Students describe whether their Freshers’ Week experience was better, or worse than expected:

"Exactly as expected, a week long binge with days filled with free offers and society sign ups. There was a heavy emphasis on hall JCR though. However, there was very little for kids going straight into private housing. Gatecrashing essential!"
Ron, doing Mechanical Engineering at University of Southampton. Read more

"Fresher's week was good fun, it was alot better than I expected because I met so many people from my college I got on with."
Tracy, doing Biological Sciences at Oxford University. Read more

"It was nothing like I had expected, it was worse. Nothing was really organised and the Fresher's ball was disappointing."
Lucy, doing Chemistry at University of Manchester. Read more

"As I expected, a good laugh and a bit of a piss up!"
Saeed, doing Biomedical Science at Queen Mary, University of London. Read more

"Fresher's week was awesome. I had a great flat, spent way too much money but I didn't care, did everything I could and got so so drunk everytime! The typical Fresher's experience I'd say! "
Tom, doing History at The University of York. Read more

"I loved Freshers so much. I got to know a lot of people in such a short space of time.I went out every night! I am quite a sociable person so it was great to go out with some new people and find out about the uni in a totally different way. The only bad thing was it being pretty busy every night so the tickets would sell out fast. I had to book a lot of mine online for union nights. "
Katie, doing Sociology at The University of Sheffield. Read more

"Worse... very busy!"
Jim, doing English and Education Studies at University of Wales Institute, Cardiff. Read more

"Somewhat pricey, but delivered some good events which carried different themes. "
Charlotte, doing Law at University of Exeter. Read more

"It was great, I met a lot of people which was great because I didn't know anyone when I arrived! I wasn't sure what to expect but I'm really glad I got involved."
Robert, doing Digital Media at University of Brighton. Read more

"Freshers Week was extremely well organised at the university with events running in both the day and night time. The parties were extremely well thought out and things were seriously wild! That said, Freshers week was not the best week of my life so do not be daunted or feel inadequate if it did not live up to your expectations."
Katie, doing Sociology at The University of Nottingham. Read more