Some background info:
I am attending Brighton University on the South Coast of England. I am 21 years old. I was born in Cape Town, South Africa. I have lived in 3 different countries. I was very undecided about my future and where I wanted to go... which is why it took me 3 years since turning 18, to figure it all out. But I remembered that when I was 11 years old I thought I really want to be a lawyer so that I can help people and do some good.
So... tomorrow morning at 10.30 am I have to be at my first welcome induction.
It is safe to say that I am terrified and extremely nervous. I suppose I should really be a loud, outgoing and outspoken person to be wanting to succeed in Law.. or so I am told.
I have always been very mature, a little quiet and shy. In recent years I have started to care slightly less and begun speaking my mind and being "straight down the line" with people.
In my short 21 years (feels like 40 already) I have learnt a lot and life sure has taught me plenty of lessons.
I was only young for a short amount of time and circumstances, family life etc forced me to grow up swiftly when I was just 11 years old.
Since then, I have been through a million ups and downs, more shall be revealed as you get to know me here!
But anyway, before I waffle on too much lets get back to the reason for this post.
I have looked around online many times in the past and never found anyone writing a blog about life as a law student - only one from an american girl which I still keep up with 2 years later - and also a short blog that was written the true life of a criminal barrister.
It seems I will have to write one myself! And hopefully provide some insight over my next 3 years of study... in to what its like, the work load, the highs and lows, ins and outs - all of it!
While I try to calm my nerves over the next few hours and attempt to ignore my insecurities and worries... knowing I won't get any sleep tonight... I am encouraging myself to look forward to it and be open minded. Given that I am currently in the middle of looking for a new home and have had the most horrendous 9 months.. its been tough to look forward to anything.
I will let you know what happens during this first induction week!
Speak soon,
Love - Melissa xo
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