Megan Time!

Yesterday, I talked about all the things I regret about university so let's spin the negative into a positive and talk about five things I loved about university. Let's get started. 1. The independence One of the best things about moving away from home and going to university is the independence. Finally, you can learn how to be an adult and do things on your own without your parents being there. It's a chance to learn how to cook, clean, shop and look after yourself. Finally, your life is in your hands. Of course you have lecturers telling you what to do but you have complete freedom to do what you like. It's also a chance on how to learn how to live on your own. Before I went to university, I didn't even know how to do laundry and the only thing I knew how to cook was noodles. Gradually, I learned how to do those things. Granted, the first time in the laundry room, I went with people and secretly got help on how to do it. I learned you just set the timer, throw in...

As someone who decided to go to university twice, I have to say that there were a lot of good points about going to university. There were a lot of things I'd wish I'd done differently so here are five things I regret about university.  1. Moving into a student house For my second year, I moved into a student house and it was great because it was nice to have my own place plus I got to share with three others. It was nice to have our own bedroom, kitchen, bathroom and living room. Plus it was a nice house. However, one thing that happened was it did feel a bit isolated from university. Freshers were definitely not the same and it definitely didn't feel like we were a part of the action on campus even though we were a five minute walk away. We never really got involved with any student events and it just felt like we were out of the way from other students. As much I loved living in the student house as it was nicer than halls to an extent, however it was very isolating. 2. ...

Back in 2017 I created a list of 30 things to do before I'm 30. I thought five years later I've completed some of the things on the list and thought why not give you an update on everything I've done. I'm writing this now as a 25 year old so I still have another five years to complete all these things. I know the bucket list is one of my popular posts, so I thought why not give you an update.  So let's get started: 1. Get My Degree Now this was one I knew I'd complete because when I wrote this list, I was in my third year, but I not only got one degree, I got a master's degree on top of that which when I wrote this first list, I did not ever think I'd do a master's degree but here we are. Getting two degrees is my highest achievement in my life so I'm pretty proud to have them and just really shows you can put your mind to anything if you really try.  2. Face a Fear When I wrote this the first time, I went on about being scared of heights but thi...

As someone who finished her master's last year and ended up getting a merit in the end. Was it all worth it? Well, it was different for me because I studied during the pandemic and only went to face to face lectures about ten times but most of the time of it was spent online which honestly sucked. I know the convenience of online lectures, but you feel very isolated from everyone and don't even really know the other students in your lecture. You're sometimes forced into a breakout room which is even more awkward because you don't even know who you're working with. Sometimes, you felt yourself switching off during the lecture because it would just be a PowerPoint presentation with no interaction the things sometimes went wrong like the screen would freeze or you can't even see the presentation. The one good thing to come out of it all was I learned how to work in a group remotely and even became the project manager of the group plus do a group presentation entire...

I thought I'd make this post because I know there is probably a lot of people who feel the same way I do and have no idea what to do with my life.  I'm twenty four and if someone tells me where do I want to be in five years? Honestly, I have no idea. Don't get me wrong, I'm not an unhappy person. I'm currently studying a master's degree in Manchester and I'm happy that I've managed to do this. However, in two months I'll be moving back home to Wales and if you're wondering what's next after that. Honestly, no idea. Not a clue. All I know is I'll be surrounded by the best supportive people I know, and they are my family and my best friend. It may feel like you're taking a step back moving back home after living on your own, but it is not. It is hard knowing I could be living in Manchester and embracing the opportunity, I love the city of Manchester and I know for a fact I will return one day but at the moment I'm not in the best fi...

Tomorrow is a big day for me as I'm finally moving out of my mum's house. Now I know some of you may be thinking, what took you so long? Well, I was originally meant to move in February and March but then my Granddad passed away at the beginning of January so it was a really upsetting time. We only arranged one flat viewing which we had to do during a weekend away in Manchester. The flat was okay but the location was not great so instead of going through the stress of applying, we decided against it because I was unemployed at the time. Apparently having savings that come to half a year's rent doesn't get put into consideration which is understandable as they don't know me so yeah that plan fell out of the window. I then thought I may as well apply for a job up there so that I have employment then move. Which is easier said than done. With a lot of rejection emails and everything, I just didn't feel like it was going to work and I was slowly getting down b...

I can't believe it's nearly the end of August and in just over a week I'll be moving out of my mum's house to go and start my postgraduate course in Manchester. The packing has been really daunting because I'm just afraid of forgetting something and also trying not to pack too much. I'm also a little nervous because we are still in a pandemic but I've been fully reassured by emails that the accommodation and campus is safe and following government guidelines so that makes me feel better. Obviously I never planned to do this during a pandemic because I applied back in February before the whole country went into lockdown but here we are. I just can't believe it's actually happening. Throughout this month I've been slowly packing up my things and figuring out everything I'm taking. It feels weird to be packing up my life again to go to university and I'm so glad I didn't get rid of any of my uni stuff from the first time so that is...

For those of you who have been reading my blog, I have mentioned this a few times but I'd thought I'd share it now because I'm very excited. This September I'm going back to university to study a Masters degree with an internship. I must admit I do miss uni and having a purpose. Plus all my plans were falling through including finding a flat, job, an internship. Mostly due to the coronavirus but also due to lack of experience. I was slowly running out of options and was scared that I'd have nothing to do with my life. Now the idea of doing a masters degree is something I've thought about doing before but never actually looked into it until February where I decided to do some research on it. The more I read about the degree, the more excited I got and could imagine myself doing it so I decided to apply and see what happens. A few weeks later I got an unconditional offer and suddenly everything was falling into place. I applied for accommodation at the halls o...

I think now more than ever we should be planning for our future. Afterall, we never really know what is going to happen in the future or how long this thing is going to last. For ages I was confused about what I wanted to do in the future. I never really had a clear objective and to be honest I am still not quite sure what to do with my life. I had plans to move to Manchester in a one bedroom flat and just figure it out from there. Although I realised that is not how it works. I felt a little unhappy because I thought I was letting my family and myself down. Afterall, I went to university and got the degree but I don't know what to do with it. I guess I felt lost. I guess growing up and following your dreams is easier said than done. Now though I have a new plan and I feel like it's going to work. At least I'm hoping it will work and get me one step closer to where I want to be. In September, I am going to be moving to Manchester but to do a master's degree which I ...

Do you ever just think about where you would be in five years time? I thought it would be a fun post to share with you my five year plan and maybe I can look back on this post in five years time to see if I've achieved any of my goals. In five years time, I will be twenty eight years old which actually feels kind of scary to me but we all must age every year, right? So here is my little checklist of my five year plan: 1. Complete my masters degree  For those of you who do not know, I have applied to do a master's degree this September and been accepted with an unconditional offer. It's really exciting for me because I cannot wait to go back to university again and it will help to achieve my future career goals. This masters degree is also with an internship so I'll also be able to gain the relevant experience to progress further in my career. Hopefully in five years, I will have a master's degree. 2. Get a job in an advertising agency I have a degree i...

I didn't really know what to call this post so I just went with graduate blues because it's kind of the topic I want to talk about today. Being a graduate. I feel like I'm not living the graduate life to the full potential. You always here the graduate success stories of people who go onto high paying jobs which are related to their degree and have an amazing life. Then there's the rest of us. Who have no idea what we're doing with our lives. I'm currently working in a part time job which does pay well and I'm saving a lot money by living at home with my mum which is great. However, I feel like I'm not actually using my degree for anything at the moment because my job has nothing to do with my degree. It kind of makes me wish I made more use out of my university's career guidance. I did have plans to hopefully get a job this year involving my degree and move out. However, that seems less and less likely. I've grown to learn there's n...

Hey guys! Today, this is going to be a rather short post but I thought I'd let you all know that I'm graduating today. I can't believe today is the day. I'm both nervous and excited. Nervous because I'm afraid I'll trip and fall (every graduates worst nightmare) but if you know me, I trip over nothing usually so this is a legitimate fear of mine. I'm also excited though because this is probably the biggest event of my life apart from my wedding (and who knows when that will ever happen) so yeah it's very exciting. I've watched a live stream of one of the other ceremonies for my university and it looks very formal. I can't wait for mine. It's not until 3pm today so I have all morning to get ready for it but I can't wait for it. Anyway, that's all I have to say for now. I thought I'd update you on this special occasion because I have blogged some of my uni experience so I may as well let you guys know the day I'm gradua...

It's officially been two months since I finished university and let's just say that life after university is not all it's cracked up to be. Most people when they finish uni believe they'll get the graduate job of their dreams and they'll be living in their own place with no worries in the world. Yeah... That's not exactly the case. I moved back home which I don't mind about because it's just me and my mum living at home. Plus, it reassures me that I have a roof over my head and I'm happy because I'm with my family. It's normal that once you finish university, most students move back home. You should remind yourself that it's not forever. Whether it takes you a year or two to move out, it won't be forever. That's why I made an after university plan which will hopefully help any recent graduates with what to do with their life. 1. Get a part time job - Now this is important because you don't want to be spending your d...

We're already ten days into February and I've only just now made a blog post. I do have an excuse though which you may already know what it is from the title of this blog post. Third year of university is probably the most stressful year of them all and that's because it's a lot more pressure this year. By the end of third year, all the marks in my assignments goes towards my degree which is kind of the whole point of uni in the first place to get a degree. Anyway, I'm doing advertising and media studies which many people (the ones who have no idea) think is an easy degree. It's not. It's still just as hard as any other degree. No degree is easy to get. You have to work hard to get it. I have essays and reports to write, I have advertising campaigns to make and I have to complete six advertising briefs while on top of that write a 10,000 word dissertation. All the while not trying to have a mental breakdown and I also need time to eat, sleep, socialise ...

Happy New Year! It's the start of something new! I can't quite believe that 2017 is over and it is now 2018. That's just crazy. For me 2018 is kind of a big year and I'm hoping it's going to be my year. I'm finishing my final year of university this year and hopefully graduating. I'm also going to be practising driving in the summer and hopefully passing my test. I'm also offically going to be an adult and no longer a student. Sad times. Anyway, I thought I'd share with you all some of my goals that I have for 2018. Here we go: 1. Complete university and get my degree Now this is an achievable goal because I will be completing university this year and hopefully getting my degree at the end of it. I just thought I'd start this list of goals with something I know I can do so that at least I'll achieve at least one of my goals this year. Although I do try want to complete all of them if I can. 2. Have an after uni plan Like so...

As you may know, this year I am in my third and final year of university and I thought I'd might set myself a few goals for me to achieve so when it comes to finishing my third year I can recap my year and whether or not I've achieved these goals over the year. 1.  Get a part time job Now this might seem really random to you all but honestly I really want to get a part time job. Over the past two years of being at university I did not get myself a part time job and I feel like that's held me back. The reason I didn't get a part time job is my student loan pretty much covered all my finances and I didn't feel like I needed the extra money. In reality though a part time job is kind of useful as you gives you experience of work as well as earning extra money. I plan to put the money I earn and put it in my savings account which will then go towards my future for life after university. I figured you need money to be able to do what you want to do for life after un...

At the end of this month, I'll be heading back to university to start my third and final year of university. It is crazy that two years ago I was getting ready to head to my first year of university. Nobody lies when they say university flies by because it really does. This is like the most important year out all of them because these assignments all add up to your degree and determines what grade you'll get. It's also about figuring out what you're going to do after university which is something I'm not even sure I know yet but I'll have to figure it out and do my research. It's all the year of the dreaded ten thousand word dissertation which I am already freaking out about and I haven't even begun it yet. Although I have started coming up with ideas and questions to do for it. I'd recommend you do this before starting your third year because at least in the first lecture you can tell your tutor your ideas and then they'll let you know ...

It's that time of year where students have to get back into a routine again. The truth about university is there comes a time when you will procrastinate. It happens. You think your deadlines is months away and you have plenty of time to do it all when you don't realise you have about five other assignments which are due in that same week. Believe me those deadlines will come quickly and you will enter the land of stressville where it all can get a bit much. So the obvious tip is don't procrastinate on your assignments but that can be hard. I thought I would just share with you some tips which would be helpful to some of you and ones which I'm going to try and use this year. One of the first things I would suggest is try to do a bit of work every day even if it's just an hour of your time towards a particular assignment. At least you're slowly progressing through your assignment. Honestly the sooner you get it done, the sooner you can have it checked ov...