How freshers should prepare for their second year at university

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. So, to prepare freshers for this transition, here is a quick guide on what you should do to ensure the move doesn’t affect your grades or overall uni experience: 1) Get involved in everything while in first year When I was a bright-eyed fresher, I embraced most of the opportunities that came my way. 2) Know your university While this seems like blatantly obvious advice, you would be surprised by the number of students who enter year two having never set foot in their own university’s library. This is a major difference from freshers’ year because you’ll probably choose who you want to live with this time and will be in a space accommodating far fewer people. 4) Keep it healthy Although you may be immune from freshers’ flu this year, it’s still very easy to get sick at uni.