As happy as I was to be home for Winter Break, I still anticipated returning to the Hill after a solid first semester and looked forward to Jan Plan and second semester. Listed below are five reasons why I’m excited to be back at Colby:
1. Second Part of Freshman Year
Class of 2019, we are no longer first semester freshmen! We have made new friends, know what times are the best to frequent each dining hall, know what is expected of us academically, and (most likely) know our way around the campus.
2. Jan Plan
Not only am I excited to take one class, but I am also glad to take a class in a field unrelated to what I plan to study in. This is a good opportunity for me to branch out academically before settling into courses required for my major.
3. Maine Weather
Now don’t get me wrong! While sub-zero temperatures are not my favorite, I do appreciate the opportunity we have at Colby to experience each season in all its glory. It’s hard to know what to expect with Maine weather. One day we could wake up to a dusting of snow, and the next day it could be 60 degrees and sunny outside.
4. New Classes
I don’t know about you, but there is at least one class that I won’t miss second semester. With the second half of the year comes new classes! Next semester we have yet another opportunity to take advantage of our liberal arts education and take a course in a field that we may not know much about.
5. New Adventures
Through watching the sunset from the top of Cadillac Mountain, doing yoga for COOT on the Belgrade Lakes, exploring Waterville, and learning more about what Maine has to offer made for an exciting first semester of college for me. With one semester behind us and seven more remaining, we have the chance every day to make new adventures.
Writing lists such as this one allows for me to remember the blessings I have and better understand why I like a particular thing or discover what interests me. While no one’s first year of college (or any year for that matter) is all sunshine and rainbows, there are moments, even small ones, that we treasure and can fondly look back upon in the years to come.
