Freshman year has come to an end. It is still crazy to me how fast this year has gone by and that I have officially made it through my first year of college. This school year had its bumps in the road, but from them I have learned many new things which will help the following years go smoother. A few things that I have learned this year are:

-It’s just one grade, don’t let it hold you back and instead learn from it

-Beware of the wind

-A quick trip home or family visit can help you destress

-Study in advance!

-Learn from your mistakes and overcome them

-Enjoy life and take a moment to realize where you are in it

-Pet all of the puppies you see on campus when you can

-Be proud of what you accomplish

-Hang up a hammock when its finally not snowing anymore

Through all of these things, I think I’m ready to take on year two.

Woo! An end to the first semester of college. College has definitely been different than high school, which has been a big transition to make. College students have more responsibility with tasks such as turning in assignments on time, studying more, and even being able to live with up to three roommates in one dorm. My classes this semester consisted of Spanish, Chemistry, Archaeology, and two survey classes (one for scholars and one for Arts & Science). Chemistry has been a little bit of a struggle, as I haven’t had Chemistry class since sophomore year of High School. It has taught me new study habits, brought me closer to some of my classmates, and has changed the way I think about the subject. With the new study habits found from taking Chemistry, I can apply them to my other classes and improve my studying for other exams and quizzes. Overall, this semester has been a good transition into college and I can’t wait to see how next semester goes!