You've got your results, had your place at Swansea confirmed, and the excitement has started to settle (a little bit, anyway). Your thoughts turn to moving out, living by yourself, and meeting new people.
This is an exciting time for any student, but it can come with understandable apprehension, stress, and emotion.
Take a look at our tips below on how to maintain your mental health, and what to do if you feel like you need some extra support (most of us do at some point, so try not to worry).
Moving in
- Take some home comforts with you - your room should be a little haven that you look forward to returning to after a long day of lectures and study!
- Do you have a particular cushion or blanket that you like? Bring them along with you
- Put up some posters from home, fairy lights, photos and decorations - make it a welcoming space that you enjoy being in
Making Friends
The main thing to keep in mind is that everyone is in the same boat! You're all moving out for the first time, and the chances are that none of you will know anyone else, so no matter how nervous you are about moving in, your housemates will be feeling the same.
- Join a society or sports team
- There are loads of societies and sports teams to get involved in, and this is one of the best ways to meet like-minded people. Take a look at our societies and sports pages and see what's on offer, and sign up during Freshers Week!
- Pop up to your on-campus bar, JCs
- If you're feeling social, make use of JCs, our on-campus bar. Weekly karaoke nights, open mic nights, pub quizzes, games nights, and more - guaranteed awesome atmosphere!
Mental Health
Moving to uni is exciting, but it can be a very lonely time. Looking after your mental health is very important, and you'll find plenty of support and activities to help you.
- Your SU has a dedicated Advice and Support Centre that can offer support on a number of issues, including mental health concerns
- We also have a wonderful Welfare Officer, Melody, as part of our 2025-56 FTO team. Melody is usually on Singleton campus, and her office is in the Faraday Building
Please don't hesitate to reach out if you need to - your SU is here to help, and we want you to have the best experience at Swansea Uni!