With this semester winding down, I am still in complete shock that my freshman year is coming to a close. Whoever said time flies when you are having was definitely right! Going into college, I was extremely nervous. Being on my own was something I truly have never done before. Going to college has been one of the best experiences of my life. Being independent was a challenge at first (like learning how to do my laundry on my own) but after a few weeks, I got the hang of it.

I was so blessed to have found the friends I did. The friends that I made at college will without a doubt leave a lifelong impact on me. They have been through my best and worst times at college with me and I’m so grateful for that.

I want to thank my parents for pushing me to go to college. School has never been something I have enjoyed but college has changed that for me. I don't enjoy the whole getting up at 8 am to go to class, but I do enjoy the whole aspect of school more so than I have in the past. So thank you mom and dad for helping me take this giant step in my life. I am enjoying myself (not partying too hard!), making a lot of friends, and getting ready to finish off this year strong.