will be laid to rest.

I can guarantee you if I do go uni I'll be 100x worse than you are feeling right now so ignore me if I'm being overly optimistic, but in a months time you'll be loving uni - and if you're not, that's okay, uni's not for everyone! YouTube videos from people who survived uni (aka NOT me x) would be your best bet, best of luck!

Thank you legend, and yes I agree the most trash part by far is having to share with lads! Don't get me wrong I'm really excited tho!

[Withano]

A) If you don't know anyone, they probably don't know anyone either! I remember finding 4 of my 6 flatmates on the Freshers page.. it was good to stalk them a bit, but thats all its good for, you can do that day 1 of Uni anyway, you're not missing out too much.
B) Hundreds you meet in the first week will feel the exact same! Stick with them
C) They also put me in an all boys flat in freshers. Idk why, I didn't care too much anyway. Walking in and out of a few flats will become common. Your bessies probs wont be flatmates. coursemates, predrinkingmates, and societymates will more likely get that honour, and thats the same with everybody. I think you can ask to switch as soon as somebody bails on Uni and theres a free room available
D) Get a job if ya want, wouldn't advise it personally. People who get jobs don't do as well academically.. suppose the same can be said for partying.. do what ya want, but dont stress it either way
E) Clothes, cutlery, washingmachine stuff, toiletries.. most stuff can be bought when you're there though, and people are usually open to sharing.

I have faith in you, Greg!

[Greg!]

A) If you don't know anyone, they probably don't know anyone either! I remember finding 4 of my 6 flatmates on the Freshers page.. it was good to stalk them a bit, but thats all its good for, you can do that day 1 of Uni anyway, you're not missing out too much.
B) Hundreds you meet in the first week will feel the exact same! Stick with them
C) They also put me in an all boys flat in freshers. Idk why, I didn't care too much anyway. Walking in and out of a few flats will become common. Your bessies probs wont be flatmates. coursemates, predrinkingmates, and societymates will more likely get that honour, and thats the same with everybody. I think you can ask to switch as soon as somebody bails on Uni and theres a free room available
D) Get a job if ya want, wouldn't advise it personally. People who get jobs don't do as well academically.. suppose the same can be said for partying.. do what ya want, but dont stress it either way
E) Clothes, cutlery, washingmachine stuff, toiletries.. most stuff can be bought when you're there though, and people are usually open to sharing.

I have faith in you, Greg!

Great advice, thanks so much :love:

[Headie]

Good luck! For some reason I thought you only did your GCSEs like last year or something :laugh:

I'm moving to uni in a couple weeks to, excited bur nervous at the same time!

[Braden]

Thanks hon :love: Yeah I think I'm stressing myself out more by overthinking it too much.

It's totally normally to be like that, however. My best friend is in the position, and everyone you meet is in the same boat in some regard. Just be you, and engage with your course and new people—it's good how things fall into place quite naturally at university. You might question things, but that's all part of the experience too.

Good luck!

[Greg!]

Good luck! For some reason I thought you only did your GCSEs like last year or something :laugh:

I'm moving to uni in a couple weeks to, excited bur nervous at the same time!

:laugh:Oh babes I'm a Scottish chick we don't do GCSEs!

[Cal.]

Just get pissed and see what happens!

[Cal.]

@your nerves on the day

[Crimson Dynamo]

The first week is horrific so you will just have to get on with it. The only thing to remember is its the same for everyone else.

[Ant.]

Thank you legend, and yes I agree the most trash part by far is having to share with lads! Don't get me wrong I'm really excited tho!

Aw shucks you :love: As you should be! Keep us updated as to how you find it!

[Crimson Dynamo]

As i recall on day One I wore an imported American baseball jacket, blue with white leather sleeves, white jeans and 12 lace DMs

I was quite the big deal

:umm2:

[RileyH]

I've not gone to uni so Riley and Riley's great advice should be followed instead of this

me neither, I was just guessing what you should do :love:

[VanessaFeltz.]

good luck! i dont think you should work tho, your education comes first!

also ew at all boys frat. This is the reason why i dont live in frats.

[Ashley.]

Good luck Greg, once you've settled in you'll be absolutely fine. What are you studying?

[Greg!]

Just get pissed and see what happens!

@your nerves on the day

Thanks babes, don't worry I PLAN on it!

[Greg!]

good luck! i dont think you should work tho, your education comes first!

also ew at all boys frat. This is the reason why i dont live in frats.

I know it's TRASH! I specifically ticked "mixed genders" on the form but they've ignored me!

Good luck Greg, once you've settled in you'll be absolutely fine. What are you studying?

Thanks hon, i hope so. I'm studying marketing + digital media!

[Jason.]

Best of the luck with uni. :love:

It's perfectly normal to feel like that, I think one thing you have to remember is that it's not just you and there are many others in the same boat, so I wouldn't worry too much. And like someone else said, don't overthink, as it will just make you feel even more nervous. You'll have a great time and you'll meet plenty of new people outside of your flatmates, so it's not the end of the world if it turns out that you don't get along with them.

In regards to finding a job, I'd probably hold that off until the end of the first year, you get longer summer breaks at uni, so you can work for a few months and have enough money for the following September for your second year. That's what I did as it gave me time to adapt to uni in my first year without having to a balance a job at the same time.

[Wizard.]

Also don't feel too pressured to go out all the time (idk you might enjoy doing that) but after my first day of moving in and unpacking i seriously couldn't be arsed I mean I went out anyway but it's quite an overwhelming experience at first

[Greg!]

Best of the luck with uni. :love:

It's perfectly normal to feel like that, I think one thing you have to remember is that it's not just you and there are many others in the same boat, so I wouldn't worry too much. And like someone else said, don't overthink, as it will just make you feel even more nervous. You'll have a great time and you'll meet plenty of new people outside of your flatmates, so it's not the end of the world if it turns out that you don't get along with them.

In regards to finding a job, I'd probably hold that off until the end of the first year, you get longer summer breaks at uni, so you can work for a few months and have enough money for the following September for your second year. That's what I did as it gave me time to adapt to uni in my first year without having to a balance a job at the same time.

That's a good idea, I think I'll wait until the summber before I get a job!

[Will.]

Oh wow babes good luck! I'm sure you'll settle in very quickly, you're a gorgeous person. :love:

[Greg!]

Thanks hons you're all lovely :love:

[Gypsy]

How exciting!

The easiest way to try and find flatmates is through Facebook groups and your uni may have an official group too. I don't think it matters too much though... I didn't find any of mine in my foundation year and had the best time ever in halls and in my first year I found half of them on FB and they turned out to be the biggest bunch of bores and anti-socials I've ever come across! If your flatmates do turn out to be too boring or not your kind of people try to force yourself to hang out with them or see what coursemates/societies are doing.

I wouldn't bother finding a job unless the extra money is absolutely essential to your survival - you don't want to become that person who is like "oh sorry guys can't come out tonight I have to work 3 hours in Sainsbury's tomorrow!"

[Greg!]

How exciting!

The easiest way to try and find flatmates is through Facebook groups and your uni may have an official group too. I don't think it matters too much though... I didn't find any of mine in my foundation year and had the best time ever in halls and in my first year I found half of them on FB and they turned out to be the biggest bunch of bores and anti-socials I've ever come across! If your flatmates do turn out to be too boring or not your kind of people try to force yourself to hang out with them or see what coursemates/societies are doing.

I wouldn't bother finding a job unless the extra money is absolutely essential to your survival - you don't want to become that person who is like "oh sorry guys can't come out tonight I have to work 3 hours in Sainsbury's tomorrow!"

Thank you :love:

I've actually managed to find one of my flatmates and a gal who'll be staying next door, they both seem really nice!

[Captain.Remy]

One advice: have fun, you will have the best time of your life.
Don't pressure yourself, don't ask yourself too many questions. Really the hardest part is leaving home, but it will be harder to leave your Uni mates.

You will discover yourself and how to stand on your own two feet by yourself.

It's going to be amazing (I hope, but you seem nice so it will all go fine)

[Greg!]

One advice: have fun, you will have the best time of your life.
Don't pressure yourself, don't ask yourself too many questions. Really the hardest part is leaving home, but it will be harder to leave your Uni mates.

You will discover yourself and how to stand on your own two feet by yourself.

It's going to be amazing (I hope, but you seem nice so it will all go fine)

Thanks so much!

[Cherie]

Take some necessities, bog roll, some spray detox, snacks you can keep in your room and HANGERS unless you want all your stuff on the floor of the wardrobe...good luck!

[Cherie]

If you ticked mixed genders you should ask why got all male, my son queried why they gave him his second choice accommodation and he got moved to his first choice the day after he asked about it sometimes they go for the easy life if you would rather go mixed then ask!!

[Cherie]

Oh and get your meningitis job..ask at your GP

[Crimson Dynamo]

and dont get any girl up the duff



that's what second year is for

[Littlegreen]

If it's a group of blokes then you are bound to find common ground with at least one of them, not all of us are dickheads. :love:

All your anxieties though are perfectly normal and understandable, it's a huge step but it will be the making of you.

[TomC]

Good luck Greg :love:

Don't worry too much about all-guys you'll meet people from other flats! Go open-minded and if it turns out bad you can always try and change it.

Don't worry about what to take either (apart from like bedding, that can be tricky) cos you can always go out and buy a fork!

And don't even worry about over-thinking! Uni kinda sprung up on me too and I just swanned in thinking everything was going to be easy and okay - it's good to mentally prepare for uni, just go in looking to be sociable and have a good time!

[Greg!]

and dont get any girl up the duff



that's what second year is for

Thanks but I'm a fag so I don't think I have to worry

[EspeonBB]

Good luck sis! I'm sure you'll be fine I was super nervous going into my first year thinking everything would go wrong but after a few weeks I really got into the groove of things. Just go with the flow and you should be fine

re all male flatmates I was really awkward about that at first too but then I actually made friends with a lot of them despite the fact they were #lads (having a vague knowledge of football helps lol). Also if you don't like your flatmates you don't have to be friends with them there's more opportunity to meet people from your course and in societies

And I wouldn't bother with a job unless you're really strapped for cash

[Deirdre]

I'm moving out for my Postgrad in a few weeks too. I never moved out before and didn't really have the full 'college experience' cos I was living at home. This time I want to do it differently. I'm 24 in a few days so I'm ready. I really wasn't ready for Uni at 18, it's the polar opposite to school and I had no idea what to expect. I regret not taking part in anything so much, that's why I want to go back and do it all again but properly :D

[rusticgal]

Just get pissed and see what happens!

:laugh:....sounds like great advice to me..:laugh:

[_baileys_]

Wishing you all the luck in the world :D hope all goes well for you

[Denver]

Try getting a part time job in fast food?

[Greg!]

thanks so much for all of your good wishes and advice guys! :love: Some of it is a lot better than from my actual friends lmao

[Greg!]

I'm moving out for my Postgrad in a few weeks too. I never moved out before and didn't really have the full 'college experience' cos I was living at home. This time I want to do it differently. I'm 24 in a few days so I'm ready. I really wasn't ready for Uni at 18, it's the polar opposite to school and I had no idea what to expect. I regret not taking part in anything so much, that's why I want to go back and do it all again but properly :D

Good luck hon, have a fab time! :love:

[Owen19]

I'm in a similar position as I'm also heading off to uni, so I share your nerves! I also don't have a job and feel a bit of pressure to get one tbh, just worried I won't be able to juggle the two. Regarding what to take, I'm taking bed and bathroom stuff etc. but my accomodation provides kettle/toaster/iron etc I think but I don't think many provide cutlery, but again easy and cheap to buy. Also I don't have a clue what day I can move in so even though it's soon at least you have a specific date I suppose? Just trying to put a positive spin on it:joker:

I'll repeat the sentiments of others, Facebook's a useful tool in finding flat mates. I've found three of mine already on accommodation groups (it may differ from uni to uni though)

I'm sure your flat mates will turn out to be nice and even if you don't get along (:fc: they'll be lovely) I'm sure you'll make friends with people in nearby flats or on your course. From your posts you seem like a lovely, outgoing person and easy to get along with x

[Greg!]

I'm in a similar position as I'm also heading off to uni, so I share your nerves! I also don't have a job and feel a bit of pressure to get one tbh, just worried I won't be able to juggle the two. Regarding what to take, I'm taking bed and bathroom stuff etc. but my accomodation provides kettle/toaster/iron etc I think but I don't think many provide cutlery, but again easy and cheap to buy. Also I don't have a clue what day I can move in so even though it's soon at least you have a specific date I suppose? Just trying to put a positive spin on it:joker:

I'll repeat the sentiments of others, Facebook's a useful tool in finding flat mates. I've found three of mine already on accommodation groups (it may differ from uni to uni though)

I'm sure your flat mates will turn out to be nice and even if you don't get along (:fc: they'll be lovely) I'm sure you'll make friends with people in nearby flats or on your course. From your posts you seem like a lovely, outgoing person and easy to get along with x

Thank you! And good luck!!

[Nicky91]

best of luck

[Greg!]

So anyway this FLOPPED. I "moved in" but I'm back home already bc I spoke to a few of my flatmates and they're not actually staying there until like next week bc that's when uni actually starts! At least I've unpacked some of my stuff mind.

[Ronald.]

I thought you were far younger. I'd never had guessed. Good luck pal. R.

[RileyH]

So anyway this FLOPPED. I "moved in" but I'm back home already bc I spoke to a few of my flatmates and they're not actually staying there until like next week bc that's when uni actually starts! At least I've unpacked some of my stuff mind.

http://i.imgur.com/W9jXXjY.gif

[Wizard.]

How's it going?

[Headie]

So anyway this FLOPPED. I "moved in" but I'm back home already bc I spoke to a few of my flatmates and they're not actually staying there until like next week bc that's when uni actually starts! At least I've unpacked some of my stuff mind.

Tbf I thought it was a bit early :laugh: I don't move in til Wednesday and even then Welcome Week doesn't start until the following Monday

[Marsh.]

So anyway this FLOPPED. I "moved in" but I'm back home already bc I spoke to a few of my flatmates and they're not actually staying there until like next week bc that's when uni actually starts! At least I've unpacked some of my stuff mind.

I'd have enjoyed having the place to myself for a few nights to get used to the place tbh.

[Babayaro.]

I'd have enjoyed having the place to myself for a few nights to get used to the place tbh.

Dirty bugger.

[Marsh.]

Dirty bugger.

Have a go on all the beds. :smug:

[Babayaro.]

Have a go on all the beds. :smug:

Me when I was the first person to get into my hostel room in Munich. :hee:

[Marsh.]

Me when I was the first person to get into my hostel room in Munich. :hee:

LAD :hugesmile:

[Babayaro.]

LAD :hugesmile:

Wait, what are you talking about? :worry:

[Deirdre]

I'm moving this weekend. Actually pretty nervous, I literally know no one there and it's a 3 hour journey home :bawling: