Well hello there bloggers!
I am reinventing this blog for the millionth time as I enter into the newest stage of my life. No longer am I a humble undergraduate caterpillar but now a fully fledged butterfly, flying the university nest. And I must say, I am terrified. Since I can remember, I have always been in education and always known what the year ahead will bring me, but for the first time in my life, I couldn't tell you where I will be in twelve months from now... I have hopes of where I will be but nothing cemented.
For my first post since completing my degree, I thought I would post some of my favourite memories and advice for University, for anyone who may want to go or is already studying.
First Year - my hall buddies!
This was the first night I had moved to University, I remember being so nervous yet excited and not knowing anyone, however, these five people were so friendly to me and included me from the get-go, it really is true what they say, 'you are all in the same boat', therefore if you are going to University this year and are worried about making friends, then don't. Everyone is feeling the same and are just as scared or nervous as you are to be alone, so relish in this new found independence and HAVE FUN!
My course mates!
This is the majority of my degree class celebrating Christmas in second year on National Christmas Jumper Day! Again, I was scared I wouldn't make any friends on my course but the plus side of your course mates is that you all have similar interests and goals, which is made apparent as you all chose the same course.
Dissertation Hand-In Day!
This was one of the best days of my life! When I pictured University, I pictured halls, graduation and my dissertation. Any time a student, teacher or family member brought up my dissertation, I shivered with dread as I imagined slaving over 10,000 words and writer's block. However, it actually turned out to be my favourite module of the whole three years I was there. The best thing about your dissertation, is that YOU decide EVERYTHING. The topic, the layout, the research design. It is all under your control, which made it so enjoyable. I picked a topic which I love, Social Media, and set out to research how audiences are influenced by 'normal' people on YouTube and blogs! I am still awaiting my final grade for it, but fingers crossed, as I truly am so proud of it!
Me and Peaches!
They say you make friends for life at University, and that I can say is true in Peaches. From the first couple of weeks of first year, we clicked and instantly bonded over our love of carbs and One Direction. And anyone that you can eat multiple carbs with and enjoy the sweet, sweet sounds (and looks) of the mighty 1D is a true keeper in the friend department.
It's time for me to return to my box set of Entourage and head to bed, as it's past midnight now... I hope my memories make you smile and squash any worries that you may have about entering the wonderful world of University. Any questions that any of you have, feel free to leave below.
See ya pals!
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