Not having the time of your life at uni? You're not alone
Summary
Many university students feel lonely or overwhelmed when they first start college. Social media can make student life seem more fun than it is for some people. Surveys show that a portion of students worry about making friends and fitting in.Key Facts
- Robert Medhurst felt lonely during his first week at Nottingham Trent University and considered dropping out.
- Social media posts made Robert feel that other students were having more fun than he was.
- A survey found that 17% of students said they had no friends at university.
- 37% of students in the same survey worried about making friends daily or weekly.
- Some students experience university life differently than expected due to high hopes formed by TV shows and social media.
- Many new students find it daunting to leave established friendships from school and start anew.
- Alisha Miah found freshers' week overwhelming and spent much of it in her room because it involved activities she wasn't comfortable with.
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