Yesterday, I took my final exam, meaning that I now draw to a close 2 whole years of University. To be honest, I never thought 2 years would go so quickly. This Second Year has been a whole new experience for me, and I’ve found myself having a lot of fun! Last September seems only …read more
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Another one bites the dust (exam, that is)
Phew! It’s been a busy week, and I’m glad to have reached the end of it. You guessed it – it was my first week of exams! And it was a triple whammy. First of all was an essay hand-in for my US Government and Politics unit, where I spent a lot of time researching …read more
Like the Legend of the Phoenix
While I’m still procrastinating about sitting down and actually thinking about writing an essay and starting my proper revision, I thought I’d share with you my current favourite songs to listen to on YouTube. I know, it’s important stuff! Last week on Later Live With Jools Holland (who I saw live in December and reviewed …read more
Rest and Reflection
By Blake on April 7, 2013 in Clubs and societies, Course, Free time, Island Experience, Nightlife, The city
After the rush, panic and stress of March, a week at home has been greatly enjoyed. My room is still a mess with draft essays, bits of speeches, bank statements and library books strew about the place. That tends to happen when I’m ultra-focussed on work (or should that be ultra-panicked by work)? I really …read more
An End in Sight
The last month (well, the last term actually) has not been easy. Deadlines were constant, and as soon as one piece of work was handed in, another had to be started. The weather was mad: first there was cold, then snow, then sun, then rain and then freezing cold again. Isn’t it meant to be …read more
Blake’s View: It’s Not What You Know
By Blake on March 24, 2013 in Blake's View, Clubs and societies, Course, Free time, Island Experience, Nightlife, Sport, Travels
They say it’s not what you know in life, but who you know. It might seem strangely ironic coming from a University student, but the greatest thing I’ve learned so far is the truth of this statement! Reading Richard’s recent post ‘Friends will be Friends’ really got me thinking. You see, like my fellow blogger, …read more
Blake’s View: New Friends in Old Photographs
By Blake on March 9, 2013 in Blake's View, Clubs and societies, Course, Free time, Island Experience, Nightlife, The city
I’ve been studying Japanese since I started my degree. In the first year I took it as an optional unit, and this year I’m studying for credit. I remember last year, about February time, I was quite stressed out. Exams and essay deadlines were looming. It isn’t much different this year. There’s loads to do! …read more
A Blogger’s Life
Seeing as we have some new bloggers who have recently joined us, I thought I would take a moment to consider my own blogging experience so far. I had considered starting my own blog for a while before I came to University (though of course I never got round to it), so being a part …read more
Day Tripper
Saturday morning arrived, and I found myself on the train to London to meet with friends. An exciting, Japanese-themed day out lay ahead of us. Once I had met my comrades, we were straight on the Underground to see a LOLcats art exhibition (take a look at this link to get an impression of what …read more
Snow Day!
I got up at 6.30am this morning, not because of my anticipation of snow, but because today I was going to start working in some local school projects I am involved in with the University. At 7am I groggily peered out into the darkness of a winter morning, and continued on autopilot to get myself …read more
About Blake
Hi, I'm Blake! I'm in my Second Year of American Studies. Read this blog to find out more about me and life as a University student in Portsmouth.