10th February 2019
it's been almost 6 months since I've posted...but wow...it's been quite a 5.5 months I must say
semester 2, 2018:so I spent mid august to mid jan in europe doing my exchange semester. was amazing. visited 20 countries. once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. if anyone is ever considering exchange, i would strongly recommend it. i did have my downs but i definitely do not regret it at all. met so many people from around the world, saw so many sights, tasted great food and did so many things i wouldn't usually do! to think even 12 months ago that i would cruise the baltic sea, walk around the red square in moscow, climb the eiffel tower, visit the colosseum, see oia santorini at sunset, ride a gondola in venice, cruise along the danube river...the list goes on! it was also my first white christmas and i also loved experiencing the european christmas markets! i could ramble on about my trip!
(i'm actually considering doing another exchange in next year, but we'll see when time comes )
in terms of the actual academics, my grades were not too good, but luckily they don't count towards my gpa
(another reason why you should do exchange people!!)
this yearnow...this year...i have to take uni more seriously. i honestly haven't been in the mood since returning from europe. i was in such a euphoric state over there that now being back feels kinda...depressing?
i have a decent gpa, but i still want to maintain it. i'm still not 100% certain on what courses i want to take this year but they're all going to have to be politics courses (i'm kinda sad not to be doing french anymore. whilst i liked it i didn't work very hard while i was on exchange and i still want to continue learning the language somehow)
the only thing is i don't really want a 'career' in the political science/IR field anymore, but i still have interest in my degree so idek what i'm doing by sticking it out
it took me forever to secure accommodation back in canberra, especially because i wouldn't be guaranteed on campus housing. i lived in a studio apartment on campus last year which was super convenient (but not super cheap) but i got a very late offer to live in a single dorm which i'll be moving into in a few days. it is cheaper but less convenient, but much more social so hopefully it works out
I keep saying i'll take part in more clubs and extracurriculars. maybe i'll stick to it this year? who knows.
I probably need to start looking at relevant work experience and perhaps internships.
I guess that's it for a 5-month update
If you read through all of this you're amazing and ily <3