I don't know where to start even, it's all so much! :)

Yesterday I had a full timetable. In the morning we went to the Freshers Fair where about 160 clubs and societies present themselves, and where you can join their mailing lists for more information before actually joining the society.
I signed up for too much a lot of things but I'm really interested in floorball (yes! they have unihockey here! <3), the German Society (they have a lot of film nights ^^), Science Fiction Society (where they discuss books and films) and the Science Society (mostly talks, but very interesting topics).
I'm unsure about Oxford Dancesport Society, I would really love to dance again but the classes take place in St. Hughes College, that's a bit far from Exeter; and I don't know about my motivation to go there when it's winter and all dark and cold...
The same goes for Oxford Student United Nations, a kind of roleplay where you can learn about the UN from actual members and practice discussing with them. It sounds so great but I'm not sure if I'm up for political debating...
Last but not least I came across a stall about Dyslexia Research, and the friendly stallholder told me to contact the group for more information about their current researches; apparently they are looking for participants, I suppose for control groups in their research, and it would be so cool to participate in that. Currently I'm waiting for a response on my email from that research group. Of course I don't have any problems of changing my thesis to dyslexia research as well, should I get the possibility. ^^'

After the Freshers Fair I was invited to Chaplains Lunch, together with all students of Modern Languages and Classics as well. A free lunch in the Chaplain's rooms, with about 20 people and the Chaplain's cat. ^^
It was very relaxing as the Chaplain herself is a very friendly and (as it seems) caring person, and her cat is of course an ideal "ice-breaker". Although the poor thing seemed to be a bit rushed by all those foreign people, and wasn't able to decide on whose lap she wanted to be... *insert frantically lap-jumping cat, trying to be everywhere at once*

In the afternoon I had to sign the College Register, in the presence of the Rector. Yes, that means I had to wear my gown for the very first time. ^^'
But it was only the gown over my common street clothes, not too formal, but nevertheless it felt a bit weird (and exciting) to walk across the college square in a gown. I was really nervous but the Rector was very friendly as well and the whole thing was quite cosy I have to admit. Sitting down at a small tea table with the register on it, talking about what I wanted to study and what societies I was interested in, then the signing, and 10 minutes later everything was done.

No break for me though - in the afternoon I had a meeting with my advisor, Mr Herring. He was very funny and seemed to be almost more nervous than us students (we are six advisees <- I like that word, just learned it ^^), and he kept bouncing and rolling on his sitting ball. xD
He is my contact person if I want to talk about almost everything, if I want to hear a second opinion on my work before I start bothering my tutor, if I feel stupid and don't want to bother my tutor or if I have other problems and need advice (it's neat that he is a lawyer, so he definitively can give me even legal advice *gg*). This meeting took about half an hour and was quite comfortable, so all in all I feel very well indeed cared for. ^^

In the evening it got a bit more formal, and - don't hurt me - I forgot my camera. ;_;
We had an official Freshers Dinner, everyone was dressed formally and with gown. As a prelude there were drinks at the Rector's Lodgings, and then we all went over to the Hall for the dinner. This could have been a scene from the Harry Potter movie. XD
We were sorted at the tables after study subject, all standing in front of their seats waiting for the Rector to arrive and sit down. The dinner itself was delicious, I really don't know why some people have warned me not to eat too often in college. Even the "normal" food is great. After the dinner (3 courses, wine, coffee ^^) the Rector did a humorous welcome speech, everyone stood up for a toast to the college, and again everyone waited until the Rector left the Hall before sitting down again.
As I said, just out of a Harry Potter movie. ^^

The atmosphere was really fantastic and I met some nice people. We continued the evening (and the talking) in the College Bar, although we didn't drink anything (shocking, I know) - with four glasses of whine during dinner we all had enough. Not surprisingly it was rather late when I hit my bed.

Today could have been quite relaxing if I hadn't put it in my mind to do a little bit of shopping.
The only item on my timetable was yet another library introduction, this time it was the Philosophy Library (Merton Street; have you been there as well, chili_das_schaf?) together with a presentation of how to use the webbased research facilities. What can I say - I'm in heaven! Access to 40 different libraries, additionally to the Bodlein Library with 7 million titles, a lot of them even as online publications... *fainted wug*

After the introduction I went - shopping.
First I explored Blackwell and found (another) reason why I have to send massive parcels back to Germany before I'm leaving here again. I stumbled over the General Linguistics department of that store... Everything. They have everything you can imagine in textbooks and classics. I definitively will buy "The Handbook of Applied Linguistics" and "Forensic Linguistics" sooner or later. And today I bought "The Penguin Handbook of Language" by our all friend and half-god, David Crystal. xD
Additionally I bought the third part of the Tiffany trilogy, Wintersmith. Finally a new Tiffany book. l3

My next stop was at Primark. But chili_das_schaf, it's in Westgate Shopping Centre, as well as the Sainsbury, not in Clarendon Centre. ;)
I got some basics there and sports clothes for my first floorball session next Monday. Then I bought new sports shoes as well, had a last stop at Sainsbury and then I fought my way back to college - not easy with three large and heavy shopping bags.
Then I went straight to the computer room to tell you all of my current experiences. Isn't that neat?

Now I'm overly tired, so please excuse the lack of conclusion. ;)