Before things get busy, I’d like to thank IU. Cliché, I know, but with the end of the year quickly approaching, finals season right around the corner, and Little 500 on the horizon– I’ve decided to take the time now to thank Indiana University for the best freshman year I could have ever possibly had.
I dove into a world completely opposite of the one that I was used to. Location, people, routine– everything was different. However, the beauty, magic, and spirit of this campus took my mind off of everything I left behind.
Before I knew it, I was thriving– meeting new people and sharing new experiences. Bloomington has taught me everything about surviving in a small, college town– where to eat, what to wear, what parties to go to, and who kind of people to surround myself with. Like any college freshman, I went through my highs and lows. But, I figured something was right when my highs out-weighed my lows 10 to 1.
Knowing that I stepped out of my comfort zone and succeeded gives me nothing but excitement for the future, and I owe all of that to IU. The tailgates, warm spring days, Quals, nights spent eating Mother Bears, sports media classes– thanks for all of it. The magic of IU is unparalleled.