Yesterday's orientation was already a lot better. I still find it extremely hard to get out of bed early in the morning, but I don't think that will ever change.
Information sessions ranged from the activities of the student union to internships and a long session that could best be explained as advertising, as two organisations explained us all about their very overpriced trips.
We also got information on our enrolment, which allowed us to pick up our student card. Not only am I now officially a Usyd student, I can also travel with concession and I look eternally sunburned on my picture because printing issues resulted in two reddish lines over my face. I also had a problem with my courses, as the lectures of two of my subjects clashed. Back in Rotterdam this wouldn't be much of a problem, but here there is mandatory attendance. I also had two other courses I really wanted to take, but I was not approved for them because when I had applied I had not yet passed marketing, which was a prerequisite for both. Dreading all the work it would take to figure out timetables of different courses and seeking approval with the different faculties, it turned out to be surprisingly easy. After sending my renewed transcript I got enrolled in all the courses I wanted. Fortunately this also resulted in a three-day school week, with Fridays and Mondays off and class no later than five in the afternoon.
I will be taking PR, Marketing communication, Management and organisational ethics and Ethics in international business decisions.
Before leaving for home Harm and I registered for the Student Union, meaning I can now possibly join the magazine or a drama club of some sorts. On the way back we stopped by the post office so I could pick up my birthday present from Pedro (A box filled with happiness). After another fun meal we went to grab a beer at the pub around the corner called the local. I normally don't drink beer, but it almost seems rude to order wine in an alehouse and a beer called sassy blonde sounded like something I should try.
Today I am having a bedbugday, as outside it is cloudy and cold and I have a massive cold which leaves me sniffing like a customs dog hunting for drugs. Sometimes a relaxing day like that is good for a human being. Reading in bed and just figuring out what is in store for me the next couple of days (and taking measures to prevent getting lost on campus when I have to go from class to class). Tonight will most likely contain popcorn and a movie with my lovely housemate Lisianne, who is an awesome late-night-conversation-partner and brings me tea. It is on calm days like these that I realize I am happy.
I must say, I like being your housemate as well :) it's a new day, it's a new life... and Im feeling good!
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