
We spoke to freshers on their first Lincoln night out and here’s what they said
Your opinions on icks, student accommodation and flat-cest
Lincoln’s city centre came to life on Sunday as Freshers’ Week kicked off. For thousands of students, this infamous week will leave them with (some very hazy) memories, newfound friends and a raging hangover. And freshers’ flu – don’t think you can avoid it.
We decided that, as providers of high-brow journalism, it was our duty to go out and talk to some of you about your opinions on all things freshers related. And may I say, there were some bold opinions that night (let chaos commence!).
Our Valentine Court Troopers (who were a little shy, so the lovely Jess took one for the team)
Where are you living this year?
If you couldn’t tell by their title, this lovely lot has recently moved into Valentine Court. In their humble opinions, they do wish that they were a little closer to town. But otherwise, they seemed quite happy with their new accommodation.
What are your motives for this week?
Void’s Glitter Party was this group’s event of choice, which is found on the top floor of Level (to those of you who don’t know, Moka is now called Level, but don’t worry, your Friday favourite – Superbull – is still going strong).
The group informed us that they had bought the Mega Freshers ticket *insert image of three postgrads with no clue what that ticket entails*. After a little research, we realised that this is quite a valuable item, allowing students to access events from all over the city. Naturally, this meant that they would be out every night this week (if you’re reading this, I hope you made good choices).
What is the biggest ick about being a fresher?
“Some people are so over the top.” This was a sentiment shared by the rest of the table. Being yourself is the best way to make new friends, and these freshers can smell the BS from across campus.
Lincoln Courts and Proud
Where are you living this year?
These lively folks hailed from Lincoln Courts. One of them had only just arrived that day and so this was the flat first ‘bonding night’.
What are your motives for this week?
The phrase we managed to grab was: “Drink. No agenda. Just drink.” Sounds a bit like Nike if their marketing team went on a week-long bender. We appreciated the energy though, and for half nine at Spoons (Square Sail, obvs) this lot appeared to be on track to achieve their goal.
What is the biggest ick about being a fresher?
Not too dissimilar to the previous remarks from our last group, they agreed that some people could just be a little too loud. Don’t worry, the noise control will come about naturally, most likely due to freshers’ flu wiping out the majority of first-year students’ voices.
What are your opinions on flat-cest?
“Kissing is acceptable,” said one of the girls, but they all said that was as far as you’re allowed to go. In the famous words of The Killers: “it started out with a kiss, how did it end up like this?” Beware the temptation!
Lincoln Courts’ Answer to Girl Power
Where are you living this year?
I was starting to think that Spoons had a secret tunnel from Lincoln Courts. These girls are loving the accommodation so far, although some of them are without a coffee table (excuse me? Where are they supposed to dump all of their societies flyers and Domino’s discount vouchers???).
What are your motives for this week?
The Student Union were hosting a carnival night in the Engine Shed, and these girls were going to head there after Spoons. The event boasted the promise of rides, a DJ and cheap drinks – what’s not to love?
What is the biggest ick about being a fresher?
The girls had a very strong opinion on one ick and, to be fair, we totally agreed with them. “Dirty flatmates,” they said. A very valid ick, if I do say so myself. We all come across one flatmate who appears to have not got the memo about tidying up after themselves. And if you haven’t, then I’m afraid you may be the gross one. I’m not too sure what becomes of these people, but I send them my best and hope they find a way out of these habits.
What are your opinions on flat-cest?
One girl said: “it’s not a vibe.” And she’s right. It ruins the flat-family dynamic if it ends badly, so when that flatmate starts giving you ~that look~ avert your gaze and think of the bigger picture.
Our Queens from St Marks
Where are you living this year?
St Marks is one of Lincoln’s newest accommodations, and these girls have just settled in on the top floor (I sincerely hope you have an elevator that works in your block, I would not want to be climbing those stairs every day).
What are your motives for this week?
Once again, it appears that the carnival event was the place to be.
What is the biggest ick about being a fresher?
While this isn’t about being a fresher, we understood this complaint to a T: “the mattresses are like gym crash mats.” Enduring a year of uncomfortable mattresses is like some unspoken rite of passage for all freshers. It’s definitely not the best part of student accommodation, but we promise you it’s not the worst.
What are your opinions on flat-cest?
“Don’t sleep where you shit.” A very good motto for remembering flat etiquette.
And finally, the feral lads from (you guessed it) Lincoln Courts
Where are you living this year?
Unlike those we had already spoken to, the lads pictured above merely described the accommodation as ‘liveable’. Take that how you wish.
What are your motives for this week?
Home was their end goal for Sunday night, which was hosting the Freshers’ Initiation Party. As for the rest of the week? The destination didn’t matter to these boys, so long as they were out every night they would be happy with themselves.
What is the biggest ick about being a fresher?
Firstly, it’s very important that you all know these boys hate the word ‘ick’. Upon rephrasing our question they said that they didn’t really have any, although one thing that had irked them was the guy who was selling access to a toilet, at a flat party that wasn’t even in his flat. To say we were astounded by this account was an understatement. The gumption of this person to exploit the freshers at this particular party? A businessman in the making, Lord Alan Sugar would have been proud. As for the rest of us, we know there’s a special place in hell reserved for someone like that.
What are your opinions on flat-cest?
After briefly explaining the concept, one boy in particular laughed and admitted to having already committed the act. The devil works hard, but these freshers are working harder. He recommended it to all freshers, although I’m not too sure if you should take their advice on this one.
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