O Week's over for another year

The last two days of O Week were pretty quiet. Although, O Party, also known as "The Big One," lived up to its name, with many people not even making it to dinner...you know who you are! ;)

Pool-side fun at Thursday's Pool Party

The O Week TV Crew

Most of the returning students came back on Friday in time for O Party. That means that there are heaps of new names to learn...I've only just got my head around the first years on our block! On Friday night, there were bands, fire twirlers, strange men dressed as British policemen and lots of new people to meet. It was pretty good fun, although I was definately feeling the lack of sleep during the week catching up with me.

I jumped in the car and headed home Saturday morning. It's only a 3 hour drive and singing at the top of your lungs helps to pass the time :) Not to mention how the big hugs when you get home make the drive worth it...

The Fire Twirlers

So, O Week is over and now classes are starting. I went to my first three lectures today..it's a bit overwhelming but I'm sure we'll all settle in eventually. But what have I learnt during O Week? Almost too much actually! Information overload describes things very well. I'm forever making lists to remind me of all the things I've got to do....find all vaccination history, organise immunisations in preparation for placement, get a criminal records check, show up for photos for ID badge, buy books, labcoat, safety glasses, become a member for this and that and receive discounts for just about anything, not to mention do the reading for the next lectures ah!!

Bands at O Party

In all honesty, O Week was great. It gave all of us first years a chance to meet eachother and get accustomed to our accommodation without anyone else. No doubt, there'll be strong friendships being made already. I think the most important thing to remember during O Week is to just relax and go along with things. Take part in all the social stuff that's on because you can't meet people without it. I know that it's the biggest cliche, but everyone really is "in the same boat!" Ha ha I've hated people saying that all week. But it must be true, otherwise people wouldn't be so nice to everyone else. Everyone misses home at some stage! I spent most of Friday night going up to complete strangers and introducing myself. Sure, they had a bit of a laugh, but no one really minds :)

That's all for me, good luck everyone with whatever courses you're doing. Now it must be time to do some work!

Carly, Me, Courtney, Kathryn and some men dressed as police(!?)

Lauren :)