Hello again,
Another week has passed, so I have some more news for you. Just a quick reminder: I'm studying Creative and Cultural Entrepreneurship, Music Pathway, at Goldsmiths College, University of London, just to set the record straight and there's no doubt :)!
This week was a week of firsts at uni. First introduction meetings with the 3 different departments I’m in: the department if ICCE, Institute for Creative and Cultural Entrepreneurship which is my main home; the department of Music where I will be taking my option courses; and the department of Cultural Studies where my fellow students and me will be taking one course on their programme. It was also the first time that I met my fellow students: they are all very nice and interesting. There are about 35 of us, all selected for specific reasons according to the director of the programme- I felt quite honoured when she said that. However, I am one of the youngest there. There are about 5 of us who just came from uni, and everybody else has several years of experience in the cultural industries: web designers, film directors, journalists, digital designers, performance artists, you name it, we got it! Plus, I think that with 35 people we have at least 20 different nationalities: Belgian (of course, little me!), German, Greek, Italian, Columbian, Egyptian, Czechoslowakian, Brasilien, Spanish, British ... This makes it all very interesting.
Our tutors are extremely nice and will be following us closely to check our personal and group progress. I don't have many classes but we're supposed to read a lot and really stay up to date. We are also supposed to go around London for interesting lectures, exhibitions et cetera, so that is just awesome if you ask me. This week I went to the Design Museum at the Shad Thames (very nice area anyway) where I saw a very interesting and inspiring timeline of design related highlights in London, from the sixties till now. Yesterday I went to the Victoria and Albert Museum where I saw a very nice exhibition called "Telling Tales", where mostly Dutch designers showed furniture inspired by the various elements explored in tales, very beautiful, I can definitely recommend it. The V&A museum is amazing anyway, it's free and I didn't have time to go all around but I will definitely be going back at some point. The museum is situated in Knightsbridge where Harrods is as well, and god, if I would only have the money ;)! I did buy a nice dress at H&M, more my kind of budgets!
Anyway, the first week was great. Met a lot of interesting people, and I'm actually now meeting up with a German girl, Sibylle, to go to some design related exhibitions and Spitalfields market! The sun is shining, and I'm in London, I think you'll forgive me if I leave you now and go out and enjoy myself! But I'll be back!!!
x cam x
27/09/2009
21/09/2009
A lot of news!
Helloooo everybody!
My sincere apologies for neglecting you, but I am back with a lot of news! Let me think ... where did we leave of ... Oh yes, since the last time we spoke (or I wrote at least) it was just before the Mayor of London’s Thames Festival, which was a splendid festival. All along the Thames there were artists, dancers, comedians, performers of all kinds basically, little craft boots, a lot of drink and eat facilities, and everything in between. I went down around lunch time and Josh and his mate Simon managed to get down in the afternoon (after we spent a successful night out the day before – apparently I was coping with it better ;)!) and it was a lovely, sunny day walking along the Thames. Really a lovely festival that I could suggest to anyone.
After that weekend, on Tuesday, I went to Aber for a few days. Oh yes, Aber is still there, still the same, still beautiful and it’s still very nice to see the Welsh boy! It was an awesome weekend, very relaxed although I did manage to get in a bit of cleaning work while I had some spare time during the day. We also had a very nice family dinner at a great Spanish restaurant to celebrate the birthday of the twins. The calamari were delicious and the paella great! A walk along the promenade afterwards by the beautifully lit bay topped it off.
I got back on Saturday and for the first time since I moved in all the flatmates were here at the same time! It’s a full, busy but pleasant house! On Sunday, Charlotte (the new girl) and I went to Greenwich and I showed her my favourite spots in town. I bought the nicest vintage medallion on Greenwich Market and Charlotte bought a nice canvas there to brighten up her room. We went to a very cool vintage shop. And I took her up to the Royal Observatory where we enjoyed one of the best views in London. We went back to our little flat in New Cross and then later that night went to the SU Bar (student union’s bar) for a quick drink, which turned into a few. Josh was there as well and we danced the night away. I must say, I was surrounded by freshers (doing their first year at uni) and I must say I felt a bit old. Everybody was very keen and enthusiastic – what’s your name, where are you from, what do you do – but accidently I ended up meeting someone on my course! Oh yes, another MA Creative and Cultural Entrepreneurship who is even on the same pathway (music), called Will and who moved here from Taiwan. I must say though that the whole Goldsmiths crowd so far seems to be a very special bunch of individuals. For those who remember some of my previous blog (camilleinaberystwyth), the dress style is completely different. Girls with beehive hair – think Amy Winehouse, Elvis looking fellows, guys with old fashioned blazers, loads of very big and arty tattoos, in short: the dress style here is indie, alternative, arty farty and very different! And I’ve been told that this is very London-like but even more than that, very typically Goldsmiths. We have a lot of arts, drama, music and human sciences courses so it is a peculiar collection of individuals!
Today I actually enrolled in uni, I got my students card, I am now officially a Goldsmiths student and a proud one! However, I will write on this tomorrow, since we will have our first meeting with all the MA CCE (creative and cultural entrepreneurship) students then, so I will be able to give my first impressions on Goldsmiths, the course and my fellow students. Looking forward to hearing from you how you are all doing!
Bye bye my dears! Camille, the Goldsmiths student in New Cross, London
PS: pictures will follow soon!
My sincere apologies for neglecting you, but I am back with a lot of news! Let me think ... where did we leave of ... Oh yes, since the last time we spoke (or I wrote at least) it was just before the Mayor of London’s Thames Festival, which was a splendid festival. All along the Thames there were artists, dancers, comedians, performers of all kinds basically, little craft boots, a lot of drink and eat facilities, and everything in between. I went down around lunch time and Josh and his mate Simon managed to get down in the afternoon (after we spent a successful night out the day before – apparently I was coping with it better ;)!) and it was a lovely, sunny day walking along the Thames. Really a lovely festival that I could suggest to anyone.
After that weekend, on Tuesday, I went to Aber for a few days. Oh yes, Aber is still there, still the same, still beautiful and it’s still very nice to see the Welsh boy! It was an awesome weekend, very relaxed although I did manage to get in a bit of cleaning work while I had some spare time during the day. We also had a very nice family dinner at a great Spanish restaurant to celebrate the birthday of the twins. The calamari were delicious and the paella great! A walk along the promenade afterwards by the beautifully lit bay topped it off.
I got back on Saturday and for the first time since I moved in all the flatmates were here at the same time! It’s a full, busy but pleasant house! On Sunday, Charlotte (the new girl) and I went to Greenwich and I showed her my favourite spots in town. I bought the nicest vintage medallion on Greenwich Market and Charlotte bought a nice canvas there to brighten up her room. We went to a very cool vintage shop. And I took her up to the Royal Observatory where we enjoyed one of the best views in London. We went back to our little flat in New Cross and then later that night went to the SU Bar (student union’s bar) for a quick drink, which turned into a few. Josh was there as well and we danced the night away. I must say, I was surrounded by freshers (doing their first year at uni) and I must say I felt a bit old. Everybody was very keen and enthusiastic – what’s your name, where are you from, what do you do – but accidently I ended up meeting someone on my course! Oh yes, another MA Creative and Cultural Entrepreneurship who is even on the same pathway (music), called Will and who moved here from Taiwan. I must say though that the whole Goldsmiths crowd so far seems to be a very special bunch of individuals. For those who remember some of my previous blog (camilleinaberystwyth), the dress style is completely different. Girls with beehive hair – think Amy Winehouse, Elvis looking fellows, guys with old fashioned blazers, loads of very big and arty tattoos, in short: the dress style here is indie, alternative, arty farty and very different! And I’ve been told that this is very London-like but even more than that, very typically Goldsmiths. We have a lot of arts, drama, music and human sciences courses so it is a peculiar collection of individuals!
Today I actually enrolled in uni, I got my students card, I am now officially a Goldsmiths student and a proud one! However, I will write on this tomorrow, since we will have our first meeting with all the MA CCE (creative and cultural entrepreneurship) students then, so I will be able to give my first impressions on Goldsmiths, the course and my fellow students. Looking forward to hearing from you how you are all doing!
Bye bye my dears! Camille, the Goldsmiths student in New Cross, London
PS: pictures will follow soon!
11/09/2009
Pints in pubs
Hello again my dearest,
Exploring London is not only visiting the top attractions, must-see monuments, small markets and famous shops. It is also socialising with flatmates and having a few pints at the pub. But not just any pub: THE pub featured in Shaun of the Dead, the Montague in New Cross which is a must-do night out. A few of us gathered to have a look and of course, a few pints.
The old lady behind the bar is too amazing if you ask us, Dani and Josh had a little chat with her and confirmed she is fabulous.
The pub has some interesting features in particular, like the zebra head and the large amount of blue christmas lights.
On a different night out my flatmates and a few extra friends decided to have a drink at the flat and then go ... dancing!!! At the Amersham Arms, in management of the Camden Lock Tavern crowd. Very good night indeed. Here are my flatmates again: the fabulous Matt and the amazing Josh!
This is enough partying for now, you might think that's all I do around here ;)!
Exploring London is not only visiting the top attractions, must-see monuments, small markets and famous shops. It is also socialising with flatmates and having a few pints at the pub. But not just any pub: THE pub featured in Shaun of the Dead, the Montague in New Cross which is a must-do night out. A few of us gathered to have a look and of course, a few pints.
The old lady behind the bar is too amazing if you ask us, Dani and Josh had a little chat with her and confirmed she is fabulous.
The pub has some interesting features in particular, like the zebra head and the large amount of blue christmas lights.
On a different night out my flatmates and a few extra friends decided to have a drink at the flat and then go ... dancing!!! At the Amersham Arms, in management of the Camden Lock Tavern crowd. Very good night indeed. Here are my flatmates again: the fabulous Matt and the amazing Josh!
This is enough partying for now, you might think that's all I do around here ;)!
London exploration
Good morning my dear friends and family,
Yes, I am still alive and kicking in London. It is hard to believe that only a week and a half ago I came to London because since then a lot has happened and I have been taking my time to explore London. These pictures show a few of the places I have been to and the things I have seen. I have walked along the Thames, visited Southwark Cathedral, had a coffee at the top floor café of Tate Modern, seen St. Paul's Cathedral. I have had lunch on a beautiful day in Hyde Park, I have been shopping at Greenwich Market, Oxford Street, Regent Street and the fabulous Selfridges. I have seen the Tudor portraits and Dame Judi Dench at the National Portrait Gallery. I have walked up to the Royal Observatory in Greenwich, I had sushi at the market in Greenwich, I have seen Big Ben pop up several times. I have watched the crowds on Picadilly Circus and Trafalgar Square. In short, I am enjoying exploring.
03/09/2009
First report and info for you all back home!
Helly my dears!
Before I forget, I'm just gonna give everyone my new number and address, in case you miss me ;) or happen to find yourself in London (then pop around!).
+44 7719 307225
9 Fairlawn Mansions
New Cross Road
SE14 5PH
London, United Kingdom
So I've been here for about 2 days and a half now and it's been no less than fantastic! The flat is very nice, I settled into my new room pretty quickly - thanks to all the cards and presents which all have their spot in the room. So far there's three of us in the flat, Josh (studying to become a science teacher at Goldsmiths, 24, too funny), Matt (fashion student in Kent, 20, too fabulous) and myself. On my first night here Josh made some pretty good bolognaise for all of us, and I added the bottle of wine (thank you Stijn for this present!). Yesterday Charlotte paid us a visit, who will be the last addition to the flat. She (studying politics at Goldsmiths, 19, too sweet) is only moving in 2 weeks from now but came to sign her contract and stay for the night to meet us. So we - 3 flatmates and 2 friends that are already jealous about our flat and the people in it - went for a drink. One drink turned into a cosy few. When coming back Matt was back in and then joined us in the living room for another bottle of wine, and so we ended a very good night.
It looks like this flat is gonna be a very cosy, lively and fun place to live. New Cross has the essentials to survive, and central London which all it has to offer is at our doorstep. Today I got some more practical stuff to take care of, and if Matt gets up early enough we might go to sample sale with amongst other things Vivienne Westwood at very low prices! This is London baby, and I'm loving it!
Before I forget, I'm just gonna give everyone my new number and address, in case you miss me ;) or happen to find yourself in London (then pop around!).
+44 7719 307225
9 Fairlawn Mansions
New Cross Road
SE14 5PH
London, United Kingdom
So I've been here for about 2 days and a half now and it's been no less than fantastic! The flat is very nice, I settled into my new room pretty quickly - thanks to all the cards and presents which all have their spot in the room. So far there's three of us in the flat, Josh (studying to become a science teacher at Goldsmiths, 24, too funny), Matt (fashion student in Kent, 20, too fabulous) and myself. On my first night here Josh made some pretty good bolognaise for all of us, and I added the bottle of wine (thank you Stijn for this present!). Yesterday Charlotte paid us a visit, who will be the last addition to the flat. She (studying politics at Goldsmiths, 19, too sweet) is only moving in 2 weeks from now but came to sign her contract and stay for the night to meet us. So we - 3 flatmates and 2 friends that are already jealous about our flat and the people in it - went for a drink. One drink turned into a cosy few. When coming back Matt was back in and then joined us in the living room for another bottle of wine, and so we ended a very good night.
It looks like this flat is gonna be a very cosy, lively and fun place to live. New Cross has the essentials to survive, and central London which all it has to offer is at our doorstep. Today I got some more practical stuff to take care of, and if Matt gets up early enough we might go to sample sale with amongst other things Vivienne Westwood at very low prices! This is London baby, and I'm loving it!
More pictures!
Hi dearest blog readers!
Here are some more pictures of my flat, you've already seen the room, this is the living room, bathroom and kitchen. And as you can tell from the pictures: it's awesome! Only the living is a bit basic but we have bold plans to enliven it!
Here's the view out of our living room, looking onto New Cross Road
And the bathroom ...
Our corridor with a lot of doors on one side which still confuses us from time to time, you never know where you'll end up: the bathroom, josh's room or the kitchen.
Our kitchen with all the necessary appliances.
Here are some more pictures of my flat, you've already seen the room, this is the living room, bathroom and kitchen. And as you can tell from the pictures: it's awesome! Only the living is a bit basic but we have bold plans to enliven it!
Here's the view out of our living room, looking onto New Cross Road
This is our living room at the moment, we're getting ready for some minor adjustments!
This is the other side of our living room with the big window.
And the bathroom ...
Our corridor with a lot of doors on one side which still confuses us from time to time, you never know where you'll end up: the bathroom, josh's room or the kitchen.
Our kitchen with all the necessary appliances.
02/09/2009
I have arrived!
Well hi there everybody!!!
This is my blog about my latest adventure: LONDON! I've been pretty busy settling down, but since I know you are all dead curious, here are some pictures of my new room, more pictures are to follow soon as well as more details about my arrival! But just a sneak preview: it's been pretty great so far!
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