So... my last post was in August 2013, so that's a good 7 months ish that I've not blogged for, boo me. However I can explain! In late September of 2013 I began university to study law with criminology. So I thought I would do a little bit of a personal post on my experience so far, so that you can get to know me a little better.
Okay, so out of my group of friends I would say I was the least excited for the change from college to university (I would of happily stayed at college forever.. back then). This was due to me being totally shy, anxious and very nervous to leave my comfort zone and leave my friends. I think this goes back to when I first moved to my second secondary school after leaving my hometown. When I went to school I literally wouldn't speak to no one for like two weeks no joke. My best friend now even says that on my first day she had the most uncomfortable lunch ever due to me not speaking (sorry if you are reading this hehe). I had no clue why I ever felt these nervousness because its completely different to how I am when i'm comfortable with my friends.
Back to my story all my friends had left to go to university and were having there freshers which only made me more anxious and I began to hate the idea of university even wondering whether it was for me. One particular issue I had was that I am living at home and that I wouldn't make any friends and be a loner in the back (basically scared of isolation). So these feelings carried on for a great while due to me posting on forums and on Facebook pages trying to find anyone on my course however no luck.
Hallelujah, one day a person made a page for Law Freshers and I was extremely excited to finally meet people. From that day on I would check the page see if anyone was feeling the way I was or had similar questions. Now this is where I would make the recommendation to anyone to get involved in Facebook groups if you are scared or unsure of any similar feelings that I had because this may be a relief to you. From going on the freshers page I had the nerve to finally speak to two girls who were doing Law but by its self or with a different joint. By doing this I found out that I wasn't going to be the only person from my course living at home and I was so overjoyed to know that I wasn't the only one in this boat.
So from speaking to these girls came the day to finally meet... now my nerves were extremely bad at this stage, my parents were away so I had to take the hull freshers event completely by myself, I had no choice but to man up and this was the day I feel my confidence changed. I had a lovely day with these girls and we bonded straight away making plans for freshers, discussing our thoughts and scares. To me that day was not the first day I met these girls, it felt that I had known them for life (extremely strange to me).
Freshers.. amazing! I recommend to any fresher to attend, enjoy it, meet people, have fun! Sadly, freshers ended and lectures began but hey ho a new friend came along to our little group and I admired her guts. She literally just walked over and was like hey, now probably at this time I was thinking god she's got balls wish I could do that, and if you are like this go for it ! totally recommend it!
Boring lectures, ok only some. These happened for a couple of months, then came Christmas and next January exams! (Revise people you'll only kick yourself after if you are like me). So this is the small paragraph that explains my absence.
What's my point, are you thinking? Well I wanted to share my experience and feelings with you guys about university because I don't feel like that there are aspects that are talked about and if anyone can relate to this post then I am happy. I want you guys to know that if you are feeling nervous and unsure then things can get better and my recommendations with you is try and to communicate to as many people as you can. Whether it would be face to face, through Facebook or forums or at open days, it can honestly help you knowing people are feeling like you are. I can honestly say from my experience of university so far I have made some true friends for life even though its been a few months and also from my experience I have found out about who are not my friends anymore (now if you are interested I would happily post about this). So please don't be worried and enjoy your journey... GOOD LUCK!
I hope this post hasn't been too boring and I'd love to read and reply to your opinions or questions in the comments below. Let me know what you feel could improve my blog or what you like to read from me whether personal blogs are any good. Also one last thing if you want to get in touch you can tweet me, @ramblinhan I will reply to this as soon as I can (I check daily, unlike my blog)
love and peace and until next time, ciao x
