the first day of the rest of my life: part deux

Four days into my new life in Auckland and I have been inundated with questions about how I’m enjoying it. So, for the moment I will endeavour to answer the most common ones.

What’s Auckland like?

It’s hilly, Queen st is seedy after 9.30pm, the wind makes it nearly impossible for me to wear skirts, the humidity makes my hair frizz and my make up run. The buses are always late and their drivers are grumpy.

On the other hand, I’ll never get bored here. The city is brimming full of bars, clubs and music to suit anyone’s tastes. From indie rock to showtunes and go-go dancers, you’ll find it in Auckland. The beaches are gorgeous and full of beautiful people and the shopping is great (Dress Mart, booyah!)

What’s it like being a student again / How’s uni life?

To be honest, I have no idea! The last few days have been such a blur. New people, new faces, new names. Moving in, unpacking, orientation, course info, getting lost, finding a job and of course lots and lots of vodka!

I’m looking forward to my course, but I’ve heard it’s extremely competitive and I know it will be initially hard. I’ve been out of school for nearly a year and a half so I’ll have to get back into the swing of things and remember where that competitive spirit lies!

Have you made any friends?

I always find making new friends difficult, I always seem very confident but I do find it hard approaching people, especially if they already have a group! But we’re all in the same position and I’ve met some really really cool people from all over the world! Though I do really look forward to getting into study and joining some groups so I can meet more like-minded people!

So, that’s my current situation in a nutshell! I’m still waiting for internet to be installed in my room so this will be the last post for a while. Once I have something interesting to write about I’ll be back (cue Terminator music). the internet arrived today, hurrah!

For now, So long, Farewell, etc etc.

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