When I received my acceptance letter to Colorado State University, I experienced that, "wait, this is really happening" feeling. I was going to leave my friends and family I grew up with at home in Dallas, Texas, and make my way into a new state with new friends, a new lifestyle, and a new home. I was so incredibly excited to do my own thing, experience something so different from the busy city, and start college! From dorm shopping, finding a roommate, and waiting for what seemed to be the longest summer ever to come to an end, I was ready to make my way to Fort Collins.
August came around and we were shoving the car full of room decor, clothes, and a lot of unnecessary dorm items. At the time, of course, it was necessary to have a Brita Filter and three boxes of Ziploc baggies. Move-in day was quite the adventure. Two families in each room helping their kids set up their dorm in ways that will give them maximum space, but at the same time, making the room look cute and organized. When the room was finally set up, you say your final goodbyes to your family until the first break comes around. At that moment, I had my second "wait, this is really happening" feeling. It was a lot to take in but I was so excited to see what was next.
Those next few weeks I met some of the coolest people ever. I met my college bestie Georgia, rushed a sorority, (receiving the best big ever, love you Lauren), and cheered on the rams at The Rocky Mountain Showdown... I soaked up every minute of it.
There were times when I felt being 600 miles from home would get the best of me. I saw my friends back home, who's school was only an hour or two away, be able to go home for the weekend and spend time with family. Whenever they felt homesick they always had that option. At times I really wished I had it too, but, with all these wonderful people I have met along the way, I couldn't imagine going anywhere else. When I go home for breaks, it feels like nothing has changed. 600 miles has nothing on me. I can't wait to see what these next 3 years have in store.
