As Tyrion reminds us, ‘Everything’s better with some wine in the belly.’ Don’t be afraid to take some time out and relax at university, because putting pressure on yourself might get results, but consider your mental wellbeing too.įuture Freshers, university doesn’t take its time as the Starks’ famous Winter did – it’s almost here! Hopefully these words of wisdom from everyone’s favourite imp will give you some food for thought as you start your preparations for university life. Quite possibly the most accurate summary of student life ever written in a sentence. ‘That’s what I do: I drink and I know things.’ So you want to go out to Switch every other night? That’s fine! Or you want to stay in and finish an article on your reading list? Also fine! Be true to yourself and find a lifestyle that works for you. Don’t ever feel pressured to do anything you don’t want to do, because there’s no single way to tackle student life. Death is so boring, especially now with so much excitement in the world. Wear it like armour and it can never be used to hurt you.’Įveryone who starts their life in a new place is trying to create their own identities, and ultimately decide who they are. Most me would rather deny a hard truth than face it. ‘Never forget who you are, the rest of the world will not. Lecturers are here to help you better yourself and enjoy areas of study that you may have never learned about before, so take all their comments on board and show them what you can do. Take a leaf from Tyrion’s book and accept feedback positively, because there’s always room for improvement. The standard of work at university is higher than what you’ll be used to from A-Levels at school or college. ‘Once you’ve accepted your flaws, no one can use them against you.’ Explore the local area, take modules you’re interested in and get out into the world having experienced all that Southampton has to offer (even if that includes Jesters)! 4.
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Life is infinitely exciting and full of things to do, and embracing that philosophy is a great approach to take at university. Ignoring the slightly morbid first half, Tyrion’s attitude towards life is positive and applicable to everybody. ‘Death is so final, yet life is so full of possibilities.’
season 1, episode 2, 'The Kingsroad' 'Its not easy being drunk. A mind needs books like a sword needs a whetstone. Whether you get to meet people through halls, societies or your degree, learn names and keep in touch, because the friendships you’ll make at university can last you a lifetime. My brother has his sword, and I have my mind. You never know which one you’ll need.’Ĭoming to university might be daunting, but as Tyrion points out, knowing people is a great way to start.
‘A reader lives a thousand lives before he dies… the man who never reads only leads one,’ Jojen Reed adds – it might be easy to forget that fiction exists when your degree has a reading list the length of the Wall, but losing yourself in a book every now and again is a great way to relax and de-stress after a day of lectures or an assignment deadline. There are a lot of keen advocates of reading in Game of Thrones.
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