By admin 
You probably won’t stick to this
We’ve reached the time of year where no one knows what day it is, everyone eats Christmas leftovers for breakfast and drinks more prosecco than water. We are in that “empty” part of the holidays and can only look forward to one more celebration… New Year. Yes, it’s that annoying time when you hear everyone saying, “New year, new me!”, which is what they’ve been saying for the past 10 years.
But this is a time to look back on 2024 and all the memories you made this year. As always, we like to set ourselves some New Year’s resolutions that we swear we’ll stick to, but by the second week of January we’re back to our old habits. So, in honor of welcoming in the New Year, here are some New Year’s resolutions in Exeter Real do and persevere. It’s for the greater good.
1. Stop scamming people on Overheard
This should be a number one solution for every student at the University of Exeter. Can we please stop scamming people on Overheard and overselling the price of TP tickets? It’s boring, tedious and just plain annoying. I don’t want to spend $15 on a ticket just because it’s fake. Come on guys.
2. Get rid of the mullet
Quite a controversial approach, but can we please get rid of the mullet now? Especially if you have straight hair. I’m over it.
3. Stop lying about where you come from
This is for all the University of Exeter students who tell everyone they’re from London, but are actually from Surrey. It’s okay to embrace your chicness, honey x
4. Reduce spending on TP Venoms
We live a cozy life and we need to be more conscious about our expenses. This is a resolution that is more personal to me, but certainly applies all Exeter students. Yes, TP’s brutal Venom is always delightful, but they do add up and no, you don’t need another Venom.
5. To actually establish their regional associations
Recently I’ve seen so many posts on Overheard about starting a Midlands society, a Northern society and even a Southern society? Instead of posting about it, just do it.
6. Quit beans
Yes, we really need to stop this nonsense. In 2024 we will leave “beaning” behind us.
7. Ban yapping in the library
This goes out to all first-year students who decide to speak with their voices in the Forum Library. With respect, keep your mouth shut. The rest of us are at a breaking point.
8. Normalize fever room 1
Listen to me. I prefer fever room 1 to fever room 2. Can we please stop hating on the DnB.
9. Attend your 8:30am seminars
Yes, another resolution for myself, but also a resolution for everyone else. 2025 is the year of academic comebacks.
10. Stop blacking out before 8 p.m
Since the Exeter pres starts around 6pm, it’s easy to have a blackout by 8pm. We need to be more sensible and push the foolishness at least until around 10pm. Be responsible guys.
11. Start cleaning your uni kitchen
Maybe suggest this resolution to that one roommate who has never touched a Dishmatist or Henry de Hoover in his life. It is neither fun nor wise to never clean the uni kitchen. 2025 is the year of clean, mold-free kitchens.
12. Remove Deliveroo
Yes. To delete. Deliveroo. Learn to cook. Stop spending all your student loans on takeaways.
13. Stop saying “rah” after every sentence
For all the “Exetah” “rah” girls and boys out there. We don’t have to extend everything. single. word. It’s okay to talk normally. We leave behind the voice of the demanding, chic wannabe roadman. It’s not cool, it’s not “duty”, it’s annoying.
14. Get the most out of uni
A healthier New Year’s resolution. To get the best out of university life. As someone who is in his senior year, this is definitely a resolution I want to make for 2025. Say “yes” to more things and enjoy your college years because they go by SO quickly. Before you know it you’ve graduated and are constantly missing your uni days.