Welcome to Lancaster! Had goosebumps when I first saw the University
signage at the entrance. It is for real! Alighted from the shuttle and was
welcomed by the very helpful student and staff, college representatives. Picked
my keys to the apartment, pulled down my luggage and there I was in my new home
for the next 1 year! House – 7, Crummock Water. Soon we decided to take the
city bus to the city centre to grab essentials that we couldn’t afford to
postpone to buy by a day. Sainsbury’s super store was the best buy and we
stocked up ourselves with basic essentials. Soon we were back and welcomed by
the rains, an indication that our umbrellas had to come along next time we
stepped out. Sorting out stuff in the room and setting up the kitchen was 60%
accomplished. Some of us then caught up with class mates and got to eat some
nice pizza for dinner. Back in the house, I was fast asleep in no time. Did the
time difference make an impact? Or was I really tired after a busy Saturday?
Well – Sunday gave the answer.
I was up as early as 6AM. Finished setting up the room and
kitchen, had breakfast and at 10AM we were off to the city center again to grab
some stuff that were still pending. Wilko was the sought after store to buy
crockery and toiletry. PrimeArk was another super store for clothing and priced
reasonably. We then walked in to a café to pick something for lunch and
Tortellini it was. After a decent lunch, we started our way back, playing
tug-off war with the bags. Back home, I sorted stuff that I had just bought and
in no time were at the Graduate Social Hub to meet the Principal of Graduate
College – Ms. Claire. An amazing 1 hour interaction it was. Soon we stepped out
for a campus tour and I got a hang of the depth and width of the University. I
still need a map to navigate through the University. Time will heal this as
well.
Got back after the tour, bought groceries, got to tick-off
some formalities and then managed to cook something for dinner. Now it is 11PM
and I am sitting at my desk and penning down my experiences thus far – hope you
got the answer. I kicked out jet-lag successfully!
Well, things are keeping me super busy, every day is an
experience and I am excited. Meeting new people, networking with classmates and
students, interacting with the kind and helpful staff, I am oh so overwhelmed
with the things that happened over the arrival weekend and appreciate every bit
of it. My classes begin 9AM tomorrow. Looking forward to seeing the full class
and the teaching staff! The next post may come a little later, but do keep your
hope.
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