A new way of life

University changed my life more than I thought I would. I've now fallen into a routine here but thinking back to when I first started university things were so different from back home. I had no choice to be independent as I couldn't rush home if I panicked, or else I faced a seven and a half hour commute to university. I think this is the kick up the arse I needed. As much as I love my home town it's a great feeling to know that I'm trying to be my own person and make decisions for myself. I was surprised by how quickly I adjusted to university life when it came to washing and cooking for myself. Don't get me wrong though, at times it's still daunting, and as much as I love university life you can't beat home cooked food, my cooking is slightly hit and miss.

I was very lucky with the group of people I have met at university, particularly with my flat mates. We are a close group and have sorted our accommodation to live together for our second year. We enjoy going out as a flat, with the group introducing me to nights out for the first, being one of the younger ones in my year I didn't experience my home town's nightlife.  There are many funny moments from our nights out and Halloween even introduced me to my boyfriend. I wasn't looking for a relationship at university but its amazing where life can take you. As well as my flat home life, I find my course lectures interesting and informative, although there is too much reading to be done in a short deadline time. Despite that I get on well with the people on my course and don't regret my choice of course or university.
It's great to see where life takes you and I'm looking forward to seeing where it will lead me next.