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Personal Narrative Essay : Personal Writing : Load-Abrois

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Something that I have been feeling this semester is the “-ritis,” something I call, or maybe heard from somebody, describing “abroad-ritis.” It is totally real since the next semester I am, hopefully, going abroad (I mention “hopefully” because I never take anything for granted). The first month, I felt like I wanted to be here at Brandeis, but at the same time I did not. All I thought was the thought of going away—abroad—maybe I still am?

On the other hand, it could also be that, even though I am not a senior, it feels pretty close (not really, but that is what my mind tells itself). Anyway, I have fought against it so badly and I seem to be succeeding, otherwise this blog wouldn’t be writing itself, I promise you that.

I have the sensation that every semester I over do myself. This semester, I am taking five courses, I kept my two jobs, at human resources and at the Schuster Institute for Investigative Journalism, I am writing for The Justice newspaper, and I am applying for summer internships and programs, and handling with paperwork and visa protocols for abroad. It is all going pretty well thus far, but it is draining and stressful. Every semester I push through, regardless of how tough or daunting the task seems to be, although I feel like there is always a hindrance that wishes for me to fail.

I am not vulnerable ladies and gentlemen. Exactly two weeks ago, I found myself swaddled with a big depression that I could not explain myself why. Actually, I could explain

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