I am sorry I have taken so long to post, college has become overwhelming and I have many things taking up my time. But I do want you all to know something. Something that I have been thinking about a lot lately. It is all about the parts of college I was not prepared for.
I have loved college since I have moved here. I have enjoyed the school work that actually is applicable to my future. I have enjoyed my new friends and the new life you get to create. I have enjoyed the new town and the new adventures that come with it. All these things are what you picture when you prepare for college, but no one ever tells you about the other aspects. Like how you don’t get to sleep every night in your own bed. Or how you don’t get to come home to your pet loving on you like they haven’t seen you in weeks, but in reality it was just that morning. They don’t tell you that you feel weird the first month of college when you have not experienced another humans touch. My friends and I have talked about this often. When you are home you get hugs from your parents or best friend or significant other. You receive moment of handshakes and times where you are close proximity with the children you grew up with. In college, no one knows anybody and basically any sort of touch is off bounds. This was weird to me because I am an affectionate person. I felt almost as if I wasn’t human and that touch for a human being is a natural thing. They don’t tell you that you just won’t have your best friend across town. They forget to mention that a person who knows every aspect about you and where you come from is almost nonexistent. It is weird to have to continue to explain where I came from and aspects about my family, that previously all of my friends knew. What they do tell you is that you will love the freedom from your parents. Which is true in some aspects, yet they forget to tell you how young you still are and all the things you took for granted. They forget to mention that when you just need your mom or dad they aren’t across the house anymore. They are a phone call away, but its not the same. I want to tell you that all of these things I have experienced I was not prepared for. It has made me grow as a person, but has also reminded me how I need to take care of myself. College is a big change and whether you want to admit it or not, its extremely hard change. I want you to remember that college is tough and many of your peers are experiencing the same feelings whether they vocalize them or not. As my first year is coming to a close, I remember the moments of joy I’ve experienced on campus. I remember the glimpses of God I have seen and shared with my closest of friends. I am so thankful that God has been next to me every step of the way.
P.S.
I am also curious to see what you want me to write about. Please comment below on a topic you want to see me write about. I am open to anything. I can’t wait to see the ideas you all have. They can be personal topics, fun, controversial. Anything and everything! Comment, comment, comment!
God is near to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. -Psalm 34:18
Lots of Love,
I have loved college since I have moved here. I have enjoyed the school work that actually is applicable to my future. I have enjoyed my new friends and the new life you get to create. I have enjoyed the new town and the new adventures that come with it. All these things are what you picture when you prepare for college, but no one ever tells you about the other aspects. Like how you don’t get to sleep every night in your own bed. Or how you don’t get to come home to your pet loving on you like they haven’t seen you in weeks, but in reality it was just that morning. They don’t tell you that you feel weird the first month of college when you have not experienced another humans touch. My friends and I have talked about this often. When you are home you get hugs from your parents or best friend or significant other. You receive moment of handshakes and times where you are close proximity with the children you grew up with. In college, no one knows anybody and basically any sort of touch is off bounds. This was weird to me because I am an affectionate person. I felt almost as if I wasn’t human and that touch for a human being is a natural thing. They don’t tell you that you just won’t have your best friend across town. They forget to mention that a person who knows every aspect about you and where you come from is almost nonexistent. It is weird to have to continue to explain where I came from and aspects about my family, that previously all of my friends knew. What they do tell you is that you will love the freedom from your parents. Which is true in some aspects, yet they forget to tell you how young you still are and all the things you took for granted. They forget to mention that when you just need your mom or dad they aren’t across the house anymore. They are a phone call away, but its not the same. I want to tell you that all of these things I have experienced I was not prepared for. It has made me grow as a person, but has also reminded me how I need to take care of myself. College is a big change and whether you want to admit it or not, its extremely hard change. I want you to remember that college is tough and many of your peers are experiencing the same feelings whether they vocalize them or not. As my first year is coming to a close, I remember the moments of joy I’ve experienced on campus. I remember the glimpses of God I have seen and shared with my closest of friends. I am so thankful that God has been next to me every step of the way.
P.S.
I am also curious to see what you want me to write about. Please comment below on a topic you want to see me write about. I am open to anything. I can’t wait to see the ideas you all have. They can be personal topics, fun, controversial. Anything and everything! Comment, comment, comment!
God is near to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. -Psalm 34:18
Lots of Love,
