New Beginnings

Two weeks into this new university life. About the right time to make some comments on first impressions! This period of a person's life is probably the time where they are going to notice a really prominent amount of change in a very small space of time. This theory has not been proved wrong in the past two weeks!
Moving out...
The most difficult thing about beginning university, is always going to be the moving away from home stage. For many, this will be the first time that they have lived away from their family for a permanent duration of time, so a daunting prospect for anyone. Ok, so moving to the sleepy town of Farnham isn't quite the bustling, bright lights of London, but a big change all the same. However, this change instantly helps people to find a new side to their personality.
People...
Another daunting prospect for some is meeting new people, however, everybody seems to have embraced this phase as an exciting part of the process. The view that the same boat is currently being shared by everyone seems to have helped this situation. The funny thing is that even though everyone is at the same stage, in that same boat, a familiar pattern is noticeable. You will see this in every primary school, secondary school, sports club, work place, and of course university as well. Little groups. Already, two weeks in, you can see little friendship groups starting to form! I have spent much of my time with the Upper Hale Crew (us outcasts who were rejected from uni halls of residence!). It has been great that just two weeks in, so many personalities have developed, common interests have been raised, and everyone (touch wood), is getting on really well!
Taking the plunge...
Now, it is down to the business end, and getting out of uni what you set out to. Many people have great ideas, a student newspaper is well under way, a student radio service is also being talked about, and so many people are so enthusiastic about getting involved and really adapting to this major change! One of my highlights of uni so far was seeing an old friend of mine at the Student Union. She was performing as part of the comedy bill, and her name is Luisa Omielan. I met her on a radio course in 2007, but she felt her talent lay elsewhere and has since worked hard developing a career in comedy. Having played Brighton Fringe Festival and Edinburgh already, she is off to America shortly to develop herself even more. She found her new beginning, and embraced it! Now, she's tipped to go all the way to the top! So, a great example to follow. If you want it, go and get it!