University Life

Since my first year of university is over so I guess i'll write something about my experience. My experience has been pretty varied throughout and its caused so many emotions in me. I go to Queens University in Belfast and I do Computer Science.

The Beginning: At first I was pretty excited and also really scared. The thought of moving from the comfort of what Upper Sixth provided to the big bad world was crazy. It was amazing though. Everything was new. I had just moved out and finally got the independence I wanted. Freshers was alright I guess but nowhere near as good as people hyped it up to be.

Starting classes: Lectures were class tbh. They were so different to what I was used to at school. The content was pretty exciting which proves how nerdy I am. Some lecturers were absolutely AWFUL though. Some were just too hard to understand and allot of independent study was needed.

The people: My course is filled up with a varied bunch of people. Some are so nice and are a joy to talk to and I would love to know them better.....but on the other hand there is some of the worst people I have met in my life there. Some who go out to put people down or try to be better than others.

Bad Times: As there are ups there are also downs. Basically allot of crap went down and a person took advantage of my trust. Lesson well learned. Second bad time is the work load. Some of the work load can build up to the point of craziness. Mixed with a lack of confidence in the field you're working in is a bad mix.

Good Times: Getting to partake in a course I enjoy. It has its tough moments but in the end its bringing me closer to something I could do in the future for myself. Also getting closer to one of my friends who joins me on the course. We have had so many laughs together about the silliest things, lol :L

Future?: Well i'll be moving to level 2 first of all where i'll have to pick a few modules to undertake and also a fuckload of placement applications and interviews to go through. That's pretty scary. After that is the decision to stay on the BENG or transfer to the MENG qualification and the placement itself. I really hope to go somewhere that'll boost my confidence and bring me out of my shell. America would be a dream to go to or even Japan or Australia. After that year i'll have to move on to third year of learning. Next the choice of graduating or doing a Masters then being released into the big bad world. I have no idea what will happen after that.

Uni is by far the most unpredictable time of my life. Its also flew like nothing normal. I hope the good times continue :)