It’s almost time for school to start up again and I have to admit, I’m excited. Being back in Whittier during the break made me realize I love being home, but I feel productive when I’m back at school.
It’s tough, but you get a sense of accomplishment when attending various meetings or simply turning in a paper.
So, now that I’m going back, I’m looking forward to the new classes, professors, and time I’m going to spend with friends.
During the break, I met with Matt Rubinoff, who is the executive director of Center for Student Opportunity. We had lunch and he asked me a question that seemed simple, but it took me a surprisingly long time to actually come up with my answer.
He asked me, “What do you plan to do differently for your second semester?”
Easy question, right? Not so much.
After going back home, I thought about how exactly I want to change my time at Chico State and what I can do to make that happen.
I realized that there were various things I can do, but the main change I stuck on is planning to organize myself more. There are so many different activities going on and I plan on prioritizing the things I need to do.
The reason I chose to go to college was to get an education so I can accomplish my goal of becoming a sports journalist; however, I’ve realized it is extremely easy to get caught up in college life.
I’ve seen a majority of my friends stressed about their grades for first semester because their social life took a toll on their academics, and that is a scary idea.
But if you plan your time out, it’s simple to have a fun time in school and outside of school. Just remember what you’re in school for and take fun pit stops along the way.
Thanks for reading!