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This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Howard chapter.

We are now in the second semester of college and that means a lot of things may  change. This includes, schedules, perspectives, routines and friendships. As we become more comfortable on campus and we continue to meet new people, it may become evident that you do not necessarily bond with the same people that you did in the last semester. It may be discouraging because you think about the bonding and memories of the last semester and may find yourself wanting that back.

BUT FEAR NOT! It is extremely important to remember that we are all learning about ourselves and even though the bond may not be as strong as before, everyone is on their own individual path. In fact, that is the reason we are all in college in the first place. Remember that as we cross paths with people, we are networking and connecting for a purpose whether it is temporary or a more grounded relationship. Every person that we encounter is for a reason and they either teach you about yourself or themselves. 

Going forward, cherish the memories that you have with the people currently in your life. However, remember that our connections may change as our lives and interests change, you are not the only one experiencing these changes. Remember that everyone goes through a transitional period at one point or another, regardless of how their life looks on the outside. 

 

Hi! My name is Ianna Angelina Fenton and I am a journalism major, psychology minor from Kissimmee, Florida. I attend the forever illustrious Howard University and I love listening and dissecting music and of course writing.
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Deni Dedmon is a sophomore speech-language pathology major from Albany, GA. Her first love was writing but her second love was helping others, which led to her choosing a career in speech pathology. When it comes to her writing, she loves to write about everything, from entertainment (she’s an avid Kehlani fan) to book reviews (she’s been reading since the age of one) to controversial topics and current events (ya know, your average angry black girl things). Being the oldest of five girls, she is also passionate about young black girls, their self-esteem, and making sure that they’re proud of being who they are. At the age of seventeen, she became a contributor for MTV Founders and a spring writer for Affinity Magazine.