There are many things that a person learns their first semester of college. High school did not prepare me completely for the reality check of what college really is. You must attend every class in order to do good, and complete every assignment. Those extra 5 points can make or break your grade. You learn how to be independent and grow as a person. College has changed me for the better. Here are 10 of the things I have learned so far being in college for a semester.

1.) You must learn how to get around campus quickly.

2.) You learn to leave with 30+ people.

3.) You learn how to do laundry (if you already didn’t know how too).

4.) You will become sick easily.

5.)You must study in order to get the grade you want.

6.) You learn who you are as a person.

7.) You will meet so many people, it’s okay if you forget their name.

8.) Having your car on campus is a blessing.

9.) The dining center food isn’t always the best.

10.) You will make so many friends and memories.

Being away from home was hard at first, but I wouldn’t trade moving away for the world. I have met so many amazing people since being here at Western. This will be one of the greatest things I’ve ever done in my life. I’m getting my bachelor's degree in Social Work. I couldn’t have done this without the help and support of my friends and family. I can’t wait to see what the next three and a half years has for me.