Wow. It has been a while since I last wrote. Sorry about that but college has been such a whirlwind... i'll get into that a little later. But I'm back and better than ever!
First off, college is not quite what I expected. Yeah you have no parents and no rules or responsibilities... but you have school. School in college is like a 24/7 deal. I feel like I'm always typing or reading or studying. It can be exhausting, but thats the fun part about it. You really never know what a day will entail. My days have often entailed me laying in bed. College is germy. Ever single week I have been here something has been wrong with me. First a sinus infection, then pink eye, then random fevers, then a kidney infection. I guess I lived in a bubble in Beavercreek, because my body has not been handling these germs well at all. But it's okay cause I wiped down and cleaned my entire room today. I can't risk being sick for another week. Back to the having no parents with rules and such... it can be nice at sometimes, but other times it sucks. Like take the other day for instance. I spent my Friday in and emergency room completely and totally alone. I know some people will say "that is a part of growing up", but it flat out sucked. No one wants to be super sick and have no company. Honestly, I wish I was with my parents at that time. But, it is also great having my own space and life as well. You can go out till whenever, eat whatever, and hang out with friends at any hour of the day. However, I do find myself reminding myself of my mom and her rules. Since I have 8 a.m.s I often try to go to bed at a certain time. I don't eat after a certain hour. Out of my roommate and I, I have been the only one to vacuum and clean. I never thought I would take on that from my mom, but I love my dorm room to be spotless now. College is fun and a amazing experience. Cherish your good friends but be open to making new ones. Call your family every once and a while. Go out and have fun. Sleep in and skip that 8 am every once and awhile (which I have yet to do). While there are ups and downs in college, thats life.
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Recently I received an email about joining the Buckeyes Blog team. At first I brushed the idea of joining aside. However, the more I thought about it... the more I wanted to do it. I love to write and already have this blog, so why not?
One requirement of the application is to make a blog post on your Ohio State experience so far. While I'm not even and official student quite yet, OSU has still been a leading role in my life for quite some time. From the application process, to orientation, even down to purchasing dorm necessities, college (and OSU) have consumed me. The purpose of this post will be to describe my own take on college so far. Hopefully, any readers heading to college will follow my positive experiences and stray from my mistakes. As anyone who has ever thought about going to college knows, many schools require you to apply. In this application you are trying to give off the image of a well rounded person. Good grades, good person, volunteer... the list goes on and on. When I was applying I was so nervous I wasn't good enough. First mistake to avoid: don't compare yourself to the "average student". I looked up statistics, calculated my chances, and honestly I didn't believe I would get in one bit. My ACT was on the lower end, I wasn't in National Honor Society... basically I felt like I wasn't even on the same level as these other kids applying. But, look at me know. I got in... despite the odds seeming against me. After I had heard back from all of my schools that I applied to (and choose the best...OSU), it was time to dive into the many things you actually have to do to start school. Orientation wasn't the only thing on my list; however, I want to go in depth on this certain occasion due to its importance. Orientation isn't just scheduling your classes. It's so much more than that. Here is a list of some key occurrences of orientation... 1.Meeting people who share your interests (such as your major). 2. Exploring campus without your parents. 3. Seeing where you will live for the next year. 4.Trying out the food. 5. Asking questions.... this is a big one. DON'T BE AFRAID. ASK. 6. Checking out all the activities offered to you as a student. Going into orientation I was not happy with having to attend. However, when I was showing my parents around and picturing myself on the campus, I soon realized it is worth it. TAKE ADVANTAGE OF IT> You are not "too cool" to be involved at orientation. Eventhough I am not an official student or resident of Ohio State quite yet I already have had only positive experiences. College is a new stage in life, but shouldn't be viewed as a daunting task. Enjoy your senior year and time at home if you have yet to graduate. If you are like me and are headed to college, get excited-everything is about to change for the better! As some of you may know, I recently graduated high school. While it still doesn't quite feel real... it is... I have my diploma. As soon as I walked up the stairs to meet my family, they asked me something. "Do you feel any different?" I pondered this question. Was graduating supposed to have this instant effect on me as a person? Eventually I came to my conclusion.
No, I believe you aren't supposed to feel any different instantly. Some people may, but I for sure didn't. Technically nothing has changed. All of the underclassman are out of school as well, so it just feels like a summer vacation. I won't really hit me till I'm in my dorm room my first night-away from my family- staying up late talking with my roomie (shoutout to Mia). The title of this post is very important. High school wasn't the best four years of my life. I am thankful for the experiences and relationships I formed, but I have recently realized there is so much more out there than Beavercreek High School. This isn't an end... its just a beginning. I have many aspirations in my life. Become a nurse, travel the world, and even eventually have a family. It excites me knowing that now that I am a graduate I finally can start pursuing my dreams. Last night at 11:50 I took my OSU math placement test. Crazy summer night right? I had completely forgotten about it.... and it was due at June 1st. I powered through however and came out with a decent placement. I then continued to choose my classes for my first semester as a college student. The whole time I was smiling from ear to ear. Instead of fitting some curriculum, I finally could choose what I wanted to study. Having that power made me feel hopeful. After my graduation party, I had made some hefty cash (thanks everyone that came, love you all). I sat there deciding what I wanted to do with it. And then it hit me. My first big purchase with my own money was going to be a suitcase. Lame I know, but hear me out. Some places I plan on traveling in 2017-2018: Daytona Beach, Florida, Brazil (to visit THE Scarlet Coe), Alaska, Spring break somewhere, Chicago, and many more places. So, what better first adult purchase than a nice suitcase to bring with me everywhere. Trust me... it makes sense. One downside of all of this change is leaving some very important people in my life. This current post is not meant to be sad, but hopeful. I will say my goodbyes when I actually have to. But one goodbye I am happy to make is to high school. Goodbye high school, and hello college. Soccer has been a part of my life for as long as I can remember. From my CYO days, to my last games of high school, I've experienced all the sport has thrown at me.
Recently I played in my last ever soccer game. While it doesn't feel quite real, I have had such a rollercoaster journey with the sport. When I first started playing in kindergarten with my classmates I just viewed it as a fun activity. My love for the sport began to grow, and I quickly began my interest in select soccer. After that decision I went on to play for Celtics, Pats, and Warriors. I loved each of these teams so much due to the amazing friendships and role models I gained from them. The laughter, inside jokes, crazy hotel visits, and "soccer girl" problems will never be forgotten. While soccer has given me so many good things to look back on, it also taught me a huge lesson in my life. Junior year soccer season was one of the hardest things I had to overcome yet. During the preseason, I strained my hip flexor. When I had finally been cleared to play the sport I loved, something was off when I came back. I couldn't play like I used to... which made me unbelievably frustrated. Team postings came out and I had made JV, but every other one of my close friends made Varsity. Upset and distraught, I knew I wouldn't enjoy my season, so I decided to quit and take up Cross Country. I don't consider myself a quitter. I made the executive decision for my happiness, and soccer wasn't apart of that. When spring season of select soccer rolled around, I had no desire to play. I associated my hatred, failure, and sadness with the sport. However, when I began to play with some of my best friends, I felt confident in my skills and started to love it the way I did when I was a kid. Senior year soccer rolled around. I went to every practice and conditioning, and even the Cross country things. I wanted to play so badly for one last time. While many didn't understand why I was trying out again, or may have thought it was impossible for me to make varsity... I did it and loved every second. So, I guess I would like to just say thank you to soccer. Thank you for the friendships. Thank you for the lessons. Thank you for the laughter and memories. But most of all, thank you for truly proving to me I can do anything I set my mind to. In honor of the upcoming event, a friend wrote this poem...
Graduation So close Change is near A new chapter will appear I say goodbye to my peers For I will never see them near Filled with excitement But draining with tears I have worked for this for years I have to say goodbye too my fears So close -G.K. I'm sure everyone has heard the cliché phrase "When life gives you lemons, make lemonade." If you haven't heard this... I am concerned.
Regardless, this phrase is how I came up with the name for my blog. Taking the lemons, or bad/good experiences, and turning them into lemonade (positivity). So, a Lemonade Life is virtually a good life. A lemonade life will just be my life through words and pictures. With some big changes occurring, it should provide me will a numerous amount of topics to discuss. This first blog post is short because it's sole purpose is to explain the title of my blog and describe what it will entail. Thanks for reading, and I hope you enjoy. |
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