College is intimidating, especially for someone who's been homeschooled her entire life.

I wasn't scared though, I knew it would be a huge step that began my future and kickstarted my life, and for that I was excited.

So, here are a few things I've learned my first semester of college:

There is a newly found freedom. This comes with the territory. Everyone knows that college is the beginning of the freedom we will receive as adults. Although I miss my family, having the opportunity to do what I want is wonderful. I am able to take care of myself and figure things out on my own. I will forever be grateful for that opportunity; I believe it's an important step in growing up.

College is no where near as hard as I expected. There's no doubt that it's hard, but honestly my idea of college was an impossible experience that only the strong ones make it through. Adapting to college and the material was very easy for me. I haven't struggled in learning anything, and with studying, everything is made easier.

I will never get a consistent amount of sleep again. It is impossible for me to make it in bed by a reasonable time, and combined with homework, studying, and social life, my sleep schedule is never the same two nights in a row. I find myself falling asleep while studying, and sometimes even compare myself to my dad the way I fall asleep in front of the TV. As soon as my head hits the pillow I'm out, and okay with that until I have to get up for an 8:30.

If you pray hard enough, and hit snooze enough times, your English class will be cancelled last minute. I was blessed with a teacher that cancels class at least one time a week, I was constantly praying and hoping my 8:30 English class would be cancelled, and it is the best feeling in the world waking up after 5 snoozes and seeing an email that says "no class today".

College causes you to develop an "oh well" attitude. Since school started I've noticed myself having that answer to almost everything, and not caring as much as I used to. Before, I would overthink things and worry over how every little thing would affect my life. Now, my motto is "I go with the breeze" and I accept the changes in my life with joy.

These are just a few of the things I've learned my first semester. I'm graciously accepting these changes in my life, and going with the flow. College is a great place to find yourself, and grow not only as a person, but as a daughter, friend, and sister. I've never been closer to the people in my life, nor have I ever known more about myself and God. I'm excited to see what the next years in college have planned for me, and I'm excited to see where the wind takes me.