But looking back, it's upsetting to know that I have finished my second year of university and I only have one more year left of what is known as 'the best years of my life'.

Although it has been a stressful time over the last few weeks and it feels like I was hibernating in my textbooks, I have still loved my Leeds life.

When I returned to university after Pesach at the end of April, J-Soc held a club night for Yom Ha'atzmaut. It was a great chance for everyone to catch up with their friends following the break.

Being involved in Conservative Future, I had a lot to do during the election campaign. It was a bit frustrating that I did not have the time to canvass through the streets and help the local Conservative candidates campaign as much as I wanted to.

I had to balance campaigning with essay deadlines together with trying to make a start on revision.

One day I was sitting in the library when I got a phone call asking me if I was free to go to the train station to meet London Mayor Boris Johnson, who was visiting Leeds.

Renowned for his charismatic personality, it was great to see his persona in real life.

The election was involved in everyone's lives leading towards May 6. Leeds J-Soc was even involved in the pre-election hype.

J-Soc held a great event where representatives on campus from the Conservatives, Labour and Lib Dems had a debate similar to that of the television debates.

It gave J-Soc members the opportunity to pose questions to the representatives. These included what will happen to students when they graduate as well as questions on the parties' views on Israel.

I was extremely fortunate to be invited to an event with David Cameron for young professionals. He spoke about his contract with the people in this country and it was a great experience to hear the now-elected Prime Minister speak.

Although it was hard to drag myself away from the election, I had no choice because as well as my revision and essays, I had to submit two different dissertation titles and decide my optional module choices for the coming academic year.

Unfortunately, when choosing my modules for next year, I had clashes on my timetable.

In the end, I decided to take Child Law and a module called 'War Crimes and Genocide', which has a section on the Holocaust.

This really appealed to me not just because of my obvious connection through Judaism, but also because I have an interest in history.

The next thing on my list was choosing what subject to base my dissertation on. We had to submit two different titles in case we were unable to do our first choice.

I was faced with the reality of not always being able to get what you want. I was not so happy when I was informed that the main lecturers for family and medical law - the two subject areas I aimed to do a study on - will be on academic leave for the coming year to do research.

Through determination I selected one title bringing together elements of child, family and medical law. However, I had trouble deciding another.

A dissertation on something to do with Judaism appealed to me. Then I began to think of the Holocaust and the 'War Crimes and Genocide' module that I would be taking next year.

Following consultations with various tutors, I came up with a second title of 'How the Nazi War Criminals were convicted at the Nuremberg Trials'.

With dissertation titles and module choices solved and the election over, I was left with essays to finish and revision for exams.

Despite the exam period looming, J-Soc still put on events which gave everyone an opportunity to take breaks from all the work.

On Lag b'Omer, J-Soc held a barbecue with Chaplaincy and Chabad. There was loads to eat and we were all grateful for the huge bonfire because it wasn't the warmest of days.

Leeds J-Soc members were upset to find out that student chaplain Rabbi Alan Garber and his wife Tanya are moving to Australia. Rabbi Garber is to become the rabbi of a community in Sydney.

Although it is sad to see them go, they ended their time in Leeds in celebrations and simcha with the birth of their new son, Yehuda Leib. All were invited to the brit milah.

The work they have done for the Jewish students in Leeds has been great and the students all really appreciate it. Meals were always provided to those who wanted to come over for Shabbat.

Both the rabbi and his wife each held learning sessions and put on various different events for the students.

Rabbi Garber fulfilled his role as student chaplain and has been extremely helpful for anyone who has sought his support in relation to their Judaism.

He has helped students to kosher their kitchens and has also assisted those who wanted help if exams clashed with Jewish festivals.

The Garbers will be missed, but I wish them the best of luck in their new lives down under.

Despite the exam period looming, J-Soc held its final 'Friday Night Fever' of the term with more than 100 students attending.

With a summer theme, it was an inkling of what we had to look forward to once the stressful examination period was over.

The entertainment was unique to say the least. Peter Dowdeswell, who has 309 world records, challenged various students to have a drink off. One of his world records was that he can drink more than anyone else in a specified short period of time.

It was amusing to see the students struggle to keep up with the 69-year-old, who 'downed' 14 pints of beer in just over a minute!

Over Shavuot, J-Soc provided all you can eat cheesecake and all-night learning. J-Soc's activities attracted more than 150 people over the festival.

When it comes to this time of the year, the final year students are preparing to leave Leeds for the final time.

J-Soc always holds an event for the leavers. This year, a leavers dinner was provided and 50 finalists attended.

The entertainment was by an up and coming band, Soundwaves and Escapades. The night continued at a local club.

I have been friendly with a number of the finalists and Leeds will not be the same without them.

J-Soc has been busy in the post-exam period with plans for Freshers Week 2010 well under way.

For anyone who is hoping to start university in Leeds in September, it is a great idea to join the 'Leeds J-Soc Freshers '10' group on facebook.

I remember joining this group two years ago. I received messages about the events that were going to happen.

Something which you might have heard about through the national media was the controversy in the Leeds University student paper.

The future editor of Leeds Student published an interview with a person known for his far-right hatred. The interviewee was provoked into making antisemitic comments.

Due to the nature of the article, the Communication and Internal Affairs (CIA) officer of Leeds University Union decided to pull the paper, deeming this piece unacceptable to be placed on the shelves of the union. This is because the Union has strict regulations about the welfare of minority students.

This decision proved to be highly contentious as many people felt it was suppressing freedom of speech.

A campaign against the actions of the CIA was launched. J-Soc stepped in and submitted pieces to Leeds Student to ensure that the real issue was looked at, namely the dubious article. Thus, J-Soc did its best to play its part in this controversial issue.

Earlier this month, Tilly Rosenblatt, a close friend of mine, passed away following a fight against cancer in Liverpool. Although at 19, her life was short, she achieved more than most would in a lifetime.

She was head girl of my old school, King David High in Liverpool and she also played a very proactive role in the Jewish community.

Within school, she went out of her way to educate the non-Jewish teachers to ensure that they had sufficient knowledge to enhance the ethos of the school.

In the wider community, Tilly also volunteered to provide activities for children in the synagogues.

Throughout her entire struggle, she remained strong, happy and positive. She was such an amazing person and this is evident in the last month of her life in which she raised £15,000 for charity.

Her bravery, attitude and passion for Judaism is a lesson to us all. Her personality will live on with me and all who knew her forever.

What happened to Tilly puts life into perspective.

While I have been worrying about my exam results which are released in the next few weeks, I now realise that I am so fortunate to be at university and stressing over work is a trivial matter.

The message that I will take and that everyone else should from such a special young woman's life is that we should echo her bravery and positive attitude.

No matter what, we should enjoy life and grasp every moment.