My initial thought was, 'What have I gotten myself in to?' My second thought was, 'Ok, I can totally make this work.' I just had time to drop my bags in my dorm room after waiting all day to check in and then I was off!
I knew I would be in a dorm room again, it was the easiest and most convenient option for me since I have no idea about the different areas of London and fortunately it's an all grad student building. But it was hard to see where I'll be living for the next year after being in a nice, spacious apartment in Arlington for 4 years. I have 4 flatmates and a shared kitchen with 2 stoves, 2 small fridges and 2 sinks. My room is larger than I expected with a standard bed and desk. I also have my own bathroom which is a plus! Although, while a shower curtain was left on my bed...there was no rod to hang it from! Needless to say, the floor is still a bit damp. Have to get that taken care of.
Location, Location, Location. I live right between King's Cross tube station and Angel (a fun area with lots of shops, restaurants and pubs). Plus I'm only about a 20-25 minute walk from the SOAS Campus - Russell Square where all my classes will be held.
Today I started to feel like a student again. Walking to campus with my 3 of 4 of my flatmates from all over (Singapore, Hong Kong, and China and still waiting to meet the 4th). There was a meet and greet on campus where we hung out on the grassy square and where the Student Union representative was attacked because he was handing out flyers and free handbooks/planners. Ah, to be a student and enticed by anything FREE again. Can't wait for the t-shirts and lure of pizza.
And not to worry, pictures of the flat will be posted as soon as my room is in place!
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