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The fact that my first semester of freshman year is over is extremely terrifying-- I cannot believe how fast it went by. I feel like just yesterday I was walking with my mom around our neighborhood, talking about what college could be like and now I have so many stories, memories, and experiences.

There really is no perfect way to describe my first semester but I would definitely say it was a roller coaster ride. It was everything I expected, yet nothing like what I expected all at the same time. I mean life is not predictable, especially when you throw yourself in a completely new city with completely new people. 
With that being said, though, I met some incredible people this semester. I have found some of my best friends. I don't know how I would have made it through the school year so far with out them. There are too many of you to name but I am forever grateful for you all.  Thank you for the late night studying sessions at the library, weekends spent hanging out, and making me laugh so hard I cry at dinner basically every night.


One of the biggest changes I've seen in myself is how much more social I am. In high school, socializing was the bane of my existence (okay, it wasn't that terrible but it still wasn't something I enjoyed or honestly ever did after school hours or on the weekend). College has been much different. Even though I'm still an introvert, I have socialized so much more. I have found people (like I previously mentioned) who I really enjoy hanging out with, who understand who I am. As an introvert, social situations drain you, but with the right friend group being around people is a lot more exciting/manageable. It's sometimes hard to explain that, especially in an extroverted world where a majority of people want to be around others 24/7. At first I struggled with balancing always being around people, but now I know myself a lot better in what I can and cannot do. 
I also learned to not be afraid, to experience what college has to offer to the fullest. College provides you with so many enriching experiences, so many opportunities. Obviously you can't say yes to everything, but go out and experience life. The classroom can only teach you so much, go out and learn beyond the textbook. 
College is what you make out of it. It can be the best or it can be the worst. I totally understand needing a day to just recharge and relax from a stressful week, but don't let it turn into an entire semester of sitting in your dorm. There is so much to do and so much to experience. I cannot believe how fast my first semester went and I cannot wait for next semester.

Until next time,
Taylor xx