So, it's finally Friday night... well Saturday morning. This week has been INSANE. Adjusting to the college life has been hilarious, fun, intense, and overwhelming.
I guess I'll begin with classes. For the most part they're all pretty great! I really like my Sociology class and my Bible classes (yes plural.) Modesto and Rodeheavor are really entertaining and the classes just seem to fly by. I've had a TON of homework but I managed to get through it... even though I did reach a point where I had to leave my hall and study outside of the PBC until 12 a.m. Speaking of 12 a.m. Here's the sleep aspect of college, or lack thereof. I honestly laughed when I was told that I wouldn't get much sleep. That's an understatement. I feel like I'm nocturnal!
Now, here's the stuff everyone always wants to hear about. NEASE 3rd NORTH!!
I guess I'll begin with classes. For the most part they're all pretty great! I really like my Sociology class and my Bible classes (yes plural.) Modesto and Rodeheavor are really entertaining and the classes just seem to fly by. I've had a TON of homework but I managed to get through it... even though I did reach a point where I had to leave my hall and study outside of the PBC until 12 a.m. Speaking of 12 a.m. Here's the sleep aspect of college, or lack thereof. I honestly laughed when I was told that I wouldn't get much sleep. That's an understatement. I feel like I'm nocturnal!
Now, here's the stuff everyone always wants to hear about. NEASE 3rd NORTH!!
Dorm life is one of the coolest experiences ever. We all call ourselves truly lucky because of how quickly we clicked and how much fun we're already having! Some of the things we've already done together are movie nights, dinners, Living Room nights, dance parties, soccer games, (Go Tiffany Brahhhh) and so much more. Everyone in my hall is fantastic! I couldn’t have asked for a better group of girls to spend the next year with.
High lights of the week:
1) Shannon realizing that someone has clogged the toilet. Shannon is a very gracious person so of course she attempted to unclog the toilet even though it clearly was not her poo. However, when she flushed the toilet and the water began to rise... she panicked! It didn't help that the toilet water got on her pants and we all stood around the bath room laughing while she screamed at 2 a.m.
2) Getting my room Toilet Papered and my screen saver changed to a picture of this creepy girl named Jennifer on my hall. (She's actually hilarious!)
3) Jennie and I teaching girls in Nease how to jerk. Classic.
Well I've wrote a lot about how great college has been and how I’ve been having a wonderful time... but I'm not going to lie. The infamous college breakdown DID take place. The transition into college was a lot to handle and at times it was very overwhelming. I didn't understand why I was so upset or emotional but I think I just needed to cry hahaha. I sat in the middle of my room and just tried to take it all in. I prayed and bawled for more than fifteen minutes. Yes, I am from San Diego but I really missed home and my mom. It's just a really different feeling that is incomprehensible. After crying it all out, I talked to a few girls on my hall and apparently I was not alone! There were about five other girls who had the college breakdown as well! It definitely made me feel a lot more comfortable… and not as lame for breaking down haha. I guess it’s pretty typical within the first few weeks of school.
Despite the break down, it really has been an AMAZING week! Now that I am accustomed to this new life, I'm really excited for everything that lies ahead. From classes to chapel to the crazy inside jokes I have with my hall, I know this is going to be a great year full of crazy fun memories. God is great and I love how freely faith is exhibited on this campus, it's the best part of being here.
- Sharon Simmons
