Today, I finished off and submitted my essay that is due in
tomorrow. It signals that I have completed my first Semester and now, I can
finally reflect back on what has been an eventful (and long) term. I can also
now relax sort of although I do have two essays to do over the break.
I have loved my University experience, most of it anyway. I
did end up in hospital for a few days but that’s another matter. You could say
I haven’t looked back although there were tears in the first week. But apart
from these slight wobbles, I have really enjoyed myself. My confidence has come
on leaps and bounds, I’ve met loads of great people and this whole journalism
malarkey isn’t too bad either. In fact, it’s an amazing course. I’m so glad I
screwed up my AS history exam.
Although I am not totally assertive, my change is really
noticeable if you compared me before and after. Most of the time, this new
found confidence helps me in life but sometimes I end up saying the wrong thing
and making myself look like a fool. But, that’s another thing. I am less
embarrassed. I know I’m in a wheelchair and have a dodgy voice that cuts out
mid-sen…tence but I don’t care what others think. I went through school being
so image conscious (didn’t have a headrest because I thought it made me look
less disabled) which is ridiculous, I know. Now, I can just get on with life
and don’t let things get me down (apart from Arsenal losing).
Like I said yesterday, journalism is about networking and
I’ve been lucky enough to form relationships with some great people including
my lecturers and guest speakers, who are just a plethora of wisdom and
knowledge. Then there’s some great people in my class and last but not least,
my flatmates who have had me crying with laughter. The random conversations are
unbelievable. The only downside is the lack of girls.
So, there you have it. A brief summary of why I have loved
these past few months.
Now I’m settled in, don’t be afraid to come and visit next
years. I won’t bite.
Right, I’m off back to the greatest city of them all…St.
Albans (no, that can’t be right)
“Driving Home For Christmas”
Bye for now!