Wednesday, 25 September 2013

Procrastination.

So this summer I have had nothing to do and so I wrote lists of things I'd like to do. It is now Autumn and I haven't finished any of them due to being distracted and what not.

I wanted to:
- design and make a Slipknot bodysuit. I bought the body suit and drew up a vague design and that's about as far as it's got.
- Finish my Elvis painting that I started 4 years ago. (Truth be told it only came out of the wardrobe to take the photo)
- Finish my pastel interpretation of The Scream to give to a friend before he goes to uni. He's at uni and the piece hasn't been touched since I started it last year.
- Create a feminist canvas for my new kitchen.

This is how far I've got with all of them:-






I started a blog as a way of showing myself that I can complete on going projects. I'm a super organised person and always, always make lists but getting things done is another story. If I'm like this with hobbies then I dread to think what I can use to procrastinate with when trying to start back at Uni!


Anybody got any tips on procrastination?

It's student sense... right?

Love, Miss Indecisive xx

Saturday, 7 September 2013

HERE TO HELP 04: - OUT OF HOME AND INTO HALLS

We have reached September and may I take this first opportunity to congratulate everybody that got into University this year! So.. many first year students will be moving out of home and into halls or student houses for the first time this month and I'm answering some FAQ's to help put your mind at ease!


I'M WORRIED ABOUT MAKING FRIENDS, HELP?
A lot of people are worried about making friends once they get to university. The main thing to remember is that everybody is in the same boat and just as worried as you are! When your parents have left and you're sat in your new room on your own it can be very scary - especially if you're not a very confident person. Put on a smile and knock on a few of the doors in your flat, go into the kitchen to make a cup of tea or even offer to help your other flatmates move in! Take some biscuits with you as they're a great way to make friends - who's going to turn down a free biscuit?! Food is always a winner! You have to remember that these people know nothing about you and you have to make a good first impression, just be yourself and you will find so many people will want to be your friend.

Your university will have a Fresher's planner/timetable to get you involved in as many activities and societies as possible, these are a great way to make friends! Don't worry about going to these things on your own, there will always be somebody to talk to - even if it is the person running the activity.

WHAT IF I DON'T LIKE MY FLATMATES?
In my first year at University I didn't get on or see my flatmates that much and this is where I had to go out and actively find new friends. It was hard at first because all of the people I knew from my sixth form were becoming besties with their flat mates and mine, well.. it just wasn't working out! Firstly, don't judge your flatmates straight away - yes first impressions count for a lot but everybody is nervous and you have to give them a second chance and see if things improve, you're not going to get along with everybody you meet but you do have to live with these people! Secondly, whether you like your flat mates or not, knock on the doors of other flats, invite them out with you, introduce yourself! Finally, there are plenty of people on your course that you will meet in due course, so don't stress! In your first year and throughout university, you meet lots and lots of people, I'm sure you'll find lots that you get on with!!


HOW DO I KNOW WHAT TO DO WHEN I GET THERE?
Your university should have some halls reps or even fresher's reps around on moving in day for all of your queries and questions! There should be a timetable online for the first week, take a peek before you go! Also, once you've met your flat mates maybe you could all go together and then bond over a cheeky Nando's later on?


I'VE HEARD THAT FRESHER'S WEEK IS EXPENSIVE, I DON'T HAVE THAT MUCH MONEY.
Don't worry! Not every body has a million pounds to spend in Fresher's Week ( I certainly didn't). I'd say the best thing to do is to look online for the shops that sell alcohol the cheapest and grab a bit before you go, that way you will have something to drink at 'pre drinks' and it won't cost you a fortune from the Student Union shop! (Also, if you drink enough at pre drinks you can get away with only buying one drink at the club!) You will only be going to student clubs during Fresher's week anyway and so drinks will not be too expensive!

Clubs and societies usually charge for you to join but it's only a small sum of money and membership does normally last a year!

Finally, make sure you check out the Fresher's fair! Every uni will have one and places such as Domino's will more than likely be thrusting millions of vouchers into your hand!

WILL I BE FORCED TO DRINK A LOT?
This was something I was worried about when starting university, I'd heard horror stories of friends' bad experiences of Fresher's week and I'd never really drank alcohol before starting university. Now, I know the stereotype for students is to drink and sleep all the time but I didn't find that people were particularly forceful. There is obviously drinking games and chants but at university everybody is at the age where they can respect your decisions to not drink or not smoke- whatever the case may be! Just a simple 'no, I'm ok thank you' will be fine and enough to stop you doing anything you don't want to!

IS IT A GOOD IDEA TO GET A JOB IN MY FIRST YEAR?
I always thought that a job may not be the best thing for my first year as I didn't want to alienate myself from things going on because I HAD to go to work however, I knew people that did have a job and they made lots more friends because of it. I personally didn't but I had a lot of 'contact hours' at university so a job would have been unsuitable. If you are struggling for money then yes by all means, get a job. There will be loads around - in the student union, bars, clubs, promoting, everything! I guess it's personal preference, but please remember.. you are paying £9000 for your tuition, don't waste it for a part time job because you 'had to work last night until 3am'.

If you have any more questions that you would like me to answer on my blog or a personal opinion, feel free to email me or leave a comment and I shall be sure to respond as soon as I can.

Have fun, good luck and see you soon!

It's student sense.

Love, Miss Indecisive Xx