The past two weeks have been a bit hectic. I am learning the twists and turns that college comes with. I am sure this won’t be my only time to feel like college is sending me on a strange pathway.
First off I have realized that I just absolutely love psychology and I have decided to major in it. I have also realized that I just really don’t like biology and it is extremely hard for me. So one big twist is that I have changed what I want to do with my life. I have always wanted to be a veterinarian but I have realized, while that would be cool to do, the main thing for me was to have animals in my life. No matter what I do in life animals can be a part of it and I can be helping them in other ways besides doing surgery and practicing medicine on them. So that was a big thing because for 16 years all I could think about was being a vet. Its ok though I am extremely happy with psychology. Also because of this realization I am going to withdraw from my cell biology class because, for me, it is very very hard and I am just not doing well. This is something you want to try and avoid doing because in college you pay for your classes its not like in high school where it was easier to drop and add classes. My parents were not very pleased about this but have realized that I am doing what is best in the long run, and I have definitely learned to look ahead and very closely at my classes. So I am working very hard on my spring semester schedule so I don’t run into this problem again.
Another twist of college is that tragic, unfortunate, unexpected things happen while you are away and you can’t always go home to be with those who will comfort you. This past Monday, October 19th, my friend Tracy Fisher passed away. I was shocked and could not believe it was true. Tracy and I were in girl scouts together as kids. I remember that she was always so bright and happy. When she smiled, you just wanted to smile too because she had such a big beautiful smile. Tracy was many things, a daughter, a sister, a granddaughter, a best friend, a student, a classmate, a wonderful, kind, caring, loving person. I will always remember her as my beautiful tall friend with the brightest smile I have ever seen. I send my deepest sympathies to her friends and family. We all can agree that she was taken far too soon from us, but only wish that she is well and happy where ever she is right now.
While college is a wonderful experience it can be quite a shock. So many changes happen. New place, new people, new classes, new everything and it makes that all even harder when something as hard as losing a loved one happens when you are away. Just remember your friends will be there to comfort you, but don’t let things fall behind, college doesn’t stop and while it is meant for a social experience as well as academic that academically you want to do as well as you can. This is you preparing for your future.
