College Life

          When you envision college as a young child you think about wild parties, sororities, frats and a lot of last minute cramming. For many, this vision may have come true, but not for me. When I began my college search, I had no idea what I was actually searching for. I received so much advice from others about what college meant to them, but after so many different points of views and perspectives, I realized that I had to figure out what college was to me.  When I began receiving hundreds of letters in the mail from universities all over the country, the reality of it finally hit me. It was time for me to make the decision that would determine the path my future would proceed on. After visiting plenty of schools and talking to so many different councilors, SCSU became the clear choice for me. Many aspects of it are ideal for my situation, and it’s close to home which is perfect for commuting. This was a main thing that concerned me about college. I never wanted to commute but I couldn’t pass up saving so much money. Turns out, many people here had the exact same thought process. Commuting isn’t as bad as I thought.  Although, I’m worried that making new friends may be a challenge since I won’t be on campus for much more other than classes.  Yet, I’m more concerned about succeeding academically; the social part will come in time.  Despite this however, I do plan on making the most of my college experience. I hope to become involved in clubs and other activities and participate in events that I normally wouldn’t.  One of my main goals for the next four years is to come out of my shell a bit and try new things, to help create the person I ultimately want to become. When I envision college now, I picture myself sitting with friends studying in the student center. I’m definitely looking forward to years ahead of me at SCSU! Go Owls! :)