StrathHacks 2025 - Pay it forward for the Class of 2026 by

2026-03-23 09:44:51 UTC

Talk to people !!!! Put yourself out there, you’ll thank yourself later!!

Keep on top of your work

2026-03-23 09:45:09 UTC

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It’s not as scary as you think, just try your best and make friends

You’ll be fine

2026-03-23 09:45:32 UTC

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Make sure to not leave things till last minute, use a planer and to-do list.

2026-03-23 09:45:40 UTC

Join a society especially if u commute. You’ll make friends that way.

2026-03-23 09:45:41 UTC

Do the levels as you go, don’t leave it till the end cause there is a lot of deadlines at the end of the semester.

2026-03-23 09:45:54 UTC

Complete the levels as soon as you can. This way when you have deadlines and exams you can focus on these.

2026-03-23 09:46:01 UTC

Keep on top of your levels

2026-03-23 09:46:03 UTC

Do the levels as they come up, don’t leave them all till the end

Talk to people in tutorials, they have a lot in common with you.

2026-03-23 09:46:10 UTC

2026-03-23 09:46:11 UTC

If you don’t want to join a club sit next to a random person in a lecture and talk to them

Start things as early as possible because if you don’t you’ll be rushing.

2026-03-23 09:46:15 UTC

2026-03-23 09:46:16 UTC

get started on tasks the night you receive them!

2026-03-23 09:46:17 UTC

Try out any and all societies you want to even if you don’t have a friend to go with because you will meet some!! :)

Make an effort to talk to people

2026-03-23 09:46:30 UTC

2026-03-23 09:46:32 UTC

Make friends please and just show up it's not that hard you wanna pass make effort to show up

2026-03-23 09:46:33 UTC

tutorials are the easiest way to talk to people so go to them

Do the levels before the next online class.

2026-03-23 09:46:34 UTC

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Start keeping track of notes as you go, it will make tests so much easier to revise for

2026-03-23 09:46:37 UTC

everything works out, just manage your time well and try to talk to people as much as you can

Should’ve joined SBS.

2026-03-23 09:46:47 UTC

Do things as early as you can, don’t want to be stressing out last min

2026-03-23 09:46:47 UTC

2026-03-23 09:46:55 UTC

Not to stress as much when starting uni

Don’t stress. First year isn’t horrendous. Just a lot of work.

2026-03-23 09:47:20 UTC

2026-03-23 09:47:26 UTC

try everything once and if you hate it and find it’s not for you then you never have to do it again unless you want to!

Do assignments bit by bit until the deadline don’t do it too early (the often keep giving you helpful info) or leave it too late

2026-03-23 09:47:29 UTC

2026-03-23 09:47:33 UTC

use mybib for referencing - it’s a lifesaver

Level 1 was the longest the rest fine do them when the come out

2026-03-23 09:47:34 UTC

Do NOT procrastinate group projects.

2026-03-23 09:47:42 UTC

Sincerely, someone who has been waiting 4 weeks on 2 group members from 2 dif projects to do their part, deadline in 3 hours.

Go to your tutorials, they are meant to help you

2026-03-23 09:47:49 UTC

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Everyone wants to meet new people, so put yourself out there.

2026-03-23 09:48:11 UTC

Make a schedule

2026-03-23 09:48:11 UTC

I would say its very important early on to find out where works for you, where you study and knowing where works for you and are able to get most done is very important and helps you manage your work efficiently

Keep a diary!!!! Life saver

2026-03-23 09:48:25 UTC

Learn how to reference early on, you use it in every bit of coursework

2026-03-23 09:48:42 UTC

DO NOT SLACK IN GROUP PROJECTS PET PEEVE

2026-03-23 09:48:53 UTC

Keep up with content and keep going to lectures

2026-03-23 09:49:20 UTC

Calm down, it’s okay

2026-03-23 09:49:22 UTC

Mybib is a good referencing tool but do not rely on it

2026-03-23 09:50:35 UTC

Also don't use ai to write stuff.

2026-03-23 09:51:03 UTC

don’t make a lot of plans for november it’s very busy

2026-03-23 09:51:29 UTC

Natalie is an amazing lecturer

It’s not as scary as you think, don’t put pressure on yourself to make friends connections can come naturally but always try!!!

2026-03-23 09:52:11 UTC

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if you need help don’t be afraid to email your tutors - that’s why they are there

2026-03-23 09:54:25 UTC

read the course descriptor to know what is coming