University isn't just about education and getting a degree out of it; it is a life changing experience. After completing my first year of University with a respectable 2:1 (which I was surprised at with the lack of work I did and motivation I had), I learnt how hard yet rewarding, stressful yet fun, University life can be.
All University students will tell you to make the most of first year and boy I did that. After moving just over 130 miles away to live in Newcastle from my hometown of Sheffield, I finally felt free of my parents after living under their rules for 18 years. Now it was my time to fully embrace life.
My first year of University was a very stereotypical experience; meeting new people (and I met a lot!) and partying as well as surviving on pasta and other basic cheap food. Of course there were ups and downs (mainly ups!) but it was without doubt the best, most eventful year of my life so far.
Moving to Newcastle meant a fresh start; a new city, new people and a new way of life (which turned out to be very different than what I expected). Although for the most part I love student life, there is the odd bump in the road. I have therefore decided to share my experiences of my University life for you to hopefully appreciate and love as much as I do.