For those that don't know me, I used to be what is known as 'a Student'. This involves several activities and traits, most of which fall under the categories of laziness and alcohol consumption...
Since graduating in September 2005, I've tried on several occasions to still live the student life, even though I'm now classed as a non-student. These occasions vary, from trying to get the useful 10% discount at HMV - to gaining entry to a nightclub, most likely Scream.
In the past I've had to disguise the fact that my 'old' student card states that it has expired. To achieve this I either hand it to them with the expiry date covered by my thumb, or I hand over my trusty University of Lincoln Library card.
Fast forward to January 5th 2006...
I enrolled on a 16 week teaching course at Lincoln College, not by choice... but as a requirement for my job. The idea of becoming a student again hadn't even popped into my head, so when I received another Student card at enrolement, I was shocked to say the least.
What does this all add up to? Another student life. In the excitement I've not yet looked at the new expiry date, but I'm expecting it to last for a year at least; maybe 3 if I'm really lucky.
So, more 10% (or more) discounts for me, along with free (or a reduced) entry to clubs. Though the laziness and alcohol consumption aspects of student life (as mentioned earlier) wont be high on the list. I've got a job to do and a career ahead of me...
2 bottles of Stella it is then.