This is my Uni. The
University of Nottingham. Isn't it beautiful? And this is only a bit of it! I'll be graduating here
in July to celebrate 3 wholesome years of studying, hard work,
meeting great people and just having such an amazing time! I studied
law, which was EXTREMELY challenging and required a lot of hard work
to even achieve average grades... but it has all been worth it for
the experience and to be a Bachelor of Laws!
But what is Uni really
like? Obviously it will be different for every person but here's my
experience.
You will meet some
amazing people and make great friends who you'll hopefully get to
live with :)
This is definitely one
of the best bits of Uni. Living with your mates. I actually met my
boyfriend here in my halls along with the same mates, so we all lived
together for a year in halls then shared houses in our 2nd
and 3rd years. This is just so different to living at
home. Living with 6 people all the same age as you is great fun.
You will have to
study harder than ever before...
This is going to be
different for individuals and depends on where you go and what kind
of subject you'll be studying. But on a whole you will have to work
your butt off, especially in 2nd and 3rd years.
But don't worry this doesn't mean you have to stop having fun. You
just need to make sure you have the right balance between work and a
social life. Work hard, play hard!
You will need to be
independent in your studies.
At school and college,
we're used to being 'spoon fed' all the information then usually
reciting it like a parrot for the exams and can still come out with a
decent grade. At Uni this is very different. There is A LOT of
independent study and extra reading which is usually essential. You
just have to have the initiative to go and do it without being told
to. You don't HAVE to attend lectures but do you really want to be
missing essential information for your degree? Not really. So make
sure you're not lazy and attend those lectures which you're paying
for!!
You will spend more
money than at home... BUT there are great student deals and
discounts!
Bills, food,
accommodation.. these are all things you probably didn't have to
worry about at home. But don't worry, that is what the student
maintenance loan is for and you shouldn't have any problems. There
are however, some money perks from being a student. You can use your
student card to get a lot of discounts at retail stores such as New
Look and also discounts in branch restaurants. You can also buy a NUS extra card for £12 a year which gives extra savings at loads of
stores and restaurants. As a student, you will usually have the
opportunity to go on student nights out which will mean you get into
clubs for cheaper prices with cheaper drinks. Which is a great
experience with all of your friends without breaking the bank.
You will have the
best time!!!
University
has honestly been the most fun I've had. It has made me more
independent as a person and I know that I can take care of myself. I
have met some incredible people, and really enjoyed my studies. It
has been an awesome opportunity and I have loved every minute of it!
Now
is for the next chapter of my life, wherever that may take me...
What
have your experiences of Uni been like? Any of you hoping to start
Uni this September/October? :)
