Going into college, I was honestly terrified. During the summer, I was so stressed about making friends, and if I was going to like my classes; I even questioned my major a couple of times (and I still do). All of my friends were thinking the same thing, too; we would always talk about the what-ifs of college and just hope that nothing would go wrong.
But now, as I look back on the past few months, I realize how wrong I was. Everything has turned out great. I have really good friends, passed all of my classes, and have even joined a few clubs (like Her Campus) that I love.
One of my biggest fears was missing home, but I honestly feel like I have thrived here. I only went home three times: fall break, my cousin’s wedding, and Thanksgiving. Of course, I still talk to my parents and friends almost every day, which keeps me connected, but I feel a new comfort in being away at college.
Another fear of mine was my 301 Spanish class. I honestly thought I was going to fail. I even met with my advisor to try and drop it, but he said that I couldn’t. Now, it was 100 percent my favorite class of the semester. I can’t believe I am saying this, but I really am going to miss it. It was such a fun class, and I passed with an A in it.
I was also scared of forgetting something, but now I know that I overpacked way too much, like insanely overpacked. I have way too many clothes that I don’t need. My roommate also packed everything in her closet, so we have plenty of resources when we need to find a cute outfit.
I have had a lot of great moments this semester, but all of them always involve my roommate. She has become my bestest friend here and my biggest supporter. I honestly don’t know what I would do without her. We have had so many laughs together, cries, and countless inside jokes. I honestly am going to miss her so much, like I’m sad to have to sleep in my room at home.
I can’t believe how scared I was at the beginning of the semester, and now I’m sad to go back home. It’s funny how things can change so much, but I feel like I have really made this place my home away from home, and I am so grateful to have it here.