T-R-E-N-T...we are the TRENT ARMY!

So, today was so much fun! I went to the City with my housemate Tania! We were in search of some boots...but didn't find any.  Instead I found a cheap and cute top and a few necklaces! :) Then we came back and had a BBQ with our roommates! So much fun! :)

I'm getting used to the lifestyle here...it makes me nervous to go back home now! I'm going to have some reverse culture shock I think.  But it sucks because everything is SO expensive when you convert pounds to dollars.  For example...a shirt at H&M is say 12 pounds...with the conversion rate and fee on your debit card it brings that 12 pound shirt to about 20 dollars.  And in the US that same shirt would be priced also at 12 dollars. I don't even know if that made sense...but needless to say it SUCKS.  And I didn't know this until today but we have to pay to use the washer and dryer.  I've been buying new clothes because I haven't had access to any washing machines...and now that I do it will cost me about 4.50 pounds per load of laundry.  I'd rather just keep going shopping and getting new clothes ;)

Going out has been so much fun...as I think I said in my last post.  We went to an event put on by "Freshers" week I think...They kept chanting something but I finally caught on to what they were saying after hearing it a few times.  It seems like Nottingham Trent Uni is a very enthusiastic school and they are proud of who they are.  In the middle of a dance club the DJ started a chant that said "T-R-E-N-T...we are the TRENT ARMY!"  It was kind of fun to see how enthusiastic everyone is about their school.  I saw a Trent Army shirt and I kind of want to get it! :) I feel like you don't get that kind of school spirit at NAU...at least not saying school chants in dance clubs!

I've definitely been feeling a little homesick...and also that I have a cold of some kind.  All of the going out and staying out late is probably not helping. But I am sure all of that will subside when school starts on Monday.  I miss my family, friends, Target, Taco Bell, In-N-Out, having a car, ohhh the list could go on and on.  Some days are so nice and busy and I am having so much fun...but I have found that other days seem to be so lonely.  Let me just say having a little secret stash of chocolate in my room was the best idea I have ever had.  I guess that is the whole experience, right?  I can't believe I've already been here about 2 1/2 weeks! Time is definitely flying!

Speaking of school.  I am SO excited to start my classes.  Everyone at NAU started about a month ago so it has felt so weird not being busy with school and work like I normally would.  My schedule is so chaotic, and it was strange not making my own schedule.  For instance, I start class at 6 pm on Monday and then Noon Tuesday and then no class on Wednesday and I don't even remember what Thursday and Friday are like.  I'm kind of bummed about my schedule though because it will make it difficult to travel.  Hopefully I can figure something out!

Tomorrow I have plans to Skype my parents and also my good friend Gillian! It is always so nice to hear a voice from home.  Sometimes I find my self going crazy and feeling so disconnected from my life back at home. But it will all be there when I get back in a few months :)

Anyway, I have to be getting ready.  Tonight we are planning on having a more relaxing night and possibly going and having a few drinks along the Trent River which will be fun :) Next post I'll put up some pics!

xoxo