It's now Tuesday and my next exam is Wednesday afternoon. I finish next Monday - 1st June, which is really when life can begin again. Final year project marks come back on Friday- I've no idea what to expect- I hope Kevin and Derek 'cut me some slack' so to speak.
I guess the big question is where from here. Ya' know, 12 months ago I was awaiting to start one of the best opportunities in my life- to spend 3 months on the west side of North America. Now I'm about to graduate from one of the countries 'better' universities with an upper second class honours, but I have no money, no job, I don't have anything really. I'm moving down to Reading with my flatmate who I cannot be thankful enough to for giving me the opportunity to find my feet.
Not quite the storybook ending to university life that one would hope for. I'm hoping that when the recession clears up I can make my way back to the US of A on a permanent basis. For now though I must wait, and maybe holidaying in Seattle is my best shot at getting back there. I read today that you're apparently better off going to work abroad right now as a graduate, but for those of us only capable of the Queens English that's a steep request really- were talking US, Oz, etc. Countries thousands of miles away that are expensive to travel to and probably experiencing their own economic issues.
So what now? Good question. I am thinking I will leave Leeds on June 8. I will then spend 2 days in Nottingham to see family before making my way to Reading. Once in Reading I will proceed to look for jobs if I haven't already got an interview lined up. At the moment I'm think developer- just until i can re-enter the graduate processes and give them all a real shot this time.
I'm looking forward to being best man at my Dad's wedding in the Carribean soon. A break that will hopefully give me the fresh start and fresh thoughts that I need.
Anyway- enjoy the summer sunshine and lots of bbqs I think. I love this time of year..
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If you're going to be in Reading for a while you should pop along the M4 a little and visit me in Swindon!
That sounds good! I'll have to take you up on that when I get there. Will be great to catch up.
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