Tomorrow is my last first day of college! Classes at Rutgers actually began today, but I have no classes on Tuesdays and Fridays this semester - so tomorrow will officially be my first day of the semester. It will definitely be a long day with work in the morning and then classes from 1 to 7:30 P.M and Mondays are going to be even worse (I have classes ALL day from 10 A.M. to 7:30 P.M), but then I only have one class on Thursday mornings - so it makes up for it. I've been working pretty much all day every day for the last few days, so to say that i'm tired is an understatement.
Let's get the negative out of the way first - one thing I'm definitely not going to miss about Rutgers is the scheduling annoyance i faced EVERY SINGLE semester. This time was no different. Seriously, I can't remember (um, because it didn't happen) one semester where I had no problems scheduling classes for the next semester. The frustration and the stress during planning my schedule, registration, the week leading up to class and the first week of classes were something I will not miss. Neither will my family as I'm pretty sure I drove them crazy every time for all of those times I just mentioned all eight semesters long. I'm sure a lot of other Rutgers student will agree with this problem as well.
Okay, enough of the negative.
I'm one of those people that are sentimental/emotional and cherishes the 'moments'... and this is definitely one of them. It's amazing to think that in a few short months i'll 'graduate' into the real world. Whoa. Pretty scary, huh?
Sure, i have graduate school ahead of me - but that's just
different.
Time sure flies by, doesn't it? The last seventeen years of schooling (kindergarten through 12th grade and these past 4 years to get my B.A.) sure have. I was actually just looking at old photos from back when we were little kids this past weekend when my aunt and uncle were over and talking about old memories - I don't know about you, but I LOVE looking at old pictures and reminiscing.
While I don't actually remember my first day
at school, I definitely remember my first day
of school. You know - school bag on my back, wearing the school uniform, crying like crazy as my mom takes me to school? Ha.
Hopefully this semester goes by smoothly. Not that I'm expecting it to, considering my last seven semesters at Rutgers... but I guess, that's part of the 'experience'. More importantly, I hope that I make the most of this last semester at Rutgers. In hindsight, sure there are things I would have done differently - but wouldn't most people? One thing is for sure, everything can be a learning experience if you choose to look at it like that.
P.S. Don't forget to leave me a comment below on your thoughts! As always, I'd love to hear from you.
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