Useful info

• Hobbies give you a healthy break from your studies. It may be easier to fit in, if you join something that happens regularly (exercise class, music group) so you can plan it into your timetable.
• There are loads of clubs and societies at uni – check out the Freshers Fairs. This is a good way to meet students in other faculties and higher years.
• Think about whether you will really do something and if you’ll have time, before you spend money on membership or equipment.
• Support and friendships from your course mates will really help - you’ll have the same timetable plus students from other courses will probably graduate before you all! However socialising with students on other courses is a nice change.
• It's important to relax a bit in the holidays, but think how best you can use this time. You may need to fit in work experience/placements, or some paid employment.
• Students spend on average £28.15 per week on socialising, according to the 2008 NUS Student Experience report.