The First Classes

Today is one of the windiest days in Birmingham since September. My prayers for sun and heat are evidently unanswered. So, I can go back to my memories from the beginning of term.

I was late for my very first, introduction, lecture (a big party the previous day). Me and my flatmates ran to the lecture, arrived almost last, and had to sit on the floor. Helen Higson gave probably the most memorable speech, at least I thought so but I was, generally, too busy looking a the crowd of future students to listen carefully. The Great Hall was overflowing with people. A see of heads all looking as overwhelmed as me.

The day was long and full of enrollment duties. Of course, I messed it all up, got lost, and ended up not enrolling. I thought 'that was it'. I was running around the Main Building like a psycho searching for help and it seemed deserted (of course it wasn't , I was too panicked to notice the people around me).

TIP 3 for prospective students: Every problem is fixable and the Aston staff are quite helpful, so do not panic! I should say that the Undergraduate Office is the most useful place to ask for help.

I had the opportunity to meet Helen myself in the Undergraduate Office and I was just amazed how one of the most important people at uni was dealing with my childish problem. So, everything got fixed and I enrolled.

The first lectures started in the beginning of next week and the roller coaster starter going. Nothing has changed in the lectures and tutorials till now. They are still hard and still we are all struggling. Why? Because students always leave everything till the last minute. TIP 4 for prospective students: Try not to repeat our mistakes, do not leave everything till the last minute!