Tuesday 16-09-2025 - 13:49

Freshers’ Week is almost here! Whether you’re moving into halls, exploring the area or heading on your first student night out, we want you to have the best time while also staying safe. We can’t wait to welcome new and returning faces and hope that this guide provides the information you need to help you stay safe while living your best life!

Here are some of our top tips to help you slay Freshers’ without the stress:

Stick with the people you know

Freshers’ Week is better when you’ve got each other’s backs, and making sure you go out together and come home together is a really important part of this. Share your location if you can with a friend – also handy if you’ve lost your phone and need to relocate it. If someone isn’t feeling great, make sure you don’t leave them on their own, it could be you one day!

If you’re drinking, drink safely

Drink responsibly, it’s not just a catchy phrase! Student nights are so much fun, but pacing yourself and staying in control means you’ll actually remember them.

Eating something before heading out will ensure you have a better night by lasting longer and providing a lower risk of feeling unwell the next day. Alcohol on an empty stomach is metabolised much quicker, with stronger effects putting you at greater risk.

If you’re taking any medication, make sure to read the label for advice about mixing it with alcohol.  

Last but not least, whether you’re drinking alcohol or not, never leave your drink unattended. If you need to go to the toilet, go outside or go anywhere that means leaving your drink, make sure you get someone reliable and trusted to watch it for you. If you’re ever in doubt, don’t drink it. Even if it was a full glass, the cost of buying another drink is a minor consequence in comparison drinking something that has been tampered with without your knowledge.

Think about how you’re going to get home

Plan your journey home before going out to save stressing about it later on. Only use licensed taxis, public transport or someone you know as a means of getting home. Avoid walking home late at night, and if you absolutely have to, don’t walk on your own and try to stick to well-lit routes rather than dark and secluded paths.

Be mindful of substance abuse

If someone offers you something and you don’t know for certain what’s in it, don’t take it. Taking illegal substances is already very dangerous, but even more so when mixed with alcohol or prescribed medications such as antidepressants due to increased side effects and stress on your body. It’s crucial to be mindful of the risks of taking drugs for both your mental and physical health. Check out our drug awareness campaign, Know Your High, for more information.

Watch out for your stuff!

Many of us are guilty of losing something every now and again, and the risk is much higher in busy social environments.

Keep bags securely zipped or fastened at all times, and either attached to you (if possible) or in a place where you can still see them. Only carry things that you need – don’t bring out loads of cash and multiple payment cards if you’re not going to use them. While it’s better to have it and not need it than need it and not have it, massively overbudgeting isn’t necessary.

Know where to get help

If something doesn’t feel right, tell a member of staff or security as soon as you can. In cases of emergency, call 999. We’re here to help you, so even if you think it’s not worth mentioning, letting someone know will help give you peace of mind at the very least.

Don’t forget our daytime events!

Freshers’ Week isn’t all about evening events, and if you’re looking for something a little calmer, we’ve got daytime events every single day during the week, all offering something different! Check out our full list of events here.

Beware of student scams

Unfortunately, criminals will often target students in the hope that you’re not familiar enough with certain processes to recognise whether or not they're legit. Beware of social media accounts offering work with pay rates that are too good to be true, or those appearing to rent out student rooms.

Always do your due diligence, and remember, Wrexham Students’ Union is the only place to get information about genuine Freshers’ events for Wrexham University students, and the only place to purchase a wristband online is through our website.

Check out our dedicated Freshers' minisite for more information on Freshers' 2025! 

Written by Lauren Hole, Communications & Engagement Coordinator

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