It's really hard to believe that my freshman year of college is nearly over. Thanks to all my readers! My sincere apologies for not posting as often as I should have. I've been trying to post this for three days, but the wi-fi has been weird.
I just wanted to share with you some things I was told about college and how they panned out, as well as some things I've learned in the last two semesters.
They told me that I would gain 15 pounds. False. I lost 15 pounds.
They told me that I would "learn the meaning of the word 'hungry'." True. Unfortunately. Also learned the meaning of the word "busy." Yes, I thought I knew the meaning of both in high school. No, I did not know the meaning of either.
They told me that I would likely have things stolen. True. But the worst of it was food and candy.
I wish that someone would have told me to be prepared for the numbers of friends and acquaintances that would leave school over the months.
I've learned that roommates have the potential to be a huge blessing. Especially when they wear the same size clothing as you do.
I've learned that I can, in fact, find my way around an 8-block by 15-block grid in Chicago.
I've learned that Mrs. Francis, our Dean of Women, really cares about me and my situation. She's not scary, y'all, and she can really help you out when no one else can!
I've learned that things I "can't do" are more often things that I "can't do yet."
I've learned that the Rice dorm steps are rather steep and that they have handrails for a reason.
I've learned how to operate a Macbook.
They told me that I would gain 15 pounds. False. I lost 15 pounds.
They told me that I would "learn the meaning of the word 'hungry'." True. Unfortunately. Also learned the meaning of the word "busy." Yes, I thought I knew the meaning of both in high school. No, I did not know the meaning of either.
They told me that I would likely have things stolen. True. But the worst of it was food and candy.
I wish that someone would have told me to be prepared for the numbers of friends and acquaintances that would leave school over the months.
I've learned that roommates have the potential to be a huge blessing. Especially when they wear the same size clothing as you do.
I've learned that I can, in fact, find my way around an 8-block by 15-block grid in Chicago.
I've learned that Mrs. Francis, our Dean of Women, really cares about me and my situation. She's not scary, y'all, and she can really help you out when no one else can!
I've learned that things I "can't do" are more often things that I "can't do yet."
I've learned that the Rice dorm steps are rather steep and that they have handrails for a reason.
I've learned how to operate a Macbook.
Most of the things I've learned this first year of college were never mentioned in a classroom. Not to say that I didn't learn in my classes! But the experiences of bus ministry, tutoring, and living in a dorm and the people I have met have taught me much more.
What are some things you learned your first year of college?
