13/12/19
The threatening red box always makes an appearance when I update... oops.
Since my last entry, I have completed my second year of university! This is so exciting because this year has felt so long and at times, it was definitely a struggle. I think I've ended it on a high note because (1) my grades have seen a massive improvement since Term 1, and (2) I think a lot of positive change has occurred since the beginning of this year.
I'm excited for the following year though because new decade, lots of change. I'm moving into 3rd year courses next year which makes me feel old even though I know I will be in 3rd year? They look a lot more intense but practical but it's exciting because the theory I've learnt over the past 2 years will finally be put to use (except for media theory lol what a joke)! I've also secured my second internship for next year and it's at a PR firm specialising in brand reputation, which will be a good change from my previous one which focused on events. I might do another internship before I leave for Europe, maybe at this travel-centric PR firm!
Also, I finally got nominated to a university for exchange today. I don't know if I've explained it before, but at UNSW, the exchange process works by students submitting 6 preferences to the exchange office, with one of them being selected. I'll most likely be going to the University of Sussex from September 2020 to June 2021. I was really disappointed because I had already imagined myself in my top preference (Vienna, Austria), and Sussex was my 4th preference. Regardless of where I'm going, exchange is a massive privilege that not many people can either (a) fit into their degree, or (b) afford; so I'm still excited, although there is still that part of me that is not as enthused about going lol.
To make myself feel better, I'm going to list some pros for going to Sussex:
- Everything will be in English, including paperwork, visas, etc. so I won't have to worry too much about language barriers;
- It won't be as cold as Austria;
- If I want, there are lots of opportunities for work experience in PR because the UK has a good reputation for that industry;
- If my financial situation is really bad I can get a job;
- I can watch Schitt's Creek whenever I like.
I feel like when you hype up something for so long and don't get it, you ruin the remainder of the experience so I'm going to focus on the positives of going to Sussex, of which the only stand-out positive is that season 6 of Schitt's Creek will be available to watch on Netflix straight away, whereas in Austria they don't have the show on their Netflix. Side note: I sent an essay of an email to the UNSW exchange office arguing why I should go to Austria instead of Sussex so we'll see what happens. My WAM was 0.5 under the previous exchange cohort's cut-off so I might not be able to go there but a somewhat passive-aggressive email will hopefully do the trick... or not.
Oh and final grades for Term 3 are released on the 21st! This year has felt long, but at the same time, really short and it's strange to think that I've finished my second year of uni uGHhshshshsh I feel old. Not to mention next year is 2020 and I'll be turning 20, wow.
I hope you guys have been doing well and I'll be back for another entry at the beginning of term next year! Happy holidays!!!
Love,
fantasticbeasts xoxo