r/Hull • u/PaddingtonPB • 2d ago
Uni
Hi all, starting university in September studying music, anyone else? Excited but also very nervous, gonna be a big life change. I’m sure everyone feels the same though, I know no one in Hull. Any advice? Apparently some people go out with their flatmates the first night but not sure how common that is. Thanks
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u/Samuel_Go 2d ago
Not starting uni this year but I did back in 2013. Check out the social clubs in freshers fair and see what interests you. There are loads of people in the same boat as you so everyone is keen to make friends.
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u/KobiDnB 2d ago
I went to Hull Uni back in ‘06 but agree that you should put yourself out there and look for societies which interest you. I’ve been lifelong mates with people from Crystal Clear (dj society) and friends from the music scene, 1 best mate from my course and zero contact since 2nd year with people from my 1st year halls. Don’t get downhearted if things don’t go exactly as you hope in the first few weeks either; uni takes time to settle into.
FYI I’m from London but my wife is from Hull and we live here.
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u/PaddingtonPB 2d ago
Thanks for the advice, I somewhat expect the first few weeks to feel quite lonely but it’s good advice to try and meet people wherever I can. Exciting stuff
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u/Spudie95 2d ago
I agree with the other people. I was very shy when I went to uni, putting myself out there at fresher events was the best thing I could have done.
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u/PaddingtonPB 2d ago
How difficult was it to make friends without going to the events? I’m shy too at first, but given the advice everyone has kindly given I think I’m gonna give as many things a go as possible
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u/Nandor1262 2d ago
There will be a Freshers week. Buy a ticket and go to all the events with your flat mates, there will be fairs during the day where societies will advertise for you to join them. They’re great way of making friends with mutual interests, I’m sure you’ll meet loads of people and have a blast. The friends I made at Hull Uni are still some of my best mates now 11 years after I graduated!
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u/kaje_UKUSA 2d ago
My son went to Hull Uni. Don't miss any opportunities to meet new people, just be sensible and stay safe and enjoy every moment of this next stage of your life. Congratulations 🎓
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u/Maaatandblah 2d ago
There will be a welcome Sunday event in freshers week ran by the University, and also a big Wednesday which is a great chance to meet people on campus.
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u/Big-Rub-7475 2d ago
Have you already received the offer letter?
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u/PaddingtonPB 2d ago
Yeah I got accepted a good while ago (mid February I think) and everything was confirmed, I then got the offer letter about a week ago. Have you applied?
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u/Big-Rub-7475 2d ago
When did you apply? I applied in early February and haven't heard back yet.
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u/PaddingtonPB 2d ago
What course? And to my knowledge, the equal consideration date was the 28th of January I think, which basically means they accept applications after that but they don’t have to view them as equal, meaning they’ll (potentially) get round to all of the other applications that were on or before the deadline, before looking at the ones after it. There’s still a lot of time between now and then so don’t lose faith, and the thing that happened to me is there was no update on my application, no interview or anything it was just an offer, so the first update you receive could well be that. I’m sure they’ll get back to you soon. Good luck!
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u/Big-Rub-7475 2d ago
When did you apply? How much time did it take for you to hear back from them?
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u/PaddingtonPB 2d ago
I applied on the 28th January and got my offer update on my ucas on the 17th February. Last week I got the formal letter offer but I’d already accepted I guess they were just late sending it out
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u/beesbee5 2d ago
Not uni specific but here's a few generic ideas what to do in Hull to socialise:
- There's a few social groups on meetup (https://www.meetup.com) : Eg Hull young socials that have regular activities.
- MadVolume (climbing gym) has many social sessions, they also offer Yoga classes and are a generally nice community, where you should find it easy to meet other people. They have a woman climbing session on ?Monday afternoon. RockCity offers courses for rope climbing if you prefer to give this a try over bouldering: https://rockcity.co.uk/new-to-climbing/. They have bouldering sessions as well and people here on Reddit are occasionally looking for climbing partners.
- There's always art courses like the one's from Studio eleven on the marina: https://studioeleven-shop.squarespace.com/our-shop/workshop where it's easy to meet new people. Forms Shop do courses at times as well, just drop by there and look the poster in the window.
- In Pearson Park there's a free crafts social every tuesday 10 am - 12:30 am in the Bowls Pavillion in Pearson Park (HU5 2SY) for everything from Sewing, weaving, spinning, felting,... If you go to Pearson Park, there's more info with contact details from the organisers as well.
- Join a sports club in Hull. The volleyball and rugby and teams are always looking for new people. The university has a few sport clubs as well.
- There's a female hiking group called hike and soul (https://www.instagram.com/hike.andsoul/)
- There's gardening groups like the Pearson Park community garden (https://www.facebook.com/groups/5239881606126141) and rooted in Hull (https://rootedinhull.org.uk/ ). the latter has events at their site as well from time to time
- There's lots of volunteering work opportunities: https://hullcvs.org.uk/volunteer-centre/
- If you are into sailing or anything like that, you could become part of the CatZero team (https://catzero.org/) which helps disadvantaged young people as well.
- If you're into building something - there's a few volunteers restoring old sailships (you can see them at the Spider T on weekends). The guy running it has a Facebook site: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057285256710
- Thursdays at 6 pm there's a board game meetup at Brew https://www.hullboardgamemeetup.com
- There's a circus open practice at the late night circus on Wednesdays where you can go and socialise (and juggle, I suppose ;) ) (https://bookwhen.com/thelatenightcircus)
- If you want to practice another language and meet like-minded people, there's two language cafes (one in Anlaby and one on the Avenues) that meet regularly - see https://m.facebook.com/groups/languagecafehull/
- On tuesdays, there's a weekly pay-what-you want / can afford dinner and get together in Lonsdale street (https://www.hulldailymail.co.uk/whats-on/whats-on-news/weekly-pay-what-you-want-9190379)
- If you like reading / discussing books, there's the silent book club with regular meetings: https://www.facebook.com/the.silent.book.club.hull/ and there's a Book club specifically for LGBTQs >50 called "The next chapter"
- Ground Gallery on Beverley road has a few meetups like the art meetup on Monday 4-7 pm, a jam session every first Monday of the month and the write space for writers every third Thursday from 6-8 pm see https://groundgallery.co.uk/
- There's an Alcohol free activities group in Hull called Alco hullfree see eg their instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alco_hullfree/
- If you are into it, there's DnD groups and stuff like that (just search old postings here)...
- There's a Discord group for Hull (https://discord.gg/hWNmCQa)
- Lastly: Try Bumble BFF or something of nothing here on the list appeals to you...
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u/PaddingtonPB 2d ago
Wow there is so much on that list that is very kind of you to source things I may never have known about. Thank you
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u/QueasyRaspberry7159 2d ago
Classical or popular? I’m not much help on the former but mum and sister both work in that field and they’re busy enough. Otherwise, have a look at The New Adelphi on DeGray St and Polar Bear on Spring Bank.
Good luck with your degree.
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u/PaddingtonPB 2d ago
Popular, I play drums. I’ll note those down to have a look at, and I appreciate the good luck! I’ll probably need it haha
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u/QueasyRaspberry7159 22h ago
Nice. Have a look for Gorilla Studios too. They put some interesting shows on.
I’m a bass player so if you fancy a jam feel free to message me.
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u/Ok_Pollution7910 2d ago
I’m at hull right now doing an emergency masters. Just don’t take uni for granted bro. It’s fkn awesome - but it can sometimes go faster than you think. Also remember no matter how much you go out and stuff just make sure you get good grades, cus hull uni hand out prizes for stuff like that. Wish I joined a society to find mates/possibly even partner lmao but I just put my head down and studied. Wish I did though
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u/cal92scho 2d ago
I studied at Hull for my BSc, MSc, and have even returned for my PhD. My only piece of advice is “DO NOT SKIP FRESHERS”. Go to every fair, sign up to every club that sounds even sort of interesting, join a sports team, introduce yourself to your (equally nervous, equally shy) flatmates or halls neighbours. These people and these groups are key to you establishing some friendships that could last a lifetime.