With your undergraduate degree starting, you are about to enter university life, a still unknown world that you have been hearing about for several years: student parties, roommates, freedom… said like that, it makes you dream! Because yes, the student years are often the ‘best years of our lives’, those where we can live freely in all kinds of situations and create unforgettable memories! So before it’s too late and you finish your studies without enjoying it with dignity, here are the top 8 things to do absolutely when you are a student.
Go to student parties (all of them actually)
If there is one thing that a student must do during his studies, it is to go to parties organized by his university. You will surely no longer have the opportunity to experience evenings with so much atmosphere, in places that are often privatized and with really inexpensive drinks. A college dorm party is a good place to meet people, find out what’s going on at your university and above all have fun!
Take advantage of student discounts
Being a student also has an advantage in everyday life: you benefit from numerous reductions, allowing you to go out without breaking the bank. The cinema, museums, exhibitions but also some restaurants, fast food and other headquarters have advantageous student discounts, enough to avoid depriving yourself! You will quickly notice the difference once you graduate.
Make memories of your college
University life goes by much faster than expected, and before you know it you’ve already been hired by a big company, your memories of being a student are far behind you. And why not keep those memories right now? Glasses, sweatshirts, flyers… any goodies distributed by the university are good to take, and even if, for the moment, it is only one more object lying around on your desk, in a few years it will make you very happy to review and remember the moments spent with your friends, the concert you attended or the college dorm party you went to.
Eat anything, anytime
Being a student means getting up at any time, day or night and often with a hunger of a wolf. You are alone in your apartment and the temptation to eat ravioli straight from the box is far too great to pass up. Yes, the students have this freedom to be able to feed themselves with anything, at any time of the day, very different from the rhythm imposed by the hours of work.
Take advantage of your free time, on weekdays and in the middle of the day
University studies are probably the only time in your life when you will be entitled to sleep in until 11 a.m. on Tuesdays and a free afternoon on Thursdays. The schedule has nothing to do with that of the professional world and the schedules, which are often fragmented, allow you to take advantage of your mornings and afternoons to do… absolutely whatever you want! Sleeping, (re)watching a whole series, going out, shopping… Being free all the time during the week is a luxury that only students can afford, so take advantage of it while there’s still time!
Live your first real professional experience
And why not take advantage of your free time to do an internship, in connection with your studies, or to find yourself a little job, just to pay your rent? This is the perfect opportunity to gain experience, even in a field other than that of your studies. In addition, recruiters will appreciate your motivation, your commitment and especially the fact that you have chosen to occupy your free time by working. Why not live this first experience abroad? An element that is all the more rewarding on your CV!
Living with a roommate
Are you changing town for your studies and don’t want to spend all your money on an apartment? Think about getting a roommate! If you have found the ideal people with whom you would like to live, this will not only allow you to save (and yes, the rent divided into three or four, it is not nothing) but also to live unforgettable and convivial moments, with people who often become close friends.
Go on vacation with your friends
Like most high school or school students, you have two months of vacation available at the end of the year, often after finals and other closing exams. Why not decompress and get some fresh air while going on vacation with your friends? You will not always have the opportunity to leave freely with your friends, without any program or need for a consequent budget to have fun. After school it will be work and most of your buddies will move right and left for their careers. So if you want to take advantage of your summer to have fun, it is during your studies that you have to do it!
Hoping that this article has given you even more desire to enjoy your student life, we wish you an excellent start of the new academic year and many good times .