It's hard for me to believe that summer 2019 is coming to a close and my senior year of college is about to begin! Choosing to stay in Baltimore this summer was probably one of the best decisions I could have made. I made so many new friends and indulged in new activities!
However, this summer had also brought me many learning experiences. I went through I tough break up towards the beginning of the vacation. This was something that had been coming for a while, but it soon became reality. I realized I finally had to do what was best for me in the long run. I had to surround myself with people who were going to make a positive impact on my life. I really try my best to see the light in the small things everyday, and I felt as though I was not getting that in this relationship. This was an impactful learning experience for me since it was my first break up with a guy I actually considered spending the rest of my life with. Some people just aren't meant to be together, but as much as the heartbreak hurt, I am grateful that I finally realized what I needed for myself and that is to concentrate on me first. In order to love someone, you need to love yourself first.
Next, I took a lot of time to get close with new people at my school. Even though Loyola is only 4,000 undergraduate students, I never really realized how many people I don't actually know. This summer, I surrounded myself with new people who had many different interests from me. This got me out of my comfort zone and I did activities with them I wouldn't normally do on my own. Even though the summer is ending, these are people I know I will maintain long lasting relationships with.
Finally, I moved into my senior year apartment! This means becoming a college senior is finally starting to feel real! Even though I am normally super excited to start school, this year I am feeling a little different. I realize I'm almost done with my undergraduate degree and I will be moving on to bigger, better things...which means it's time for adulting. On top of that, I will be taking some of the hardest classes I have ever taken (including one graduate course). This school year, I will be writing a lot about my senior year experiences (the good and the stressful!). We all know senior year is an exciting time with many different celebrations, but it could also be one of the most bittersweet times in your life.
Overall, I want to conclude this post on a positive note. I have been going through different quotes to signify how I want to live out my senior year after the lessons I had learned this summer. There were 3 quotes in particular that stood out to me:
“At the end of the day, we can endure much more than we think we can.” - Frida Kahlo
"Things turn out best for the people who make the best of the way things turn out." - John Wooden
"You don't have to see the whole staircase, just take the first step." - Martin Luther King
I'm looking forward for you all to follow me during my journey of senior year adventures!
-Jenna
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