Day 10, The Orientation

Unexpectidly, I got home from the party at about 3 in the morning and found out that I have to wake up in 4 hours  to be at school on time. Not the best night sleep if you ask me. 

My flatmates that took me to the party were actually really nice to me. They were so good to me, introducing me to all of their friends friends, making sure that I am doing fine and I have enough to drink. The place was a little bit crazy crowded, there was not enough space to dance without touching anyone else around me. Most of the people were really drunk, but not still quite well behaved. Whereas in Czech Republic, when people drink, the get really annoying sometimes. Overall I had a really good time, thanks to my flatmates.

Why did I have to wake up for school so early then? I had my first Orientation day, where I found out, there are 141 other international students who just moved to Scotland and are experiencing the same feelings as I. The orientation was well planned, they explained everything in details, which was however a bit boring for me in the end, because I already knew most of it by finding out myself. Nevertheless, the provided solid information about various student activities that help people to meet each other. I was amazed by how well thought through it was. In the next few days, they have planned many other activities to get together. I think it is great that they care so much about us, foreigners. UNYP has a lot to learn if you ask me.

We also got a bag and pen saying "University of Stirling" and a book called "The Quickening Maze" by Adam Foulds. I know that this is just small things to make us feel better, but I am already feeling this sense of being proud of belonging to the University of Stirling.  And i think so do many other international students, they were already wearing those bags today.

Conn had his speech about the International Society that I plan to join and I found out how amazing public speaker her was. He was not nervous, his speech was fluent and he even managed to spice it up with few jokes which made many people laugh. I wish I was half as good as he is.

Today I realised how much I miss my dogs...I meet a lot of people outside walking with their dog, especially when people walk with cute puppies. Not sure if it is just me, but on daily basis, I meet so many people with adorable puppies and it makes me miss my dogs even more. I had this idea, to try to find a dog-walking job or something. 

I am enjoying the bathrobe (how it isolates my own warmth) and I found out that it actually goes well with my slippers.