Chapter 28:
Quick Updates:
Where am I now?
It has been some time since I have given you an actual
update on where I am in my college journey. For starters, college continues to
fly by; I am currently one month away from being halfway through with this
journey.
Even if I am on semester number four, classes are still
classes. This semester I am taking my last round of general education
requirements, which means after this semester I will strictly be taking
business courses for my major. When I came to UNC, I never thought that the
non-business courses would actually be beneficial for my future. For example,
when I began taking Italian for my language credit I thought that the class would
be the death of me. The first class was extremely difficult, the second just as
hard, but for some reason in the third and final class the material is finally
clicking. By having to take classes outside of my major, the academics of
college have pushed me to new limits.
I have not only pushed myself academically while in college,
but also physically. I believe that in order to have a successful college
career you must maintain balance. By maintaining balance in my college career I
am able to have less stress. One way to relieve this stress is to keep active.
The great thing about college is that there are a multitude of resources that
help students keep an active lifestyle. During one of my runs through campus,
something inspiring popped into my head. The thought was that each step I took
was taking me one step closer to where I wanted to be. Sometimes I don’t know
where I am going with my college journey, but I do know that I am taking a step
in the right direction. So, challenging your body not only helps you maintain
body weight, but also gives you some new outlooks on life.
It might be also noteworthy that I have still not found the
“wifey.” I am learning that I mustn’t be impatient because that really isn’t
going to solve anything. I do believe that in God’s timing, Mrs. Helms will
come walking my way.
Since I have been in college for almost two years, I feel as
if I have a favorite part. Friendships, it’s that simple. The friendships that
I have made in college are something that I will forever cherish. These
friendships are built through living with the same people for an entire year,
laughing at each other, and taking “suite” dinners for special occasions. This
past Friday, March 28th, I experienced an unforgettable night with
my suitemates. The night involved going out to eat at a local Mexican
restaurant. At the restaurant we had a fake birthday celebration (they
surprised me, my birthday isn’t until June), two of my suitemates sharing a
Churro (they shared it Lady and Tramp style), and being tricked into entering
an adult sex shop (the name was Cherry Pie, we believed that they sold dessert).
In thirty years from now I will reminisce about college and the name La
Hacienda will most definitely put a smile to my face. I will remember it
because these friendships will last a lifetime.
As the halfway mark nears, I can only imagine the excitement
of the next two years. Opportunities, hard classes/exams, new friends, and new
memories all await me. I will keep running this race called college because I
know that each step is a step toward my future.
My fake birthday celebration
