We're almost to Thanksgiving Break here at Morehead State, and, as a freshman here for the first time, there are a lot of things that I learned about myself and that I learned about life as a whole.
First, I learned that I really am a home-body.
Even though I'm from Mount Sterling, a small town that is only about 30 minutes to the west of Morehead, I still missed the small town vibe that Mount Sterling has to offer. Maybe I don't like having so many people that I don't know constantly surrounding me, or maybe I don't like the hustle and bustle of a college town. I honestly couldn't tell you. Either way, I realized also that Morehead is a temporary home for me, and that I have bigger and better places that I will go.
Next, I learned that really struggle with procrastination.
I never saw my procrastination as an issue until I got to Morehead, and I had four papers to do in three days because I kept putting them off. It wasn't until this month that I actually started getting all of my assignments organized and I'm finally caught up on everything. Procrastination is the deadliest of all of the college sins, and, if not kept in check, it can really get you into deep waters.
Along with procrastination, stress and depression were huge contenders in this first semester.
Not only was it because I missed everything back home so much, but it was because I was so stressed about money, about school, about obligations, about everything. There were weeks where I cried every day because I was so stressed about all of the things that I had to do. Fundraising, speeches, essays, cleaning. It was all a lot for me.
Overall, I guess I could say that this semester has been all about change, and it has definitely tested my ability to adapt to changes in my environment. I've made a lot of friends here at Morehead. There are a lot of things that you have to decide for yourself, and that's a scary transition from high school, where 95% of all of the decisions were made by other people, and not yourself.
My biggest takeaway is that you have to do what is best for you. Other people are not going to agree with you 24/7, and that's okay. They don't have to agree to everything you do. They aren't you, and they'll never completely know why you make the decisions that you do.
Just take care of yourself. Take care of yourself mentally, physically, and spiritually. You don't have to subscribe to other people's way of doing things, especially when it comes to taking care of yourself. Be mindful of who you are friends with, and never be afraid to walk away from a situation you don't like.
College is suppose to be a good time, but you have to really work and adapt to get to that good time.
