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21st September

Today was my first day of uni. I was very excited to be finally starting, as I am happiest when I am busy. I moved back to falmouth on the 13th and I have been quite lonely and bored at times over the past week. Hopfully I will be too busy to be sad this module!

When I reaslied we had 2 meetings to attend, 3 videos to watch and 2 tasks to do today I did feel a little overwelmed at first. Once I got started and realised that none of them would take very long I relaxed a bit. I found I understood all the videos and enjoyed the task. I do think I rushed the task a little though. I could have spent longer reseaching before coming up with my final 100 words. I was too busy worrying about getting everything done in time. 

I like being able to see what everyone has done on padlet. One of the things I miss most about all working together in the studio is being able to wander round and spy on my friends. I think that will be a really useful tool. 

I am going to go to the beach with Kit now for a swim as a you-survived-day-one treat!

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