But once I found my feet, it was incredible

4. Every day you’ll learn something new (and not just in your lectures!)
Being immersed in a new environment, surrounded by new people, and possibly experiencing a different way of living, you’ll find yourself acquiring knowledge every day. You may learn how to use a washing machine for the first time. Maybe you’ll take up learning a new language. You might even learn how to cook food from around the world. Every day you’re at university, you’ll encounter something new and exciting – it’s your decision whether you take up the opportunity, or give it a miss.