Dearest Paddi
Although you are only in matric, there are a few things that you should know before you fly to the Eastern Cape and venture out into the small town of Grahamstown. I wish to inform you that there are things that the Rhodes pamphlets neglect to tell you. Firstly it’s in your best interest to remember that alcohol consumption is a way of life at university. Remember you do become very dysfunctional when you drink excessively, so ensure you make great and reliable friends. Despite what others may say it’s possible to attend all your lectures and tutorials each day after a night of partying. You should know that perseverance is the key to getting your licence, even if you fail your driving test four times and have personality clashes with all five of your driving instructors. As a first year student at Rhodes you will no longer be forced to wear shoes in public even though your mom insists that that you will be ridiculed for not wearing shoes as an adult. Rhodes has a whole community of people who share your love of being bare foot; they are referred to a “bungis.” You feast upon two litres of chocolate ice cream per day, once you are a first year student at Rhodes you will regret developing this specific habit and you will need to avoid first year spread like the plague. Grahamstown tap water is possibly the most appetising substance you will ever consume; therefore, you should be prepared to purchase and carry ten litres of bottled water each week.
Lastly you must enjoy your remaining time at school.
Love Amy
Although you are only in matric, there are a few things that you should know before you fly to the Eastern Cape and venture out into the small town of Grahamstown. I wish to inform you that there are things that the Rhodes pamphlets neglect to tell you. Firstly it’s in your best interest to remember that alcohol consumption is a way of life at university. Remember you do become very dysfunctional when you drink excessively, so ensure you make great and reliable friends. Despite what others may say it’s possible to attend all your lectures and tutorials each day after a night of partying. You should know that perseverance is the key to getting your licence, even if you fail your driving test four times and have personality clashes with all five of your driving instructors. As a first year student at Rhodes you will no longer be forced to wear shoes in public even though your mom insists that that you will be ridiculed for not wearing shoes as an adult. Rhodes has a whole community of people who share your love of being bare foot; they are referred to a “bungis.” You feast upon two litres of chocolate ice cream per day, once you are a first year student at Rhodes you will regret developing this specific habit and you will need to avoid first year spread like the plague. Grahamstown tap water is possibly the most appetising substance you will ever consume; therefore, you should be prepared to purchase and carry ten litres of bottled water each week.
Lastly you must enjoy your remaining time at school.
Love Amy
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