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We can thank the movie\u00a0We\u2019re the Millers\u00a0<\/i>for\u00a0justifying our\u00a0drunken decisions,\u00a0one-night\u00a0stands and any other badass, self-deprecating\u00a0and ultimately\u00a0atrocious\u00a0behaviour. And that all comes down to the phrase\u00a0\u201cno\u00a0ragrets!\u201d Damn right Scotty P!\u00a0So\u00a0what are some of the things you\u2019ll regret not\u00a0doing at university? The main mantra to live by would just be get involved. With groups, the city, your course, and especially people.<\/p>\n

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\u00a01. Joining a society.<\/h2>\n

There<\/span><\/span>\u00a0is something for every one. Your\u00a0<\/span><\/span>uni<\/span><\/span>\u00a0should host a fresher welcome fair every year displaying all the opportunities and societies available for you. Here\u2019s a secret, you don\u2019t have to be a fresher to go. Maybe your fresher self was perhaps too shy or too focused on the\u00a0<\/span><\/span>sesh<\/span><\/span>\u00a0to think about societies in your first year. Make sure you\u00a0give something\u00a0a try in your second, third, or even fourth. It\u2019s honestly never too late.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

2. Getting to know your city<\/h2>\n

If you\u2019re living somewhere for a minimum of three years you should\u00a0<\/span><\/span>definitely<\/span><\/span>\u00a0get out and explore! Not only to break up that Netflix\u00a0<\/span><\/span>boredom<\/span><\/span>\u00a0binge but also finding opportunities unavailable in your\u00a0<\/span><\/span>hometown<\/span><\/span>. If you went to\u00a0<\/span><\/span>uni<\/span><\/span>\u00a0in your\u00a0<\/span><\/span>hometown<\/span><\/span>, there is always more to learn, and, show your mates who are new to the area.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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3. Getting to know yourself<\/h2>\n

Maybe it\u2019s the first time in your life you\u2019ve actually got some \u201cme\u201d time. Get to know yourself. What do you like? What kind of person do you want to be?<\/p>\n

4. Taking advantage of being around so many people<\/h2>\n

As important as it is to get to know yourself… don\u2019t hide away in your room! Uni is such a rare situation where you are literally surrounding by thousands of people your own age. Something you’ll regret not doing at university is seizing advantage of this. Get to know them and let them get to know you too.<\/p>\n

5. Exploring the sexual opportunity.<\/h2>\n

This is getting to know someone a little bit more. When else will you have the opportunity to do such a short stride of pride the next morning? Uni is a hub of sexual opportunity.\u00a0Guilt\u00a0and judgement free. But remember, consent is the only sex that makes sense!<\/p>\n

6. Going to see your personal tutor<\/h2>\n

Take the opportunity to chat to a specialist in your field. You don\u2019t have to be best mates, but maybe they could be someone who helps to relieve some coursework stress with\u00a0reassurance. If\u00a0not, hopefully they will just have something interesting to say once in a while.<\/p>\n

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7. Using the Library resources<\/h2>\n

Never again will you have access to this much material. Browse baby browse!<\/p>\n

8. Taking interest in your course<\/h2>\n

Something you will regret not doing at university is learning something, honestly. Hopefully you ended up picking a course you like. As fun as many other aspects of\u00a0uni\u00a0are, you are there to get a degree. Go to lectures and try out some of the free talks. Why not, you\u2019re paying \u00a39,000 a year for them. Not to to sit playing FIFA.<\/p>\n

9. Going to events<\/h2>\n

Whether this is a hall formal, a end of year ball, a club night or local festival give it a try. Uni can be stressful, fun is an important part of the process. Plus its a great way to make friends. You’re also at an age where you can still get up for that 9am after getting to bed at 5am. Make the most of it.<\/p>\n

10. Living in a\u00a0grimey\u00a0Student house<\/h2>\n

I mean it has to be done. Bad landlords, rats, and cold showers are essential to the\u00a0character building\u00a0process.\u00a0Plus\u00a0it makes you appreciate your home life so much.<\/p>\n

11. Wearing shit clothes<\/h2>\n

What even is an iron? Not part of the uni vocabulary. Your freedom at\u00a0uni\u00a0expands to your wardrobe too. Be BOLD. And if that means wearing\u00a0trackies\u00a0every day that\u2019s your choice and freedom to so too. But try things out and develop your own style, your parents WILL mock you. That’s all part of the process.<\/p>\n

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12. Doing a Masters<\/h2>\n

Basically any excuse to keep living the uni lifestyle, for as long as possible.<\/p>\n

One thing you\u00a0will\u00a0<\/i>regret doing is buying all the books on the syllabus… that you inevitably won\u2019t\u00a0read. Ultimately, university should be a time of your life that lets you be you, as many versions of you as you want. It is an era in your life of immense freedom, where you can be selfish towards your own needs. (but remember to ring home and tell your loved ones you love them at least a few times.) You get to live independently so absolutely seize every opportunity that comes your way. Something you will regret not doing at university is grasping all this opportunity in front of you with both hands. Seek out opportunity too. There really is something for\u00a0every one.<\/p>\n

And remember, no\u00a0ragrets! What are some things you think you’d regret not doing at University? Tell us in the comments!<\/h5>\n
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We can thank the movie\u00a0We\u2019re the Millers\u00a0for\u00a0justifying our\u00a0drunken decisions,\u00a0one-night\u00a0stands and any other badass, self-deprecating\u00a0and ultimately\u00a0atrocious\u00a0behaviour. And that all comes down to the phrase\u00a0\u201cno\u00a0ragrets!\u201d Damn right Scotty P!\u00a0So\u00a0what are some of the things you\u2019ll regret not\u00a0doing at university? The main mantra to live by would just be get involved. 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