Collegiate Experiences: Why So Excited?

Collegiate Experiences: Why So Excited?

In fourteen days, I will be going off to college for the first time.  The college that I am attending has a large campus and a large population.  On the small, medium, and large scale, it’s a large.  My university is made up of over 20,000 students ready to get the adult part of their lives started.  I will be living in a sixteen story tower and sharing a room with two girls that I have never met in person before in my life.  It’s exciting to finally be able to learn more about my career choice, but a little nerve racking at the same time.  Today I saw something on my college class of 2017’s Facebook page that seemed very realistic and interesting to me.  Amidst everyone expressing how excited and ready they are to start their college lives, there was one girl that expressed that she was a little nervous and not completely ready.  In response to that, an older member of the university informed her that she was most likely not the only one feeling that way.  He believed that many of us college freshman felt that way, but were just hiding those feeling behind those of preparedness and audaciousness.  Everyone has nervousness when starting something new, especially school, but the thing to remember for introverts and reserved ones is to not let your nervousness consume you and keep you from accomplishing simple goals.  Another thing to remember is that, although we are the type of people who are fine without conversing, being to ourselves and not having many words to say, it’s important not to let nervousness define you and become your name.  Yes, you may be an introvert or a demure person, but your much more that than.  So enjoy life without putting limitations on things you’ll excel at or enjoy by naming yourself nervous.  I’m about to delve deeper into the field of multimedia (print, broadcast, and online) journalism which is not at all for one who considers themselves shy or an introvert.  The only way I am honestly able to do this is by acknowledging the gifts that God has given me despite my personality type.  I realize that if God has given me this gift, than he has also given me the courage to pursue this gift.  That’s my opinion, belief, and personal knowledge, and I know it’s true.  Take nervousness off of your name tag and tell us your real name.





With Strong Compulsion,

Unashamed Introvertish Girl      

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1 comments:

  1. this is my favorite one thus far. for many reasons. I never thought of Towson as a large school but I understand how it could be. and you expanded my vocabulary (audaciousness). AND it was a very cute ending.. "Take nervousness off your name Tag and tell us your real name". I also agree with your beliefs that since God gave you a passion for multimedia journalism then he will give you the courage to do it and do it well.

    p.s please don't ever stop posting

    -Kamiya

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