17 finalists and graduates share their ultimate freshers advice - Debut

17 finalists and graduates share their ultimate freshers advice - Debut At some point in our lives, weve wished for a way to turn back the clock. Its human really, the desire to rewind back the days and relive our best, most memorable moments.  Alas, Time Turners do not exist in the Muggle world. So, as we watch this years new batch of freshers prepare for the time of their lives, finalists and graduates share their best pieces of freshers advice. Ah, look at that. Just in time for the new term. 1. Friendships shouldnt be forced We couldnt agree more, Christine! 2.  Take a deep breath, and face your fears Hattie adds, Say hi to that girl you met once in freshers who you thought was cool. Turn up to the class even if youre petrified of failing. Agree to meet up for drinks even if all you want to do is curl up under the blankets youll regret it the next day when you see the pics on Facebook. 3. Put your study blinkers on Youve got it down, really. So just chill out, says YiJiun, a recent graduate. 4. The more choices the better Bridie suggests, Join a crazy society, something you wont get an opportunity to do outside of uni. 5. Elusive firsts are elusive Good advice, we reckon. 6. Remember that youre awesome Keep your self-talk as positive and encouraging as you can, Hiran says. And on a more serious note, however much Jägerbombs seem like a good idea at the union bar, they are  always a mistake. 7. Mindfulness is key Sophie feels self-care is important. Youre bound to get Freshers Flu. Make sure that you spend an evening in watching Netflix and catching up with family and friends at home. 8. Dont succumb to peer pressure They really dont! 9. Embrace your freedom Travel, learn things, get a passion project or something, Anna urges. Because later in life youll only have 20 days of paid holiday a year, and that might not be enough to make your dreams come true. 10. Halls provide the essentials, trust us We can attest to this. Kettles and toaster lie in your suitcases, unloved and unused. 11. Beware of kitchen thieves At some point it will disappear into that dark murky abyss under the sink and be lost forever, according to Annmarie. Yikes. 12. Random anonymous phone numbers will be saved on your phone Pictures will emerge of you with your arms around people like you were destined to have met them you wont even remember what their names are, says Arthur. Well, youll always have, uh, last Friday night. 13. The myth of the everlasting uni friendship is, well, a myth Daisy adds, Youre there for a while, and although it will fly by, you also have lots of time to make really meaningful friendships. 14. Dont overthink it The best things happen when we the take opportunities that come to us. Sage advice from Abi, we think. 15. Escape your comfort zone According to Monique, Youll meet amazing people and learn something new! 16. Embrace your uniqueness Being yourself is a tenet we should always keep in mind. 17. YOUO (You Only Uni Once) Nadine stresses, Dont miss out on opportunities and experiences just because youre afraid of unemployment. You should join societies and do modules  you find interesting no matter how wacky! Feature Image ©  Universal Pictures Download the Debut app and you could totally grab yourself a summer internship  way before anyone else. Follow Brenda on Twitter @brendaisarebel Connect with Debut on Facebook and Twitter