As I have moved back to University as second year student I thought I would share and manifest what I want out of this next year after reflecting on first year. Looking at what I have learnt, it might help you think about certain things about where you are.
My first one is achieving what I can. Sounds cliche because obviously everyone wants to do well but last year after my gap year I was mentally somewhere else from previous events that had happened in my life. There was a pressure that I felt in first year that I couldn't deal with well but going into this year I feel more prepared and driven to face what I am up against. Dealing with it in a completely different way.
Taking a gap year made going into education harder again for myself. I don't regret taking that time out because it changed me in so many ways for the positive. From not typing a single word for so long, it was a shock to my system. By doing the bare minimum to get me through the year when after paying a lot of money isn't the right attitude when it's something I want for my future. It doesn't come easy but so do the things that we want the most.
Next are my hobbies. Over the last year I have created my own babies. My blog, podcast and YouTube. I love everything I create and find it so fun as it brings a lot of joy into my life. It has changed me, finding interests that work and what I am truly passionate about. Having a little platform for people who feel and think the same as me, making people feel a little less lonely. My family and close friends love everything I create and get involved which makes it all the more fun. The support I have is always one of the biggest pluses.
When moving away I was scared of the judgment but at the same time if people want to judge, let them. If you are happy it doesn't matter as long as it's not hurting anyone else. Having a demanding course will make these hobbies harder to keep up with but they will be used as an escape and both go hand in hand with each other. Helping myself with content and university work.
To be able to push froward with these ambitions and goals I need to focus on myself and look after myself too. Which for sure I didn't do in first year. Leaving myself burnt out most of the time not being able to follow through with what I wanted to do. Focusing on what I eat and incorporating a gym routine always makes me feel good. Making me feel more confident about myself feeding into my studies and personal life.
Choosing to look after my body only opens up doors to surround myself in an environment that is positive for me. A run outside or walking in parks nearby, being with nature helps after constantly scrolling on my phone and being on my computer all day. Moving my body also helps gain more energy to put into my spare time and creating a positive bubble to live in.
When moving to university in the first couple of weeks you become engrossed in the night life and go to the generic places within your city in my case in Lincoln. As time has gone on, I found myself in a cycle of uni, work and then going out every week. That cycle made me realise how I could be spending my time trying new places to eat, seeing more of Lincoln and putting my money elsewhere and really get to know my city. This will help me in the long run with my course and meet new people along the way.
Most importantly it will help with my homesickness which I suffer with a lot. By incorperating things that I do at home within my time in a different place. Looking back after being here a year, I have realised there's so much I want to do and places I want to go that I have never been. Making the most of it while I am here. Before I know it I will be back home.
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