This is where I belong

Today is Day 2. Things have been going great so far. Yesterday I got a lot of things done. I got my bus card, bought some necessities AND joined a nation. I would say it was a productive day. I also got to hang out with a friend of mine, which was great. And for the first time ever, I got to have drinks at one of the nations. Which supposedly are "the best places to hang out as a student" in Uppsala. Cool. 

Today was an even greater day. There was a welcoming-ceremony for all the new students at the University. Before the actual ceremony, there were people in different stands, handing out flyers, answering questions and telling us newbs about different unions and nations etc. I got a lot of useful information, and actually had fun looking at the stands and talking to people. Swedish people are great. I missed their openness and kindness, and the genuine "I WANT to help you". It's good to be back.

The ceremony was held in the University assembly hall, which was truly magnificent. All the decorations and the chandelier, so beautiful. Speeches were held, music was played and it was all so... Overwhelming. In a good way. I think. Honestly, when the principle held her speech, I got tears in my eyes. That was when I realized that I found my place.This is where I belong. This is what I want to do, and where I want to be, where I need to be. I just still can't believe that I'm actually here. I've been waiting for this for so long, and I'm so grateful that I finally get to do it. I can't wait until it gets real. Not only like the social stuff, events and unions and stuff like that, but also the studying part. The actually going to school part. It's been almost a year since I last was in school. Believe it or not, I've missed it. I really have.

No more than ever, I look forward to start school on Monday. These last two days here have been great. I hope and think it will get even better. With just the right amount of ambition, good sense and an open mind, I know I can do it. 

Be well.

xx Mitra