Lots of work getting done! It's nice to be busy, but at the same time, I'm tired out!
Only really started lectures this week - before that I was mostly spending time filling in forms to try to get more money or get the extra modules I wanted. I've done both of those now and it all seems to have gone well, so I'm happy!
The first week of lectures have been ok. Greek is fun, but bloody difficult! The "Introduction to the Greek World" lectures look like they'll be good once it gets going - lots of interesting stuff on there! I'm taking an optional module for "Classics in Popular Culture" which looks like being fairly good fun - not sure why we're getting a lecture on Wonder Woman for that though! And the extra module I chose is about Prehistory to the first farmers - which sounds really interesting! Glad I got to the Archaeology department early for that one!
The halls I'm in are really nice. Starting to get to know people here. Had a hall meeting last night to help people get to know each other, it was nice and informal but it did clash with the LGBT meetup I wanted to go to! I've not really been that social here yet - I've been too tired! Got talking to one of the blokes on our floor in the laundry room last night - he seemed really worried that I hadn't been to any of the fresher's clubbing things. I don't think I missed much by the sound of it! I'm looking forward to things like the Sci-Fi society and ClasSoc much more!
I havn't really explored Nottingham yet. That's the plan for today - I get Wednesdays off and I've done my homework, so I'm going on an adventure! I've pretty much got the busses sorted out. The ones that come up to the campus are ok, but if I walk to the end of the road there are loads more busses! Invested in a Mango card as well - just a pre-paid travel card you can use any time. Gives me a slight student discount as well. I'm not sure how often I'll need to go into town, but it's nice to have a convenient option for when I do! The idea I can just turn up and a bus will be there in a few minutes still bewilders me! Where I'm from there are only a few busses a day and they're less than reliable! Looking forward to exploring!
Wednesday, 29 September 2010
Tuesday, 21 September 2010
Busy!
Busiest day for me so far...
Had to go and complete my registration. I thought this was going to be difficult and take a long time. It didn't. It took a few moments in the sports hall. It took longer to find the way out than it did to actually register...
Went to the Student Services bit to ask a lot of stupid questions - they were all very nice and helpful! I'm mostly sorted out now - just need to make a few phone calls (and figure out how to work the phone!)
Decided to take the campus tour - not as busy as I thought and half of them left part of the way around (why? Odd people!) but the bloke giving the tour was really friendly and useful. Grabbed a very quick sandwich for lunch and made tracks to the next bit...
Had an introduction thing to the Classics department. There's some rather scary people there! Filled in some forms, then went to meet my tutor. Got given some info about extra modules as well - I need to pick at least two more to make up my credits for the year. I'm seriously considering the Prehistory/bronze age ones. Got to get down to the Archaeology department tomorrow and sign up for those. Also signed up to Beginners Greek (yikes!) and Classics in Modern Media (which sounds like fun!)
My feet were hurty after that, so I came back home, had a brief relax and dinner. I'm horribly fussy, but so far the meals have been really good - nothing awful!
Had to go and complete my registration. I thought this was going to be difficult and take a long time. It didn't. It took a few moments in the sports hall. It took longer to find the way out than it did to actually register...
Went to the Student Services bit to ask a lot of stupid questions - they were all very nice and helpful! I'm mostly sorted out now - just need to make a few phone calls (and figure out how to work the phone!)
Decided to take the campus tour - not as busy as I thought and half of them left part of the way around (why? Odd people!) but the bloke giving the tour was really friendly and useful. Grabbed a very quick sandwich for lunch and made tracks to the next bit...
Had an introduction thing to the Classics department. There's some rather scary people there! Filled in some forms, then went to meet my tutor. Got given some info about extra modules as well - I need to pick at least two more to make up my credits for the year. I'm seriously considering the Prehistory/bronze age ones. Got to get down to the Archaeology department tomorrow and sign up for those. Also signed up to Beginners Greek (yikes!) and Classics in Modern Media (which sounds like fun!)
My feet were hurty after that, so I came back home, had a brief relax and dinner. I'm horribly fussy, but so far the meals have been really good - nothing awful!
Monday, 20 September 2010
Boxy fun!
When I got to my room, there was a box on the desk. So of course, I opened it!
Then there's the free stuff I picked up today:
I'm on a mission now to see how much tat I can accumulate!
Everything free!
Not bad day today!
Managed find the breakfast place - they didn't ask for my card - just my name and hall. Came back to get my stuff and set out again.
Decided to walk from Jubilee to University Park for my health registration thing. It's not too far at all and I didn't get *too* lost!
Got there and queued up - handed in some forms, filled in others and then got sent through a mad maze of people giving me frisbees. They offered me jabs for meningitis and flu (because I'm asthmatic) for free, so I had some of them and they tested my breathing. I'm supposed to make an appointment at Cripps medical centre to review my asthma medication - I guess I'll need a phone card - more on that in a moment.
Glad I got there when I did - when I got there, the queue was halfway through the hall. When I left, it was right out of the building!
Had a bit of an explore and found the fresher's fair. It was a bit crowded and mad. Had some bloke try to get me to sign up to something with "top name crunk djs". I'm not sure some of those things are even words. I asked if they played any prog at his club and he let me go on my way.
I decided to take the free hopper bus back to Jubilee. It's not too bad - it wasn't too crowded when I got on, but when we got there, there were a LOT of people waiting to go to University Park.
The telephone here confuses me. I don't have a calling card, because I've not figured out how or where to get them from (there's a leaflet, but I haven't read it) you can't just pick it up and dial - there's a whole weird ritual just to get a dial tone... I've not needed to call anyone yet, so hopefully I'll figure it out before I have to!
Proper registration tomorrow. Bit scary! Going to get there early again to avoid being in a queue forever! I missed the campus tour today, so I might go on the one tomorrow instead. And after that I might attempt the fresher's fair again - I want to join the sci-fi society!
Managed find the breakfast place - they didn't ask for my card - just my name and hall. Came back to get my stuff and set out again.
Decided to walk from Jubilee to University Park for my health registration thing. It's not too far at all and I didn't get *too* lost!
Got there and queued up - handed in some forms, filled in others and then got sent through a mad maze of people giving me frisbees. They offered me jabs for meningitis and flu (because I'm asthmatic) for free, so I had some of them and they tested my breathing. I'm supposed to make an appointment at Cripps medical centre to review my asthma medication - I guess I'll need a phone card - more on that in a moment.
Glad I got there when I did - when I got there, the queue was halfway through the hall. When I left, it was right out of the building!
Had a bit of an explore and found the fresher's fair. It was a bit crowded and mad. Had some bloke try to get me to sign up to something with "top name crunk djs". I'm not sure some of those things are even words. I asked if they played any prog at his club and he let me go on my way.
I decided to take the free hopper bus back to Jubilee. It's not too bad - it wasn't too crowded when I got on, but when we got there, there were a LOT of people waiting to go to University Park.
The telephone here confuses me. I don't have a calling card, because I've not figured out how or where to get them from (there's a leaflet, but I haven't read it) you can't just pick it up and dial - there's a whole weird ritual just to get a dial tone... I've not needed to call anyone yet, so hopefully I'll figure it out before I have to!
Proper registration tomorrow. Bit scary! Going to get there early again to avoid being in a queue forever! I missed the campus tour today, so I might go on the one tomorrow instead. And after that I might attempt the fresher's fair again - I want to join the sci-fi society!
Sunday, 19 September 2010
Here!
No more days!
Moving went pretty well. My mate Dave took me down and we got everything in his car. I really like my room...
Shelves
More of....
Bed!
Bathroom
Doors!
Been for a little wander around - didn't go far because by the time I was unpacked and sorted the internet out it was nearly 9pm. Going to have a proper look around tomorrow. That means an early start. That means I should get some sleep soon!
Moving went pretty well. My mate Dave took me down and we got everything in his car. I really like my room...
Shelves
More of....
Bed!
Bathroom
Doors!
Been for a little wander around - didn't go far because by the time I was unpacked and sorted the internet out it was nearly 9pm. Going to have a proper look around tomorrow. That means an early start. That means I should get some sleep soon!
Saturday, 18 September 2010
Friday, 17 September 2010
2 days?
That can't be right! I'm not ready!
I ended up going into town today, which I didn't really want to have to do because it takes all bloody day. But I needed a few things. I got some rechargeable batteries (always useful and hopefully it'll save some cash in the long run!) and some more passport photos (I heard I'll need some for registration? Either way, it'll save me looking for a photo machine!)
When I got home, I had an unexpected bill to deal with. Took over an hour to explain that I'd cancelled my account and I'd be moving at the weekend. They threatened me with all sorts of charges, legal action, debt collection agencies... At no point did I say I *wouldn't* pay the bill - I just wanted to make sure that was the last one they'd send. I'd hate to pay it and then get *another* one when I'm away and can't deal with it.
So that's taken up a lot of packing time... still going to get sorted in time, but it's a pain! Going to work on the clothes-packing tonight and then sort the boxes of stuff out tomorrow - hopefully followed by an early night for a good move!
I ended up going into town today, which I didn't really want to have to do because it takes all bloody day. But I needed a few things. I got some rechargeable batteries (always useful and hopefully it'll save some cash in the long run!) and some more passport photos (I heard I'll need some for registration? Either way, it'll save me looking for a photo machine!)
When I got home, I had an unexpected bill to deal with. Took over an hour to explain that I'd cancelled my account and I'd be moving at the weekend. They threatened me with all sorts of charges, legal action, debt collection agencies... At no point did I say I *wouldn't* pay the bill - I just wanted to make sure that was the last one they'd send. I'd hate to pay it and then get *another* one when I'm away and can't deal with it.
So that's taken up a lot of packing time... still going to get sorted in time, but it's a pain! Going to work on the clothes-packing tonight and then sort the boxes of stuff out tomorrow - hopefully followed by an early night for a good move!
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