As I stared blankly at the
computer screen displaying UCAS, its safe to say that I felt a little
intimidated. Despite having always known that I wanted to be a TV presenter, I
really wasn't sure which angle I wanted to take for university.
I researched countless
English courses and more Drama degrees than imaginable but none of them
screamed 'me.' Through much disappointment, I took it upon myself to
investigate the backgrounds of some established broadcasters when I finally
discovered Journalism.
'Perfect!' I thought
as I typed it into the UCAS search engine. My feeling of accomplishment
suddenly changed as a very daunting list emerged in front of me. Who knew that
Journalism had so many different platforms but after much indecision,
Multimedia Journalism triumphed above the rest.
I'd finally uncovered my
dream course but now I had to select my university. Having lived in Southampton
my whole life, the thought of moving away any time soon was hard for me to
accept. Being the home girl that I am, looking up places of study miles away
was something that I found really difficult.
It wasn’t until later that
I realised, why move away when I can stay at home and get the same degree at
Solent! I decided that I could really use my familiarity with the city to my
advantage and fully apply myself to the course whilst remaining at home with
the people I love.
I have to say, it’s a really
good feeling being sat at a computer in my seminar room, writing my first ever
blog and not feeling quite as unsettled as the first time I applied for
university. All I can say is, I’m on my way!
