Today marked the end of my freshman year of college. It was certainly not a walk in the park, but the challenges that I have faced have improved me as both a student and a person. My first semester was relatively light, and the adjustments that I made were more of a social adjustment. The second semester was very much an academic adjustment for me. My course load was much heavier and more challenging, and I really had to learn how to study more efficiently. The biggest thing that I learned over the past year has been time-management skills. I had to learn to prioritize and compartmentalize. Chemistry 1220 and Italian 5101 both required a lot of time and dedication to studying, but the feeling of accomplishment I have now was well worth the struggle.
Saying goodbye to my best friends over the past two days has been very difficult for me. I did not realize how close I have gotten to these people, the friendships that I have built have are forever bonds. It is so surreal to me that my freshman is over and I am moving onto my sophomore year of college next year. I am really excited to continue to grow throughout the next couple of years, and I can not wait to see what the next years have in store for me.