Things you will learn at Newcastle University

1.  Trebles are everything
Treble bars have become somewhat of standard procedure for most student night outs. You can buy 3 trebles for a fiver, yes you heard right £5! Amazing right? you won't feel so amazing the next day when your hangover takes over but hey it was fun at the time.


2. Northerners are great
I think its true what they say, northerners are definitely a friendly bunch and there's just something extra special about the Geordie accent, it makes me so happy. I love it.

3.  Weekends: Beware of the locals
Be warned, at the weekends the locals come out in full force and this means hen and stag do's galore, they are everywhere! I would suggest sticking to weekdays.

4. So many new terms
'why aye', 'canny', 'howay' and 'toon', are just some of the new vocabulary you will come across during your time at Uni.

5. Flares will become your favourite place
Cheesy not your thing? Well let this be the exception, after the trebles this is the place to come, a retro 70's bar that look's pretty tacky but oh it is so much fun! The funky decor comes with a flashing dance floor, stripper poles and disco ball what's not to love? You will be grooving around the dance floor to 'C'est l' Vie'in no time.

6. Your accent will be mocked (applies to any Uni)
No matter how much of a normal accent you think you may have prior to University, someone somewhere will find a way to mock it, but don't worry you can always mock theirs back.

7. Geordie's love Gregg's
There is literally a Gregg's on every street, now don't get me wrong I do love a good chicken bake, and it tastes even more incredible after a night out(there's a 24 hour Greggs!) but two shops on the same street, really??

8. Hangover days are write off days.
and that's ok. Nothing productive ever gets done and I've learnt to accept that. The best thing to do is watch movies and eat lots and lots of junk food and don't feel guilty as when you are hungover it doesn't count?

9. Napping is key
If you haven't already mastered the beautiful art of napping, University is the time! Having to make those awful 9ams and going out 24/7 makes for a tired student. What with all the free time in between there is always time to perfect your napping skills.

10. The most important item in your wardrobe
The onsie! I could literally live in my onsie all the time, and would if they were acceptable to wear for lectures, sadly they are not. They are a must have in any students wardrobe, especially when you are living in a cold uni house in winter and someone refuses to put the heating on.

11. They will always be someone you can go out and party with.
Always

I adore Newcastle and this post has made me even more excited about returning to Uni on Saturday eeeek.

Mary xo


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