It's only my third day on campus, and classes haven't even started yet. But I'm already starting to realize something, and I'd like to share my thoughts with you!
I've decided that starting college in Sioux City is like a combination of being a high school freshman and visiting South Korea. Now, hear me out. Remember your first day, week, month of high school? I do. It seemed like everyone was soooooo much bigger than me--especially the guys. I did everything in my power to avoid those guys at all costs. I was scared! And...South Korea. When I went there with my sister for a couple weeks, it took me a while to learn my way around. Everything was so foreign to me!
That's kind of what being on campus is like. I'm reminded of my freshman year of high school, with all the big bulky football players roaming the same halls as me. I thought being in college would make me feel older...but that hasn't happened yet. Being in the youngest grade on campus, I feel like a little kid all over again! But I'm learning to embrace it. :)
And as far as the Korea thing goes...I think Sioux City is even more foreign to me than Seoul! But I'm starting to find my way around as much as possible. Orientation will help a lot, I'm sure.
So those are my thoughts for the day. High schoolers, enjoy where you are right now. College is a blast, but you'll never get high school back. And if you're a senior, love every minute of it. Because a year from now, you'll be right back where you started--at the bottom of the food chain.
Stay tuned! More updates on my exotic adventure to come. ;)
P.S. Sorry for the lack of length in this post. I'm no novelist, I just like to speak my mind.
Gig, you are just a babe right now, but you'll "grow" more these four years than you have in the last 13 - or at least you'll feel like it. Before you know it, you'll be one of the "big men" on campus. :-)
ReplyDeletehaha thanks Tracy :) it's fine being a "kid" on campus, i guess i just forgot to expect it!
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