Happy New Year! Ok, perhaps I\u2019m a month late, or maybe it\u2019s just because now is the first time it really feels like one given the intense start to the new term. Within the first two weeks back after the festive break, we had seven major coursework deadlines (yes \u2013 seven!), which was immediately followed by a spell of three exams in three days right at the beginning of the exam period and then finally one more at the start of the second week! The pressure has been higher than that on the Empire State Building\u2019s foundations multiplied by that of an elephant dancing on a drawing pin\u2026so much in fact that it has caused such terrible analogies! But at last Semester 1 has drawn to a close and we all have a chance to draw our collective breath. The few days off before Semester 2 kicks into action is very much needed! As for the exams themselves, I was pretty pleased with how they all went \u2013 there was nothing completely abstract or overly different to what we\u2019d been taught which is always good, so hopefully I\u2019ll be happy when results time comes around again.<\/p>\n
Hmmm, I\u2019m now at the point that I feel is about half-way through for an appropriately sized blog and I have to admit that since my last entry I\u2019ve reached this stage twice before \u2018going away to finish it later\u2019. Alas, that never quite happened, so I\u2019m determined to make it all the way to the finish this time! Alongside having a rest, I\u2019ve been using the few free days to try and sort out a work placement over the summer. There are a lot more jobs available then when I was looking a year ago now that the worst of the recession is thankfully over. Also, I think I left it a bit too late last time around as well which didn\u2019t help, hence why I\u2019m hoping to get something sorted out soon. However, I know from past experience that getting a summer internship can be really beneficial to your studies, as well as getting some much needed cash! There have been several things that have really benefited me this year, that I never would have expected at the time, and besides, any work you get is always good experience and a necessary first step on the ladder. I\u2019m having to play the waiting game for now though, so I will keep you posted on how I get on!<\/p>\n
Right, I think I\u2019ve made it! Onwards to the start of Semester 2!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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