Since my last post, I have thankfully been offered a place at Bournemouth Uni! So glad! I know you shouldn't put all your eggs into one basket but I would have been seriously upset if I couldn't. Still a conditional offer though, so not entirely in the bag - but I reckon I'll be ok.
Just been trying to update my profile on our new college station website - Fresh FM - snazzy? We recently rebranded alongside with the college but it has painfully taken until now to be able to fully put the changes into actions. But gah technology is such a pain! Ive been trying to contact our 'techy' so I can actually edit my profile. Unfortunately he seems to have taken the easter holidays as a period of no reply -.-
Well I apparently do not ahve anything more to contribute -will keep you posted on the radio station :)
Tuesday 6 April 2010
Sunday 21 February 2010
Sunday 21st February
Hey all,
It seems my 3 month dream.... yes you can sympathies with how long I've wanted this.... is going to have to wait till another year. Basically the Isle of Weight is going to have to wait another year before I can grace is beautiful shores for the sounds of the festival. Gah I realised it was going to a struggle for me to afford a holiday and go to the 4 day weekend festival BUT STILL!! :(
The reason for my lack of appearance will be that of dreaded exams.... grrr.... it's bad enough that they prevent me prove going out on the run up to them, but they're now spoiling the beginning of my summer too.
Oh well, the main reason I wanted to go this year was to see Biffy Clyro. They're my new found love of 2010 (so far!). I absolutely adore their music....... but I'm hoping.... fingers crossed they may visit the sunny location of the southwest for the Eden Sessions this year. The Eden project is an absolutely awesome venue to see a band live - granted when I saw Kasabian (eeek!) it was good weather.
Either way, we'll see what summer of 2010 will bring music wise - I am becoming a real festival lover.... I haven't been to many yet but I love going to see bands live - there's nothing quite like it, especially the atmosphere you get.
The thought of the summer is keeping my spirits up at the moment as I'm finishing off my Uni interviews.....
I had an interview, or technically 'activity day', last week during the half term. The problem is though - I am somewhat in love with this university, and if I don't get a place there - I'm afraid that I will be heart broken. Over 1000 people applied for this one course, and they've held (I believe) about 2 activity days so far and probably 1 or 2 more to come. Only 86 places though.... and a lot of tough competition.
Of course when they begun the day the speaker used the age old phrase of 'This day is as much for you as it is for us' (Yes, it was a lot of fun) BUT everyone knows that this was their opportunity to prove to those working with us that we're most capable for the course.
I know, hopefully without coming across arrogant, that I am sociable enough and can communicate well - a couple of others and I were asking the most questions and hopefully showing the most interest in the my group. I am also confident that my predicted grades will be a positive attribute for the admissions team to note..... But what I am most concerned of is my work experience.
Yes I have had experience at my local paper, had work published and also by working on the student radio, I believe I hopefully have more skills there. Yet, I over heard 1 person remarking on her plans for a 3month work experience on an Australian radio station. I'm not going to winge too much and say - oh its not fair, because of course everyone has to work hard for these internships to happen - but living in the south west of England in all but the middle of nowhere with no driving license (as of yet) to hand - certainly has it disadvantages.
But hey-ho I suppose I shouldn't worry about it now, I can have no more influence on the decision making of the admissions team since last Wednesday. I'll just have to hope and wait...........
Thanks for reading :)
x
It seems my 3 month dream.... yes you can sympathies with how long I've wanted this.... is going to have to wait till another year. Basically the Isle of Weight is going to have to wait another year before I can grace is beautiful shores for the sounds of the festival. Gah I realised it was going to a struggle for me to afford a holiday and go to the 4 day weekend festival BUT STILL!! :(
The reason for my lack of appearance will be that of dreaded exams.... grrr.... it's bad enough that they prevent me prove going out on the run up to them, but they're now spoiling the beginning of my summer too.
Oh well, the main reason I wanted to go this year was to see Biffy Clyro. They're my new found love of 2010 (so far!). I absolutely adore their music....... but I'm hoping.... fingers crossed they may visit the sunny location of the southwest for the Eden Sessions this year. The Eden project is an absolutely awesome venue to see a band live - granted when I saw Kasabian (eeek!) it was good weather.
Either way, we'll see what summer of 2010 will bring music wise - I am becoming a real festival lover.... I haven't been to many yet but I love going to see bands live - there's nothing quite like it, especially the atmosphere you get.
The thought of the summer is keeping my spirits up at the moment as I'm finishing off my Uni interviews.....
I had an interview, or technically 'activity day', last week during the half term. The problem is though - I am somewhat in love with this university, and if I don't get a place there - I'm afraid that I will be heart broken. Over 1000 people applied for this one course, and they've held (I believe) about 2 activity days so far and probably 1 or 2 more to come. Only 86 places though.... and a lot of tough competition.
Of course when they begun the day the speaker used the age old phrase of 'This day is as much for you as it is for us' (Yes, it was a lot of fun) BUT everyone knows that this was their opportunity to prove to those working with us that we're most capable for the course.
I know, hopefully without coming across arrogant, that I am sociable enough and can communicate well - a couple of others and I were asking the most questions and hopefully showing the most interest in the my group. I am also confident that my predicted grades will be a positive attribute for the admissions team to note..... But what I am most concerned of is my work experience.
Yes I have had experience at my local paper, had work published and also by working on the student radio, I believe I hopefully have more skills there. Yet, I over heard 1 person remarking on her plans for a 3month work experience on an Australian radio station. I'm not going to winge too much and say - oh its not fair, because of course everyone has to work hard for these internships to happen - but living in the south west of England in all but the middle of nowhere with no driving license (as of yet) to hand - certainly has it disadvantages.
But hey-ho I suppose I shouldn't worry about it now, I can have no more influence on the decision making of the admissions team since last Wednesday. I'll just have to hope and wait...........
Thanks for reading :)
x
Wednesday 20 January 2010
Here We Go....
Hey all!
Those perceptive few may have noticed that this is my first post and in the future will proabably be notably different to the next few instore.
I decided to sign up as I suppose I'm at a fair busy time of my life and logically this would be the best time to give myself another distraction... hopefully I'm not the only one who seems to follow this pattern of thought? It seems like even the best of us fall for the 'Do anything to avoid: "exam revision" "coursework" "ask your boss for a wage rise" "Arrange to meet up with old friends" (Insert whichever is most relevant)....
Ahh and this time I think I shall tick the exam box
Seriously though, the main reason I thought I'd enter the realm of 'Blogging' (what an odd word...) is to gain a bit of practice when it comes to Journalism. You see this at the moment is the shining light at the end of the tunnel...The Great Life Plan....
Or at least the decision i came to when being backed into a corner by connexion workers and other career advisors. I do really want to become a journalist however I dislike how we are supposed to know exactly what we want to do....THIS IS THE CAUSE OF MID LIFE CRISIS'S! Haha well amongst other things...
Hey maybe if I continue this Blog for years we'll find out if my hypothesis is true! Ok realistically... unlikey.
But yes the trials and tribulations of college angst will undoubtly be the source of much of my 'material' or maybe I am being too optimistic. Perhaps this outlet will not last long.
Anywho must dash-deadlines are calling :/
Those perceptive few may have noticed that this is my first post and in the future will proabably be notably different to the next few instore.
I decided to sign up as I suppose I'm at a fair busy time of my life and logically this would be the best time to give myself another distraction... hopefully I'm not the only one who seems to follow this pattern of thought? It seems like even the best of us fall for the 'Do anything to avoid: "exam revision" "coursework" "ask your boss for a wage rise" "Arrange to meet up with old friends" (Insert whichever is most relevant)....
Ahh and this time I think I shall tick the exam box
Seriously though, the main reason I thought I'd enter the realm of 'Blogging' (what an odd word...) is to gain a bit of practice when it comes to Journalism. You see this at the moment is the shining light at the end of the tunnel...The Great Life Plan....
Or at least the decision i came to when being backed into a corner by connexion workers and other career advisors. I do really want to become a journalist however I dislike how we are supposed to know exactly what we want to do....THIS IS THE CAUSE OF MID LIFE CRISIS'S! Haha well amongst other things...
Hey maybe if I continue this Blog for years we'll find out if my hypothesis is true! Ok realistically... unlikey.
But yes the trials and tribulations of college angst will undoubtly be the source of much of my 'material' or maybe I am being too optimistic. Perhaps this outlet will not last long.
Anywho must dash-deadlines are calling :/
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