Unbelievable, first semester is almost over. There is just one more week of classes and then another week for finals. After that it’s over. Seems like yesterday that my parents dropped me off and helped me moved into my dorm. When you move in, you don’t really think about how short this experience actually is. You think about leaving home, being in a new environment, meeting unique people, and best of all: having independence. When I got to campus I was so overjoyed. I was going to be in a new place, I was going to explore my interests and hopefully discover a passion. I was ready to go off on my own and experience every single aspect that college had to offer. To make the best of this experience I made a conscious effort to forget Boston, and engulf myself in the wonders of college. Big mistake. Learn to appreciate the people who support you.
A week ago I came home for Thanksgiving and I couldn’t have been happier. College is amazing, but sometimes you need a break from all the problem sets, readings, and papers. The best part of my thanksgiving break was seeing my teachers, parents, and little sister. When I got back home I realized how important it is to maintain and appreciate the relationships that I’ve made over the years. It is really easy to get caught up in the college hype and forget about where you come from. I am slowly trying to find the balance between being a student and being present in the lives of my family. Sometimes it is an extremely hard task, because the work just piles up. In reality my family, my teachers, and my mentors played such a huge role in my life. Honestly, I can’t say that I would be sitting here typing up this blog if it wasn’t for their support. So take a few seconds out of your extremely involved lives and just appreciate your parents, teachers, or just anyone who you care about. It will make them extremely happy. So go out and hug someone!