My First Semester at Uni

Thinking back to the whole scary process of deciding what to do next after sixth form, applying to uni, nervously awaiting offers and attending interviews, I always doubted that I would be sitting here today.

I'm the kind of person that most things don't come easily to, it's not that I'm stupid, (as mum always says!) just that some things take me longer than they might others.

I always loved reading and writing, I actually get stressed if I can't write!

After a love of reading and writing throughout primary school, in year 6 I made a magazine out of paper with my felt tip pens. I showed it to my mum and she seemed really impressed! She kept showing other members of our family and that encouraged me to keep making more.

I'm a tad obsessed with magazines, my room is plastered with them! So this course choice seemed very appropriate for me.

So in preparation for uni, I was so excited! The day to arrive at my halls finally came around, and all too soon I was left alone in my room, after my sobbing family left me. Then I felt alone and a bit scared - I didn't know what to do... go and say hello to flatmates? Sit in the kitchen (on my own..)? Start unpacking straight away? Doubting questions hit me; What if no one liked me? What if I hated my course? What if I couldn't do it?

I needn't have worried! I'm now into my 2nd term, and I am so happy! I love my course and uni even more than I thought I would - I have such a passion that hasn't gone away, I learn new things each day, I am given lots of opportunities, I am able to get involved in lots of different and exciting projects, along with having a lot of fun and laughter along the way!

I really feel my first semester at uni has been such a learning curve! I feel as though I've found something I can do well at and be passionate about (When friends back home ask how uni is, my response is always: 'Amazing! I love it!'). I also feel like I have been able to make friends in different groups, who encourage me, support me and make the whole journey a lot more exciting!

I'm so excited for the next few years, but right now I don't feel like I'll ever want to leave!