Blog 4 Post
Sarah seems to be doing slightly better with classes. I have adjusted to all my classes pretty well I still feel challenged in class but my professors are very helpful. Sarah is also currently dealing with a break up. She went through a major identity crisis after her boyfriend broke up with her. I have not gone through anything drastic like she did. The only thing that is making me feel the way she does is all of my schoolwork. Sarah has started going out with her friends and attending activities. She went camping with her roommate Liz and had a good time. I have been going to do stuff with my friends, although we haven’t gone camping, we have gone to the Twin Lakes.
When Sarah leaves for home I think she feels slightly relieved but also stressed because of Ben. When she gets home she gets to see her friends. She is beyond excited but then she gets bad news that Ben would to be moving to New York in the summer, which was sooner than expected. If I were her I would’ve felt the same way she did, disappointed. For the most part her Thanksgiving break seemed good. Although, Ben did make an appearance and she made the situation quite awkward. I can relate to Sarah is this situation, it is always so nerve racking seeing your ex after the breakup. Unlike Sarah, I am so excited to go home for break. I miss my family and friends so much. Thankfully I don’t have to run into any ex-boyfriend over break. Sarah was quite sad to leave her hometown. I think it might also be hard for me to come back after break because I miss having my own space.
I feel like Sarah’s college experience is quite different from mine. She seems slightly introverted; I am the complete opposite. I love going out with my friends on the weekend and I enjoy meeting new people. Sarah has a few friends but she seems to stay in her small group. I think Sarah’s experience at a larger campus has lots of differences in comparison to Longwood. At Longwood, it is quite easy to make friends because you tend to see a lot of the same people in the same day. In comparison, larger universities, like Sarah’s, it isn’t as common to see the same people because there are lots of students and the classes are bigger. I think Sarah would thrive at a place like Longwood because it would give her an opportunity to become more involved and become more social.
Dear writer,
I agree with you when you say you still feel challenged in some classes, as I also feel that I am still being challenged, but my professors have been a huge help to me and understanding. I also have not gone through any drastic life changes like the break up Sarah went through. But it is reassuring to know I am not the only one who is struggling with school work, and that it is not a personal experience feeling this way. You mention the adventures that Sarah took with her roommate when they went camping, and the adventures you took with your friends to the Twin Lakes. Which made me think about all the adventures me and my suitemates have taken since we started school. We often go on night drives, or drive to Lynchburg to go shopping, or drive to Short Pump to go to the mall. I feel that these trips are ways to get my mind off the stress I have with school and assignments I have coming up. I can relate to you about being excited to go home for break as I can’t wait to see my family, friends, and my dogs. When I have to leave home after my short four day visit home I feel I am going to relate to Sarah and be sad to come back to school. Since my home gives me the sense of comfort that college has not yet provided me with. I also agree with you when you say you love going out and meeting new people. As that is something I enjoy as well while living on campus. I have gone to many sororities to get to know about them and what they are all about. I have also met a lot of people through my classes I am taking.
From,
Reese
Dear Writer,
I really connected with your post because it reminded me a lot of what this first year at Longwood has been like exciting, overwhelming, and full of changes all at once. Sarah’s story felt so real to me. She’s trying to figure out classes, make friends, and handle her feelings all at the same time, and that’s honestly something I’ve been going through too. Breakups are hard enough, but going through one while you’re still adjusting to college life makes it even harder. I really admire that she’s still showing up for herself by hanging out with friends and getting involved. That takes a lot of strength, even if it doesn’t always feel like it.
I also really related to what you said about her feelings toward Ben. It’s so normal to feel relieved one second and then stressed or upset the next that’s just part of moving on. Reminding us that life is indeed a roller coaster in all aspects. The part about Thanksgiving was super relatable too. Seeing someone again after a breakup is always awkward, no matter how much time has passed.
Your point about campus size really stuck with me. Even though Longwood isn’t a huge school, it can still feel overwhelming to branch out and meet new people. But at the same time, it’s also a chance to step out of our comfort zones and build new connections. I think Sarah is still figuring that part out, and honestly, so am I.
Overall, your post was a good reminder that college isn’t just about schoolwork it’s about learning how to grow through tough moments. Life on campus is definitely humbling. However, it gives us chances to take everything in. Even the hard stuff, like breakups, teaches us who we are and makes us stronger in the long run.
Best regards,
Angel