Well, the Olympics are now over, the weather's gone back to being grey and drab, and the next best thing to look forward aside from the Paralympics, is the start of term! The only other difference is that your sofa is no longer the most comfy and entertaining place to be! I was fortunate enough to get tickets for an evening of athletics inside the Olympic stadium, it was truly a memorable day being able to walk around the park and cheer on the athletes, experiencing the friendliness and patriotism that covered Great Britain, if fleetingly. My red white and blue nail varnish now chipped irreparably, and my laptop providing the only solace back to the lonely British summer. I for one hope that the Paralympics will at least revive some lost feelings, and include myself in hoping that we will appreciate the amazing feats some of the handicapped athletes have overcome to be where they are today. This summer cannot only be about sport however. It has been brought to my attention that today is the dreaded day for thousands of teenagers around the country; A-level results. I remember my own well, my twin sister ran into my room at 5:30am as we waited impatiently for the all important words to appear on the screen. At the time it's the be all and end all, I was lucky and was accepted into my first choice University. For others, the agonising wait and decision making will continue for weeks. Re-takes, clearing, insurance choices - all these new words making an appearance, none incidentally I ever had any idea about, so I'm grateful I didn't have to deal with them! I have loved every second of being away from home, and am even finding myself quite enjoying learning at times, a far cry from my struggle through A-levels. Watching a BBCthree debate last night however, I do agree that for some people University or higher education is not the right choice, and each person should be respected for their opinion, we can't all be Einstein's after all! To continue with the Olympic motto's flitting around this summer I say; 'Try something new'. This could be, remembering to speak to your parents once a week, challenging yourself to an hour of Radio 4, or swapping that entirely unnecessary afternoon pint for a walk around your local area. Only you can set your goals, be it in University, sporting achievements, or simply getting out of bed in the morning. Do something...you only live once after all! Good Luck!
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