The University of Birmingham

The university organised wristbands were too expensive I would recommend buying individual events, but my move in experience as a whole was good.

The events were overhyped by the union and were basically all just a normal night at the union. Tickets were too expensive and one of the biggest events was cancelled and not replaced properly. It was a good way of meeting people. Nothing was happening during the day.

It was an absolute blast! A lot of orientation event and things to do to meet new people. The atmosphere and night out are always good too. I think freshman are lucky to have such a good start to their Uni life! 10\10 would recommend Birmingham uni!

Freshers week was a really fun start to the year and meeting so many new people was great, but the events put on by the Guild were incredibly overhyped by them and overpriced. They missold what was basically 4 nights at the union plus a few elsewhere as being this amazing festival of really different fun events, and for £80 this was very steep. Also the “freshers ball” was just yet another night at the Union, no different to any of the others, yet it was £20 on its own.

I moved in and my halls weren't that great, and really run down and mouldy. My mattress was damp too which was a shock! I think freshers was a little over rated and I found it very full on, actually became a bit homesick. Although I've made fab friends, it took me a while to find them. Wish my subject did a social at the start.

Overall freshers week was a mixed experience for me. I personally don’t feel like it lives up to the hype! Just focus on settling into a new place and don’t force friendships, talk to new people and let it happen naturally. It’s really not as scary as you might think because everyone’s in the same boat.

Fresher’s is very overrated. It’s good that a whole week is dedicated to going out and meeting people, but don’t expect them to be the people you spend the rest of your university time with, my advice is to branch out and meet as many people as possible. Also, the welcome talks for your subject are not useful.

It was really fun! I didn’t actually go to any events as I am a postgraduate student and it did not really appeal but my housemates loved it!