[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.

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.**********************/u...sity-checklist

Good luck chick

[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!]

Originally Posted by RileyHollyoaks

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

Thanks hon, I wil

Originally Posted by Riley.

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.**********************/u...sity-checklist

Good luck chick

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

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

[Greg!]

Originally Posted by 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.

Thanks hon 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

[Ant.]

Honestly out of all of them I'm more bothered about the idea of sharing with men 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

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!]

Originally Posted by Jarrod

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

Thank you! I certainly will!

[Greg!]

Originally Posted by Lilbro

Honestly out of all of them I'm more bothered about the idea of sharing with men 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

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!]

Originally Posted by 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!

Great advice, thanks so much

[Headie]

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

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

[Braden]

Originally Posted by Greg!

Thanks hon 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!]

Originally Posted by Hayden

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

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

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

[LeatherTrumpet]

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.]

Originally Posted by Greg!

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 As you should be! Keep us updated as to how you find it!

[LeatherTrumpet]

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

[RileyH]

Originally Posted by Lilbro

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

[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!]

Originally Posted by Cal.

Just get pissed and see what happens!

Originally Posted by Cal.

@your nerves on the day

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

[Greg!]

Originally Posted by 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.

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

Originally Posted by Ashley.

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!