The first year in university is all about firsts and figuring things out on your own. You’re getting used to the freedom of setting your own schedule, choosing when to study, and balancing your social and academic commitments.

It’s about those late-night talks with new friends in the dorm, finally checking out that weird club you saw on the quad, and getting lost on a massive campus until it starts to feel like home.

It’s a mix of excitement and nerves, where you’re truly on your own for the first time. You’re figuring out how to manage your time, pay your own bills, and make decisions—big and small—without anyone there to hold your hand.