How do I start? Lets just start by saying I made it through my first semester in college!! I can’t thank all the people who I have met, became close with, and believed in me for a first semester I will never forget. I can still remember the first day I moved in I was on Facebook and I saw this girl and invited her down to hang out, little did I know she would and still is one of my closest friends here.. I have had my ups and downs, my doubts, and worries about college. Yet throughout all of this I have learned. I have learned to be myself, to trust and not to trust, and to give people a second chance.

These are the life lessons I will come back with, not the grades or the test scores, simply my experiences; I had that reputation for the girl that partied to hard, I will admit that. Guys, don’t have that reputation is sucks, save yourself and party responsibly. My grades have been good, or as far as I can tell. I still have my doubts about this school, it’s s great school however is it really the school for me? I love the people I have met here however the education is not as good as I thought. I made the mistake of only visiting 3 out of the 7 colleges I applied to . I knew from the beginning of the tour I was not going to go to 2 of the 3 I visited. I made the mistake of not “falling in love” with my college. I don’t know Pittsburgh that well, I mean I have only been here 4 months. I’m seriously thinking of transferring to PITT. it’s a lot more work, and a lot harder, but I want that challenge. I would rather have to work my ass off now and be use to it for graduate school than breeze through everything here yet get to stress with graduate school. Pitt. I close enough to Point Park that I can easily go and visit my friends at Point Park. I like that they have a actual campus campus. they have a lot more diversity and they have a better education program. Of course this is a huge decision I’m still thinking about it but I know I can’t be here for 4 years.

In college I have learned that only a few people from back home will be by your side in times of need. In college it’s been hard to connect sometimes, I have a temper as well as being super emotional (not a good mix). I have had several times when I just went into the hallway and cried. There were 3 people always by my side since day #1 of college: Marshall, Jon, and Sofia. They are always going to care, and I will always care about them. I know a lot of people drift apart from their friends and that has happened to a bunch of my friends. But however at the same time I have made some great new friends I love hanging out with. I like that in college you can just be yourself, you have the freedom to make your own choices, and you have to endure the consequences to that freedom. I have loved meeting new people, whether it’s at my school or through a mutual friend.

I know that I am more fit, I had been going to the gym regularly. I’m trying not to gain the freshman 15. I have had my fair share of peopblems ill admit theat. I fight all the time and I express my opinion whether people want to hear it or not. Classes are boring to the point where I have switched my majors from psychology to criminal justice. I hope I can continue to go to the gym because I actually really like it.

The one person who has been by my side throughout my whole first semester journey is Marshall. He is truly what I consider a best friend. He is there for me, he cares, and he is harsh sometimes. He makes me get my work done, which is very good. He has such a kind heart, I know a lot of people don’t like him but I can see beyond that, I have gotten to know the real Marshall and I love that!! When I’m in the hallway upset he is the one to come and make sure I’m ok. We have a lot in common; he is the main reason why I haven’t dropped out yet. He has made sure my ass is in line. We have had o many memories together that I will never forget and I know that if we have faith we will make our friendship last forever.

I’ve been so stressed with finals, and I’m not feeling good right now. I will miss the city and the school when I go back home for a month. The friends I have made here at this school and made memories with will forever me a part of me. They have helped me grown and learn and I don’t know how I could ever re-pay you for that. All I can say is thank you, to each and every one of you. I truly appreciate what you al have done to me. To my fellow bloggers, I hope you have a great day and I’ll talk to you tomorrow. Remember: “The best things in life happen when you’re not looking. Which is why you close your eyes when you kiss, cry, and dream."