Hometown Glory

At the completion of my degree program at Northeastern State University, commencement exercises were rapidly approaching. As most of my classmates and friends were filled with excitement, I was experiencing mixed emotions, most of all fear of the unknown as to where I would end up. To be completely honest, I was fearful of leaving Tahlequah and Northeastern State simply due to so many unknown variables as to what steps I would take next in my life. I dreaded the fact that I was leaving Tahlequah

restaurants. I started to give the town a chance and the result were positive. The getting familiar with the town was not the only difficulty for me. What took me more time to get used to was the weather. The new town had warmer weather than my hometown. I was used to cold weather and for me the

Homecoming The first time I went back home after coming to college was a rollercoaster of emotions. After arriving home I was embraced with open arms by my mom and dad. This was the first time I had seen them since being dropped off at college and I suddenly realized how much I missed them. I called every so often but being in my own home being able to talk and with them was something I hadn’t ever experienced. All of my worries about homework and future exams were gone and I got to enjoy the company

Whenever I hear the word Transition I immediately get this feeling of butterflies in my stomach. Most of the time transitioning means that something is about to change and change can sometimes be a scary thing. College is something I always knew I wanted to do when the time came, but it was also something I always pushed away in my mind because it was not in my comfort zone. Since neither of my parents went to college I never really heard about the experiences of college but if I would have based

Iowa State University offers a large campus. The campus itself entirely is around the size of my hometown. I have lived on campus for a few weeks now, and I know most of the campus, yet spend most of my time in my dorm. Whenever I am not in my dorm or in class though, I often find myself wandering around campus. When wandering around campus I usually look for the best spots for me just in case I want to sit around and relax.     Of my favorite spots to visit, they are closer and very appealing to

showcased different aspects that I have not been aware of previously, as will be discussed further below. Heterosexism is not something that I have extensively thought of before, or really thought about in general other than in passing thought. In my hometown, heterosexism is something that is apparent to me now that I have realized what it is. There are blatant examples that I was not aware of growing up, other than casually wondering why one of my female friends was being treated differently than I

strong sense of community that I have been privileged to know has been contributed to by many communities; however, two particular communities come to mind when I think about my own roles and personal growth. Firstly, the geographic community of my hometown, Holyrood, has had a particular significance in my life. This small town, where I lived from childhood until my early twenties, has played an enormous part in the person I am today. I grew up having been involved in town affiliated children’s groups

I know things are not the same, and people have different cultures, and they celebrate the holidays in different ways. My hometown it just the place to go have a unity which eventually you’ll lose because you are growing, and meanwhile you start creating your own beliefs, and maybe you start celebrating the holidays in a different way, too. That is why I do not regret moving

‘’I live on 2356 on Hudson Street,’’ replied Cherry. ‘’My house is the third on Hudson Street. Hudson Street is the where you would go to enter the Westside of Town.’’ I was remembering her words at my desk. I was thinking on how I could talk in a way that appeals to the people I was talking to. I guess I would know what appeals to the Greasers, but I did not know what appealed to the Socs. They were always behind a wall of aloofness, so it would be hard to know what appeals to them. I was thinking

I have been fortunate enough to live my entire life in the city of Brentwood, TN. A lot of stereotypes come to mind when telling people where I live my everyday life. Such as, money, spoiled kids, nice cars, selfishness, and many others. Every so often you find those people who don’t care about what kind of car they drive, or what brand they’re wearing. Although this type of community surrounds me every day, I have always chosen to give back. Giving back to the community is one of my favorite things