Dear Fresher Me

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I've seen recently on social media #DearFresherMe, which is people talking about what they would have told themselves when they first started University. I thought it would be a good idea to write what I would tell myself an anyone else in their first year of University.

Living At Home During University

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People always talk about what it’s like to move away for University and live in accommodation, but what about those of us who decide to live at home?

University Second Year Reflection & Summer Plans

Hey! I'm back!

In April I had 3 assignment deadlines, an exam and then 2 at the beginning of May. Which meant no time for blogging! However, my second year of University is now over which means I can get back to it.

Looking After Your Mental Health In University

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My previous mental health post (What Are Panic Attacks & How Can I Help Someone?) did really well and people seemed to like it, so I thought I would come back with another mental health post. 

I have just completed my first year of University and understand that there will be first years starting in September, so I have decided to put together a post on looking after your mental health in University. Whilst Uni can be fun, the work load, new environment and meeting strangers can be daunting and stressful. Here are 7 ways to look after your mental health:

8 University Summer Break Goals

When I am in education I feel like I have no time for myself. I don't have time to do any of my interests or hobbies, and feel like if I spend time to myself then I'm wasting time where I could be writing an essay or revising for an exam.


Fortunately, I am now on summer break. All my exams are over and I have had all of my marks back which means I can finally relax. It makes me very happy that I don't have to do any University work until September! So here are 8 goals I want to meet in my time off:

•  Read books- I've loved reading since a kid but whether it be GCSEs, A Levels or Uni, if I'm reading textbooks and doing assignments and exams, I just can't read. So, for this Summer my goal is to read at least 2 books, although I'm sure I can get through a lot more!

•  Go on Holiday- In my gap year I had the luxury of being able to go on holiday whenever I wanted to, providing I could get the time off from work. But now I don't have such a luxury! I'm having a week away just in the UK with some family and then I will hopefully have something booked abroad with my friend. Need that relaxation!

• Clean My Room- I hate to admit it, but during University I really slacked on keeping my room clean. I've managed to do a massive, 9 hour clean out of my room since finishing University which was such a relief. But my goal is to keep that cleanliness up!

• Clear Out All Drawers and My Wardrobe- My wardrobe became so full I was hanging things off the doors and my drawers are over spilling. So my goal is to declutter every drawer in my room and tidy them. So far I've managed to clear out and tidy my make up and clear out my wardrobe. I have about 8 more drawers to go, so wish me luck.

• Colouring- This may sound childish to some, but for me colouring books are therapeutic and relaxing. I used to do it all the time until University and I'd like to get back in to it. It's just so satisfying colouring in the lines with bold and beautiful colours.

• Go On Days Out- It's hard to have a social life when you're busy working. I'd like to fit a few days out with people on really nice days in my break. So far I've spent a day out by a river with my niece and a day going to Airhop with friends. Hopefully I will keep this up!

• Pass My Driving Test- I've been driving on and off for 3 years now and I am determined to pass my test by September. Fingers crossed!

• Get My First Tattoo- I planned to get my first tattoo as soon as I hit 18 but I kept putting it off. Now I've finally bit the bullet and had a consultation last week. My tattoo is booked in for the end of August. I'm super nervous but also excited!

What are your summer goals?

When Hard Work Pays Off

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Because this blog is apart of my life and is my area to express and write about what I wish, I thought I would tell you guys that I have officially been accepted into University! As soon as I saw I had been accepted I burst into to tears. It felt like a whole weight that had been built up on my shoulders for two years had finally lifted and I had finally achieved what I was working so hard for. All the hard work, stress, anger and tears paid off and I finally got what I wanted: to begin a career in Psychology. I had wanted a career in Psychology since I was 13/14 and now it feels like I can finally begin that path.

I am also excited to begin a new chapter. The sixth form I was at was also my secondary school so I had spent a long time there. I honestly didn't have the best time in school, or sixth form, so it felt liberating to walk out of there for the last time on Results Day. I was so worried I would have to come back and retake a year!

Now I can finally begin my gap year. I can finally have a well deserved break from education then know that I have a place in University to go to at the end of it.

I guess the moral of this story is cliché, but true. Don't give up on what you are aiming for. I worked so hard to get where I am; I fought with many demons of my own. But now I know when you work so hard for something, you will get what you want.

And it will feel glorious.

I hope anyone who has received any exam results or have any upcoming get the results they are hoping for!