Every type of walk of shame you’ll do whilst at uni in Notts

The walk of shame takes on a whole new meaning when you come to uni

2 years ago | UPDATED 2 years ago

There’s nothing like moving to a new city, becoming the newbie again and experiencing everything uniquely embarrasing about becoming a uni student.

Before you attend university, you might have thought that the ‘walk of shame’ was a phrase that referred exclusively to the journey back to your house after you’ve spent the night at someone else’s. But if you believe that, you would be wrong. It is only upon coming to university that you understand there are plenty more of walks you’ll carry out over you time in Notts that you’ll be ashamed of.

Therefore, we have compiled a list of all the different walks of shame that you will most definitely come across during your three plus years in Notts, whether you’re rinsing your friends for their latest horror story or pretending that you haven’t done it yourself.

The one night stand walk

This one is a classic. As much as you want to deny it, this has probably been you. No judgement here though, it’s hard not to be swept up by the flashing club lights and one too many jägerbombs, and then whoops! You’re not in your own bed. Whether you’re impressed with your efforts or would rather forget the person you met only five hours ago, the walk of shame as you sneak out their house is something that everyone dreads.

It’s most likely going to be light outside and your outfit is not looking at good as it did at pres the night before. The risk of running into someone you know on Derby Road is so high that it’s best to just keep your head down and try to stop yourself from freezing to death. If you are spotted, I would recommend pretending it’s not you because no one can fully live down the embarrassment of having to explain why your top is inside out.

The kicked out of the library walk

Yes it is true that libraries are places to study in the peace and quiet but we all like a little chat now and then, or for the entire time you’re supposed to be studying. If the stares of annoyance from other library goers aren’t enough, sooner or later you’re gonna be asked to leave, yikes.

As you awkwardly pack up your things, which always seems to take much longer than it should, it seems like everyone has nothing else to do but watch you as you go. Your friends are sympathetic (but are secretly happy that it’s not them) and you try to ignore the feeling of embarrassment of being kicked out the library of all places. But it’s fine, when you get to the bottom of the stairs and through the door after searching for your student ID for what feels like 10 minutes, you realise that there are five others libraries to go to. On to the next one.

The 10/10 outfit that doesn’t keep you warm walk

Fashion always comes first so despite storm Eunice and her mandem, there is no jacket that will show off an outfit like it deserves to be shown off. Whether it’s the new too tight t-shirt or the cute top and skirt co-ord with the cutouts, no jacket shall pass. If you’ve drunk enough at pres, the breeze and inevitable rain is nothing. But if you’re not as fortunate and actually want to get to your destination whilst being able to walk in a straight line, this walk is brutal.

You can barely move because the wind has frozen all your joints and the automatic answer to when anyone asks you if you’re cold is “no! I’m fine!!!”. Going to a Notts uni means that the fit comes first no matter the temperature so at least we’ll all have hypothermia together.

The late to a lecture walk

Now that lectures are in person again, some of us are happy that we are actually experiencing what uni is supposed to be like whilst others are sad that they can’t still watch lectures in bed, without any human interaction. When the 34 doesn’t let anyone on outside Derby Road Sainos or that uphill walk on UP is just too much, you are most likely going to be late. Nothing is worse when you know you have committed to going to the lecture and it’s too late to turn back so you have to walk in once the lecture has already started.

The door always makes a loud noise when it opens and everyone in the lecture just has to turn around like they’ve never heard a noise before. As you walk down the aisle, you rush to find the nearest seat even if it’s next to the other late randomer you’ve never seen before. Despite the horror that is the anxiety of approximately 100 people watching you come in late, it doesn’t mean you’ll get up any earlier the next time.

The kicked out of a club walk

As you have probably already noticed, almost anything goes in Nottingham clubs. From unspeakable acts on the sofas and things that should never be done on the balcony, somehow it is still possible to get kicked out of a club. Mostly likely it’ll be the bouncers saying you’re “too drunk” because you’ve slipped down the stairs trying to get from one room to another.

If you’re sober enough, between the flashing lights you’ll be able to see everyone trying to spot the mess that has been forced to leave the club before midnight – you. This is not the walk of shame though, the shameful bit is the walking past the people who haven’t even gotten into the club yet by the time you’ve been thrown out. You’ll then walk all the way down Derby Road because you’re too sad to pay for an Uber by yourself. If you actually did something to deserve getting thrown out, enjoy those extra steps hun.