For my first two years I attended UConn Hartford, then I lived on Storrs Campus for my junior year and decided to commute for my senior year. It blows my mind to realize that in just a few weeks I will be a UConn Alumn. Since it is my last semester, I decided to reflect on my time at UConn and share what I’ve learned from my time here.
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Even strangers will love and support you. Clearly shown through the various protests regarding the election of Trump, UConn’s budget and against hate speech. We are stronger as a united front than when trying to make a change on our own.
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College is really the best years of your life. I understand that higher education is not a thing for everyone. But college is a time to explore, experience and experiment. Join clubs, attend events and take a bunch of classes from different departments.
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It is not just what you know, but also who you know. Build friendships, make acquaintances with friendships, talk to your professors and advisers. One of these peoples could help you land a job one day.
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It’s okay to get lower grades, or fail a class. It is not the end of the world. Obviously, as students, we want to do our best and get good grades. We do not want to pay to retake a class, nor do we want our g.p.a. to drop as we’re trying to get into graduate school. But life happens, and you should not beat yourself up over it.
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If you want to find a lost item, get some free entertainment, or wanting to send out a PSA, Buy or Sell UConn is the place to go to.
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Don’t underestimate extracurricular activities. By joining a club you may find a passion that you never knew really knew you had. It could change your major, maybe even your life.
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It’s okay to skip a class here and there. You’re not going to fail, trust me. Sometimes you need a day to catch up or rest, it could make all the difference.
- It is okay to not have your life all figured out by graduation. I graduate in just over a month, and while I am happy and excited, I am also overwhelmed and afraid. I’m contemplating going back to further my education. I’m applying to jobs and haven’t heard back from many. I just want to find a career where I can be happy to wake up and go to work. However, I do not know where to go from here, but it’s okay.