“I’ve learned that things change, people change, and it doesn’t mean you forget the past or try to cover it up; it simply means that you move on and treasure the memories. Letting go doesn’t mean giving up, it means accepting that some things weren’t meant to be.”

Wow, I really can’t believe my first semester is over. Coming to Southern Connecticut University, I can say that I was not looking forward to it. This school was not my first choice but I am more then happy to be here. When you come to college you need to learn and quickly get your priorities straight. Living at home during my high school years I didn’t have much freedom. My parents were stricter on me then my brother because of course since I was the first girl. Coming to college I experienced girls going crazy once you get that first lick of freedom people make some not so good decisions. I would have to say my failures this semester would have to be the fact would be my focus and putting myself first. Sometimes I would go out on a Thursday then rather than getting ahead on my homework, because I knew I did not have to worry about class on Fridays. My successes I would have to say would be finding out about who I am and the things I want in life. Today I sat appreciating with the things that turned me into the person I have become. College opened my eyes with now I am on my own but everything I do is from my past. I grew up, I matured and became more independent then I use to be.  My family made me thick skinned and to not care what people think of me. I stuck with the lessons I learned. When I want something I try to achieve everything or more. I love college and the impact is has on me as a person. I always take everything and keep it into a positive light. From even negatives from a low grade, losing friendship and having bad relationships. I make into a positive by showing me negatives make who you are and make you do better then your past.