What's weirder for me to think about is that my freshman year of college is already over. I have been moved out and home for about a week now, and I can and can't believe it all at the same time! It seems like I was just moving in, and here I am, all moved out for the summer.
Move-out day was an interesting day. I had a final exam in the morning, and then I went back to my room, and starting doing some last minute packing. The next thing I know, my parents are there, ready to move me out. After several trips to the car and a room inspection by an RA, I was ready to leave that little room that was home to me for the past school year. It was also time for me to leave my roommate, who was staying for another day.
What happened next really surprised me. When I said goodbye to my roommate, I actually started to get teary-eyed. I was biting my tongue, trying not to cry, but as soon as I walked away I was in full-on tears! My parents were so confused, because I couldn't wait for summer to come, but there I was crying to leave!
I think if I had to give an explanation for why I was crying, it was probably because the whole year was over already, and I hardly stopped to look up and appreciate where I was. I just kept my head down, focused on schoolwork and clubs, and that was it. And then that day, I finally looked up. And I was in a different position than I was when I stepped in the doors to that residence hall back in September. I left a different person, knowing different people, knowing different things about the college experience in general. And I didn't realize all of this until that very moment.
If I had to describe this first year of college in one phrase, I would describe it as "a learning experience." And by this, I am not even referring to academic learning, although I did learn a lot in the classroom as well. Here, I am talking about learning about life, learning about people, and learning about myself. I have never been such a student of life before as I have been in just this first year of college. If you don't know what I'm talking about with all of this learning about life stuff, I suggest you read my previous blogs; I promise, it's all in there!
Now that this year is all complete, I am definitely looking forward to a nice, relaxing and LONG summer. In being home for only a week, I am already acclimated to being back home; trust me, I am not searching for my shower shoes and shower caddy every time I go to the bathroom! I will try to keep you posted as I enjoy my summer vacation, and maybe I will even share some pictures! As always, thanks for reading all these many months! And don't forget to follow me on all social media sites listed on the right side of this page!
-That Summertime University Girl
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