I haven't really posted a blog post in a couple of weeks as I've been really busy with uni work. Thought I would fill you guys in on how that's been going.
Essays and Exams
So far I've done two essays which I passed. I got a B1 and a B2. I nearly freaked out because I thought I got a C. There's nothing wrong with that but when you've worked your arse off it's a bit of a knock. I was being silly though, I didn't understand the marking system and realised I done better than I thought. We also done a group presentation on Sectarianism in Scotland which we also got a B1. We were all pretty pleased with it to be honest. I am now studying like crazy for exams and still have an essay to finish before the 18th December. I think I might be going a little crazy. I've also had to go and stay at the boyfriend's to study as a little situation has occurred which I will talk about further on. This has also set my anxiety on high to the point that my second exam I will be putting in an extenuating circumstances form and do the resit. (Think I'll next be doing a post on anxiety).
Travelling
I still hate it. It still tires me out and I'm not even sure why. Although my first semester has practically ended. In semester 2 I don't have any 9am lectures which is a huge pro and I'm only in for 2 days instead of 3 which is another pro. There's also something about travelling in the Winter time. The train isn't so bad but the bus part of the journey is the worst. You get all dressed up and cosy because it's freezing outside but you get on the bus, the heating is on full and you end up sitting there sweating like you've just gone on holiday to the Caribbean and then feel sick and can't wait for the bus to get to your stop. Yep! I still hate it.
Family
So, I mentioned a situation occurred and that was my brother coming back to stay with us. It has been over a week now. I love my brother to bits and I enjoy his company... in small doses. I hate living with him. It's been a stressful time with uni coursework and exams, thinking about Christmas and he adds a little more on. We have things in common but we are also very opposite. He could talk for hours and I like my own company and quiet for a considerable amount of time. So I've had to try and adapt to that. The reason I have went to my boyfriend's to study though is that my brother was having the kids over and I would have no chance of studying at all. So it was for the best. Hopefully my brother will have his own place again soon. Although I actually quite enjoyed staying at my boyfriend's and getting to sleep next to him every night.
Psoriasis
Due to it being Winter and being extremely cold my skin has turned to shit. With the added stress of course work it has made it even worse. The past couple of days it has felt like my face and arms have been on fire and cried at 7am on Sunday morning due to it. Stress during the Winter for me is much worse that stress during any other time of the year.
The Course
So, I've had my ups and downs with the course so far. I hated one of my modules and I absolutely can't wait for it to be over. I have no idea why I thought picking policy was a good decision. Gender, Body and Society has been an absolute joy though and I will miss that class and the lecturer. The lecturer was hilarious and made the topics so interesting. When I go on to do my dissertation I'm definitely picking a topic in relation to that module. It was so relevant and with the sexual harassment scandals going about with Holywood recently it was very informative.
I can't believe how quickly the last few months have gone and that I am almost half-way through this year already. In a few months time I could have my degree and making plans for my Honours. The last time I was at uni I had dropped out way before this point so I'm definitely proud of myself for actually getting my essays done and getting to this point. The support I have this time is 10x better than it was before which has helped immensely. Now fingers crossed for my exam and last essay of the semester. Once I've submitted my essay it's time to start enjoying the holiday season.
Thanks for reading! How is your time at uni going so far? Anything you've enjoyed? Anything that you've hated?
Picture Sources
1 Source: http://elinamarike.tumblr.com/post/127947200644/my-study
2: http://peytonic.tumblr.com/post/124448536438/cosy-crisis
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2: http://peytonic.tumblr.com/post/124448536438/cosy-crisis
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