Reflection
This is it. My last blog post on here. I’m gonna be reflecting on this past year (academically focused) for today’s blog.
I actually was committed to 2 different schools last spring. If I’m being completely honest, Temple was my safety school — my absolute backup — when I was applying to colleges. I ended up committing to both Temple and USC, because I really wanted to go to USC but had to commit to appeal my financial aid, but Temple was the other best option for me with all factors included (mainly $$$, opportunities, location, academic programs, honors, etc.) but being in L.A. studying theatre was my dream.
In the end, one year at USC would cost me more than my entire 4 years at Temple would, so the decision made itself for me. Ever since I’ve actually come to Temple, I’ve grown to really like it here and am happy with the decision I made.
THROWBACK SONG OF THE WEEK
At the same, I can’t help but treat it more as an investment, so this year especially, I’ve sacrificed a lot of the social side of the “college experience” in favor of academic/involvement. I’ve been the assistant stage manager on 3 mainstage shows in the theater department, directed a one-act for the student theater group, become a tour guide, held a position as a student rep. on the gen ed executive committee, been an Honors ambassador, and taken a 22 credit semester this spring (25 if you count the winter course I took).
I have some good friends that I’ve made here, but I also feel like I’ve missed out on a lot because I just didn’t have much free time. I think in the fall once things are more normal and people are vaccinated again I’ll be able to do more fun things, but I wish I left more time for myself this year. I’m happy with how productive I’ve been this year while being in a virtual environment and have definitely become more responsible and matured quite a bit, but I can’t wait to get back into a real classroom in person.
I’ve definitely pushed my limits this spring academically due to the sheer amount of classes I’m taking, and the nature of them almost all being writing/project heavy. At this point, I feel pretty brunt out and am just trying to make it through finals. It’s forced me to become an effective planner and I definitely value my own time much more now. I’m really grateful for the format of this class because I’ve learned a lot but haven’t been overwhelmed by the work and have enjoyed most of the assignments.
I’ve definitely changed a lot in the past year, but I’ve become a more focused and driven person, but I hope going forward I can cut out more time for myself.
That’s all for today, so thanks for reading my last blog post, I hope you enjoyed it and all these posts.