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Now it Begins

Since graduation - no, since my family touched down in the UK, I've been eating so much. And my mum complains I've gotten fat == Asides from the rain and chilly weather, graduation was, well, not as emotionally charged as I thought it was going to be. If anything else, I was struggling not to yawn so conspicuously during the speeches. Even made it across the platform without embarrassing myself, as seen in the 10 second vid I posted on instagram (wayhey!) Managed to toss my motar, and snap various pictures with friends who came (love you guys) and have some fancy cakes and champagne. Now that that's all over, it still doesn't really feel like I've graduated. Perhaps it has to do with doing masters in the next academic year. I do look forward to staying in the new house though - it's a place I've visited often enough to feel at home. We've finally left Nottingham after feeding my friends with home cooked food for two days, and by the looks of it, it...

UK Guide - International Student Edition

Hi all! Today's post will be focusing on what to expect when coming to the UK to study, and what to bring and what not to bring. First of all, this country is not really all that hyped up to be. Please get that into your head. Britain is a fine country no doubt, but it rains 80% of the time, or looks like it'll rain and don't let the sunny day fool you. Rain will always be lurking around the next cloud that passes by. Right! Now that that's out of the way, let's get down to business *cue Captain Shang singing to his recruits in all his topless glory* Packing Depending on where you will be staying (halls or house) you will need to plan accordingly how much you'll bring with you across the ocean.  Living in halls or student accommodation usually means  moving in and out at least 3 times per academic year; Christmas break, Easter break, Summer break. So do plan ahead. Living in a house or flat with others means that you'll get to keep your stuf...