Life goes on...

Ha I feel like I'm on Pure Fm again by avoiding any talk about the "ERECTIONS" again, but this time for reasons solely related to self-preservation.

Anyhow, I was very lucky enough to be offered a place up at Northampton on a Paramedic Science degree starting in September this week, so will face the whole university experience again. To be truthful, I don't know if I can take it all again! I remember when I was a little Fresher and how blimmin' naieve I was, but it was that naievity that got me through. Coming out of my third year I feel I may be a little too cynical now to fully appreciate all the joys of being a Fresher again!!!

Maybe that's a good thing as the course is notoriously hardcore on both the academic and the physical sides. It's also pretty scary to think I will be on my first placement by the end of the year. I'm not having doubts though, this is what I have wanted for ages now (just ask my mates who are sick of me talking about the ambulance service!), I'm just kinda anxious that I may struggle with the academic side of things. I doubt my BA (Hons) Drama and English will be able to help me much when revising anatomy and physiology and it's been over 4 years since my Biology A Level  Anyone wanna tutor me????

Let's just hope that my drive and passion will shine through this time! I know I'm gonna work my little butt off when I'm there so I best get the most out of my final few months in Pompey. First up, SRA Conference in Bath tomoz (yay!!!) where I get to talk about all things radio and see my fab mates I made when I attended last year. Then it's Activist Academy, the famous Isle of Wight Pub Crawl, Societies Carnival, AU Dinner and the event of the year: the VIP Awards Dinner!!! Oh, and I might squeeze in a dissertation too!

I feel in a bit of an agony aunt mood now as I feel like telling everyone to really make the most of their time here in Pompey. It hit me yesterday just how much I love this city and Pompey really is my home.

Maybe one day I'll return, maybe not but that's life: unpredictable. 

On a final note (even though I said I wouldn't mention it), just wanna say thanks to everyone who has shown their support over the past few weeks. I love you all and am sorry I let you all down. I'm not disappearing though (no matter what was said at a time when the age-old evil of vodka was being consumed!), you can guarantee that the Societies Carnival and VIP Awards Dinner will be the best ever - Ben, Sarah and I will definately leave with a bang! (Not that sort you cheeki minxes!) I also know Northampton's Union is pretty retro when it comes to volunteering and societies, so let's hope they are prepared for a shake-up!

Enjoy your hols and I'll see you all soon you sexy peeps!

Luv Jezni -x- 

I felt very old fashioned this week and considering I'm only 21 this is not good!

I'm currently going for interviews to hopefully gain a place on a Paramedic Science course...well at least I thought they were interviews... So far I have had two experiences which were both classed as such, yet didn't match my expectations at all.

The first was classed as a group interview and appeared to start as soon as we entered the building. Someone was standing with a clipboard in the corner and taking notes as all the applicants chatted to each other. It was sooooooo weird - slightly "Big Brother" too. Then it began properly. We all had to introduce ourselves in front of the interviewers and the rest of the group - that was scary - why is it that everyone else always seem better??? GRRRRR

Our first assessment was to get into two groups and build a box in a specific way using foam jigsaw shapes (like kids have!), but without speaking or making any noises. This was probably the most bizarre experience ever. Everyone was making the strangest hand signals and pulling the funniest faces too - bless! The second task wasn't that exciting - just a simple presentation about the role of the paramedic in promoting health and well being in the community. Oh and to top off the day I managed to walk 25mins to the pub to see my work mates and fall over right in front of the pub in my beige trousers and cover one side in mud as well as knocking my knee so hard it looks like it's done a round with Lennox Lewis!!!

Today, I had my second interview - different location this time. A much less formal setting with a few uni bods who seemed so chilled they could have been penguins! The interview itself was one-to-one but was conducted more like a chat with your mates down the Union. The two paramedic interviewers were relaxed which was good as it helped me to relax and just focus on being me. Overall, a much nicer experience and I felt much better after this one.

Funny that I used to have the idea that interviews were boring, stuffy and unfriendly - these two were certainly not! Makes me wonder what the logic behind both styles is...hmmmmm. Oh, and I hope I'm successful in at least one of them too!!!