February Photo-A-Day Challenge!

This challenge came about because I have realised that I don't use my digital camera (Canon 1100D) as much as I use the camera on my phone (iPhone 5C). The main reason for this is convenience; I take my phone with me everywhere, it's smaller than my Canon and with one click it can be edited and uploaded for all my friends and Instagram followers to see.

This challenge is to take (at least) one photo a day using my digital camera. I haven't given myself a specific subject for each day (maybe people could add their ideas in the comments?) but I am just going to take my camera with me every day around campus and see what happens. I definitely want to get some photos of my flat mates because I haven't taken any which is slightly crazy!

I plan to upload a week's worth of photos every Sunday during the month of February so that I have a consist blog post each week and a collection of photographs. Also I don't think it would be so easy and enjoyable if I had to upload every day knowing that I also have assignments for university to do.

That's it for now,

Kazia x

University: Autumn Semester!

So I thought today I'd look back on my first semester at university and share some of the things I hope to do in my second semester!

Believe me when I say "It's gone too fast!"

I have made friends with some amazing people and some that are not so great. . .

I have loved my course so far! I received a 2:1 and two 2:2s which is amazing! The content is really interesting and fun to learn about.

My tips for people hoping to receive their university offers this year:

1. Make friends with others on Facebook that are hoping to go to the same university - you'll be able to talk to some wonderful people that you'll probably stay friends with (That's how I met Cal, Ash, Mattia and so many others!)
2. Don't buy new stuff - specifically things for the kitchen. When we arrived in September, we had 8 sets of cutlery, 8 saucepans, 8 washing up liquids etc. You should either buy second hand or ask family to "donate" their old saucepans/whatever to you instead. It gets expensive and your cutlery will go missing! (Save the special cutlery for second year when you rent a house off campus)
3. Join sports clubs and societies - these are the places where you'll not only find new interests but become friends with people from other courses and other years. I met my friends Alice and Maisy through a newspaper group and they are the loveliest girls I've ever met - Their friendship is #goals! (I hate that phrase but for once it is true)
4. Talk to someone if you are struggling - you get assigned a personal advisor who will be available to talk to you throughout your entire time at university. They will listen to your problems and be able to help you through it.
5. Remember that you don't have to go out clubbing if it's not your thing! I went out twice during Freshers Week (to Freshers events) but I had more fun when I went to a pub with some of my friends from the flat next door. Also remember you don't have to drink loads even though it's what you see in movies. . . it's your choice and your experience; you get to decide and no one is going to force you!

I'm really looking forward to the spring semester! (Week One is over already!) I chose to study "An Introduction to Visual Cultures" and "Literature and the Humanities" which seem really good.

I will update you on how I get on in the spring semester and hopefully I'll share some more photos too!

That's it for now,

Kazia x