5 Must Read Stories for Southampton Freshers

Coming to University in a new town is a big step. Hundreds and thousands of new faces in a place you don’t know is pretty daunting. But not to fear! The Soton Tab is here to help settle those move-in jitters. A quick read of these five articles (click on the links in red) will transform you from bag-of-nerves fresher to a jaded Southampton veteran.

50 Things to Do Before you Leave Southampton

It’s never too early to start checking off items on your Southampton bucket list. Three years may seem like a long time now but that time does fly by in a haze. Fill up your scorecard of essential Southampton activities ASAP.

Behind the Scenes at the Palace of Dreams

50p pint anyone?

The Palace of Dreams, J’s, J*s, whatever you may call it Jesters Nightclub has legendary status amongst Southampton students – and rightly so! Impress your flat mates with your encyclopaedic knowledge of Bevois Valley’s best nightspot as you look forward to your first jaunt.

Freshers Week Ticket Scam

Unfortunately, students will always be the targets of scams and tricks designed to liberate you from that lovely wodge of cash the Student Loans Company have thoughtfully provided. Beware of seemingly official pages like this one and only buy your freshers tickets through the students’ union, SUSU.

Michelin Star Meals on a Budget

Yummy cheap “food”

Unless you’re lucky enough to end up in catered halls, cooking for yourself is a big challenge for new university students. Check out our list of short cuts to haute cuisine that won’t break the bank. Yum, 9p noodles!

Why I’d Rather be at Solent

There are two universities in Southampton if you didn’t know! There’s also a tiny rivalry and all Sotonians should know their respective chants (“Solent got through clearing, nah nah nah naa” and “I’d rather be at Solent than a …” Imaginative eh?) We at The Tab don’t really get the animosity but it’s tradition so it doesn’t have to make sense.

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