Every year there’s a summer ball at the end of the academic year. The ball was kind of ridiculously expensive but I figured I would want to go at least once during my university time and if I were to go now I would know whether it’s worth it for the coming years. Back in September I stayed in while my entire flat went to Blackhouse (a semi-similar event hosted by the students union.) This time the roles were turned around as I ended up being the only one going. Who would have thought I’d be the one to go?
Although my flat didn’t go, my ‘second flat’ or current living place did.
The ball followed a space theme with areas sorted into ‘Lost in space’ featuring artists that I personally didn’t know (DJ Fresh, Everything Everything and 5ive), ‘The Blackhole’ featuring more artists I had never heard of (Jaguar Skills and Residents), ‘Innerspace’ featuring indie/rock music, ‘The launch pad’ with more live bands and a silent disco and ‘The outer space’ with fairground rides and street food.
I’m not sure if the organised ball itself was worth the exact amount of money, but I wouldn’t have wanted to miss this night. I had a great time!
Posts in preparation for University:
Packing for University
The struggle of proving my identity!
Study in the UK | Find your university!
What I wish I’d known before starting University (Series by Imogen)
Posts about what University was like in my first year:
Acitivies week and exploring
Nadolig Llawen! Merry Christmas!
My struggle at University
What freshers week was like
WE WON SUPERTEAMS!
Living in university accommodation
Summer Ball 2016
Goodbyes are not forever goodbye’s
Posts about what University was like in my second year:
Drinking Alcohol or not?
Is it racist to dress up as a dementor?
To belong or not; Anxiety
Writing and Mental health
I’m not as good at that person | Pressure at university
15 British Peculiarities
Posts about what University was like in my third year:
DOWN IT!
In between places
Everything changes | End of University
Why I would choose Aberystwyth again
I’m graduating from University!
The benefits of attending graduation