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Getting ready for university
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I’ve taken a gap year this past year which has been great for my mental health and helped me feel more prepared for uni - I start in September. However, I haven’t done much to get ready for uni other than sort out finance and accommodation. I still need to go shopping to get everything I need - stuff for the kitchen, the bathroom, even my bedroom. I’ve started making some lists of things I need but it’s very overwhelming. I won’t be able to go shopping until the middle of August as I’m busy the rest of the summer, and it’s stressing me out. I’m trying to think logically and calmly and remind myself that it will all work out, but it’s hard, especially as there’s nothing I can really do to work towards uni until I’m free next month. I also want to spend some time before moving away to uni to get used to the new things I’ve bought, such as cook and wash up and do laundry and even maybe sleep in my new duvet (which I have already bought to be fair!), because I really struggle with change and want moving away to go as smoothly and comfortably as possible. So basically, there’s a lot to do and not a lot of time to do it, which is making me feel anxious, especially as I’m busy for the next few weeks.
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It's good to hear that you've sorted out finance and accommodation - those are two really important things to get out of the way. You've started making lists on what you need, which is great. I'd also suggest looking online for "moving in checklists" that former uni students create, as those give good ideas of things you might not have thought of.
I can hear how you want to ease the transition into uni, and it's great that you want to get used to some of the new things you're buying - that sounds pretty sensible to me. Don't be afraid to ask a friend or family member to help you the first couple of times if you like, support and company can help!
Despite all the preparation, I'd be prepared for the change to take some time to get used to - it's very common for people to take the first few weeks to get into the swing of things. You'll be around lots of people who feel a similar emotion to you. Talking to those you study with and live with is a big help - you feel less alone as you find you're in a similar boat to those around you, and you'll meet people and make friends that way!
firstly, it's great to here you've got the two big things out the way sorted with finance and accommodation. and like the others have said, it's okay for the change to take a bit of time to truly settle in and become the 'new norm', but i'm sure you'll smash the transition and be absolutely okay. As someone who has been to uni, i remember it feeling daunting before it happened, but once you're there and get settled in, things will all fall into place
like the others have said, we'll be here for you throughout the process whenever you need someone to talk to or any advice. I'm sure you'll get all the shopping side sorted before you begin and everything will be okay
sending you a big hug and lots of luck with the move to university when it happens
Sinead