What I wish I had known at 18

By Patricia Nilsson

As this year’s new intake of students begin university life, we asked speakers at the FT’s Weekend Festival — authors, comedians, academics and FT columnists — to tell us what they wish they had known when they were 18, and for their tips on getting the most out of university.
This is an edited version of our interviews — listen to a full audio podcast of what our experts said here. What do you think is the best advice for an 18 year old? Share your thoughts in the comments field below.