For those of you who haven't come across me before, I'm a fresher¹ at the University of York in the UK, reading history. I thought some of the hootoo community might be interested to hear what life's like here, whether for nostalgia or any other reason. So read on...

Since I came back from the Christmas holiday, things have been a bit hectic. That is, after the first 5 days or so when I had nothing to do, as unlike many people, I had no exams (yet). For one thing, I went to a 3 hour emergency first aid course, which was interesting. My regular readers (if I have any) may recall that I am the Women's Welfare Officer for my college JCRC. In this capacity, I've had to attend a University Welfare Committee meeting, and will continue to do so every week, as well as a JCR meeting. The JCRC meetings have been eye-opening. There is lots involved that we just take for granted, such as finding a better deal for the pool tables, and running events. I also have to go to College Welfare Committee, consisting of me and some other JCR members, and some academic staff. By the time you read this, I'll have had my welfare training.

Unfortunately, I can't make the first one because some friends and I are - drum roll please - viewing a house! Accommodation on campus is only for a year, so we have to move into rented private-sector accommodation next year. Our group is sorted, it's just a matter of finding a nice, 5 bed roomed house close to uni. Not such an easy proposition when you consider the amount of competition. Updates on the house front in the next edition of my diary, so stay tuned!

I had a great night out the other night. We were bored so decided to do one of York's many ghost walks. I'd actually done the same one before, but the guide was a different man and all but one of the stories were different. We then met friends in a nice local pub (which was almost empty - but then again, York does have more pubs than days of the year, so perhaps that's not too surprising) then to a cocktail lounge. The cocktails were very expensive, but also very nice, and the venue had beds - yes, beds - covered in cushions on which to sip your drinks. After that we went a local nightclub, which we hadn't been planning on. All in all, a great night.

Between all this, I've had to find time to do some work, as well, of course, as spending time on hootoo! It's been fun though.

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