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:
- 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!)
- 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)
- 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)
- 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.
- 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
