And just like that, my first year at uni is over. It has been amazing and I know I couldn't have asked for a better university experience. The decision to study here was honestly a cop out; I didn't want to study, and I knew I couldn't make myself, so I accepted an unconditional offer to come here over my preferred place at a russel group institution. As a result, I have been on an amazing course that has allowed me to relax all year (and sometimes skip the lectures in pursuit of adventures) without my grade suffering. The city itself is small and beautiful and my accommodation was right in the middle of it, allowing me to walk anywhere I wanted in under 30 minutes, and even reach the sea in less than 10. This part of the country is perfect for outdoor bouldering, caving, and trad, and being so close to friends all the time meant that I could get a group together and enjoy the day doing any activity we wanted in no time at all. Ive found that the independence and student lifestyle are a great part of uni life that really give you room to grow and flourish. It's now time to head back to my own corner of the country with my parents and start working to fund next year's adventures. I'm excited to be closer to my boyfriend for a few months because I know we'll be enjoying the summer together with plenty of sport climbing and just enjoying eachother's company in general, but I'm also going to miss having so many friends near by with the same interests and just as much free time as me. I'll be spending a lot of time alone this summer, but hopefully I'll also be able to fill some of that time with learning new skills (I've got my eye on routesetting some cool problems!). All in all, I've loved my first year and can't wait for the second year and next year's house full of climbers, but I'm also looking forward to spending some time at home with the people I'm closest to.
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