3 Weeks Until Intro Week: What Should You Actually Do?

Three weeks. That is roughly how long you have before campus starts filling up again, new students arrive, and intro week kicks off.

Right now, it probably still feels like summer. You might be travelling, working, spending time with friends and family, or simply enjoying the last few weeks before university starts. And while there is no need to start stressing about September, there are a few things you can do now that will make your first weeks at university much easier.

Especially when it comes to meeting people.

1. Start getting to know your university

Before you arrive, take some time to explore what your university and city have to offer. Look at student associations, sports clubs, events, societies and activities that match your interests.

You do not have to sign up for everything. The goal is simply to get an idea of what is out there.

Starting university is much easier when the city and campus already feel a little familiar. You will also have a better idea of where you want to go and what you want to try once intro week begins.

2. Start meeting people before intro week

One of the biggest questions many new students have is: Who am I going to hang out with?

You might meet dozens of people during intro week, but you do not necessarily have to wait until then to make your first connections.

This is where Studinty can help. Studinty allows students to discover and connect with fellow students in their city or at their university based on shared interests and other preferences.

Instead of arriving on your first day and knowing absolutely nobody, you can already have a few familiar faces to look out for.

Even a simple conversation before the semester starts can make that first day feel completely different.

3. Find out what is happening during intro week

Intro weeks can be busy. There may be parties, campus activities, city tours, sports, games, information sessions and countless other events happening at the same time.

Take a look at the programme beforehand and see what interests you.

You do not need to attend everything. In fact, you probably shouldn’t. Pick the activities that sound fun to you and leave some room for spontaneous plans.

And remember that intro week is not a competition. You do not need to become best friends with everyone you meet. Focus on finding a few people you genuinely connect with.

4. Think about where you want to live and spend your free time

Your student life is about much more than lectures.

Think about the places where you will spend your time outside class. Find a favourite coffee shop, discover the city centre, check out sports facilities or see what is happening around campus.

If you are moving to a new city, this is also a good time to connect with other students who are going through the same experience.

Having people around you who are also new to the city can make the transition much easier.

5. Do not overthink it

Perhaps the most important thing you can do before intro week is to relax.

You do not need to have your entire university life figured out before September. You do not need to know who your best friends will be, which clubs you will join or exactly how your first year will look.

Just take a few small steps.

Explore your university. Discover your new city. Look for people with similar interests. Check out upcoming events. Start a conversation.

Because while intro week officially marks the beginning of your student experience, your university journey does not have to start on the first day.

It can start today.

And with three weeks still to go, there is plenty of time to make your first connections.