2010

I had the law students orientation yesterday. It started at 11:00am and each of the course advisors took their turns discussing what their papers would involve. It sounds quite exciting, to be honest. I'm doing criminal law and public law this year, each a year long. I thought that the criminal law co-ordinator made a really good point when she said that many aspects of law need a real appreciation of the finer details, a developed emotional maturity and an understanding of the wider issues. But that isn't the case with criminal law. Anyone and everyone has an opinion; it's an engaging subject so should be a really fun course.

I wore a t-shirt, shorts and jandals to try and make the most of the weather. As soon as I left the house, I noticed how menacing the clouds had become. I didn't really care; they went away eventually and I won't get a chance to see my legs or arms much during winter.

We had a barbeque after the hello from the key staff. It seems like an ok crowd - there are three hundred odd though so I'm not certain I'll be familiar with them all by the end of the year. Most of the people I knew who deserved to get through had, although a couple of friends had missed out. The GPA was the highest it's ever been to gain admission and there were 1600 odd students in the first semester. It is sort of ruthless like that. In my end of year exam, the guy next to me sat holding his temples as he stared at the exam paper for forty five minutes. Guts eh.

I want to go to the Lantern festival in Albert Park tonight. I saw them setting up on my way through to uni yesterday and it looks legit as. Whether or not I can convince anyone we'll see. I'm really keen to start university, but also kind of sad that summer is winding down. I had such a great time at Getaway, Parachute and all the other random little trips and hang outs. I've made a bunch of new friends and stuff so it's been great.

This year is going to be busy, that's for sure.