On Work Experience

Happy Hump Day, guys! This week I'm working with a Communications firm to gain some work experience before starting my course. I just wanted to share my personal opinion on work experience as well as outlining some of the things you learn whilst on the job. I wish that my motto was 'think less do more' and I'm trying to live that way more and more by actively engaging in the careers that I might like to pursue in order to make informed decisions, amongst other decisions I'll need to make fairly soon.

#MondayMemories

So rather than the usual #MondayMotivation or #throwbackthursday, I want to offer up my own version in the form of #MondayMemories. 

I want to start attempting to document so many of the amazing memories that I have had during my time as an undergraduate and before I moved away from home. I find it so easy to forget some of the amazing opportunities I have had, especially when I'm struggling or worrying. By sharing those memories here I'm hoping it will remind me to be grateful and content with what I have. 

Without further ado, for my very first #MondayMemories, I would like to share photos from my graduation day last week. The weather was overcast and, yes, it rained all morning but, y'know, I made it. I completed my degree. I got to share the day with my family and with some of my closest friends who were graduating too, all of whom I am super proud of.

                                                                 

Graduation and Future Plans

Hey guys!

Almost an entire year after my last post (apologies!), I'm back to share some great news. I GRADUATED! On Monday. In an amazing Cathedral with some of the best people I have ever met. I am so proud of my achievements in my final year but am disappointed that my blog got put on the back burner whilst I really focussed on my studies.

Monday 20th July 2015: Outside Truro Cathedral

Turning 20

I saw someone post on twitter this morning that turning 20 counts as 'growing up'. WHAT?! Nobody informed me of this when I turned 20 last september and I know it's a little daunting not being a teenager anymore but I can't help but look forward to how much better my adult life is going to be in comparison to my teenage years.

These are the years of university, jobs, careers, parties, travels, engagements, weddings, maybe even children if you're quick enough haha. These are the years when independence actually means independence rather than living away from home but still getting your parents to pay the bills. Quite frankly I love the prospect of really making the decisions which build the rest of my life, I like being in control of that. 

Let's not lie though, it is difficult to be independent. I have experienced the difficulties of trying to find a part-time job at university, trying and constantly failing with budgeting, balancing working for money and working for my degree, and most of all the struggle of buying something you love but you just can't afford. These are the things which can really drag you down and make being independent much harder but we have to remember that these things take time. Time and mistakes are very good at making you learn and change your habits which is what your 20s are about. Make the mistakes and learn from them to develop into the person you are going to be. At the end of the day, you need the difficulties in life to really appreciate the best times. 

Enjoy turning 20 and take everything in your stride!

K xo

Welcome to 2014

Yes, we're well over half way through January but HAPPY NEW YEAR! I hope everyone's enjoying it and already making the most of it. January Blues have hit me hard but I'm trying to power through. Pretty photos make me feel better, like this one:

This is near where my boyfriend lives. We went for a lot of winter walks while I visited for a week over Christmas, most of them were soaking wet walks but this day was so beautiful. I love it when the weather's chilly but sunny. 

To look forward to the rest of the year, I've started planning some adventures for the coming months. I'm booked on to a university trip to Berlin at the end of March (expect a post on that one!), I'm so excited for it already. Me and my friends have also been in talks about heading to Amsterdam over the summer too. I definitely want to make this year my year of travelling. 

I also signed up for a career mentor through the University of Exeter and I had my induction to the scheme yesterday which was super exciting. I get to start emailing her next week! The scheme lasts for this year and I can ask for advice and guidance with CVs, applications, whether a masters degree would be helpful. It's such an amazing opportunity!

The first week back to uni has been hectic but exciting and I have plenty of other plans to post about this term so keep your eyes peeled. 

Thanks!

K xo