The April Panic
So, I woke up last night in somewhat of a panic. I'm not quite sure why, but I was really stressed out about where I am going to be living next year. I don't know why this was such a concern of mine, but I was seriously scared about not getting accomodation at the university I end up going to, and getting over the U.K. only to find out that I hadn't made proper living arrangements and I was homeless. So I spent my morning looking up the best places to live for postgraduates at Nottingham Trent and Swansea. Yes, it has come down to those two universities. And if you happen to know ANYTHING about either of them, I'd really appreciate some input. Because I have no freaking idea where to go, and I only have two that I'm picking from now. (The fact that I've narrowed down to the two makes me quite proud though! :-) YAY!)
This sounds really silly and it occurred to me later this morning, after speaking to my parents for a looooooong time on the phone yet again about what I'm doing with my life, that today is the first day of April. Remember when that meant April Fool's Day and "Yay, the year is almost over!" and summer vacation and lots of other good things? Since I started college, April has always been kind of a hellish month with no breaks and everyone in a panic and I think that could not be more true this year. (And okay, I lied, last April was amazing, but usually it's one of my least favorite months of the year.)
But this year, April means decision making, and hearing back from programs and schools, and lots of changes and stress. And so I started to freak out a bit more because, well, a lot people I know still don't know 100% where they will go to school, where they will work, or even which country they will be living in next year. And it just scared me a bit and made me kind of sad to think that our undergraduate college careers are coming to an end and we'll all be separating so soon and all that sentimental stuff. It broke my heart to say good bye to the people in England last year, and I had only known them for six months. To say good bye to people here, some of whom I've known for years... TEARS. DRAMATIC. SAD.
So, for everyone out there who is about to enter the April Panic, I just hope (and know) all of you will land on your feet (like we all always do). It'll all be over before we know it, and then there will be loads of celebrating and fun. And until then--make sure you keep me updated on where all of you amazing people will be going this summer and next year so I can keep in touch!
This sounds really silly and it occurred to me later this morning, after speaking to my parents for a looooooong time on the phone yet again about what I'm doing with my life, that today is the first day of April. Remember when that meant April Fool's Day and "Yay, the year is almost over!" and summer vacation and lots of other good things? Since I started college, April has always been kind of a hellish month with no breaks and everyone in a panic and I think that could not be more true this year. (And okay, I lied, last April was amazing, but usually it's one of my least favorite months of the year.)
But this year, April means decision making, and hearing back from programs and schools, and lots of changes and stress. And so I started to freak out a bit more because, well, a lot people I know still don't know 100% where they will go to school, where they will work, or even which country they will be living in next year. And it just scared me a bit and made me kind of sad to think that our undergraduate college careers are coming to an end and we'll all be separating so soon and all that sentimental stuff. It broke my heart to say good bye to the people in England last year, and I had only known them for six months. To say good bye to people here, some of whom I've known for years... TEARS. DRAMATIC. SAD.
So, for everyone out there who is about to enter the April Panic, I just hope (and know) all of you will land on your feet (like we all always do). It'll all be over before we know it, and then there will be loads of celebrating and fun. And until then--make sure you keep me updated on where all of you amazing people will be going this summer and next year so I can keep in touch!