First day of school in the UK!

So, my first class didn't even start until 6pm yesterday.  It was so strange to have a full day to get things done and then go to class.  By the time I was sitting in my first lecture I was ready for a nap!

 Before I even got to school though I had a very eventful day.  First, I was working on my laundry and the coin pusher in thing wouldn't go...I knew that was a bad sign to start my day...I haven't washed my clothes in 3 weeks, which has given me a great excuse to just buy new clothes.  But still, I was desperate for a washer and dryer.  Then, I went to ASDA (kind of like Walmart or Target) with Carrie.  I got all of my school supplies and fun stuff like that.  But with our hands full of groceries and other junk I saw our bus approaching...and we had to run!! Needless to say it had to have been a funny sight seeing two girls running across the street almost getting hit by cars to catch a bus.  Apparently, the guy who yelled "Run Forrest, Run!!" also thought it was a funny sight.  Carrie, Tania, Cinderela and I all went and got fish and chips too! I usually am not much of a fish fan...but it wasn't half bad! At least I can say I have had the traditional fish and chips in England ;)

So, very eventful first day of school...and I hadn't even been to class yet! :)

One of my housemates, Ronja, and I have two classes together.  I'm so happy that we do! That way at least we have someone to go to when we don't understand something.  Well, apparently, as I have learned you wait outside of the lecture hall BEFORE going in.  It isn't like at NAU where you sit in your class and wait for class to start...as we approached our room I noticed there were lots of people waiting outside...I thought that was weird and decided I would just go in the room and wait since we only had a few minutes before the lecture would begin.  Note to self: DON'T EVER DO THAT AGAIN.  I walked in to find 300 faces staring at me and the whole room in complete silence.  After feeling SO embarassed Ronja and I walked out laughing histerically and couldn't believe that just happened.  While her and I were talking about how funny that was...I noticed some guy (probably from England) chuckle to him self.  He probably thought we were so dumb, and definitely not from around here.  Other than that my classes seem like they are going to be really interesting, but kind of difficult.  Pretty much only two assignments make up your grade which intimidates me a little.  I guess I will just hope for the best.

Today is day 2.  I have 3 seminar classes today...each are 2 hours long.  Tuesdays are my long days! I've already been so productive...I had a yummy breakfast burrito and got to Skype with Derrik, Alexa and Chris :).  I'll try to keep this thing updated on any more funny stories ;)

xo