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I got this from a friend of mine called Manu Mohan. Great guy.I would like to thank him for giving this Tips.This tips are of a general nature. Some aspects may not be applicable to us. But makes good for general reading.

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Freshers' week will break the bank. You'll blow that first month's budget straight out of the window. Take a little extra - building a life doesn't come cheap.

Don't stay in your room. People are out there forming fickle friendships that may not last, but could keep their spirits up. Join them.

Don't show off. People won't like you.

Play the game. These are the questions you will ask and be asked: where are you from? What are you studying? Where are you living? What syllabus did you do? Did you take a year off? They get very tedious and you won't remember the answers, but it's the repetitive freshers ritual which masks the real questions, which are: could I really like you? Are you like me? Will I be avoiding you by next week?

Drink. But not continually, on an empty stomach or until you are sick/naked in public/forget where you live/cry.

Don't be choosy. Say yes to everything apart from sex with a new flatmate, lighter fuel and a hamburger from the fast food man with the weeping sores. You will be invited by your new flatmates to go to register, find the laundry, discover the local Safeway and to go to that Technohead night at the union. You won't have to stay friends with them all but you might meet someone you like.

Don't fall in love. This could lead to domestic bliss by Christmas but you will have split up by Easter and be left friendless while everyone else is in full swing.

Don't call your friends or boyfriend/girlfriend at home, it will only highlight how much your life has changed and make you feel lonely. It will also tell your new friends that you're not quite with them. Perhaps give your parents a quick bell though, more for their sake than yours. Do not under any but the most extreme circumstances go home.

On the Sunday night of freshers' week, get some real life food (with vegetables), put some comfy clothes on, and set yourself up with a telly guide. That's when a place really starts to feel like home.

Student checklist?

[17:05:42] Manu: Not sure what stuff you need for university? Make sure you're fully tooled up with our guide to the essentials. A list of essentials:

-Laptop

-Condoms

-Bed Linen and Duvet

-Toiletries

-Unlimited supply of alcohol,ciggarette

-Plenty of clothing

Student cash reality check?

Worried that you're not going to have enough cash for uni? We take a look at some of the things you can expect to spend your cash on while you're there.There are many student jobs available such as pr jobs and jobs within the uni.Your best bet is to check the individual unis for jobs,for those that are looking for money check the info below.

Surviving freshers' week?

The first week at uni can be a bit of a culture shock. There are endless forms to complete and new people to meet, so take a look at our guide to what you can expect in your first few days as a fresher.The best thing to do is TALK TO EVERYONE,DONT BE SHY!!! Uni is the best place to make freinds, get out and about.Dont just sit in at your new flat and go Sleep.

Student accounts?

One of the first things you should do is open an account for your loan or any bursary.Check out various accounts as they offer many things, don't go for the first one you see.Some may offer free gift but don't be blinded by this, if you are going up north or far to uni that requires taking a train it may make sense to get a rail card.

Student savers?

If you're strapped for cash, see how you can save a packet.Try limit yourself in the amount you spend, on a average night out you'll defiantly need around £30 inc drinks.So budget yourself, or drink up early as a case of beer is cheaper when bought from your local tescos.

Sorting out student accommodation?

If you haven't managed to put a roof over your head yet, check out what you need to do to make sure you've got a place to live. If you havent got accomation from your uni dont worry their are other options, you can gain private halls such as unite halls which are just like halls but not run by your uni. This are benefical in that their right next to uni but more expensive.Another option is to find a flat or a house with your freinds if their going to the same uni. If you really want halls then wait around as many spaces open up later on as some people move out and dont like halls.As its not for everyone!!!