So since my last blog, A LOT has
happened!
I had a lovely holiday in Cyprus
with Georgia, and actually managed to see all the sights and do everything we
planned to do. I love going on holiday but hate coming back to reality,
although the heat wave this week is making it a lot easier for me!
I have received all my grades
back and I will be graduating (next week) with a 2:1!! I am a little
disappointed as I was aiming for a 1st but after my eventful 3 years
I am proud of myself. Somehow I managed to get a 1st on my
dissertation (an 11,000 word research project), which I actually really enjoyed
writing as the topic was something I’m pretty passionate about.
I’ve moved out of university
halls (sob, sob), but I have moved in with 5 of my friends not too far from
campus, which means I can continue with my job within the Enquiry Unit
throughout the clearing period. I’m going to be living there until October, but
I’ve decided to stay in London for the foreseeable future (which means I need
to find myself a ‘real’ graduate job). I’m in the process of looking for jobs
within sport and development, something my mum keeps reminding me has nothing
to do with my degree! This brings me back to how important it’s been for me to
be a part of our Students’ Union and to join a sports team…even if sports
aren’t for you, Greenwich has a club or society for everyone (and if there
isn’t one for you – set one up!! You can do this here http://www.suug.co.uk/activities/new/), but I really do urge you to GET INVOLVED! You never
know where it might lead and the opportunities that are created from them, let
alone the amazing friends and memories from the people you meet.
I also competed in my last ever
competition as a Greenwich Mermaid at the Copperbox Arena at the Olympic Park
in Stratford, which is just on our doorstep. We’ve never entered a Legacy
competition before (there are different cheerleading organisations in the UK
who hold different competitions throughout the country) but it was absolutely
fantastic! We came 3rd which I’m pretty pleased about for my last
competition. We also received individual medals as well as a trophy, which I
thought was a really nice touch; it’s always nice to have something to take away
with you! I also got to fly in the routine, which I was super excited about as
I’m usually a base (check out the picture below).
Lots of love,
Melissa
Xoxo
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