So Long, Farewell, Auf Wiedersehen, Goodbye
July 19, 2013
Hello, and welcome to my final blog. *wipes away tear* My 3 years at University have ended, and what amazing three years they have been! I still remember my very first day – a bit overwhelming meeting so many new people and realising that Nottingham was my new home for the next few years. Not …
Gemma the Explorer
June 21, 2013
It’s so strange to think that today is my last ever day in Nottingham (bar coming back for a day next week for a wedding.) Still have packing to do, but nearly there. A bit late after having 3 years to accomplish this, but my housemate and I finally hopped on the bus to make …
#YOGO – You Only Graduate Once
June 14, 2013
I am really enjoying this freedom. Lie-ins everyday. No particular rush to get anywhere. Last minute plans. ‘Tis the life! With all this free time, I might even start reading Game of Thrones. Not sure I can wait a whole year until the next season. After an awesome holiday in Spain, I was in London …
SUN, SEA AND SUSPICIOUS TATTOOS
June 9, 2013
So I’ve officially finished my degree. It still hasn’t quite sunk in. Those around me congratulate me, but my response seems to be a blank stare followed by an “Oh my gosh, yeah”. I’m sure it will really hit home in a week or two, or at Graduation Ball. Straight after my exam, I finished …
So Nearly There
May 31, 2013
I’ve been at home for nearly two weeks now. In hindsight, it probably wasn’t the best of ideas as coming home is usually more like a holiday than a time to revise. Maybe I would have been more productive if I had stayed in Nottingham. Nevertheless, I’ve enjoyed revision breaks of playing with my baby …
Avoiding Cabin Fever
May 17, 2013
We all know the feeling. You’ve been working solidly for a few hours straight. Your vision starts to go slightly funny if you look out your window at actual daylight for too long. You check the time every five minutes to see if it’s dinner time yet. You fill up your water bottle only halfway, …
Celebrations Before Exams Start
May 10, 2013
This week I turned 21. To be honest, I don’t really understand why 21 is such a big deal in the UK. In the USA, you can legally drink, but here, it’s just another number. Nevertheless, I got caught up in the whole “Wooo, I’m 21!” business by celebrating with a casual dinner with mates, …
Everything BUT Revision
May 3, 2013
Hi there. I finally finished my project, and got it professionally printed and bound at the SU Print Shop. Hurray! It felt really strange handing it in because it meant it was officially over… No more proofing, re-arranging tables or finding other ways to say “Therefore” and “However”. At least now I can concentrate on revising for exams… …
Essential Mobile Apps For Uni
April 26, 2013
NCT Buses This app provides real-time data on bus arrival times. So you can leave your house or Uni when the bus is on its way, rather than wait unnecessarily in the cold. You can save your favourite stops too, so it literally takes seconds to check when your bus is coming. Great for you …
Easter has taught me…
April 19, 2013
Or rather “Easter holiday has made me appreciate even more”…Because most of the following I knew already, but the longer title just isn’t so snazzy is it? The best things in life really are free! On Tuesday last week, Ben and Jerry’s annual Free Cone Day finally arrived! A day where you can eat …
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