These are the top 10 things every Lincoln Uni fresher regrets from first year

It’s time to spend a lifetime of running away from all the terrible decisions you’ll make


We all know being a silly little fresher is fun, but it also comes with a handful of regrets which has us all cringing. Everyone does it and there’s no stopping it, it’s a canon event. If you haven’t already banked a few of these, you’ve still got time, we are only on week seven after all.

1. Airfryer and toastie machine-mageddon

Arriving in your new flat is awkward as it is but now imagine your first interaction in the kitchen is adding another airfryer to the small mountain range of duplicate kitchen appliances along the worktop. Save your money, no flat needs three toastie machines.

2. Living out your hermit-core

When your parents leave and it’s just you on your own, you’ll probably want to shut yourself in your room and pretend you don’t exist. There’s a simple cure for this: a doorstop. You can stay in your room but at least it looks like you’re willing talk to your new flatmates. Give them a chance otherwise your year will be a long, awkward and boring one.

3. Missing Freshers’ Fair

The Freshers’ and Societies’ Fairs are great opportunities to find out everything going on around Lincoln and get free drinks vouchers so if you missed this year’s, you’ve only hurt yourself. Also, there are some really great societies at our Students’ Union so don’t miss out on a chance to browse them and chat to their committees.

4. Getting quacked before a 9am

The allure of a handful of decorated plastic ducks in all their yellow beauty is strong but you know what’s stronger? The allure of your bed just before 9am on a Thursday morning. We all know the uni loves to give first years a 9am on a Thursday, good luck getting up for that.

5. Not going to your module introductions

This goes hand in hand with our last point, don’t miss your first week lectures. It might be tempting to skip lectures until the proper work starts but it’s difficult to jump straight into a course with no introduction, trust us, we’ve all been there. It’s only an hour, what else will you be doing? Go.

6. Post Superbull, Steep Hill combo?

So, you’ve had a great Friday night out at Bierkeller, but now it’s 10am on Saturday and your parents have just called to say they’ve parked the car and they can’t wait for a walk up to the Cathedral. You might want to tell them to come later next time to give your hangover time to settle.

7. Reverse Cinderella situation

Cinderella had to go home when the clock struck twelve but most of the clubs want you in at midnight. There’s nothing more fatal to the vibe of a night out than having to use drinks money for entry because you got to the door of Scene at 12:01.

8. Level crossing vs lecture

Anyone who has lived in Lincoln for more than five minutes will know how often the level crossing decides to go down just as you’re about to reach it. This is even more likely to happen on the way to a lecture you’re already late for and we all know you aren’t using that bridge so you might want to leave a bit earlier so you’re not late

9. Being shy

Lincoln is a great city with loads of history and events to attend so get stuck into exploring and meeting plenty of new people, and if you’re scared, remember, everyone is in the same boat. Don’t let university pass you by, make the most of it (that’s something you definitely won’t regret).

10. Ignorance is not bliss

There are students out there who don’t keep up with Lincoln Uni news. Don’t regret being out of the loop. Stay informed from day one and read The Tab.