Blog #8
I feel as though this semester has gone by extremely fast, the days flew by and I had a lot of fun experiencing this new college. Though we are not fully finished with the semester, I am ready for it to be over and I feel prepared enough to do all of my finals. I definitely see myself lining up with Sarah’s experiences as she had a very fulfilling time in college and all of the events were unique in a way showing that not everyone views college the same. I am a sophomore and I transferred here from a different university, therefore I am new to this campus and the classrooms. After being here for almost a full semester I realized how much I appreciated the change and how I am so excited for the semester coming up. I fear I will face problems surrounding my class subjects and how I might be overloaded with work. This worries me, especially since I am not only taking English classes which are my strong suit and am instead taking archeology classes and math classes. I will definitely be thinking about spring break and how excited I will be to go home again and see my family. My family is extremely bad at planning trips and events so we do not have anything set and stone yet, but I feel like with some convincing I can get them to go somewhere other than our hometown for a getaway. I plan on working a lot during summer and spring break which might deviate from any plans. It would still be nice to brainstorm some ideas and see if they would be possibilities. I hope to find some internships here at Longwood later on, possibly even this summer coming up. Overall, my mind is ready to be done learning for this semester and have a total reset so that I am able to do my best work for the semester coming up. I feel that with the time we have left I am going to be able to achieve great final scores on all finals and relax for a good amount of time with no worry about school.
Your semester has been both exciting and full of new experiences! I can relate to how fast the semester has flown by. It’s interesting to hear about your perspective as a transfer student, because adjusting to a new campus, new classrooms, and new classmates can be both challenging and rewarding. I think it’s great that you’ve been able to embrace these changes and even appreciate them. College really truly offers a unique experience for everyone, and I like how you connected your experience to Sarah’s story. Her time in college shows that each student’s journey is different. It’s inspiring to see that you’ve been able to create your own fulfilling experiences this semester. I also completely understand your mix of excitement and nervousness about finals. I also feel overwhelmed balancing classes outside of my comfort zone, like math and social studies. I think it’s smart that you’re already thinking ahead and preparing yourself for the workload. Having that awareness will help manage your time and energy effectively. It’s also encouraging to hear that you’re confident in doing well on your finals, as you’ve already shown that you can adapt to new challenges, which is a big part of being successful in college. I really liked how you mentioned spring break and spending time with your family. Even if the plans aren’t fully set yet, it’s nice to know that I’m not the only one thinking ahead and imagining ways to make the break enjoyable. Sometimes just anticipating a break can give me a boost of motivation to finish the semester strong. I also think it’s exciting that you’re considering internships at Longwood, because gaining experience outside the classroom can be just as valuable as what you learn in your class. Planning for these opportunities now shows that you’re thinking about both your short-term and long-term goals. Overall, your reflection shows that you can handle the excitement, responsibility, and personal growth. Getting used to a new campus, facing harder classes, and preparing for future opportunities are all part of the college experience, and it sounds like you’re handling them. I hope the rest of your semester goes smoothly, that your finals go as well as you’re hoping, and that you’re able to enjoy a much-needed reset before the next semester begins.