Oh hi!
I am still alive and well here in the North East of England =)
Can't believe I have been away from home for a month now.
I think I am adapting pretty well even though the frequent strong wind during the chilly weather has been unpleasant sometimes, but most of the time I am still enjoying the cold temperature that I never experiences before back at home.
Not homesick yet, but I do think about my family and friends back home every now and then.
I think I am really very lucky to be assigned with friendly flatmates as well as meeting great friends.
I kept wondering if I would end up having to be a loner before I arrive but I guess it's hard when you have friends living together/nearby looking after one another,cooking and eating or even exploring together.
Feels like a small family somehow, which is great.
My biggest challenge here is probably having to balance up everything in my life and organise my time better, which I am really trying to improve.
Of course, priority will always be given to my academic.
Just hope that I can make full use of the limited time I have here in the UK.
Went exploring Tynemouth which is near to Newcastle couple of weeks ago
It was a small yet very lovely town with gorgeous sceneries.
I am trying to explore as much as I can with my very limited budget.
Also went to Edinburgh for a class trip almost 2 weeks ago.
It wasn't compulsory and I hesitated rather long if I should be going as transportation fees here is rather scary.
I went anyway thinking it might be a good opportunity to learn since the lecturers were going with us.
Well, in the end it was a little bit of research and a little bit of sight seeing and exploring.
Edinburgh really is a very beautiful city!
Hello everyone!
Here's some random updates for those who wants to know.
Apparently, this is already the fifth day I am here in Newcastle Upon Tyne,
So I guess I have pretty much settled down and getting used to the cold weather.
The city isn't that big so it's quite convenient as everywhere is within walking distance for me.
Have been exploring here and there bits by bits for the past few days, getting familiarize with the surroundings especially with where to get cheaper goods and groceries.
Of course I have to show my thanks to the informations given by some of my friends who are already in this country for awhile.
Made some friends who flew over with me from Malaysia.
They are friendly and nice people, I guess we are looking out for each others.
We have been exploring the area together.
My room is simple but more than enough for me.
The good thing is, my place is just 5 minutes walk to campus.
So far, I've only met 2 of my flatmates, a guy and a lady.
Both of them are from China, and they seems quite nice.
I guess I can probably still eat Chinese food every now and then with them around.
Apparently, there are more Asians than I expected during enrolment.
Still don't know what to expect from becoming back a student but I guess I will find out soon.
The only problem I have now is money since Ringgit has been so weak lately.
Somehow I felt like a housewife always looking for deals and discounts. Will have to look for a job soon if my timetable allows me to and hopefully someone will hires me.
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