So far, going to Ohio State is everything I had hoped it would be. I was really nervous at first because I am commuting this year. I thought that I would feel disconnected from the other students that live here. I do not feel that way at all. I have already made great friends and wonderful connections with the people around me. Even though I am commuting, I feel like I am in the same boat as everyone else. That idea brings me comfort. I feel like we are all just figuring things out and adjusting, and we are all doing it together.
Besides commuting, I was nervous to start my classes. I get overwhelmed in new situations very easily. My first week, I was definitely freaking out. It was just really scary to me to be in a new place with all new faces. Previous to this, I had gone to school with the same group of people for about twelve years. This environment was brand new to me, and I was definitely terrified. I quickly realized that this situation was actually really beautiful. I was meeting brand new people, but I was also brand new to everyone else. No one had preconceived notions about me. I realized that I am able to show people the real me for the very first time, and that was super cool.
Prior to classes starting, I expected to be overwhelmed. That is not a new feeling to me at all. I expected the busy streets filled with students walking to class. I expected the chaos and excitement of going to a big state school. What I did not expect, though, was me to become comfortable so quickly. Being able to take almost all music related classes has been a huge source of comfort for me. I am finally able to go to school and learn about something that I love so much. It is also really cool to be in classes with people who appreciate it as much as I do. Discussing and learning about music with other people is everything I wanted throughout high school. I feel like I am finally doing meaningful things in my life which is something I have sought out for years. I am really looking forward to what the future holds at Ohio State.