So, I'm finally on Christmas break from university! It's been a busy term, hence why I haven't updated the blog!
I have to say, the university is the best decision I've chosen because my course is much better than what I expected. The staff were so supportive and I've made great friends. The course is so much fun, I'm learning a lot, like Photoshop, After Effects, Avid Media Composer and much more. I had little experiences as well, where I was working with Nusic (based in Nottingham) one evening to film a shoot of the local band called 'Alcedo' to promote the band, and also I was a photographer volunteer for a medieval fair held in Dunkirk, along with my friend from my course.
I can't wait for next term as I will be teaming up with the second year students of the course for three weeks before we all head into our work placements! I'm excited to see which placement I will be put into... Although, I did choose my top placements, which are BBC, V-Point and some internal placements at university.
I even signed up to be a course representative and working towards a leadership award for it, as well as working towards an Acceler8 award.
So you can really tell how busy I am! It's pretty mental but I know for sure is that I'm enjoying it.
Despite my lack of updating the blog, I do, however, update regularly on my creative blog because it counts toward my university grade. See here: https://uptillartam.wordpress.com/
Also, as part of the course, I've set up my official portfolio at: http://catherinejoynson.wix.com/catherinejoynson
Other than university, I also attended some deaf events.
I went to BDA Youth's Winter Prom in November, and it was a fantastic evening. I was nervous at first since I've never really been to events in my life so I didn't know anyone at all. I went with two of my friends from Nottingham to travel down to London for a night. I ended up making new friends, as well as having laughs with my friends. I also met a friend who's recently moved to England to study in Manchester from Australia. He travelled with us from coach station to the hotel, and we learned few Australian signs (only because we signed and he got confused!).
As one of the most popular events, I went to a deaf gathering held in Derby. It was my first time to Derby and I went with a friend of mine (one who I also went to prom with) and she introduced me to a lot of friends. I also caught some friends I knew, including a college friend, a friend I made in a summer camp few years ago and re-united with my childhood best friend whom I went to nursery with! It was an awesome night, although my boyfriend did feel left out as he had work in the early morning so he couldn't come along...
If you would like to attend one of the deaf gatherings in Derby, it is held on the first Friday every two months: February, April, June, August, October and December. It also can be on Saturdays too but Fridays are mostly popular.
A rather long post, but hey, I'm back!
