Things I Wish I Knew Before Freshers Week
21 Things I Wish I Knew Before Freshers Week
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University staff can feel much less approachable than your teachers at school, purely because they teach so many students and you don't get to know them as well. However, you should try your best to chat to staff and go to their office hours. They may be able to help with an assignment, give you revision tips, or answer your questions about a specific topic you're struggling with.
I'm not ashamed to admit that I genuinely cried in the offices of my favourite seminar leader in my first year. I felt swamped and overwhelmed, and a casual meeting turned into somewhat of a therapy session. Being open and honest about my concerns helped him to know how to help me, and I was allowed a deadline extension on the essay I was panicking about. That simple conversation marked a turning point for me and I felt much more supported in my studies throughout my degree. Also, this seminar leader wrote a job reference for me after I had graduated.