As the semester slowly comes to a close there are so many things to be thankful about and to reminisce on from the past couple of months. Some of the best laughs and worst cries were shared within the past semester and it is only the beginning of this magical journey that I like to call college.

The people you meet and the classes you take are truly unforgettable. The first semester of your college career is only the beginning and I cannot wait to see what is to come in the future. The friends I confide in and love to see every day have made each and every day so special and I'm honestly not so sure how I got so lucky to have met the people I met. Being able to laugh for hours on end for some of the most ridiculous things is most definitely a talent I now have and many days do not end until I have cried of laughter.

The classes I took in my fall semester have definitely been a challenge for me but I never expected anything to be a walk in the park. The professors I have been fortunate to have are at times difficult and strict, but it has only made me work harder to accomplish my goals. I have gained so much trust in my professors that I never thought were possible, however, I learned that they are only looking out for my best interest and that is something that I find incredibly amazing here at the University of Maryland. They want to see us all succeed and accomplish all of our goals and if it was not for their motivation I am not sure if I could have come this far.

Of course there are so many clubs and other extra-curricular’s that I wish I could have been a part of sooner but next semester is going to be that time for me join anything I may have missed out on. Now that I have a solid group of friends I can easily go to for anything, I am able to make amazing experiences trying new things with the people I love. My options are endless and this past fall semester has only opened my eyes to all the amazing things I can be a part of.

Thanks to everyone I have met thus far throughout my college career, whether we are best friends, just had classes together, or just follow each other on social media and see each other walking around campus, you have positively impacted the beginning of my college experience and I will be forever thankful for that. I cannot wait to spend thousands more memorable memories with you all in the semesters to come. I am so glad I have been given this opportunity to study at one of the most amazing University’s and I cannot wait to see what is to come in the future.