Personal Narrative Essay : My First Day Of College

Since the start of the semster I have learned many different things about myself and how I can become a better student all around. Summer classes can fly by fast and doesn’t feel like a real semester. That it is just to get credit and move on to the next semester. That was not the case for me this summer semester because I needed to think about the rest of my college career. This summer semester is my first one coming back from academic suspension and I took last semester at South Plains College and Tarrant County College. I did really well making a 3.00 GPA overall and am most likely going to make a 3.5 this semester. This will be a huge boost to my overall GPA. The point is am at the point where I am ready to graduate and will try my hardest to get the best grades I can. I really just changed my mindset towards college and the way I prepare for tests and studying.

My life flipped for the better once I left the 8th grade, it was finally summer time and I was ready for it. But deep down I knew once summer was over high school here I come. I won't even lie, I was terrified to start as a freshman in high school. All of the rumors that I heard with baby freshman day, and all the stuff they do to freshmens on the first day of school. To be honest I was really nervous, instead of a couple butterflies in my stomach I had the whole family flying around. But once the first day of high school came up all those rumors that everyone was telling me was actually a lie. High school wasn't as bad as I thought it was going to be. As my freshman year went on a lot of doors opened up for me, there were sports, clubs, new people to me, everything you could possible think of. I didn't really get into sports as much as all of my friends, I was more into video games and playing outside in the woods just adventuring finding old vintage things and old buildings and all of the beautiful views. My freshman year wasn't really too special, I was too busy figuring out what everything was and where everything was located at. Then my sophomore year came along this is where I started to get the foundation of high school and blend in. everything kinda went downhill I made good grades don't get wrong, it's just I never showed up which I regret miserably. Once I got to my junior year everything is still constantly changing, a lot more people know of me. I was never

Freshman year was a little hard for me because I was trying to get adjusted to new people and make friends as well. I also learned quickly that we were responsible for making choices and knowing what was expected of us as a student. Second semester of my freshman year I began taking my first college course thinking that it would be hard because it was a college class. As I progressed through the Early College I was doing well until I started to experience some issues that I was dealing

We all have different kinds of the first day of school experiences, but for every student, I feel that stepping into the first day of school as a freshman would mark as the most memorable day in all high school years. Before the first day of school, I quickly thought that my freshman year would turn into the toughest and saddest year in my experience. My best friend would not attend the same high school with me, which already gives me many conclusions of how sad and hard of a school year it would result. However, maybe things will turn out differently than we think if we just change something about our way of living it.

I remember being a little girl and hiding behind my mom when someone came up to me to say hello; I used to be so nervous to even meet their eyes. At our family get-togethers, for Christmas and New Years Day, my family attempted to start conversations I would politely smile and hide behind my closest parent. I remember her telling me “It’s okay to say Hi to the people I talk to, just do not talk to strangers.” I tried to listen to her and follow her instructions but every time I would try chickened out.

Coming into College prep writing on the first day of class and hearing Mrs.Carter say “this will be one of the hardest english classes you will take in high school,” definitely scared me. The first thoughts running through my mind was I’m not good enough for this class, there is no way it will ever pass. I wanted to drop out, but instead I decided to prove myself wrong and stay in the class. Staying in this class is one thing that I will never regret. There are so many hard things that you will come upon in life, that will end up becoming one of the best learning experiences.

Throughout the rigorous society of college I’ve managed to grow and mature immensely. My first two years of college were less than perfect, but as the years went on I became better. College, like anything else in life is not easy—it is about hard work and life lessons. Sometimes, life lessons are slow in the teaching process—but you will always learn, no matter how long it takes. My grades throughout my time at New York Institute of Technology have grown like myself. I’ve transitioned from receiving horrific calculus grades to smile-worthy calculus grades—from Ds to taking both calculus 1 and 2 in the same semester, and receiving As. Additionally, I was lucky enough to take both biomedical research 1 and 2 at the same time. I was lucky enough

It was the first day of Honors English 12. The class was enormous in size and I had only associated with a few individuals from the class before. I never saw myself being able to speak in a large unfamiliar crowd. I started off extremely shy and became nervous, as Duval announced all the presentations we would accomplish over the semester. My expectations were not too high because I was a bad speaker, but I still had faith in myself. The various presentations we have done, allowed me to practice on my speaking skill. Personally, my ability to open up and speak in front of the audience has grown.

I thought my Sophomore year at UCLA was going to be regular. I thought I was just going to pass my classes, and gear up for next year. I never thought anything different would happen, but, life is unpredictable that way.

When I came to the college. I don’t have any close friend same faculty. It so hard to live alone when the time past and past. it made me felt homesick all the time. I really love my family. they always cheer up me when I tired. when I have gone to practice a softball. I have to know and make a friend each other. Everyone really difference part of my life because we don’t grew up in the same town. Softball play as team. we have to get along with us because the harmony of team is important. If they have a harmony we will win. Sport can make a friend and have activities to do when I am free. This cause it makes me don’t stay alone. I have a friend to hang out with and sign up for a class in the same section. When we have a

Coming into this course I did not know what to expect. I have token English before but never within this amount of time. I feel the pressure to do my best during these next few weeks. I believe this will be a great learning experience. I hope to become a better writer as well as manage my time a bit wiser.

Tuesday was my first day in my placement. I was nervous about going to State College, so I left an hour and a half earlier just in case there would be a lot of traffic. The drive was not too bad, but my GPS took me to the middle school instead of the elementary school. Eventually, I figured out where I needed to go and the day was good after that!

As I reflect on my Sophomore year of College I am so very thankful for all the support I was given throughout this year and in my entire life. This year alone I served on the Executive Board for Spotlight, was an active member of Chapel Assistants, became a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated, Alpha Chapter,I am currently studying abroad in Oaxaca Mexico, and landed an internship with TheGrio in New York City upon my return! OH and did I mention that I ended the year with a 3.8.... None of this would of been possible without a village supporting...

The first week of graduate school has now come to an end and reflecting back on this week makes me both excited and nervous. Looking back to the summer and my prediction of what graduate school and what I actually have experienced are very different. Everything from starting my assistantship at the College of Dentistry, being a house director for PIKE and classes just seems to evoke my passions for student affairs and student at the university.

As we entered the doctor's office I had realized that everything would be better soon. As we walked in the nurse took us into her office and started asking me questions, she asked along the lines of where's the pain, how severe is it you know normal doctor things. The room was a 6x6 little tiny room, feeling smaller than ever being watched by body figures in judgement because I was in denial of my own. As we progressed throughout our conversation she wanted to do a blood test on me, as I walked into the test room a very young lady was the blood specialist she couldn't have been more than twenty. She sat me down on to hyper sanitary leather chair with cords and wires coming out of every angle, I picked up a hint of nervousness from her because