Orientation

Sorry, it has been a while I last posted. I have been rather busy with different events, on top of dealing with jet lag and now more recently what is know as Fresher's flu. Anyway International Orientation ran from September 28 till October 1. It was a really great experience, and I highly recommend going if you can. It was a mix of informative and cultural learning events. For example, there were department meetings, times scheduled to pick up your university cards, bank talks, and health registration, which were mandatory things to do. Then they also had trips to Coventry and oxford, bus and campus tours, different parties, and they fed you dinner and breakfast everyday. I feel it really helped to get me settled in to this place where it is rather different than what I am used to, because you can meet all these people who are from everywhere you can think of and really bond with them. I have met several people from Germany, Ireland, /Sweden, France, America, Africa, and most of my dorm mates are from the U.K. So I have been learning a lot, not only about other cultures, but also our own culture and how it differs from the rest of the world. Freshers (freshman) orientation is currently running right now and they have been showcasing the sports groups (I am going to do karate with my roommate :) ), clubs (I think I am going to join the assassins society), and many different parties.

One note about parties....the drinking age here is 18 yrs. old, so even if you cannot drink in the states, you can here. There are actually four pubs on campus which makes for some good fun. However, I would not suggest going and partying all the time. Yes, have some fun but do not neglect your studies and the things you have to get done. Anyway....

One last thing. It may feel like information over lode when you first get here, and you may feel like everyone is pulling you in every different direction. Do not let yourself panic and if you do panic, talk to someone. There are plenty of resources on campus and keep in mind that you are not the only one feeling that way. I will posting another blog today and then two more tomorrow. Cheers!