The first few days

I arrived at the flat and was greeted my slightly crazy flatmates, Sami and Elizabeth. I wanted to avoid jetlag since I had to start university (NOT school, here school means elementary, middle and high school not degree-seeking) on Monday. Fit in a little shopping and wandering all the while slowly fading. It didn't help that I went from 80 to 35 degrees and 6 hours ahead. Thankfully, I managed to stay up until 8 before passing out.

Monday was nice and easy. Chris, the fourth and final flatmate, was kind enough to get me where I needed to be. I meet the wonderful ladies at the VTO and was handed my notes and given a brief lowdown on everything. After the two lectures, I stuck near campus as to avoid getting lost. It was a little awkward having to follow people like a lost puppy. Thankfully, Sami helped me track down my matriculation card. Not an easy task! Went to 3 different places, each telling me it was at the other. It ended up being at the Main Library which is next to a gorgeous park! I ran into that day's practical instructor, Mr Pettigrew. He introduced himself and answered all my questions during the practical.

Unfortunately, Tuesday didn't turn out so well. I attempted, key word here, to ride the bus by myself. It failed...I managed to find where to get on but couldn't tell where to get out. I was going to get off the second time around but I would've walked into class late and that's just awkward. And, I didn't exactly know where the school is. I headed back to the flat which thankfully has a giant Yoga sign that can't be missed. The afternoon had a nice turn around though. I had a "practical" which is the same as a lab. Half the class headed to the university's Langhill Dairy Farm and Easter Bush sheep center. I loved it! Just learned the basics about sheep and dairy operations. The picture is of the wonderful protective booties.


For the most part, the timetable (aka schedule) is fairly light. One to two lectures in the morning and practicals or tutorials up to 3 days a week. Leaves lots of time for studying and wandering about the city.