My name is Bethany; I am twenty years old and study Drama here at the
University of Greenwich. I am originally from Teesside, way up north, nearly 5
whole hours away! Or two and a half by train if you’re lucky. Moving to London
has been the biggest change of my life. Leaving my family of 7 to come and live
here in the big smoke. At first I wasn't so sure, being so far away, and having
to jump on a six hour coach to get home, London wasn't for me. It wasn't as if
I hadn't made friends, because once you know, you will know I am far from shy
and after two minutes, you will see my crazy side. I just didn’t get on with
the hustle and bustle of London, and spending evenings cooking for one and
catching up on all the latest naff TV, wasn't my kind of fun. The country side
was my home, I missed falling asleep to the bleating of sheep from the field
across the road. After my first Christmas at home, I thought I wasn't come
back… until I was thrown in the car and brought back down. And I have never
been more grateful for my parents making that decision. Something happened
after Christmas that just made me love university. People came out of their
shells more and my friends became my best friends. My course was more
fulfilling and I was part of the University of Greenwich Cheerleading Squad;
The Mermaids. In the squad was one of my best friends. She went to my secondary
school, so I had known her for years, we even used to cheerlead together when
we were 11/12. So even when I felt that little bit homesick, she was there to
give me a little bit of northern love, and I felt better again.
I now coach the university cheerleading squad and I wouldn't have it any
other way. I absolutely love cheer and have done since I was little, so not
only to be part of a squad, but to run one, is amazing. I couldn't think of a
better way to spend my uni life. Of course, Drama will come first, because
that’s what I am paying three and a half grand a year for. I really enjoy the
drama course, and some of the friends I have made, are ones I will keep for
life. We get to look at so many different plays and practitioners and I just
can’t wait to graduate with this degree, and pursue a career in something I
have felt so passionate about since I was a young child. I was always the drama
queen of the family and from my first day of drama club in year 3, my family
knew that’s what I was going to do for life. Although I would love to be on the
big screen, and go to the ITV Soap awards, I think I am just going to go into
teaching drama. The industry is tough and I think I would make a pretty cool
teacher. I already think about what I am going to do with my classes, what
games to play and exercises to do. I would also love to work with children with
learning disabilities, but, let’s just see what the future brings… Let the
blogging begin…
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