Day 1
Today is my first day of college and I am freaking out! This
could be the worst thing that has ever happened to me….I was dropped off by my
wonderful mother: *deep breath* I can do this. I picked up my last few books
from the bookstore. I am doing well here, feeling okay. Now it’s off to class! ….three
hours later…I survived! I sat by strangers in two of my classes and
surprisingly I did not die. Also, I discovered I do have a friend in one of my
classes, so yay! I’m not alone.
Day 2
I am on campus way earlier today, with lots of time to kill
before class. Hanging out in the CLC with friends is quite the enjoyable
experience. I should do this more often.
Day 3
Ah man…I am a college student. That’s so weird. I don’t feel
any different than I did before. I spoke
to my math teacher about my illness and how when I am tired and/or in pain my
brain shuts down. He kind of laughed, thanked me for telling him and then said,
“some students’ brains shut down anyway, whether or not they are dealing with
something like your illness.” He’s a funny guy.
Day 4
So…college skills, a required class so I know my campus and
know how to be a successful college student, is an interesting class. We have
to do a scavenger hunt and find things on campus. I’m not looking forward to
that. At all. One cool thing I did today though was make a two year plan with
my advisor. I’m totally going to graduate, people. This is happening.
Day 5
The lens of my glasses popped out this morning. The perfect way
to start my second week as a college student. And then it just got better (or
worse, depending on how you look at it…). I was at the college ALL. DAY. LONG!
That’s what it felt like anyway. I had my classes of course, and then my new
class, piano, and then I had Academic Excellence Challenge practice…I felt like
I was stuck and would never be allowed to go home. But I did enjoy many parts
of my day. A friend accompanied me as I did the dreaded scavenger hunt, which
made it so much easier.
Day 6
My first college test! I passed. That’s a relief. It was a
math test. I also happened to be one of the first people done…but that doesn’t
really mean anything.
Day 7
Literature class was fun today. We discussed the ‘ideal’ or ‘perfect’
wedding and how that relates to reality. And then there was English. That. Was.
The. BEST! We were split into groups and got to write the outline of a movie.
So much fun! I could do that all day. I am enjoying college. I love two of my
classes, I can live with two others without feeling any enmity…and the last one
is just boring. I love being on campus too. I can’t explain the feeling, but I
just love it. Walking from building to building and class to class, seeing
friends in the CLC and making new ones…I just love college life! I even enjoy
going home and getting to work right away on my homework. This is amazing. I
love it.
Day 8
So…I arrived on campus around 9. I picked a
bench to sit at on the quad….and then I did quizlet flash cards over the North
American Mountains. I took the test soon thereafter, getting 100% on my first
try. (I feel very good about myself now.) I also did some more brainstorming
for the narrative essay I am going to be writing soon for English. As I sat
quietly focused and studying on my laptop, my advisor, Mrs. Pollart, walked by
on business of her own. On her way past, she said good morning. When she came
back by later on, after having finished whatever she was doing, she said “The
perfect picture of a college student” as she walked past me. I guess being
studious in the open air on campus is the perfect picture of a college student.
But the wind is now picking up and it is getting very cold and I think it’s
about to rain. So I am going to move into the Library and be studious there.
How does that sound?