With midterms finally here I've been reflecting heavily on my past few months here at Howard University. In high school, we often hear about and experience friends going to college and changing. A year ago I thought of this change in a negative light; however, after experiencing it personally I've realized change is a necessary part of life and isn't always negative. College students are forced to embrace a new lifestyle, new friends, and a new environment. It is human nature to adapt to new surroundings. While I try my hardest to keep up with people and friends back home, I find myself drowning in time conflicts. Here at Howard University there is never a dull moment. Being my first year I want to experience everything I can here and keep up with my schoolwork but I always feel as though I am being suspended between two worlds: my roots in California and my new life in DC. With the time change and schedule conflicts I am never able to have a full conversation with absent friends. Although I know I have not fully mastered this feat, I am trying hard to keep up with everything.
One thing I know that will bring me back to the sanity I felt in California is my best friend coming to visit for homecoming. She goes to Xavier in Louisiana and I feel as though there is never enough time for us to talk anymore. Through everything she would always keep me sane and I am beyond elated that we will be able to reunite this weekend. Thinking about it makes me want to cry. I know through everything, even though we are not able to talk everyday and most times every week, she will always be my best friend.
Kristen Bailey
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