As a freshman, it’s important to take advantage of your time at the university to open up your own world as much as possible. Plus, why not have some fun while doing it? The BTSB staff provides a handful of tried and tested survival tips which may come handy during your first academic year.

The merciless hands spin away – fast-forwarding every minute, leaping onwards in great spurts. My awareness hangs on every second that I hear rushing past. My eyes are drawn back to the black and white pane no matter where I turn...