Your whole post highlights everything that is good about education in Britain. Nothing is ever that exciting.

You'll look back on it and laugh one day.

http://youtu.be/QFCSXr6qnv4?t=3m24s that will make all that gloom go away.

Buck up, lil' camper!
- Those gossiping classmates will not be a part of your life in the very near future. They are, in fact, insignificant.
- Moths and spiders and wind, oh my! Nature, in all her glory, is something you will come to admire.
- Scars gained now will later become the cliff notes of your body's youth. Revel in their freshness.
- A dance with your girl on crutches? A memory will be made if taken for the comedy it truly is. Enjoy her company while you can.

Look on this week as one filled with anecdotes to share with your future partner who, in all likelihood, you have yet to meet.
Instead of bemoaning the mundane, one should relish their youth.

I can guarantee, without reservation, crappier weeks are in your future.
Hope that helps

God yes. A typical nice/average week for an advlt is almost always worse than the "worst week ever" for a teenager in high school. I know that sounds kind of old fart-ish, but university or the working world is a rude awakening when you leave school.

Reminds me:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bfpPArfDTGw

somewhat related- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xe1a1wHxTyo