I am sitting in the library, writing this blog with a heavy heart. What started as an adventure ended up completely transforming me. I have made countless friends throughout this journey. People from different corners of the world, miles apart, yet brought together by the university. The university itself keeps changing. New people arrive with different intakes, and the cycle continues. It is an endless journey that will go on, even after I leave.

Just like today, I met friends from the Calisthenics Society, my classmates, and people from other societies as well. Being proactive in university is truly important. It helps you open up to new possibilities, and I strongly believe that everyone should experience university life if they can. A good university, like the University of Surrey, with its diverse international student community and strong support for inclusivity and openness, has given me more than I could have asked for. I never once thought about going to a different university, and I am so glad I came to Surrey.

This has been the best part of my life. It was filled with ups and downs, but still, it was unforgettable. I could not have asked for more. But now, it is over.

Every day, I still try to come to the university to apply for jobs. I live close by on Testard Road in Guildford, just ten minutes away, so I spend my mornings in the library. It is my place to work, reflect, and meet people. The library at the University of Surrey is special to me. I have my own seat where I can watch people go about their day. Every time I sit there, I see something new. People in different outfits, cultures blending together, happy faces, tired faces, friends chatting, people in coats and boots, everyone lost in their own world. The diversity of it all lights up my day. I do not know how I will ever be able to forget this library. I do not want to forget it.

In the evenings, I use the open gym at the university. I find it peaceful and relaxing. I usually go during quiet hours, but whenever I see someone else working out, it gives me energy. I mostly do calisthenics there, and every time, I feel a deep sense of peace. Exercising under the open sky, seeing the stars. Surrey is truly beautiful. The sky is clear, the air is fresh, and greenery surrounds everything. I have told my friends before that it feels like a different world, almost like a dream. It is not perfect, nothing is, but it is something I was longing for. It is something that has opened my mind and heart.

I could sit in the library for days and nights, but it is time to say goodbye. I am not good at goodbyes. I do not know how to leave, but I have to.

I am looking for full-time jobs now. I have completed my studies and am waiting for my results. It is time to move on. Just like every year, trees shed their leaves, and the earth shifts through seasons. Change is the only constant. Change is important. Change is necessary.

I am focusing on better things now, ready to use my skills and abilities to the fullest. I still have a few booked sessions in the library for academic skills. I have always wanted to fully utilise every opportunity, but the time is near. It is time to leave and say goodbye to the university.

This blog is a piece of my journey, my learnings, and my farewell. It is personal, but I will be sharing it because I learned at Surrey to celebrate every moment.