Student reporter Emily Menkes reflects on her first
week back at university.
The fervour of Orientation has left town and everyone seems
to be taking themselves seriously, knuckling down to the
tasks at hand. Or maybe that's just because I haven't walked
through Castle Street so far this year.
All the same there is no palpable sense of panic, not even
for those who have received their Law reading bricks, or the
equivalent in other subjects, but this is probably because
there is a genuine sense of people pacing themselves.
That doesn't exclude the commonplace whine of "my classes
suck already!", reminding me of the mass of readings I have
to get through.
Although Orientation is over, first semester looks promising
with a variety of events.
Yesterday was International Women's Day, celebrated with a
revamping of the Women's Room and drinks and nibbles served
from 12pm. No boys.
A traditional highlight, the Capping Show, is worth watching
as it develops. This year's theme, Alice in Cappingland, is
about to be set in motion with auditions starting this week.
The performance is on during May.
May will also see Dunedin playing host to the Battle of the
Bands.
Closer events include Healthy Lifestyles Week beginning on
April 12th followed by Diversity Week starting on the 19th.
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