About a year ago from this time I began my adventure at Roger Williams University. Even though it only lasted a semester, I do not regret the decision I made to leave (and then come back). It has brought me to where I am today and I could not be happier.
But let me rewind. Senior year of high school. I was very unaware of what I wanted to do in my future. I had my interests but I never had a distinct path of where I wanted to end up. I struggled with the question of whether I wanted to commute to school or live away. After going back and forth for a little while, I decided that the best option would be to commute as an undeclared major, hoping that when I discovered where I wanted to end up I could potentially transfer somewhere else. That’s what I did. After my first semester at Rhode Island College, I declared myself as a Business Management major.
One day, my friend and I decided to visit our other friend at Roger Williams University. Walking around campus and being there just felt, for lack of better terms, right. Instantaneously I felt as though I was missing out on something great and I realized that transferring was something I should look more into. The rest is history.
Sophomore year of college I left home to make memories and have new experiences. Throughout my time at RWU I realized how important it is to put yourself out there. Everyone is in the same situation as you, so don’t be scared. I learned how important it is to get involved. By getting involved with RWU’s radio station, I realized that I was in the wrong major. I learned how important it is to do what is best financially (and physically and mentally, of course). I learned how important it is to be yourself, no matter what. I learned how important it is to speak your mind, but choose your battles because useless drama really isn’t necessary. Overall, by attending RWU, I have made memories to last a lifetime and friends that I look forward to visiting this year and the years to follow.
After a semester away, I realized that it would be best for me to come home and finish my college career where it began. I am so grateful for the experiences I had and the memories and friends I made while attending RWU. There are times where I miss it but at the end of the day I know I made the right decision and I did what was best for me, and that is all that matters.