I find it amazing how people can come and go in our lifetimes. Ive noticed it more at uni because of the distance and the new friends you make. During my gap year I had a great small group of friends who I could always count on, but things changed and we lost contact. But nothing …read more
All Together…
Easter Break was amazing, I got to spend a week abroad with my parents and spend 2 weeks with my bestest friends. Coming back to uni was a bit of a challenge and a shock once I arrived. I find it difficult to settle at uni, then go home for 3 weeks and vise versa. But …read more
A Look Back …
Portsmouth is a beautiful city, especially when the sun is shining. The best place to be on those sunny days is Southsea common or the sea front. I went there today with my flat mate, Sian and we spoke about the last six months. Its interesting to see how much we have changed as people …read more
Oh the things ….
It’s been a crazy couple of days, lets start at the beginning… Having your parents at university is always a bit strange. They don’t quite fit in. I took my parents on a FREE walking tour around my newly hometown of Portsmouth. I made it all myself and tired to put in key tourist attractions …read more
Live Life to the Full
Semester two is awesome! You know where buildings are, where to hang out, the best clubs, everything! You’ve got to terms with the University lifestyle and understand the format now, so it’s focus time. A lecturer told me something the other day which I feel needs to be passed on – “First year doesn’t count …read more
A change in the air ..
So semester two begins. Exam week finally over and an end to the stress… for a while anyway. A week off to recharge and prepare to start all over again. In a way its exciting to get new topics to learn and know that you’ve improved since September. You still have the nerves of results …read more
Stress!
Exams are not fun for anyone and yet most of us have to do them. This week I am lucky enough to have all my exams one after the other, get them out of the way. Well sort of … this week is a nightmare. All I seem to be doing this week, is eating, …read more
Glass Half Full …
Just wanted to wish everyone a Hapy New Year! (sorry it’s a bit late) I hope you live every second of 2012 to the full! No moment should go unnoticed. Being back home for the Christmas Holidays has been really nice to chill with parents and bond with “old” friends. You really don’t know what you …read more
Merry Christmas
Once home from Uni, I went straight into a panto with my singing group, they performed Alice in Wonderland beautifully! It was so much fun to help out backstage and fantastic to watch! Singing the Christmas songs and handing out mince pies to the public really gets you into the christmas spirit, however panto takes …read more
Being Positive …
Emotions are extraordinary things and this whole Uni experience has been a crazy ride with meeting new people and finding a new side to me. I love being here and experiencing this situation as it is the best thing I have ever done! I feel I should live everyday as it should be by filling …read more
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Hi I'm Fran and I'm a first year living in James Watson Hall and studying Hospitality Management with Tourism.
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