Tips to Get You Started at the University

Of course, a university is all about academic study. To most people, joining a university is the first big step into a wide world of academics and career development. Also, going to university offers you an important opportunity to learn how to survive in the world and make life-long friends.
Here are tips to help you get started at a university:

1. Connect with some people before you arrive

Once you know where exactly in York University residence you will be living, try searching for any group for your halls on social media platforms such as Facebook. You can meet and connect with a few students in these groups. If you are nervous about meeting your new neighbors at school, then, you can start stalking everyone on the corridor or put on your ‘brave pants’ and introduce yourself to them.

2. Bring frankincense, gold, and brownies

Well, perhaps the first two don’t make sense, but it’s easy to make new friends when you converse people and offer them a bite. In addition to a friendly first gesture, having a lot of candy is a perfect excuse to knock on your neighbor’s door. Whether you choose a packet of custard creams or different packets of candy, giving your neighbors something makes a great first impression.

3. Make your hall feel like home

If you get a room within the York University housing, the first impression of your room is likely to be somewhat a prison cell. Even if you rent one of the apartments near York University, decorating your room will make it appealing and a comfortable place for you to live.

4. Always have an open-door policy

An open door is a perfect way of cementing friendships. Saying ‘hi’ to a passing neighbor may lead to a cup of tea, an interesting chat about the university, and a debate about a political view of different leaders in different countries.

5. Learn how to play your cards right

It’s wise to bring a pack of playing cards. Once you notice that the initial small talk is running dry, you can consider playing cards with your friends. Within weeks, you will manage to make a few friends and be able to spend quality time with them.

6. Find a perfect way of sharing household chores

One of the best things about a university is the house sharing. However, at times, it can be a nightmare especially when no one has cleaned the room for about six days, and there is a stinking moldy carbohydrate in the pan.
Some apps such as OurHouse were created to deal with these issues while keeping heated arguments and awkward conversations at bay. The app will help you set a schedule, and thus, you and your friends will never argue about whose turn it is to scrub the floor or empty the bin.
The tips discussed in this article will help you to have a great time at the university.