Here are 15 unforgiveable university icks that all Liverpool students need to avoid

Whether you’re on the pull in Concert Square, trying to find the love of your life on Hinge, or simply looking confused in the Sydney Jones, nothing kills your motivation for finding the one like getting the ick. Not a single student is immune to getting the ick, and if red flags aren’t enough to deter you, then some of these things will definitely kill the vibe.

Consider this as your intervention. If you want to avoid getting ghosted faster than the death of your course WhatsApp chat, make sure you steer clear of these classic student icks. Yes, this includes wearing your student lanyard at any point during university – an unspoken rule obviously.

Being the person that still religiously goes to The Raz

Anyone still going to The Raz and defending it like it’s sacred ground is a major ick, sorry. It may have been a staple of final semester for a few weeks, but risking an A&E visit by pushing to the front of that queue is never worth ending the night with muddy jeans and getting covered in mysterious green liquids.

Wearing your freshers wristband for five weeks straight

If you were influenced by TikTok enough to get yourself a wristband for Freshers’ Week then that’s one thing in itself, but wearing it to your first week of lectures is definitely a step too far.

This also applies to concerts and raves – making your only personality trait seeing Sammy Virji at Blackstone Street Warehouse? You can do better, we promise.

Overly passionate AU Night boys

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When the AU Night boys start referring to The Sphinx as their “second home”, you know you’re in too deep. We get it, you play rugby and drink pints; but there’s something deeply unnerving about watching someone down a dirty pint at 2pm on a Wednesday while wearing a toga and yelling about initiations. Bonus ick if they refer to their club as a “family”.

Being an LJMU student in The Sphinx

On the subject of The Sphinx, can we stop letting John Moores students in please? They might not have their own student union but I don’t need to see an unfortunate Hinge match in the corner playing pool when I’m queuing up for my £5 burrito. Let me protect my peace.

Putting up with someone that’s clearly not that into you

You should be the one getting the ick for the way they treat you, because someone that does the bare minimum is not the one for you. Navigating relationships at university isn’t easy, and when there are a million different students jumping into the dating pool every year, it can get a bit overwhelming. Still, there’s no need to settle for someone that has already checked out of your situationship. The second you get over them will be the moment you realise it’s such an ick, sorry.

Anyone who unironically says “I could’ve gone to Oxbridge”

You literally go to Liverpool, if you were good enough for Oxbridge, you’d be there. Facts. There’s nothing more painful than someone who constantly brings up their “near miss” with Cambridge. You didn’t get in, and that’s okay – but name dropping your rejection is not the flex you think it is.

Thinking you’re going to find the love of your life on Hinge

As someone that used to love playing on Hinge from time to time, it’s just a game of smash or pass, I promise. Pouring your heart out to every student you come across will only get your profile sent straight into a group chat. Stay vigilant.

Leaving passive aggressive notes instead of just talking

You didn’t do the washing up. Now there’s a neon pink post-it on the fridge that’s banging on about respect, cleanliness, and some kind of group fund for cleaning supplies. If you’re beefing over forks, say it with your chest – or better yet, just take the bin out. It’s not hard, honestly.

Pushing in the queue for Gourmet Grill

This one needs no explanation. Queue jumping at 3am? You’re lucky if your ick isn’t served with a side of chips thrown at your head.

Falling down the BaaBar stairs

It happens to the best of us, but has definitely become a classic uni student ick. If you manage to get a video of your mates tumbling down the stairs, don’t ever let them forget it.

Taking up the whole footpath walking up Smithdown Road

Acting like its a runway may be iconic, but your entire house walking shoulder to shoulder is holding up people who actually have somewhere to be. People have buses to catch, and Choco Dados to collect guys, make some room! Spatial awareness is key.

Treating the library as a social club

Now I’m not saying you can’t use the Sydney Jones as an IRL dating app, but talking loudly in silent study, ordering Uber Eats to the library, and giving everyone death stares for shushing you, is a step too far.

Never shutting up about doing a gap year

We get it, you went travelling. Congratulations on finding yourself in Thailand and getting a wave tattoo, but this is Liverpool, and no one asked for your travel monologue during a 9am seminar on Marxist theory.

Calling LEVEL ‘underrated’ after Freshers’ Week

The only thing underrated about LEVEL is how quickly you’ll lose your dignity. Once you’ve hit your second semester, it’s time to move on. Leaping into the ball pit may be a right of passage, but if you’re choosing LJMU territory over a Hatch Wednesday, then even Electrik is judging you. And that’s saying something.

Making your course a full time personality

We’re happy you’re studying law, or dentistry, or whatever makes your parents proud, but if your whole personality revolves around telling people your degree is “really intense”or telling psychology students their course is easy, then prepare for some judgement. The eye rolls will be flowing in your direction.

At the end of the day, everyone’s got their quirks, but some things are simply unforgivable. If you’re trying to win over a Liverpool student, just remember: A bit of chat, a decent outfit, and not falling asleep in the SJ is half the battle won.