Now that the first semester is over, I was trying to think of the 5 best moments but couldn’t narrow down to just 5. I’ve grown a lot these past four months as I’ve struggled, laughed, cried and worried but overall the number one thing God has taught me was been to continually trust in his plan. I was worried about how life at UCM would be more I seriously was proved SO wrong. So, here’s an overview.
(this is really long …but if you want to read all of this than please feel free!)
Academics:
I learned a lot in my classes, maybe not about the subject it’s self but more about my study habits and future in general. I knew I wanted to do PR but I didn’t know how excellent the UCM PR department was, that was pleasant surprise.
Also, I couldn’t be more thankful for an easy math class, but makes me wonder why I took trig in High School…
Work:
I seriously couldn’t be more blessed with my job. I work with/for the best people on campus who have made my first semester so enjoyable. They even gave me a huge bag of goodies for finals, which made me feel oh so loved.
I also really enjoy working with students as well. Especially like when one asked me while I was wearing my Harvard t-shirt if I went to school there, when clearly I’m working at UCM, thus I go there…but whatever. Or when one asked if I was a grad student… that made me feel old yet awesome.
Dorm Life:
While SO many people think I’m CRAZY for paying a ton of money for living in a hole in the wall dorm room less than a mile from home, it has been worth every penny. By living in the dorms I’ve seriously have met more people than I could have ever attempted to meet while living at home and each of these people have taught me more about life than I imagined possible.
Through dorm life I’ve struggled a lot but my relationship with my savior has grown so much these past months as I’ve relied on him, being the only person there who really knew every aspect of me.
Also, God has really used me on my floor which is a whole different story but the friends I’ve made and the late night girls nights we’ve had have made my little corner feel like a wonderful home away from home.
Christian Campus House:
Involving myself in the CCH has been one of the best decisions I made my whole semester. Coming into UCM I was really nervous about meeting Christian friends and had lied to myself, imagining I would be alone. God continues to show me his faithfulness by bringing these great people into my life. I love my community group and while involving myself with this ministry has made me sacrifice my time with others (like leaving Awana and SLM Wednesday nights or not involving myself in the BSU and Kaleo) it’s been totally worth it.
Also, Jan. 3-7 I’m going to KC to serve there with the CCH and couldn’t be more thrilled, but again, that’s a whole different story.
Lunch:
This is kind of silly, but having lunch with my Warrensburg friends (Ashlyn, Mallory, Lauren and Allison) has been such an incredible blessing.
During the first weeks of school it was great to be able to talk about real life with people who knew me, instead of force/fake conversation with people you were trying to become friends with (no offense… but really it’s true). Conversations about struggles I was going through with people who were going through the same was a great blessing… struggles like living on campus while home was so close by, keeping relationships with people still at the High School, or convincing friends who went away for school that you’re experience is just the same.
Home:
Obviously it’s been an experience staying in Warrensburg, going to school so close to the people who love you the most. Having two different lives in one location has been an adjustment to say the least, but the adjustment couldn’t have been smoother. God definitely took all my worries away.
People ask me all the time how often I go home, or why I eat at Todd when my mom’s cooking is right around the corner, or why I live in dorms, or a billon other questions… so here’s the answers:
-I go home on weekends or whenever I need something. I don’t have a car, so whenever I need the car I obviously have to see them then. Austin and I usually see each other a lot more during the week if we want to go to Wal-Mart or something.
-I eat in Todd for the same reason I live in the dorms, I wanted to go to college and experience everything that that involves. If my friends from St. Louis are going to do it…I can too.
All in all, home is always a special place and I couldn’t be more thankful for the opportunity to go there really whenever I want.
So…to say the least it’s been an interesting semester. I’ve learned and experience an incredible amount and God has taught me more than I thought possible. I understand why he lead me to stay in Warrensburg and I really am excited for what he has to come.
Also, I would like to add that every freshman in college does not have to go to frat parties or parties in general to meet people/have fun…
