Si Se Puede!

I've returned my books, I've taken my last test, and now all I have to do is turn a few more things in and then I can go home! I had a final on Saturday, which was pretty good, and then I had my last test this morning. That one was okay, I guess. I'm just happy that I am done studying for tests; after studying for literally 6 hours straight yesterday, my mind is totally fried. My nerves are absolutely shot; I could not even fall asleep last night even though I was clearly tired- that's how much finals got to me! But, for all of this aggravation, I can now sit down and do.... wait for it.... NOTHING! No more papers to write, projects to complete, tests to study for, or things to stress about! My first semester of college is completely over! I really cannot wrap my mind around it- to think that I have nothing to do and I am already finished with my first semester is crazy! I thought this semester would never end!! And here it is: done, completed, terminado, finito. What got me through it? 1. My mom and my family (if you haven't noticed, they really do mean everything to me) 2. Texting my best friend (I don't know why I call her my best friend; she is basically my sister) 3. My roommate- it's weird because I never thought that a stranger would help me get through my first semester of college, but that's exactly what happened. She invited me to dinner and brought me out of shyness to talk to other people; and I am grateful for that. What have I learned from this semester? I'm pretty sure you don't want to read about standard deviations or the French Revolution, so I will spare you that. But what I really learned from my first semester is this: 1. It's okay to hate college in your first few weeks (or months)- not everything is going to be perfect right away. It takes time for everything to fall into place. 2. Si Se Puede- yes, this means "yes we can" in Spanish. I put this in here because I learned that even when something is insanely difficult, it is up to myself to figure out how to rise above it and do the absolute best I can. And doing this requires a lot of work and a lot of determination. What kept me going was saying "yes I can accomplish what I set out to accomplish." So, I just want to say thanks for sticking with me throughout my first semester- it's been a joy to share my thoughts will you! Please leave me some comments, follow me here and on twitter (@universitygirl5), and I will write again soon! Love, That Relieved University Girl