So it's the end of another year here on Earth and oh boy has it ever been a busy one for me! I honestly think this has been one of the most hectic years of my life, and one only has to look through one's photo albums for evidence of this. So much has happened over the last 365 days, and I feel as though a lot has been learnt (for me anyway). Not just academic facts, but things on humourous topics, as well as the subtleties of life. I'm here today to share a few of these with you, and hopefully by the end of reading this post you will have learnt something interesting too. And before you ask, yes, the number of points was intentional :)
1. The RSPCA advises 90 minutes to come in and choose a new furry creature to take home with you. Never has an estimation been so underrated. Instead of 90 minutes, plan for it to take 3-5 hours.
2. University is hard work, but worth it in the end. Studying is better than failing (or not doing as well as you would have hoped).
3. Never accumulate 47 spare notebooks. You will spend much of your free time searching for ideas on how to use them all.
4. Moving house is a pain. Throw out anything you don't need, and unpack boxes asap.
5. People are stronger and braver than they think they are. You always have the willpower to keep fighting whatever it is you are going through. With hard work and persistence you can make it through anything.
6. Friends come and go. That is okay. Not everyone you meet will be your friend forever. This is okay too.
7. Never lose your hope. It will come in handy when you least expect it.
8. Take every opportunity offered to you. Likelihood is that it won't come around again. This point stands whether you are talking about being offered a scholarship, the chance to go overseas, the opportunity to try something new, anything.
9. If you have the chance to be paid $30 for doing an online psychology study - do it! It may not seem like a heap of money, but that doesn't mean it's not worth it.
10. Talk to interesting people, ask them questions. You may not get the chance again.
11. Look at the washing & drying instructions before you wash your favourite dress. This may help avoid them from shrinking.
12. Don't procrastinate writing assignments. Often you lose marks for submitting them late. And get people to read through them before you submit. My teachers have talked about some very odd spelling and wording in essays they have marked in the past. Don't let yourself be one of those people!
13. Make a playlist of study and concentration music which works for you. This will be your saving grace when writing assignments and studying for exams.
14. Finally, don't let the world of academics swallow you whole! Take time out to have lunch, see plays, and laugh with your friends and family. They are your biggest support network.
And on that note dear readers I bid you all a happy new year. Here's to 2015!
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