Published on 12, July, 2020
Hi,
I started uni last semester. The 1st semester had a rough start but was okay, fun even. But after coming back from the Christmas holidays I have been miserable. My flatmates are loud and messy and put flashing lights in the kitchen when they drink everynight. I realise I don't have many friends here and the friends I do have all have better friends than me if that makes sense and rarely want to hang out. Its really lonely. Especially when i can hear people having fun partying in the kitchen when I am not welcome (my bedroom is next to the kitchen). I have exams this week and next week and its hard to revise when you're burnt out from all the meltdowns. Im not doing well academically, im used to As and Bs but im not getting that here.
Anyone been in a similar situation?
Hi, my niece is having the same issues, she's ended up living in house with party girls when she doesn't enjoy clubbing. She has ended up moving out as the girls had started to get unpleasant as she had no interest in going out with them. Are you in Uni accommodation? If it isn't a good fit for you then moving into another flat might be an option. In terms of making friends it's really not easy at the moment as many clubs and societies aren't operating as normal but see what is. This is where you will find people with similar interests. Make sure you speak to the University support staff and really push them to support you better. On a practical basis look at getting some earplugs, i use laser lite for sleeping, my autistic child uses noise reducing ear plugs when out and about.