Being in my fourth year is completely different from the previous three years of my university experience. It feels bittersweet because it is my last year. In some ways, I feel like this is my first real year on campus; the COVID-19 pandemic altered my university experience for the first three years. With a summary of how I’m feeling and what I’m looking forward to.
- Feelings of Excitement and Fear
I am excited for the new year because that means new experiences. I am excited to meet new people and experience more of what my campus has to offer me. For example, campus has the career involvement fair, bake sales, and even pop-up vintage shopping vendors. I also feel fearful because it is my last year. I feel the anxiety of my looming graduation and the sadness of not returning to university again afterwards.
- Stepping out of my Comfort Zone
This semester I have jumped out of my comfort zone and joined new clubs on campus. I am excited for the new articles I will write and what I’ll read from the other writers. My HC contribution this year is hosting team bonding events, which I am so excited for. I have also joined the psychology student’s association.
- Taking classes I enjoy
Taking classes you enjoy makes the university experience more bearable. For example, I am not dreading the class when I am learning therefore I am more fascinated by the content that is being displayed.
- Saying Hi to Your Student Neighbour
University for me is an already socially awkward place. It’s almost an overwhelming feeling because the campus is full and there are tons of new faces. To make this more bearable, I am making the effort to talk to the person beside me in each lecture. I like to think that the person beside you is feeling the same way you are. Plus, meeting new people in classes makes me feel more at ease and more comfortable within the class.