University of the Art of London

Anne’s walked with steady steps towards her new campus, a place where she would spend most of her time studying for the next 4 years. Anne had indeed carried a high artistic spirit since childhood. Almost everything she created always produced an extraordinary work. When she was a child, Anne played piano every Sunday when there was a church service. At that time, a teacher had recommended Anne to get a scholarship at the best art school in her city. Unfortunately, she could not attend the school due to limited funds. Even though at that time she was guaranteed to be able to go to school for free as long as her grades were good during school, but at that time Anne’s father did not have the money to buy a fairly expensive uniform. In the end, Anne lost the opportunity to become a reliable musician. ​​

She finally channeled her ability to provide services in the church until she graduated from elementary school. She left the piano when she had to go through a terrible event that saddened her during the time she was about to enter junior high school. Since then, she had no longer wanted to deal with anything related to art or music. Her path crossed with art again when she had to work in the gallery as a curator.

“I don’t understand why God seems to have guided me repeatedly into the world of art since I was a child. I hope my choice is not wrong this time,” said Anne to herself as she hugged her registration file as a new student at the University of the Art of London, she chose a major in design.

Anne wanted to try her luck in that new field. When she was about to step up the stairs, a girl suddenly bumped into her from behind in a hurry. Her appearance was very messy because she was carrying a lot of unorganized paper. All of the girl’s belongings were immediately scattered on the ground when she ran into Anne.

“Sorry …”

“I apologize, it’s my mistake that I bump into you like this,” said the girl cut off Anne’s words as she tried to reach her scattered papers.

“Don’t worry, it’s fine,” said Anne kindly as she took her files which she had put in a transparent file so that even when they fell, they didn’t scatter like the girl’s belongings.

Feeling sorry for the girl who hit her, Anne tried to help to tidy up the papers that were scattered on the ground. It didn’t take long for Anne to arrange the papers containing the sketch of the clothes of the owner.

“Are you a fashion design student?” asked Anne quietly as she handed the papers she had collected to the girl in front of her.

“Yes, how do you know if …”

“My name is Anne, I’m also a fashion design student,” said Anne quickly as she stretched out her hand towards the girl in front of her.

“I’m Belinda, but please call me Linda,” replied the girl with the ponytail, introducing herself with the name Belinda.

“Ok Linda, nice to meet you,” said Anne kindly.

Linda also smiled listening to Anne’s words, the two of them then decided to enter campus together to make the final registration before the lectures began tomorrow morning. When she was re-registering, Anne didn’t get any difficulties, because none of the documents needed for the new student requirements were missing. But it was different with Linda, she had a little problem because she didn’t have a photo which was one of the important requirements for the registration.

In the end, Anne decided to help her by taking a photo of Linda using her cellphone and printing it directly at a photo studio outside the campus area. Anne did all of these things on her own initiative without being asked by Linda so that it made Linda feel bad for Anne because it was such a hassle.

“Thank you, Anne, if you didn’t help me, maybe I won’t be able to become a student at this campus,” Linda said quietly as she handed a cold drink bottle to Anne when they both arrived at the canteen.

“Please don’t even mention it. Besides, I didn’t do anything significant to help with your registration. I’m just helping you print photos and I am happy to do that too. You don’t have to feel bad like that, Linda,” said Anne quickly.

“If this year I fail to enter this campus then I will automatically lose my chance to get a scholarship. Therefore, I must be able to study at this campus this year since this is my last chance. If I fail my registration this time, I will not be given the chance to study Fashion Design at this campus next year. That was why I was so nervous earlier that I forgot to include a photo in my file,” Linda sobbed softly, telling her why she forgot to bring her photo.

“I understand. You don’t have to feel sorry about it now. You’ve made it into this campus, so you shouldn’t be sad at all right now,” said Anne softly trying to calm Linda down.

Linda smiled at Anne’s words, she was happy because she made new friends on the last day she registered before starting college tomorrow morning. They finally separated after exchanging cellphone numbers because Linda had to go back to work. Anne smiled when she found out that Linda worked at a coffee shop not far from the campus area.

“It’s so nice to make a new friend who is also a hard worker,” said Anne to herself. Not long after that, Anne also left the campus area to return to her apartment by bus not far from the campus gate.

Without realizing it, there was a young man who smiled looking at her without blinking, the young man then left the canteen. After seeing Anne getting on the bus, he walked towards a car that was parked nicely not far from the canteen.

“Looks like this year’s lectures will be fun,”

To be continued