Final Year

Today, I had my first lecture for the second (and final) academic year and let's just say I basically picked up from where I left (I still sit in the front row in class...alone because students like to sit in the back even when we are not writing a test). I am pretty excited about this year because my schedule is very flexible, apparently I should be working on my dissertation and I am sure other students know what that technically means (waste time and wait for adrenaline to kick in a few weeks before the deadline!). We had laboratory work today and as always I finished last but the good thing is I understood 80% of the stuff we where doing (which is an improvement from my previous 50% or less) so things are looking pretty good.

The other thing I am excited about is that autumn is finally here (yaay, my favorite season!). Volgograd is still kinda hot but I am just happy summer is technically over. Was a little tired of the heat and for some reason some Russians think Africans enjoy the heat. You get remarks like 'oh it is 40℃ today, you must be enjoying the weather'...no it's too hot! (I normally just smile but I will be screaming on the inside). I can safely say I have experienced my hottest (40℃) and coldest (-25℃) conditions in this city. This summer was particularly brutal because I was out and about more often (in 2017 I had lectures up until end of July), I mean with the city hosting the world cup and all...

I moved to a different hostel (away from Prospekt Lenina and the bikers who rode in my room thank heavens!) and it is really cool. My new roommate is from Guinea Conakry and she speaks French and no Russian at all so for now we basically just sign to each other...I am getting a good vibe about this academic year, a lot of good things have been happening and I am sure the trend will continue till end of year. I will be sure to keep you guys up to date. Until next time...До Свидания!