As it's the end of my first ever semester at University I thought, what better time to write a review about my experience at University so far. Hopefully you guys can compare it to your experiences/give you an idea of what University is like. I think this post is going to be a bit more easier if I break it down into sections.

So...

Halls & Flat Mates.

When I first started thinking about my accommodation at Uni there was one thing I was certain on... I wanted an en-suite. Only a few halls at my University offer this, and at an extra cost. So I went for the easiest choice and chose the biggest halls my University had to offer; Opal 1 & 2. One the guys from my sixth form was also planning on moving in here so I was pretty excited that I'd know at least one person!

Upon arriving at University I thought my halls were perfect, I'd been given a different room with a much bigger bathroom, what a result! WRONG! i was asked to swap rooms the next morning AFTER I had moved all of my things in!

This was not my only problem! None of my flat mates were talkative and lively people like I had asked for, they were all so quiet and never wanted to go out with more, or hang out in the communal area of the flat! So I ended up going out with my cousin who lived in some halls five minutes away and all her flat mates. I eventually moved into the spare room!

I'm loving the new place, everyone is so nice, and we all leave our doors open and just chill in each others room. I don't even miss my en-suite! I do miss having a dishwasher back at home though! We keep leaving the dirty dishes to pile up!

I'm also one of the very lucky students to own a TV! BONUS!

However my room does unbelievably messy at times!









Leeds Night-life.

Leeds is definitely my favourite night out! I love it, there are so many places for me to choose from to go to. I prefer the indie scene, hence why I like propaganda so much, but there are so many cool places that I've loved that are the complete opposite!

I recommend that everyone should come to Leeds for a night out at least 100 times!









University Learning.

Everyone always says how much work uni students have to do. And I've always thought people were exaggerating when they were saying it. IT IS THE ACTUAL TRUTH! I have three modules each scheduled with three hours a week. Seems fine right? Not at all, I also have to do eight hours of my own work for each subject. It seems like I'm forever to work! But with a little bit of organisation I can still get it all done and go out during the week!









MONEY!

I thought that having an extra grant would be fine for me (most people only get a loan). I was totally wrong! I have been so bad with my spending this semester! I spent £1100 within my first two weeks in Leeds! THIS IS NOT A JOKE! I beg any of you that are planning to go to university next year, to be smart with you money! Give half of you loan to your parents to look after, I really wish I had!





My overall experience has been amazing and I wouldn't have wanted it to be any different! I LOVE LEEDS!



