Dear Fall Semester,

With finals week quickly approaching, it’s safe to say you’re basically gone. We’ve had our ups and downs since September, but I’m happy to say- we came out on top.

From you, I learned a lot. I took my most challenging courses thus far in my college career and it definitely showed. I don’t think there has been another semester where I’ve stayed up later, or drank more coffee. But I also don’t know if I can say I’ve been more proud. I really worked hard and showed you who’s boss.

I wasn’t the only one who benefitted from you, fall semester. Temple football definitely has a lot to owe you. This season was their by far their best and I was able to fall in love with this school and its pride all over again. The athletes did their part, no doubt, but I really hope your luck comes around again next fall semester.

Every semester presents their fair share of struggles and complications, and you were no exception. It’s like you knew my least favorite thing in the world is public speaking, so you granted me with classes where doing so is heavily weighted. I will thank you eventually because it got me (a little bit) out of my comfort zone, but today is not that day.

You’ve given me the resources and guides to help me understand what exactly it is that I want to do with my life. Though I think I’ll always be a little indecisive about anything in the future, you’ve shed some light on my strengths, and how I can use them, and my weaknesses and how I can improve.

As I reflect on you, it’s easy to look back on past semesters as well. I’ve definitely matured and grown from my freshman year self and I can only wonder what I’ll be reflecting on in future fall semesters.

So here’s to finals week and a strong spring 2016 semester!

Best,

Cara