Night 2:
Hello my lovelies! First off, big apologies for not starting my blog off on night one. As it was my first night at uni, I was so focused on making the right impression and I don't think people would have been top impressed if I'd have ran off to my room to write this blog before I'd even got to know everyone properly.
The first day and night were by far the some of the most daunting yet exciting experiences of my life! As I walked into my new accommodation on Saturday 10th September, I was immediately made to feel at ease by a chatty and friendly girl called Lauren who was going to be my neighbour. She was super polite and offered everyone a drink, including my mum and dad, and was so excited to see my Urban Decay Naked Vault (my most prized possession). From the beginning we just clicked instantly, which was so brilliant.
The next person to arrive was a boy called Will. It was at this point that we realised that the uni had put all of us 19 year olds together, instead of mixing us in with the 18 year olds. I think this was a totally great idea, as we've all had the same experiences and, having kind of done the while going out and drinking thing already, we were more interested in nights in getting to know one another. As someone who isn't really a big drinker, this was one of the things that I was most happy about. Will was absolutely lovely, and once the last two flatmates arrived, I knew already that I was going to really enjoy my year in halls with these people.
That first night was pretty great, though it was also the one I struggled with the most. Going to bed knowing that you're not going to be home again with your family and boyfriend back home takes a lot of adjusting to, and I did feel a little lonely. Of course, this whole experience is beyond exciting, and I would definitely recommend moving out from home to go to uni (though it's completely your choice how far away you decide to go), however unless you're a really chilled out person, everyone is bound to feel a bit of loneliness during their first few weeks/months away from uni. For now, it's off to bed for me, but I'll be back tomorrow to let you know how that's gone! Goodnight everyone.
Night 3:
So night 3 is proving to be the easiest of all the nights so far. It's amazing how quickly homesickness goes away and you begin to relax and enjoy yourself! I think it also helps that today has been totally awesome. For the last two nights, I was a little anxious about my course and what my course mates were going to be like. For me, it's so important to have people that I get on with (after all, these are the people I'm gonna be spending the next 3 years with!) In fact, in my opinion, having nice course mates is a lot more important than having nice flat mates. So you can imagine how nervous I was this morning as I made my way to my classroom!
At first, things didn't get off to a great start. After meeting up with a couple of my course mates who live in the same accommodation as me, we went to search for our lecture room with the room number we had been given. It was only after lots of walking round and asking a lot of unanswered questions that we found out that it didn't exist and there had been a misprint! Cue loads of trips up and down NINE flights of stairs. I completely feel like I have done one hundred squats after today. However, on finding the right room, I immediately began to feel at ease.
To start with, both the lecturers and the lecture itself were totally AMAZING. Finding out that you're going to be vlogging for the next week with your classmates is literally a dream come true. For those of you who know that me and Laur are in the middle of creating a YouTube account, you'll totally get how happy I was to find that I would be learning tips and tricks on vlogging for a whole week! This includes lighting, sound and editing, so I'm beyond excited.
Another reason why today was so absolutely brilliant was that I met all of my course mates- and they're some of the nicest people going! I know that it's difficult to judge people on the first few days, but I really feel like I am going to get on with everyone and have a great time. As I mentioned previously, I attended another uni last year before dropping out, and honestly never got this feeling back then!
In regards to feeling lonely, I'm definitely feeling a lot better tonight than I was yesterday. I had my first brief Skype call with my boyfriend Ryan, and we've arranged for him to come and visit me this Saturday and stay the night. For now, it's only gonna be one night a week, until I feel settled in. Although I know I am incredibly lucky to have Ryan here for me, I know just how important it is to make plenty of friends at uni, and I don't want anything to get in the way of that!
I'm amazed that after only 3 days of being here, I already feel like I am settling in. I am honestly feeling so blessed and lucky. Not only have a been given the most amazing flat mates but my course mates seem pretty awesome too. Roll on the rest of the week!
Night 4:
Hey guys, so today has probably been my most boring day so far, sorry to disappoint. As it's the only day this week that I don't have to be at uni, I planned to catch a train back home and go for a doctors appointment. However that didn't work out as I ended up missing my train! It is so, so hot here today- I feel like we're in the middle of some crazy September heatwave, and that never happens in England! So picture me rushing for my train this morning, all sweaty and flustered - not a good look. Suddenly coming to terms with the fact that I was going to miss my train and all my sweaty efforts had gone to waste was quite a painful realisation, however I turned and walked back to my room with as much dignity as I could manage.
So, after a somewhat eventful morning, I spent the rest of the day in my room (the flatmates are all at lectures today) trying to refrain from dying in this extreme heat. There was me trying to be organised, being prepared for winter and packing hundreds of jumpers - and now I could do with a crop top or two!
I've mostly spent the day doing what I would like to call 'research' into this vlogging thing that me and Laur are going to be taking up. My absolute favourite vlogger at the minute is Shaanxo, she just keeps it so real and that's what me and Laur are all about. Besides, her make up skills are out of this world!
I can't wait for Laur to come back from her hol and then we can start up on YouTube together! I finally feel like I am prepared enough to take this on.
That's all for today! I'm totally becoming nervous about seeing all my course mates again; I'm preying they're as nice as the last time I met them. As usual, I'll keep all you guys updated about what happens tomorrow in the post below!
Hey guys, so today has probably been my most boring day so far, sorry to disappoint. As it's the only day this week that I don't have to be at uni, I planned to catch a train back home and go for a doctors appointment. However that didn't work out as I ended up missing my train! It is so, so hot here today- I feel like we're in the middle of some crazy September heatwave, and that never happens in England! So picture me rushing for my train this morning, all sweaty and flustered - not a good look. Suddenly coming to terms with the fact that I was going to miss my train and all my sweaty efforts had gone to waste was quite a painful realisation, however I turned and walked back to my room with as much dignity as I could manage.
So, after a somewhat eventful morning, I spent the rest of the day in my room (the flatmates are all at lectures today) trying to refrain from dying in this extreme heat. There was me trying to be organised, being prepared for winter and packing hundreds of jumpers - and now I could do with a crop top or two!
I've mostly spent the day doing what I would like to call 'research' into this vlogging thing that me and Laur are going to be taking up. My absolute favourite vlogger at the minute is Shaanxo, she just keeps it so real and that's what me and Laur are all about. Besides, her make up skills are out of this world!
I can't wait for Laur to come back from her hol and then we can start up on YouTube together! I finally feel like I am prepared enough to take this on.
That's all for today! I'm totally becoming nervous about seeing all my course mates again; I'm preying they're as nice as the last time I met them. As usual, I'll keep all you guys updated about what happens tomorrow in the post below!
Night 9:
Hey guys, can you believe that is has already been NINE days since I started my new adventure at uni! First off I would like so say a huuge sorry, I was meant to be posting every day but I got caught up in everything that was going on around me and completely forgot.
Since my last post, things at uni just keep on getting better. Friday night was the first night I was encouraged into going out to the clubs, which isn't something that I normally do (I'm more of a chilling in pjs watching Netflix kinda girl). So yeah, I went out Friday night with my flatmates and my coursemate George, and oh my god it was such a brilliant night! I expected to want to leave at midnight, but ended up staying out till like 4 in the morning, which for me is such a big achievement. We had the best time and it has made me more willing to go out again in future.
In regards to my course and my new friends, things are going really well in that aspect. Last Thursday went to Bradford Museum on a trip, which was pretty much the most boring place I've ever been to, but it did give us loads of time to chill together and talk. The first induction week absolutely flew by, I'm so lucky to have met such incredible people.
Today as I write this, I am getting prepared for my first proper lecture. It's from 5pm till 9pm, which is a bit of a killer! But hopefully it should go fast and be a fun topic. This will be my last blog post about uni, as me and Laur start our vlogs this Tuesday, aah!
Thanks to everyone who has read all the way through to the end! Stay tuned for exciting things!
Hey guys, can you believe that is has already been NINE days since I started my new adventure at uni! First off I would like so say a huuge sorry, I was meant to be posting every day but I got caught up in everything that was going on around me and completely forgot.
Since my last post, things at uni just keep on getting better. Friday night was the first night I was encouraged into going out to the clubs, which isn't something that I normally do (I'm more of a chilling in pjs watching Netflix kinda girl). So yeah, I went out Friday night with my flatmates and my coursemate George, and oh my god it was such a brilliant night! I expected to want to leave at midnight, but ended up staying out till like 4 in the morning, which for me is such a big achievement. We had the best time and it has made me more willing to go out again in future.
In regards to my course and my new friends, things are going really well in that aspect. Last Thursday went to Bradford Museum on a trip, which was pretty much the most boring place I've ever been to, but it did give us loads of time to chill together and talk. The first induction week absolutely flew by, I'm so lucky to have met such incredible people.
Today as I write this, I am getting prepared for my first proper lecture. It's from 5pm till 9pm, which is a bit of a killer! But hopefully it should go fast and be a fun topic. This will be my last blog post about uni, as me and Laur start our vlogs this Tuesday, aah!
Thanks to everyone who has read all the way through to the end! Stay tuned for exciting things!
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| Leopard make up thanks to a tutorial from Shaaanxo! |
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| Derby looking pretty in the sun |
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| Drinking games with some of the flat mates |
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