I was recently in a seminar on company law at university when the seminar tutor told me to be quiet and let others speak. He said I should "give a chance to those who needed to spend more time thinking before they answered and did not want to impulsively put their hands up". Anyone in… Continue reading Talk less, smile more
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VLOG: A week in the life
This is my twentieth post on this blog! In the tenth post, I did a vlog of my trip to Canada last Summer. People seemed to like that so I thought I would make another one! Here is a week in the life of Dammy... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4iiD3wW06bE&feature=youtu.be I definitely think I prefer being behind the computer screen rather… Continue reading VLOG: A week in the life
Uni: Round 2
So it has been a long time since I posted something new on here so thought I would write the next installment in my 'university series' on my second year experience so far. Click here to read an older post where I reflected on first year. So it is nearly 'reading week' which means I should have the… Continue reading Uni: Round 2
University: to go or not to go?
I feel like I entered the pre-university process with a lackluster attitude. Education is really valued in my family therefore going to university felt like a given and the prospect of not going was not even on the table let alone discussed. I do not at all resent this because university was definitely the best option… Continue reading University: to go or not to go?
Not my worst day…
The pass list for my course at university was released last week and we now know our results, whether we will have to retake and if we will be proceeding to the next year. It was such a bittersweet moment as I was so pleased that I had done well but also so sad that… Continue reading Not my worst day…
Goodbye first year, Hello summer…
The novelty of a full fridge and my mum's glorious cooking is slowly wearing off and the reality that first year is over has finally hit me. Yesterday, was the Prom for my old secondary school and today I attended 'Speech day' for my old sixth form and tonight they will have their Cornflower ball.… Continue reading Goodbye first year, Hello summer…
Here’s looking at you, fresher…
Going to university was like going to war. Or at least, that is how I treated it. I meticulously prepared every last detail and made sure everyone around me was in check to ensure nothing went wrong. I even had contingency plans in place for when I or others inevitably messed up. I was NOT leaving my… Continue reading Here’s looking at you, fresher…