On Saturday my cousin set off for uni in Sheffield and it was a reminder that it has been 10 years since I packed up and set off to Liverpool to start my university adventure. 10 YEARS! Where has that time gone?
I was super jealous as she spoke about parties, drinking games and Freshers Week! A whole load of fun ahead.
So if I could speak to my 18-year-old self now, what advice would I give….?
* Don't panic when your bathroom floods on the first night - a soggy carpet for the first couple of days honestly isn't the end of the world.
* Don't worry about crying in the toilets during a night out on Freshers Week because you're homesick. You'll get over it and Liverpool will soon become you're home. Just wipe away the tears and drink a few more Apple VK's.
* Put your foot down with the flatmates when the kitchen was getting out of control - maggots aren't cool.
* Dancing to the Baywatch theme tune on a Saturday night in the Union will never get old. Keep shimmying.
* Missed a few lectures? It's fine. You'll still end up with your dream job.
* Take ear plugs. A bedroom by the front door of the block isn't ideal…
* Keep an open mind. The girl you're not that keen on when you first meet her? She'll end up being your BFF…
* Most importantly - have fun. It's the best time of your life and the memories you'll make will be priceless.
What a lovely post.... and so true :-) Good luck to your cousin.
ReplyDeleteThanks Amanda!
DeleteGreat post - I graduated uni this july and I miss it already :)
ReplyDeleteHeather | Of Beauty & Nothingness
I really miss it - best years of my life! xx
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