For the first time in quite a long time, I feel under quite a bit of pressure from particularly the academic work. There is a lot of economics and finance which is all new stuff; you cant really use your A-level/first year knowledge anymore, and it takes a lot of reading to understand. None the less, Im happy with my modules, and am sure they will be of good use when looking for a job etc...
I also obligate myself to fit in other things as part of my university life to get the most out of it, such as Oxford Union debates/business school forums, socializing and of course rowing and so I guess it is out of choice essentially that I am under a bit of pressure. Almost missed a practice assignment deadline today which was not good!
I saw Brad Rosser speak the other day-he founded some virgin brands and also the property company inside track, which I asked him about as had heard many press reports about it and I myself almost got hooked in!! Attended a development forum at oxford some weeks ago which really got me interested inwhat I intend to do with my life.
Am setting up a SIFE organization at Brookes which should be good, but watch the space for further info!
Long days and shortish nights are the order of the day here... Rowing training now, then back for shower and dinner then Bridge club tonight!
Monday 23 February 2009
Sunday 1 February 2009
Christmas break/Oxford semester 2
Going back to Zimbabwe for Christmas was great-I arrived on the 22nd on a flight delayed flight from Nairobi and had Matthew Williams 21st the next day. It was really good fun, except for the fact that I drank a bit too much before having to make a speech!!
Christmas was spent at Ruwa which was really enjoyable and then I went to Kariba for new year. I stayed in the Mvurwi chalet and was good fun catching up with friends after a long time away in the UK.
2009 came, and I decided to do some rowing training; a bit of sculling on Mazowe dam and also weights and rowing. I did a half-marathon with Sarah and Kevin at Old Georgians which was exhausting, and had a bit of a knee problem during the run.
I played a lot of squash whilst back home and went to many braais and drinks parties which was really enjoyable and good to see so man friends again. Been asked to join an Antarctica expedition in 2012 which sounds exciting, will have to see??
I got back to the UK on Thursday and have settled down in my house, and ready to start a new semester which is going to be tough with lots of finance modules, but am looking forward to it.
Watching the super-bowl final now, and saw the Australian open final today which was incredible.
Christmas was spent at Ruwa which was really enjoyable and then I went to Kariba for new year. I stayed in the Mvurwi chalet and was good fun catching up with friends after a long time away in the UK.
2009 came, and I decided to do some rowing training; a bit of sculling on Mazowe dam and also weights and rowing. I did a half-marathon with Sarah and Kevin at Old Georgians which was exhausting, and had a bit of a knee problem during the run.
I played a lot of squash whilst back home and went to many braais and drinks parties which was really enjoyable and good to see so man friends again. Been asked to join an Antarctica expedition in 2012 which sounds exciting, will have to see??
I got back to the UK on Thursday and have settled down in my house, and ready to start a new semester which is going to be tough with lots of finance modules, but am looking forward to it.
Watching the super-bowl final now, and saw the Australian open final today which was incredible.
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