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After having got next-to-no sleep on the previous three days, I wasn't surprised that I felt like going back to bed when my alarm sounded at 7:00am. I managed to stay in bed a little while before remembering that it was my "first" day of University and I should probably feel motivated. Once I had actually gotten up and drank my tea, I was.
Arrived at University and walked directly to where I was supposed to go, as indicated on the map. When I got there though, there was a person a little younger than myself making inquiries about 'Computing'. Turns out he was asking "where is this place as indicated on the map?" and the lecturer confirmed we were in the correct place, but the lecture theatre had disappeared. Once he'd finished making inquiries I introduced myself to Chris. We found the correct place and took a seat amongst the 200-odd students in the room.
From then on it was really boring induction stuff... I was shocked when Ruth (head of Computing) said something about Wednesday being our "day off". Day off?! I had expected to attend University for two days, or three maximum. Now they're telling me I'll have a single day when I'm not to attend! Everything I've read about University learning has suggested that the learning is very much left in your hands. I'm yet to see a class schedule, but we'll get one shortly.
They've also decided that we might like to endeavor on a "team-building" exercise and given small groups of us a presentation to do about a wide range of subjects. My group is to do a talk on "Wireless Insecurities" - which I know nothing about. It's only a pathetic 5 minute task. I didn't feel like being terribly social today, I still have no idea as to what "kind" of people they are. So I just tried to take a leader stance within my team, since I want to be able to develop my leadership skills. Think I need to develop some kindness into my approach though, but I was tired and care not for pointless team-building.
After I'd sorted out the details with the guys, whose names I already forget (woops) - one of them is called Mitchel though, I went off to lunch. I tried to find some food, but found a bar instead. Now I'm quite strict about acceptable hours to drink, but everyone around me had some form of alcohol, and I thought I would embrace this (or use it as an excuse) and bought myself a pint of Forty-Niner. Shouldn't've. Went down okay, but still felt wrong to drink midday!
I had to return to the lecture theatre again for a health and safety brief and a library induction. I won't bore you with the details, it was a waste of time.
Tomorrow I have to get a photograph taken (for privacy invasion policy?) and then some "Lab Inductions" which run from 12pm - 1:30pm. Sounds like more waste.
I was expecting a parcel today from City-Link, but it never arrived. I made some inquiries and apparently there was a break-in over the weekend and they've closed the branch to try and ascertain what's gone, and what's not. So I'll either receive it tomorrow, or, if it's missing, have to wait for it to be re-delivered. It sucks!
University looks promising, aside the time factors. I'm not interested in being treated like a teenager again. Had enough of that. Maybe this is why returning to education is considered so hard? When you enter adult work, you avoid the bullshit.
I'll sleep well tonight.
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I'd like to welcome a new friend into my life, Rachel, who's a friend of Ashley's and came over to stay a few weeks ago. It was a pleasure meeting her and it's been great getting to know her since. I can see a good bond developing between us.
Arrived at University and walked directly to where I was supposed to go, as indicated on the map. When I got there though, there was a person a little younger than myself making inquiries about 'Computing'. Turns out he was asking "where is this place as indicated on the map?" and the lecturer confirmed we were in the correct place, but the lecture theatre had disappeared. Once he'd finished making inquiries I introduced myself to Chris. We found the correct place and took a seat amongst the 200-odd students in the room.
From then on it was really boring induction stuff... I was shocked when Ruth (head of Computing) said something about Wednesday being our "day off". Day off?! I had expected to attend University for two days, or three maximum. Now they're telling me I'll have a single day when I'm not to attend! Everything I've read about University learning has suggested that the learning is very much left in your hands. I'm yet to see a class schedule, but we'll get one shortly.
They've also decided that we might like to endeavor on a "team-building" exercise and given small groups of us a presentation to do about a wide range of subjects. My group is to do a talk on "Wireless Insecurities" - which I know nothing about. It's only a pathetic 5 minute task. I didn't feel like being terribly social today, I still have no idea as to what "kind" of people they are. So I just tried to take a leader stance within my team, since I want to be able to develop my leadership skills. Think I need to develop some kindness into my approach though, but I was tired and care not for pointless team-building.
After I'd sorted out the details with the guys, whose names I already forget (woops) - one of them is called Mitchel though, I went off to lunch. I tried to find some food, but found a bar instead. Now I'm quite strict about acceptable hours to drink, but everyone around me had some form of alcohol, and I thought I would embrace this (or use it as an excuse) and bought myself a pint of Forty-Niner. Shouldn't've. Went down okay, but still felt wrong to drink midday!
I had to return to the lecture theatre again for a health and safety brief and a library induction. I won't bore you with the details, it was a waste of time.
Tomorrow I have to get a photograph taken (for privacy invasion policy?) and then some "Lab Inductions" which run from 12pm - 1:30pm. Sounds like more waste.
I was expecting a parcel today from City-Link, but it never arrived. I made some inquiries and apparently there was a break-in over the weekend and they've closed the branch to try and ascertain what's gone, and what's not. So I'll either receive it tomorrow, or, if it's missing, have to wait for it to be re-delivered. It sucks!
University looks promising, aside the time factors. I'm not interested in being treated like a teenager again. Had enough of that. Maybe this is why returning to education is considered so hard? When you enter adult work, you avoid the bullshit.
I'll sleep well tonight.
---
I'd like to welcome a new friend into my life, Rachel, who's a friend of Ashley's and came over to stay a few weeks ago. It was a pleasure meeting her and it's been great getting to know her since. I can see a good bond developing between us.