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Falling in Love with Lancaster

These are just a few photos taken out on a girly evening with my friend Louise (who, by the way, was the very good friend who lent me the wise Lion King-related advice a few posts back). It's crazy to think, but my first year at Lancaster is now very quickly coming to a close (my last exam is tomorrow, moving out of uni accommodation on Thursday!!!) and it was nice to just spend some time off-campus to reflect on the months that have gone by.


I  first met Louise because she was part of my workshop group on my marketing course but for months we were just casual acquaintances and only really spoke when we had to sort things out for our group work and presentations. I was actually a little intimidated by her at the start because since marketing was her major she often had to assume a sort of leadership role in the group and I was afraid she was judging me or I was letting her down by not giving my all. As it turned out, however, this was all nonsense and in fact, she had also found me a bit intimidating! First impressions can sometimes be very wrong. especially among girls I think sometimes.
Despite our misunderstanding about each other however, because she lived quite near me on campus we would sometimes walk back from seminars together and chat for a bit. It was on one of these occasions I mentioned to her that I used to horse-ride and was thinking about taking it up again, it turned out she also used to ride and we decided to go together and in the process we actually found out we really have a lot in common and now I'd consider her one of my best friends!

If you've read any of my previous posts you'll know I wasn't particularly happy here at the beginning. I found campus and campus accommodation very oppressive and because of a few personal problems I encountered, I found it really difficult trying to keep up with work and assignments as well as the demands of living on my own for the first time. It was a struggle but I can now say over this last term and a bit I've really found my feet, settled in and made some really good genuine friendships to the point where I will actually be really sad to go home for the summer.

Sometimes I also think I failed to appreciate how beautiful Lancaster actually is. There's some really stunning architecture in the city which is then surrounded by miles of green countryside (I'm a big fan of countryside), and also the Lake District is basically on your doorstep, something which I will definitely be taking more advantage of next year.
All in all, I'm very happy to say that I'm very much looking forward to my next few years at Lancaster and all the ups and downs that are still to come over my next 2 years here.

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  1. Aw I'm glad to hear you've settled in! Lancaster looks like such a beautiful place, your pictures are lovely :) - why have I never been there? and I'm in love with your tan bag!

    Roseanne xox
    leblogderosy.blogspot.co.uk

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    1. Aw thank you so much! You know, a lady stopped me on the street the other day to ask where my bag was from! I was well chuffed, I love it, it's hugeee and holds so much stuff!! Which is amazing because I was used to small over-the-shoulder bags before :) xx

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  2. lancaster looks lovely! love your photos xx

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  3. Lancaster looks lovely - I've never been but would love to visit some time soon! And I'm so glad that you've settled in at uni. You can enjoy yourself now!

    ellenunderwater.blogspot.co.uk

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    1. Thank you, Ellen! You should definitely pay a little visit if you can! :) xx

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  4. These pictures are so pretty! It would be quite interesting if you did a kind of uni experience/tips and tricks post, only if you want to though, I know some people don't like sharing personal problems and stuff xx

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    1. Aw thank you, Rebeka!! That's actually a really good idea! If you'd like to read something like that I can definitely write it! It would actually be a really good end-of-first-year summary post and I really don't mind sharing anything personal if I know it might be beneficial to someone else. Thanks so much for the suggestion :) xx

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  5. Your pictures are absolutely stunning! Really enjoyed this post. I totally get the whole feeling intimidated by each other thing haha girls are the strangest yet best creatures!

    poundingyounghearts.blogspot.com

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    1. Haha absolutely! We are all so odd sometimes! Thanks for the lovely comment :) xx

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  6. I've just discovered your blog and I'm so glad I did! I went to Lancaster University and graduated 4 years ago - your photos have reminded me how beautiful a city it is :)
    x

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    1. Wow that's so cool!! It's such a random place to have a university I always think. I'm glad my post took you for a trip down memory lane :) x

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  7. Glad you found your feet in the end :) Lancaster looks gorgeous, I had no idea it was such a pretty place!
    Megan x | MeganRoisinn

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    1. Haha, between you and me... (these are just some of the nicest parts)! Worth a visit though if you're interested :) x

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  8. Hello! I just wanted to say a lovely big thanks for you r kind comment over on my blog, how nice to 'meet' another blogger so close! I have worked a little bit in Lancaster and loves its oldey worldy charm, its such a sweet place. Have a fab summer now uni is almost over. Look forward to reading more of your lovely posts :) xxx

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    1. Awww thank you so much Sally for leaving me a comment :) I know! I don't think I've seen any bloggers from up this direction so far!! :) xxx

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  9. I love Lancaster! My sister (NewKidBlogs.blogspot.co.uk) also studies at Lancaster University and I love going down there to visit her! I'm glad to hear you like it now as apposed to when you started off! Good luck with your next two years there! Xx

    Vividlondon.blogspot.co.uk

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    1. Oh cool!! It's really surprising but I've actually heard of a few bloggers at Lancaster!! (Maybe not that surprising, I suppose there are a lot of people!) but I always love meeting a blogger nearby! Thanks for your sweet comment and for letting me know! I'll have to follow her :) xx

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  10. I adore Lancaster, I'm a Manchester girl born & bred so I spend a lot of time in the area. I hated university at first too, I didn't get on well with my flatmates and felt quite lonely but by the end of first year I was loving it and I'm about to move in with my best friend which should be fun! Thank you so much for commenting on my blog, it helped me discover your blog and I'm absolutely in love. Your photos are absolutely gorgeous and I just love your writing style, WHY DO YOU NOT HAVE A BAZILLION FOLLOWERS?! You really should do. xxxx

    Charlotte / coloursandcarousels

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    1. Awww Charlotte, what a lovely comment! Thank you so much!! I'm really glad you're getting on better at uni now too! I'm sure a lot of people actually struggle at first, it's a big transition to make! You are far too kind, thank you so so much :) so looking forward to reading more of your posts!! xxxx

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  11. You are soo gorgeous!! Lancaster looks beautiful! Congrats on completing your first year!

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  12. You are so pretty and your photography is amazing x
    http://rachelcoco.blogspot.co.uk

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  13. I went to University in Lancaster too, I went in 2008 and graduated in 2011. Its one of my favourite places and I miss living there so much now. Enjoy it while you can.

    Laura
    www.modernbonnet.co.uk

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