Free Blog- February 5, 2009
Today I decided to write about my second semester of college thus far. Phew! What a journey it has been. Dont misunderstand me I dont want you to get the impression that I am complaining about my circumstances because I know that I am blessed and highly favored, I am merely venting about my current semester and acknowleding what type of semester it has been. First of all financially it has been a struggle having a fixed income is hard but you make do with what you have, school work load is increasing especially readings which I have always been difficult for me not to necessarily read the information but REMEBER it and RETAIN it. Alot more group work is required- im used to working by myself but I am getting used to it. My schedule is kind of hectic but its manageable-I have five classes on MWF my days begin at 8 and end around 5. Not including my extracirricular activies and by the end of the day I am unqestionably tired but I make myself stay up and do my work. Whats different about this semester than last semester is that last semester for me was pretty easy in a sense my classes were not as hard and I had classes spread out periodiclally throughout the week instead of all at one time. One would think that a students first semester of college would be more difficult Although I have no classes on Tuesdays or Thursdays time seems to slip out of my hands as my mother says "time waits for no one". She's right. The hardest thing about this semester is studying and keeping up with my readings. I have no problem studying I am very studious as a matter of fact BUT my professors this semster seem to keep to themselves when informing the students on what to study or atleast an idea of what to study. I am battling with studying for Philosophy and History which are my are my challengeing courses. Those professors dont know my name or even my struggle and I dont like that I dont like courses like that-everything is fast pase and confusing. Irresponsiblitly is not an option this semester ORGANIZATION AND TIME MANAGEMENT ARE VITAL . If I havent learned anything else those aforementioned characterisitcs that I have aquired. I am aware that my main priority at this point and time in my life is school but Ive also recognized that I spend so much time on school that my relationship with my father- my heavenly father has been deteriorating slowly but surely and I cant continue to allow that to happen for he is the reason I am here today. I cant keep putting him off ,I wont keep doing it. For some reason everything that I suppose didnot acknowledge first semester is evident this semster. Finaces, relationships, school work, and everything in between but I am here to tell you that I am not discouraged I will continue to strive for excellence I will not let anything conquer me or get in my way I have worked to hard to get here the journey will continue on I am a fighter I fought for my life when I was a premature baby and I WILL fight for my grades and academic excellence now Ive made it thus far Ive got friends, family and loved ones to support me what else do I need? http://http://www.826valencia.org/writing/college/006109
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I can relate to a lot with your blog. Being on a strict budget is certainly a change for me. This whole fixed income is an adjustment I'm still working with. There are times when I want to go buy me a new pair of J's, but I know I have to consider gas money, washing supplies, and other necessties. I believe this is just a point in time of life where I am finally going to have to start accepting my adult role in life. Also, the whole group activity is different for me also. I would rather get my work myself and do it myself, therefore depending strictly upon myself to do well and score good. This whole classroom experience will be different for me, but I will adjust and make it some how. I never fold under pressure or to anything new in life, and I won't let this be the first thing I fold to. Man that felt great venting, and reading your blog.
ReplyDeleteGirl I feel you to the fullest. I know that you are a strong young woman and will make it the rest of the year. Last semester I was in a big jam with emotions rolling, things going wrong, and it seemed as if I was about to have to quit school. I felt all alone in this world and there was no one for me to talk to. I know that if I can get threw that hell you can do anything. Pray and keep the lord close to your heart and he will bring you through with all the joy in the world in the end.
ReplyDeleteOh My Gosh! I can totally relate to your life. The only difference is that the first and last semester is just as hard. I find myself still struggling. I feel that African America students and students of different races have so much more to prove especially being here at the University of Oklahoma. I feel that we must do everything that me can to prove that we deserve to be here and that if we try we can do anything. I really admire that your are so dedicated to your school work and your future. I admire the fighter in you. The fighter that refuses to be a failure. I feel that you are already a success because you have make up in your mind that you are going to be something in life. May God bless you. I know he already has.
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