Thank You, University Of Alabama, For The Best First Semester
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Thank You, University Of Alabama, For The Best First Semester

I am so thankful for all of the people God has put into my life so far here and am looking forward to the rest of the semesters here at Alabama.

Ally Lasch
Dec 31, 2017
The University of Alabama
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Thank You, University Of Alabama, For The Best First Semester
Ally Lasch

As my first semester at The University of Alabama comes to a close, I reflect on my time thus far and all of the memories I have made. Coming to UA has been such a huge change for me but one of the best decisions of my life. I am so thankful for all of the people God has put into my life so far here and am looking forward to the rest of the semesters here at Alabama.

Here are just a few of my favorite things about the first semester at UA:

The football

There is nothing like sitting in the upper bowl roasting in the hot sun and watching the players run up and down the field looking like ants….but I wouldn't change a thing! Thank you, Bryant Denny Stadium for the many Mr. Brightside's, Roll Tide Roll cheers after first downs and of course to the Crimson Tide for the entertaining and undefeated at home season.

The weather

Coming from snowy winters and freezing temperatures, the 70 and sunny days on campus made my days just a little brighter. Although it got really hot at some times (like really hot), I would take the sunshine over the snow any day!

The swaps

Hollywood, biker, jungle, thrift store and more; no matter the theme, swaps will always be a distinct first semester freshman year memory. There is truly nothing better than eight girls crammed into a small dorm room on a Thursday night getting ready for a crazy theme we don’t even understand sometimes…right?

The food

I ate some of the best meals in that first semester. Taco Tuesdays and fried Fridays are a personal favorite, but I do admit I am excited about those home-cooked meals over break.

The friendships

I have met my sisters for life in such a small window of time. The girls I surround myself with make me laugh, make me cry (because I’m laughing so hard) and make me a better person every time I am with them. I am truly blessed to meet such amazing friends and make the memories we have thus far.

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