My first semester of college!
What a semester! I never even thought that I would be at The College of Mount Saint Vincent.
So much happened in my last year of high school. First, I moved from the Bronx to Fishkill a month before starting my senior year. It was so hectic because I didn't really think I could finish out my last year. I didn't really think that I would have been successful in the college process but I ended up with scholarships worth 240K and 15 acceptances to various colleges; it was a blessing in disguise.
In high school, I was a very average student; I pushed myself, but not to my fullest potential. Working hard in high school was not really a necessity to me because my school really held my hand the whole way.
My transition to college was a full 360. During my first two weeks of college I was determined not to fall off my game. I was in the library everyday, I completed all of my homework, but I was lacking the social aspect. I finally started to make friends after two weeks and it was great. I felt more in tune and I started not only to flourish, but to involve myself more and more in school activities everyday.
My first semester at college has taught me that it is okay to let go. I say let go in the sense of letting go of the past--high school vibes and friends. College gave me a fresh and clean slate, and I was determined to make use of it.
College has also taught me a lot about growing up and the importance of family. Even though my family lives 1 hour and 7 minutes away from me, I still live alone on campus and it has made me appreciate my parents a lot more for teaching me how to take care of myself. On the importance of family, just a 5 minute phone call always makes me feel better when I am feeling down. Family helps you recognized that even though you are starting a new journey by yourself, you are still loved and supported.
During my transition to college, I learned to not force things and have motivation, perseverance, and drive. I learned when entering college not to force friendships and relationships. I simply learned that if it is meant to be, then it will be. I can not force myself to constantly check on people when they are not checking on me.
Motivation, Perseverance, and Drive is the three things that hold the key to success wherever you go. These three things help you know that if you push yourself to the limit, then you can succeed.
