{"id":12824,"date":"2026-05-21T10:26:11","date_gmt":"2026-05-21T10:26:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/houseofstudent.com\/juice\/?p=12824"},"modified":"2026-05-21T10:26:13","modified_gmt":"2026-05-21T10:26:13","slug":"a-day-in-the-life-of-a-first-year-student-at-the-university-of-nottingham","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/houseofstudent.com\/juice\/university-insights\/a-day-in-the-life-of-a-first-year-student-at-the-university-of-nottingham\/","title":{"rendered":"A Day in the Life of a First-Year Student at the University of Nottingham"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"12824\" class=\"elementor elementor-12824\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2aabae58 e-flex e-con-boxed qodef-elementor-content-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"2aabae58\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-236c5d40 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"236c5d40\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><b>By: A Proud First-Year Survivor (Mostly Intact!)<\/b><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stepping onto university grounds, my imagination conjured images of constant late-night parties and an endless supply of instant noodles. My actual first Monday, however, began with a slightly different reality: locked out of my flat, clad in pyjamas, and clutching a warm mug of tea. It turns out that &#8220;independent living&#8221; at the <a href=\"https:\/\/houseofstudent.com\/uk\/student-accommodation\/university-of-nottingham\">University of Nottingham<\/a> is an adventure filled with delightful, and sometimes unexpected, surprises!<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7d0e0bc e-con-full e-flex qodef-elementor-content-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"7d0e0bc\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9abe4a1 elementor-toc--minimized-on-tablet elementor-widget elementor-widget-table-of-contents\" data-id=\"9abe4a1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;exclude_headings_by_selector&quot;:[],&quot;no_headings_message&quot;:&quot;No headings were found on this page.&quot;,&quot;headings_by_tags&quot;:[&quot;h2&quot;,&quot;h3&quot;,&quot;h4&quot;,&quot;h5&quot;,&quot;h6&quot;],&quot;marker_view&quot;:&quot;numbers&quot;,&quot;minimize_box&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;minimized_on&quot;:&quot;tablet&quot;,&quot;hierarchical_view&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;min_height&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;min_height_tablet&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;min_height_mobile&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"table-of-contents.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__header\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-toc__header-title\">\n\t\t\t\tTable of Contents\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__toggle-button elementor-toc__toggle-button--expand\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"elementor-toc__9abe4a1\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-label=\"Open table of contents\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-chevron-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__toggle-button elementor-toc__toggle-button--collapse\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"elementor-toc__9abe4a1\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-label=\"Close table of contents\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-chevron-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-toc__9abe4a1\" class=\"elementor-toc__body\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__spinner-container\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"elementor-toc__spinner eicon-animation-spin e-font-icon-svg e-eicon-loading\" aria-hidden=\"true\" viewBox=\"0 0 1000 1000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M500 975V858C696 858 858 696 858 500S696 142 500 142 142 304 142 500H25C25 237 238 25 500 25S975 237 975 500 763 975 500 975Z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-70006a9c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"70006a9c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><strong>Embracing the Morning Energy: A Controlled Start to the Day<\/strong><\/h2><p><b>Time Investment: 7:30 a.m. alarm to 9 a.m. lecture (plus that inevitable energy crash)<\/b><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mornings have a unique way of setting the tone for the entire day, even when they begin with a touch of controlled chaos. My typical day would launch with a 7:30 a.m. alarm, which I&#8217;d happily snooze at least twice before a brisk walk to my 9 a.m. lecture on the beautiful University Park Campus. The journey itself was a joy \u2013 the campus, with its lush trees, charming ducks, and that ethereal morning mist, always felt wonderfully cinematic.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The lectures themselves felt like an exciting evolution from A-levels, offering a dynamic blend of challenge and independence. While the tutors were wonderfully approachable, there was a clear understanding: your academic journey here is one you actively steer.<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><b>A Little Insight: Securing a front-row seat can create an impression of calm confidence, even if you&#8217;re internally navigating new territory!<\/b><\/p><p><b>A Small Victory: Treating yourself to a discounted Costa from the Hopper Bus stop is a fantastic way to celebrate conquering your morning commute and starting your day on a high note.<\/b><\/p><h2><strong>Navigating the Midday Hustle and Hall Life<\/strong><\/h2><p><b>Time Investment: 1 to 3 hours, depending on the day&#8217;s flow<\/b><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This part of the day is where the vibrant tapestry of flat life, culinary explorations, and academic focus beautifully intertwine. Post-lecture, my routine would vary between a quick dash to Tesco for essentials or gathering with my flatmates for a communal lunch in our self-catered kitchen. This kitchen, despite its lively energy \u2013 seven people, two hobs, and a microwave with character \u2013 quickly became the warm heart of our living space. It was the hub for swapping delicious leftovers, sharing thoughts on deadlines, and even the occasional accidental fire alarm fanfare.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Afternoons often led me to George Green Library, which felt like my unofficial second home. The quiet zones provided the perfect sanctuary for focused study, while the group rooms offered a space for collaborative learning and lively discussions.<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><b>A Practical Tip: Keep a stash of your favorite snacks handy; the mid-afternoon hunger pangs are surprisingly potent!<\/b><\/p><p><b>A Meaningful Discovery: Some of the most memorable and insightful conversations often spark during unexpected moments, like navigating shared Wi-Fi challenges.<\/b><\/p><h2><strong>The Evening Blend: Societies, Coffee, and Well-being<\/strong><\/h2><p><b>Time Investment: 1 to 3 hours dedicated to social activities or societies<\/b><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Evenings are a wonderful opportunity to connect and discover your community. I found myself drawn to the Film Society and a local volunteering group, embracing a personal commitment to &#8220;say yes more&#8221; during my first year. It&#8217;s amazing how some of my most cherished friendships blossomed from these very events that I almost decided to skip!<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When I wasn&#8217;t immersed in society meet-ups, you could find me enjoying the friendly atmosphere at Mooch, the SU bar, for some affordable refreshments, or at the Lakeside Arts Caf\u00e9. This latter spot was perfect for enjoying a coffee while immersing myself in coursework, or simply taking a well-deserved break.<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><b>A Gentle Reminder: You don&#8217;t need to commit to every single activity!<\/b><\/p><p><b>A Valuable Insight: Consistently showing up for one or two activities that truly resonate with you and help you feel like your best self is incredibly rewarding.<\/b><\/p><h2><strong>City Nights and Cherished Moments<\/strong><\/h2><p><b>Time Investment: Varies, depending on the evening&#8217;s energy \u2013 from lively city outings to peaceful nights in.<\/b><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exploring Nottingham by night is a truly unique experience. From the buzz of Crisis Wednesdays to the energy of Ocean Fridays, the city offers a vibrant social scene. Yet, amidst the excitement, some of my most treasured memories are from the quieter evenings. These were the nights spent enjoying films with flatmates or embarking on a spontaneous walk to Beeston for a late-night treat.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By midnight, I&#8217;d typically find myself back in my room, reflecting on the day and setting intentions for increased productivity tomorrow. Some nights involved journaling and reflection, while others were spent scrolling until I drifted off to sleep. Regardless of the specifics, each day felt wonderfully unpredictable, in the best possible way.<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><b>A Lasting Tip: Don&#8217;t forget to capture moments during your quieter evenings too \u2013 these are often the memories you&#8217;ll cherish most dearly.<\/b><\/p><p><b>A Heartfelt Reflection: The simple, quiet nights often become the ones that hold the most profound and lasting significance.<\/b><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you&#8217;re embarking on your university journey, remember that it&#8217;s completely normal to feel a little unsure at first. Everyone is navigating this new chapter together, fueled by determination and a healthy dose of caffeine. Take your time to settle in, don&#8217;t hesitate to ask for support when you need it, and actively seek out your people. They have a remarkable way of making even the earliest 9 a.m. lectures feel manageable. Most importantly, relax and enjoy the experience \u2013 you&#8217;ve got this!<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8a185a9 e-flex e-con-boxed qodef-elementor-content-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"8a185a9\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5a2ae04f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5a2ae04f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4e659386 elementor-widget elementor-widget-n-accordion\" data-id=\"4e659386\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;default_state&quot;:&quot;expanded&quot;,&quot;max_items_expended&quot;:&quot;one&quot;,&quot;n_accordion_animation_duration&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;ms&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:400,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"nested-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-n-accordion\" aria-label=\"Accordion. Open links with Enter or Space, close with Escape, and navigate with Arrow Keys\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1310\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" open>\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"1\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1310\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><h3 class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> What does a typical student day at the University of Nottingham look like? <\/h3><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1310\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-170322f2 e-con-full e-flex qodef-elementor-content-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"170322f2\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-353c853a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"353c853a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>A typical day often includes morning lectures, study sessions at libraries like George Green Library, shared meals with flatmates, society activities in the evening, and social time exploring Nottingham or relaxing in halls.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1311\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"2\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1311\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><h3 class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> How manageable are 9 a.m. lectures for first-year students? <\/h3><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1311\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-353cc5b e-con-full e-flex qodef-elementor-content-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"353cc5b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-39ef5aae elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"39ef5aae\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Early lectures can take some adjustment, especially during the first few weeks. Many students build routines around morning coffees, campus walks, and planning enough time for commuting across University Park Campus.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1312\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"3\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1312\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><h3 class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> What are the best places to study on campus? <\/h3><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1312\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6ac52337 e-con-full e-flex qodef-elementor-content-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"6ac52337\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-34f1796a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"34f1796a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>George Green Library is a student favourite thanks to its quiet study zones, group rooms, and convenient location. Many students also study in caf\u00e9s, accommodation common areas, or dedicated departmental spaces around campus.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1313\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"4\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1313\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><h3 class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> How important are societies and social activities at university? <\/h3><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1313\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4902d114 e-flex e-con-boxed qodef-elementor-content-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"4902d114\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-64a78b64 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"64a78b64\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Societies and student groups play a huge role in helping students make friends, build confidence, and maintain a healthy balance between academics and social life. 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