Comment: It's so bracing

Students swarmed to Skegness last week to hear from a range of speakers about what their chosen career might hold.

The spread of topics on offer was broad but there was only one thing on most undergraduates' minds, the pre-reg year.

In much the same way as the famous old railway posters painted a picture of Skegness as a great way to spend a seaside holiday, so the delegates were informed that the pre-regyear may prove to be a little bracing too.

Those holidaying in Skegness run the risk of being sandblasted on the barren shores of the icy North Sea, but with the right conditions they may find themselves spending a delightful fortnight dancing along the dunes of the beautiful English coast. It's a mixture of luck and preparation.