Right, so the above is a picture of me and my folks celebrating my graduation back in July. I probably seem 10 times happier than them, but I was really glad to see this chapter of my life finally ending. This posts is a bit out of date, I guess, but I really had to take some time and think this all through. Don’t get me wrong I LOVED studying and I’m still secretly considering to get my masters one day, but it was more than enough of academic life to me at this point.
So for those who didn’t know, I’d been a student at the University of Sussex for the last 3 years. I proudly received my bachelor degree in Media Studies there.
I remember my first year as a fresher making awkward friendships and going to clubs I would never come back to. I wanted to see what all the fuss about student life was. I saw it and I got it. Being independent-rocks. Living away from your parents- too. The only difference between me and my fellow students was that I was already successfully working and supporting myself for a while before I even got into uni. From time to time I would feel like a mean old lady who saw too much too quickly and endless Netflix nights seemed more appealing than sleepless nights partying. You see, I had pretty fun (let’s say it that way) teenage-hood and although I never say no to a cocktail or two- university weirdly hadn’t become a place from which I’d bring my wildest memories. Surprisingly, I’m 100% happy with that and let me tell you why:
Decisions, decisions:
First of, while working and studying at the same time, I actually got a chance to start thinking about my career patches. This is how, I was successfully working for myself since year 2 and I couldn’t be happier at this point of my life. I’m taking 5 weeks-long holidays next month and there is no-one to stop me there. Therefore many of newly-graduates are working their asses off and trying to learn what the life seems to be really about.
Finding Brighton:
I did apply to Sussex because it was in fact a strong school. The benefit of living in Brighton was completely unexpected. I will always call this place my second home. During my short life I’ve already swapped between 5 cities and Brighton was the first one where I actually felt like a real homey. All the people I met and places I saw are stuck with me and I hope I will be able to get back there as often as possible.
Amsterdam experience:
In my second year, I had a chance to spent a semester in Amsterdam and this was the best decision of my life so far. Seriously, even though it was a heartbreaking experience to leave the boy and all my life in Brighton for a while, I’m guessing the things wouldn’t have turned the same way if I haven’t left. I only established my blog and my company as a way to keep myself busy and hopefully make some extra cash in order to support myself while away. I couldn’t expect all of this to turn this way though. Therefore, once I got back to finish my degree- all the things were quite settled as I knew that I finally found things I really enjoy doing. Also, living in continental Europe made me realise that I don’t want to stay in UK after my graduation. This is how I ended up in Vilnius now.
Communication skills:
Let’s not forget about the actual things I got to study. Media degree allowed me to fall inlove with all things social. I think I wasn’t even on Twitter before this (#firstworlproblems). I can see how quickly blogging and social media is evolving these days and I’m so excited to be a part of this.
Peeps:
Of course! Most importantly, without moving away and getting into school I wouldn’t have met a bunch of lovely people with whom I had a pleasure to be, to know, laugh along or enjoy that pint of Guinness. These people educated me in so many different ways that I know for sure that I wouldn’t be a person I am right now if it wasn’t for them.
Success at Sussex:
Back to the picture day! The graduation to me didn’t mean a lot. Of course, I was happy to see my family there and my mom was happy to the moon and back, I hold my diploma for about 5mins before throwing it into her bag and we had a lovely dinner afterwards. I’m absolutely grateful to my university, teachers and friends that I met along the way. I started uni as a lost teenager and I’m proud to say that it gave me an opportunity to make something of myself. Higher education really makes you think about wider horizons. Even though I had plenty of time to explore what I wanna do, as I took a gap year after high-school. However, university was an actual place where I cleared up my mind about my life choices and I will always remember it as such.
See you later, education!
I cannot to wait and see what life will bring me next. Let’s ride!
As for you guys- don’t forget to do what you love and don’t be afraid to take some risk from time to time. Let me tell you a secret, you don’t HAVE TO go to uni and it won’t help you to get a career. You have to find your way and work for it in order to achieve something. With or without a degree- you’re the one and only who can make things happen. Just don’t be lazy and believe in yourself!
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