My name is Andrew Lynch. I'm a student in the UK, currently at the University of Leeds. I've just finished my first year of a Law degree, which I've decided to drop out of, because it was horrific and made me want to gouge my eyes out.
Honest to God, the subject itself was so dull, and something that I just didn't enjoy, didn't like, and could never like. My teachers at sixth form had pretty much told me this before I left, but I didn't really listen. I think I went in with the attitude of "fuck it, I know best, and I'll revolutionize this bitch!", to borrow a phrase from Tucker Max. I didn't, and I didn't.
However, I also think the expectations of a couple of other people weighed heavily on me. I'm not going to be precise, but I spoke to a couple of people about how I was in two minds, and I wasn't sure if law was the right course for me. I definitely got the feeling that those people definitely thought of me as a law kind of person, and were convinced I would be good at it, etc. etc. But I guess that's irrelevant, as it was my decision in the end, and I should take accountability for it. It was my decision, and I made the wrong one.
So, depsite my half-decent first year marks, I've packed in the Law degree, and in September I'll be changing to a BA Economics degree. Now most people find economics just as boring, if not more so, than law. But I studied the subject at A-level, loved it, and was very good at it. I read books like this for fun and love them. I'm pretty sure that economics will be the right choice for me.
As for the location, I just had to stay at the University of Leeds. It's an incredible city, fantastic nightlife, good university. Despite the fact that I really disliked my course, my first year at university was probably the best of my life. I met some amazing people and had some great experiences.
And now I get to do it all over again, except even better. Most people generally don't get second chances like this - I intend to make it count.
That's sort of where this blog comes in [cue awkward segue into second half of blog post]. I wrote a lot in my first post about my exact reasons for thinking that a blog would be something useful to write, and would help me further down the road. I want to write this blog for several reasons: firstly, I enjoy writing, and this is a good an outlet as any at the moment; secondly, I think it will be useful to see how I develop over the course of the next few years as I get older and more mature; thirdly, it might help to make some good contacts and meet similar people who are doing the same sort of thing.
This blog will be where I write about what I'm thinking and what I've learnt recently, both academically and personally.
Enjoy.