It’s Freshers week! A chance to make new friends, move to a new city, learn new skills and gain some independence. Freshers week can be a great time to enjoy a range of different events, where alcohol is present. While it’s perfectly okay to enjoy a drink now and then, drinking in moderation is important in order to have a great time at Uni with No Regrets!

Here are a few tips, so that you can make the most out of your time at Uni…

Balancing Study & Social Life

University life can be difficult sometimes. You may need to learn how to juggle around between academics and social life. Drinking in moderation helps you maintain this balance. A hangover can severely impact your ability to concentrate. A great way to limit your alcohol intake and still have fun is to mix things up with Mocktails in between regular drinks.

Budgeting

University can be expensive, this might be a new chapter in your life where you are becoming more independent with your finances. It can be tempting to splurge but buying drinks can quickly add up. A great way to avoid spending too much buying drinks, is to mix things up by adding Mocktails into your routine. Also, you can always have fun at alcohol free events such as; a movie night, a gym session with friends or even meeting up with friends to have a study session (which can be a great way to catch up with one another).

Staying Healthy

Drinking too much alcohol can lead to a range of health issues. From those dreaded hangovers, to dehydration and even more serious concerns like mental health issues and liver damage. I’m not saying to go cold turkey but by drinking in moderation, you can reduce these risks. Why not mix things up by adding some Mocktails into your routine?

Enjoy Your Night Out with No Regrets 

In conclusion, by mixing things up and finding a balance between study and social life, you can make better decisions, save money and even have more meaningful friendships.

Final Tips

• Stay Hydrated: Drink plenty of water between alcoholic drinks.
• Alcohol Free Events: There are plenty of alcohol free event options such as Movie night, heading to the gym, study sessions, joining University groups etc.
• Mix things up: You don’t have to cut out alcohol entirely, add a few Mocktails into your night out.
• Look Out for Your Friends: Remember to keep an eye on friends and support each other (It can be a good idea to have a designated meeting point).

Written by Sky Dore