1A: College For Me

Setting off on such a new journey and new step in life brought along so many mixed emotions with it. I really didn't know how to feel when I packed my bags and readied myself to embark on this new and such foreign part of my life. I was sad, nervous, anxious, excited, jittery and extremely fearful all at once; my brain seemed as if it was going to explode due to not knowing how to handle so many emotions at once. What exactly is college? Movies portray it as 24/7 partying and nonstop fun, while parents and teachers call it "an institute of higher learning; such a place that acts as a haven in which one shall go to better themselves for their far but yet so near futures." Personally, I see college as a place that I'll call home for the next four or so years, a place in which I will thrive for academic success, and a place in which I will compete in two different varsity sports. To me, having the opportunity to go to college is something I just can't take for granted. I'm the first person on my father's side to attend college, and I know that if he were alive he'd be more than proud at what I've exactly accomplished in my life up until this point. Personally, making my mother proud is something that I'll always put first in my life, so to show her that I can succeed academically and athletically, all while being alone and away on my own, is something that I plan on doing. That really is my primary focus and main goal of college. As my first two weeks comes to a close, I still remain fearful, nervous and excited for what the rest of my freshman year entails for me; so stick around bloggers and you'll be kept informed!