The month of January has been one of transition, similar to that of August.  Moving back into campus has been a similar transition to how it was in the fall, and I have had similar issues now as I had then. However, it feels good to have the ability to be back in a safe place with people that I enjoy being around.

One thing that I have learned this month is how to actually use Matlab. Last semester I struggled quite a bit with using the programming software, but now that I am in a class dedicated to learning the language, I have been much more successful in understanding how to use the software, and I now feel much more comfortable. In tandem with this, I have learned something about myself. I have been able to apply myself while learning, and I think that that is something I am going to move forward with and improve upon as I learn more about myself and define who I am this semester.

Something that I have struggled with is getting back into the routine of school again. It has been very difficult to get back into the focus of schoolwork and being around people back in Morrill Tower has not exactly helped, as I have wanted to socialize instead of doing work, and it has taken a lot of self-discipline to continue studying.

Something that I have accomplished is that I was accepted into the College of Engineering last December (close enough to this month I suppose). I was accepted into the chemical engineering major program without even having to apply, because I stood out among other students. This is something that I am very proud of doing, and I have been able to work a little bit harder because I have had a boost in confidence as a result of the acceptance.

January has been quite an eventful month.