Student of Life; Disclosure

18 years old, I can barely see the world through the London smog I am immersed in. Studying International Relations at London Metropolitan University, I frequently find myself asking why I'm researching things only time can understand. Theories of human interaction, states, cause and effect, the diplomacy in politics (which I'm quickly realizing is one of the least diplomatic fields to involve oneself in), and the history of each of these are all crucial to my degree.
I've always been interested in English literature and linguistics; my favorite writer being Ernest Hemmingway and The Sun Also Rises claiming its place as my favorite novel, but felt majoring in English would narrow my career path to fields I was unsure suited me. In an apparent underlying desire to confine myself to a life of poverty, I applied to university almost exclusively for journalism courses- except for one: International Relations.
When I clicked "apply" I wasn't entirely sure what International Relations comprised of, beyond self-explanatory assumptions. Now, I realize it is just what I had searched for. It allows me to observe life, its patterns, utilize my skills as a writer and my passion for linguistics, all while maintaining a more substantial academic platform.
I am a student of cause and reaction, an observer of the causers and reactors, with an ambition to eventually be one of those. Though, to say I'd any indication of which would be a lie.
I hope this blog will be an exploration of just that.
Disclosure: politically, I consider myself an "independent". I know, what a cop out, but consider: maybe I am more unwilling to admit to myself which side I stand for, rather than a stray reader.
Religiously, I believe in God. Again, maybe this is left over from nearly 13 years of Catholic education- but I consider myself less of a Catholic and more of a human, desperate to believe in something just for the rush of faith, or doubt.
I am in London on my own terms. I try my best to survive with student loans, and take great pleasure in making coffee for people in return for minimum wage.
Like I said, I am an independent.