A Fresh Start

The statement “a fresh start” gets thrown about these days and it tends to be meaningless to many people and a way of giving false hope to many who seek it out desperately. However, in my case I truly believe that embarking on this terrifying ordeal in attending university, it will benefit my life in ways I can’t even imagine just quite yet.

I felt that my situation was suffocating me and it was like I couldn’t escape a never ending losing battle but then university swooped in, similar to an angel saving me from the despair and darkness of hell. I’ve only been here at Sheffield Hallam a few weeks but I feel liberated already, free to do what I want to do without anyone questioning or challenging me. I guess the rumours of going further north the friendlier the people get is true, which is a blessing. I had a bright and early 6.30am start on Sunday the 18th September after an evening’s drinking with my family for a “send-off” before I went to university… let’s just say that morning I wasn’t feeling the best.

My initial impressions when I entered my flat were impressive especially for being the cheapest accommodation available at the university. Then as I got settled in, got unpacked and said my farewell to my beloved mother, I was lucky enough to fit in with the crowd immediately. I had doubts at first whether I there would be anyone with similar interests to me or even want to socialise with me whatsoever. But, then I realised we are all in the exact same boat and all my worries ceased to exist within minutes of getting to know people. Journalism is the career path I intend to enter into once I finish the course at university and hopefully I will be able to specialise in sports as it is a great passion of mine. My induction was at 9am on the Monday and I hadn’t had to wake up at these early times of the day for a good 4 months… that was a quality summer. I am approaching university with much optimism and I am thoroughly enjoying it at the current moment. My hopes for Sheffield have already exceeded my expectations and I am looking forward to see what the future holds and I cannot wait to dive even further in.

Then there’s the nightlife and I am already thoroughly impressed with what Sheffield has to offer, especially as nights out in booming Birmingham and wonderful Worcester are hard to beat but it has definitely lived up to my presumptions. I managed to get to the final squad of the football team only to be one of the unlucky 20 or 30 that were unfortunately cut due to exceeding numbers. Gutting, but that just means more time in the gym, drinking and going out so I’m not too fussed. I also had my meningitis jab and my arm felt like It had been hit by a bulldozer and it lasted for a good few excruciating days.

To sum freshers week up, I have to say it was the most fun I had in a long time, an epic week that I shall never forget. I am now settled into my course and so far, so good. I am in a comfortable environment with great people and my happiness is at an all-time high, I can’t remember the last time I was upset or depressed. I know that I will knuckle down and give myself the best opportunities for the future as I am definitely loving my course so far… along with a fair amount of partying.

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