No Longer A Fresher

Whilst writing this, my last piece of work for university is slowly being uploaded! It's such as relief to know that all my work is finished and I will be off on my way back home to Cambridge in 5 days time with no work to complete over summer, apart from when I'm working at ELLE Magazine - yep, you read that right, I'm working with ELLE! Little Rachel from Camden Town who would of thought it eh? This year at Uni has been crazy, overwhelming, and overall a complete roller-coaster, but I've had a great time, met amazing people, and most importantly worked hard and learn't a lot. 

This book has been a good source this year!

What I've Learnt At Uni This Year 

1- Magazine Journalism is for me

2- I'm still the nosey bugger I've always been, but I'm a training Journalist, there for it's a great quality to have!

3- Sometimes you don't need to say anything, being observant is enough.

4- Shorthand isn't going to be as easy as I thought

5- I prefer writing features to news stories

6- Starting an essay in advance does you the world of good

7- Leaving an essay to the last minute is the most stressful thing ever (I don't advise it)

8- Reading more genres gives you more ideas

9- There is a hell of a lot to know about the Journalism Industry

10- Blogging is way too much fun

With endless amounts of essays and deadlines out of the way, I now have the whole of summer to kick back, and make the most of having home cooked meals, Sky TV, and a sofa (if you don't live at uni, and have the luxury of a sofa, you won't understand how much it is missed.) Being away from home for so long really makes you miss the little things. I thought it would be a huge relief to not hear my little foster sister winging and crying, but strangely enough, I miss it (ask me again in a week and see if I've changed my mind.) Living so far away from home does have it's disadvantages. Firstly, there is no Megabus directly from Sunderland to Cambridge, so I can't save myself a little bit of money. Secondly, a train journey is a whopping £70 ish return, bit expensive for a quick weekend home. Although coming back home less often then others makes you cherish it that little bit more.

I'm hoping second year won't fly by as quick as this year has. With twice as much work, I'm guessing it will seem a lot longer. It's crazy to think how quick time goes when your having fun! I'm gutted I can't stay a fresher forever, it's far too much fun, but I have next year, and who said I can't come back to uni early and do freshers all over again?!