Making Memories of Us
April 15th, 2008
It’s crazy to think that I am almost done with my first year of college. It feels like just yesterday I was graduating from high school. After being here for a year, I have made tons of memories, gotten to know lots of people, written many papers, and learned things about myself I never knew.
After one year at EMU…
- EMU is basically what I expected it to be. The people are great; everyone is friendly.
- The community around EMU is terrific; EMU has a lot of ties with the community. There is so much to be involved with; I’m a part of the Big Brothers Big Sisters Program, volunteering at the SPCA, and volunteering with the Salvation Army.
- I have made several great friends that I intend to keep for life. I’m planning on rooming with two of them next year in a suite in Northlawn.
- I’ve learned that it’s sometimes very difficult to have a roommate. It takes compromise, communication, and honesty…all of these things I have had to improve.
- College work load is much harder and bigger than high school work load. You can’t talk your way out of situations as easily as you can in high school.
- It is very helpful to take advantage of all of the things EMU offers. Clubs, academic support, theatre, work study, intramurals, and other activities will keep you busy and content. (And even help keep away the freshman 15!)
- Procrastination is NOT the way to go. But almost every college student does it.
- I learned that if I don’t get a really good amount of sleep, I’m grumpy, inattentive, and lazy the entire day.
- The people are my favorite part of college. I love hanging out with my friends, going to movies, making dinner, and relaxing with my friends often.
The memories I have made will stick with me forever, and I look forward to making more each year!
(I do NOT, however, look forward to my finals.)