13 things you need to do now Freshers Week is over - Debut

13 things you need to do now Freshers Week is over - Debut Thwack.  Thats the sound life makes when it hits you in the face, telling you get your s*** together. Freshers Week cant last forever, no matter how much we want it to. Were here for you. In your hungover, tired state, amidst the debris of last nights pre-drinks, weve made you a checklist of things to sort out before your first lecture kicks off.  Freshers Week is over, but your amazing life at uni has only just begun. 1. Get back on the health bandwagon Your poor, poor liver. Going cold turkey on the alcohol may not be totally advisable, but some moderation, a little bit of clean eating, and some light exercise will do you a whole lot of good. 2. Go to all of your introductory lectures As tempting as it is to just sack all of them off and grab notes off someone else later, you should really,  really go to your introductory lectures. Its not only about all the #learnin youre going to do, but youll also get to meet your new coursemates, and get wind of any important start-of-year department information. 3. Stock up on essential groceries Pasta. Rice. Herbs Spices. You know, the staple stuff you probably eat daily. Were guessing you probably either finished the freezer meals your parents packed for you, so its time to get cracking. Remember, dont sniff at the supermarket Basics range! 4. Do reading for at least three of your seminars Not going to lie, this is going to be a doozy. Your seminar reading is going to be confusing, hard, and it will probably make you wonder why youve taken that course in the first place. Weve now set you a challenge take an entire day to do some mega prepping for your next few ones, and remember to also write down any potential questions you may have for your seminar tutors. Related: Our guide to smashing your first ever university seminar 5. Join at least one society We love societies, and were not ashamed. You never know whats out there until you try, so leave the relative comfort of your halls and venture into the undiscovered realms of your uni societies. You never know what youre going to find.   6. Get out of the campus bubble and explore your student town Not everybody goes to unis in big cities like London, Birmingham or Manchester, but this doesnt mean you cant find some seriously lovely hidden gems in your uni town. Grab a couple of your new uni mates and take a bus into town, and maybe challenge each other to find the most interesting new place. 7. Cook a flat meal with your new housemates Nothing like a flat spag bol sesh to really kick off the bonding process. Grab your aprons, delegate tasks, and watch as your beautiful feast comes together. Top tip: this is probably the best time to decide on a flat TV show to watch together. Related: 21 comfort foods to soothe your soul at university   8. Start planning out your Halloween costume Youve now got a month to decide on your #relevant 2016 Halloween costume. Think Stranger Things Eleven or maybe the new Ghostbusters but be warned, just about everybody is going to try the Joker and Harley Quinn this year. Trust us, go for something different. 9. Look for a flexible part-time job Your student maintenance loan is probably not going to last you the length of the term. Take a look at the vacancies in your student union, or maybe hit up your unis library to see if theyve got any spots to fill to get that extra dolla   10. Have a look at the extra events your academic department puts on Uni isnt just about lectures, yknow. There are networking events with employers, guest speakers, after-hours drinks and loads more. Take a look on your intranet, or see if your departments academic society has anything on. 11. Buy your textbooks secondhand Dont buy your textbooks first-hand, yo. Theyre usually three times more expensive, so wait until your uni puts on their annual secondhand book fair and tick off the tomes on your reading list. Related: 11 money mistakes every fresher makes and how to avoid them 12.  Get organised and make some plans You know whats really satisfying? Getting a massive monthly calendar for your wall and penciling in all of your plans for the term. Sort out your schedule and shape your term the way you want it to look like because its always nice to know what to look forward to. 13. Call your parents For real dude. Theyre probably wondering if youre still alive. Feature Image ©  Stylecaster Follow Brenda on Twitter @brendaisarebel Connect with Debut on Facebook and Twitter