Adjusting to University Life

Posted on November 13, 2017

As leading providers of student accommodation in Sunderland, we encounter thousands of students every single year. Whether you are travelling from another part of the UK (or even from overseas) to study in Sunderland or are local to the area, adjusting to university life is difficult. The entire experience can in fact be a real culture shock, even for the most independent individuals.

With the new term in full swing, we thought we’d focus on how students across the country can adjust to this very exciting yet daunting period of their lives…

Make time for yourself

Regardless of whether this is your first time away from home or you are returning to university for a second or even third year, making time for yourself in the chaos of Freshers’ Week and other university activities and commitments is important. Around study, and those extracurricular activities, try to schedule time to just chill. Spend this time doing something that relaxes you like reading a book, listening to music or taking a hot bath.

Ensuring you get enough sleep is another essential, particularly when honing your studying and learning abilities.

Get organised

Everyone needs to find their feet and it’s only natural to feel nervous and anxious, especially if you are a first year student taking those initial steps towards independence. Being as prepared as possible throughout your university year will ensure you can find your feet and take on every challenge university throws at you with confidence.

Devising a schedule for your academic work and being clear on your aims and expectations is an ideal way to really make the most of any free time you have. Don’t spread yourself too thinly when studying and embrace everything that your university experience has to offer.

Share the experience

Finding like-minded people that have similar interests to you or that you simply get on with is what university is all about. Sharing the experience is great for relieving the pressures that go hand-in-hand with university life. If you are having problems adjusting to university, don’t bottle things up. Talk to someone, whether that’s confiding in a new university friend, friend from back home, family member or tutor.

Your university may also run workshops and groups that help you look after your well-being and adjust to university.

Let us take care of one worry for you; we can help you source the right student accommodation in Sunderland for your needs and budget. Get in touch with our friendly and helpful team today to get started.