Home sweet home

So, living arrangements at UCC are a bit different than the traditional residence hall at UNK. We are in a more apartment style situation. Each of us has our own bedroom and bathroom, which is incredibly nice. There is a common kitchen/living room area. Our room is on the 5th floor, but realy since there is a ground floor and then 1st floor, it's like we're on the 6th. I'm not going to complain too much because the exercise is doing me good. I have done fairly well at avoiding the elevator. Beyond our apartment is a common room with desktop computers, couches, tv, and vending machines. Next to that is the laundrette. The apartment complex is broken into 'blocks'. We are in Block D, while the laundrette and common room are in Block B. So it's a fairly easy walk to do laundry. Farther than at home, but I will be fine with where it is because at least it is in the same apartment complex. Back to 5th floor of Block D. There are four people in our apartment, including myself. Two of the students, Jocelyn and Katherine are from the Northeast US. Jemma, the final flatmate, is from Australia. I was a bit disappointed to learn that I would not be living with an Irish student, but so far the arrangement has been a positive one. The University does not provide a meal plan, which from my understanding is a uniquely American design, much like Greek life. It is necessary that we provide our own meals so that we do not have to eat out several times a week, which would get expensive fast. Luckily, there is a Tesco Express just down the road. Tesco is simply a grocery store with a few other essentials such as alcohol. I am extremely lucky in my flatmates in that they can all cook to at least some extent. Jemma has proven herself to be an excellent chef. This is fortunate because I am a horrid cook. Many of the people I know can this as true. I have set my mind to learning something while surrounded by so many talented people. So far I could theoretically bread a chicken. Theoretically. So, up to this point, Victoria Lodge has been very welcoming and is quickly becoming home. It will not replace Kearney or Nebraska, but for now it is a fantastic place to live.