BA

tonight I submitted my final assessment. I closed my laptop and realised I had completed my undergraduate degree. a sense of relief and an overwhelming disbelief at the fact that this has just happened so quickly. I’m content, just slightly confused at the moment.

my time studying at university since leaving college has been strange. it’s a different lifestyle, with less friends and more time alone, in my own company with the space to think and make realisations and consider myself and others in different ways. I miss school. I don’t think I ever really understood uni that much until coming to Sussex if I’m completely honest. I guess the real experience is only really had if you’re living with others in the same boat as you - studying and bussing and hauling bags up the hill from Tesco.

I’ve had a wonderful weekend with my friends. trips to the pub and a final walk along the seven sisters. milkshakes in Carafe (our favourite cafe), movie nights and tea. many things to miss. we’re spending our final nights in each other’s company, and we all know the time is precious. it’s strange to think I’ll be home this time next week. I’m beyond excited to see my loved ones, whilst sad to say goodbye to this life.

beginnings and endings. the time has flown, and with four nights left at the study lodge, I recognise how lucky I’ve been to find these people and this town and this escape from reality for a while. it will take time for me to process it all, but I remind myself to be content in absorbing the feelings and memories this week brings << x