Writer’s Workshop: Undergrad Years
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Being a college student was something which I enjoyed back then in the 90s. It was a time filled with fun and excitement.
18 years ago while studying in Melbourne, Australia life was much simpler. There was less things to worry and stress about. I only needed to concentrate on my studies and was free to participate in any activities which I fancy. It was the first time that I didn’t have to worry about curfews and staying out late. It was okay to party till late if I wished to. I was only accountable to myself.
I enjoyed being able to make friends with people from different races and cultures. Attending classes in lecture halls and not having to wear a uniform like when I was studying in Singapore was a really different experience for me. It was really nice to be able to wear whatever I fancied. Actual lesson time wasn’t as long with only 3 hours slotted for lectures/tutorials per subject and I could study/revise at my own pace.
During my undergrad years what I loved most was the time spent off campus together with my friends. We would gather in each others house to have our meals together, play cards or watch DVDs on the weekend. Going for movies, dating and visiting different places around Australia during our term break. Those are times I cherish.
How was your undergrad years like?
October 10, 2013 @ 3:42 pm
Hee, I chose to go to a polytechnic and withdraw myself from Victoria JC less than 1 week there. I am a person whom cannot withstand learning same old things and i really can’t see how a higher level of physics or differentiation will help me when i graduate. Hahaha. i aint like to waste two years learning the same subjects i learnt in secondary sch so of cos i was happier when i was in the polytechnic
October 10, 2013 @ 5:06 pm
I was married with children so it was far different, but still nice. 🙂
October 10, 2013 @ 7:43 pm
Grade check every semester, projects, activities, reviews, exams, study at home, friends and boyfriend marked my routes on those days. It was nice and tough at the same time 🙂
October 10, 2013 @ 11:28 pm
My undergrad days were very memorable for me. That was the time that I had my first taste of freedom from home. LOL I learned a lot!
October 10, 2013 @ 11:37 pm
I was balancing uni life with a hectic modeling career. Started modeling while I was still in high school, I knew that I can’t be doing it forever. I took less jobs and attended uni for 2 years back home in Malaysia, and eventually moved to Sydney, Australia. I remember having to rush off to fittings and shows right after classes on most days. I was quite a teachers pet because I always sat at the front of the class and the first to answer and ask any questions. Bacause I didnt have time to stay back and do any revision, I had to pay full attention in class. And oh, I paid for my own uni fees too, real proud of that!
October 10, 2013 @ 11:37 pm
i married young and had a baby before i was 21! hectic times…
October 11, 2013 @ 1:28 am
Great post ~ a time of major learning as well as being a widow with young child ~ don’t know how I did it all ~ Happy Weekend to yu ~ carol ^_^
October 11, 2013 @ 3:51 am
My undergrad years were filled with new discoveries, parties, and having a great time compared to my grad. work. Still no regrets though!
October 12, 2013 @ 10:27 am
I lived in a house with other students in the beautiful city of Santa Barbara in California. And did a lot of cycling and hiking with friends. And many of the things you did… Though we didn’t have DVDs when I was young! {:-Deb
October 27, 2013 @ 5:54 am
I was never able to attend Undergrad school because I had 3 young children to take care of…
These sound like unbelievable memories though!
Thanks for linking to the letter “U”!
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