Within the next three months, I’ll be making the biggest
step in my life since 2009 when I began my career as an undergraduate. I have
applied for and been accepted to study a Master’s in English Literary Studies
in September here at the University of
Southampton, and cannot wait to get started! It means that I’ll be able to
continue to study Literature, which has always been one of the great loves of
my life, whilst staying in Southampton and living independently. The last few
months have been riddled with fear, anxiety and excitement, but I am sure this
is the right decision for my future.
I have a feeling that the next twelve months will be
incredibly busy for me. Alongside my masters, I will be filling the role of
Deputy Editor for the University’s magazine, the Wessex Scene, and of course getting
a job to help fund my course since this year I will not be eligible for government funding. It’s going to be a challenge but that’s not necessarily a
bad thing, and it’s about time I stopped playing it safe and took some risks.
This is me: just so
that you can put a face to a name
This introductory post comes at quite a poignant time for me
as I am currently moving out of my student house, which has been my home for
the last two years. Since being here at University, things have definitely
changed for the better. That sounds very cheesy, but it’s definitely true, and
most students I know will say the same. I’ve made some lifelong friends, developed
confidence, learned how to care for myself, and really discovered what
interests me. I have been very lucky in my time here at Southampton, and could
not have asked for a better three years. Words cannot describe how sad I am to
see everything changing, and it is certainly going to be difficult to adapt,
but things must change in order to move forward. I suppose I chose to continue into postgraduate study not only to further my studies, but also to continue the
lifestyle that I have grown so accustomed to. You could say I’m not quite ready
to leave student life behind and enter the real world just yet!
I was going to compile a list of personal aims and
objectives for the next year, and then share them with you to look back on at
the end. However, I found that far too difficult, and it may have been rather a
tacky start to my blogging career for many of the readers! I think the best
thing to do is enjoy myself, do what I want to do, and appreciate that things
cannot always be planned. I do have aims, but those are to have the year of my life,
to juggle everything well and leave as a happy and well-rounded person. I don’t
think I could ask for more than that! So here’s to the next year of my life.
I’ve always been a keen reader and I suppose being a budding
writer comes with that – but I’ve never really had an outlet for my writing
other than my essays and assignments. Although this first post is not too
innovative, I hope it’s provided a good insight into my life so far, allowing you
to work out what to expect from my writing. I think it’s a good idea to start
off with the basics; who I am, what I do, and why I am here in Southampton.
You’ll find out more about everything else over time. I cannot wait to share my postgraduate life with you all, and hope that you enjoy reading about what I have
to say.
So, Southampton. You’re not getting rid of me that easily.
I’ll be back in September to start a new chapter of my life! In the meantime,
let’s see what this summer brings…
Joanne
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