It always seems impossible until it’s done, Nelson Mandela
With already living in Leeds, the environment and it’s surroundings wasn’t usual for me. Being now a University student has been quite tough at times, making friends and trying not to get lost in the building, but I, somehow, have managed to cope! My course friends are extremely friendly and so are the staff. So far, I have only gotten lost twice in these past 10 days but, I’m slowly getting my bearing.
The atmosphere at my University is quite relaxed and very different to my highs school and sixth form as at high school they will chase you up on things such as signing documents or missed work. University is much different as they don’t keep tabs on you every now and again (maybe once) which is a good thing as it helps you (first years especially) to become independent and responsible. The student unions and other members of the University are very supportive and encouraging with joining clubs and societies, in fact my friends and I have just created a Disney society which I am most definitely looking forward to staring.
Living at home has it pros and cons and the biggest con would probably not socialising and going out every night with friends however, this could be a good thing if you’re not the kind of person to go clubbing often. Being at home, for me, is helps a lot as I enjoy my home comforts and I find I get my work completed much better than if I was living on campus as the noise of my flatmates, or even being in the library would distract me. Residing at home also enables me to have a flexible schedule, where I can meet friend in town whenever I want, plus, it’s much cheaper too.
Overall, I look forward to what’s to come in these three years and the friendships and memories I am going to make.
