New
school, new town, new living arrangements, new everything basically. I chose
this new environment, and I’m loving it and so thankful to be here,
nevertheless it’s new and I’m having to figure things out. I’m in a very unique
place, that not many understand. I am a sophomore (or 6 hours away from it) in
college, yet this is my first semester at an actual university. I’m having to
learn how to study, where to study, how to manage a crazy ever changing
schedule all in a new environment. It’s a challenge.
It’s hard
coming from living in an environment where the people around me cared and took
time to get to know one another to a place where I hardly know the people I’m
living with. I didn’t know the girls at Link Year in the beginning last year,
but it wasn’t long before I felt like I had known them since birth. My
roommates here are phenomenal but it’s a very different relationship. I’ve left
my comfort zone, I’ve gone from a place where I was surrounded with girls that
I could always rely on, and I’m learning that here in all this newness the Lord
is the only constant in my life that I can always rely on (which is a great and
much needed reminder). The Lord doesn’t call us to be comfortable, he calls us
to step out of our comfort zone so that we can rely on him, and turn to him for
advice.
As
a sophomore I’m learning the ropes of this whole college thing. It’s not easy
learning how to prepare for the tests and how to study best. What I have
figured out is:
**I don’t like
studying in the library. You see the library can be a very social place, and I
LOVE to talk.
**You HAVE
to study your notes a lot!!!
**It’s
often too pretty outside to be cooped up inside a cold library.
**If I must
go to the library, find a cubicle
**I can’t
study past 11:30, my brain shuts down and my body screams for sleep!
I have
found a few great place to study outside, however this may become a problem
when it gets cold outside/ I can’t study at night in the dark. I’ll have to
find some other hidden spots for these times, but for now I’m taking advantage
of the beautiful sunny days and spending my study time outside!
Things that I don’t understand:
How do
people have time to spend endless hours watching Netflix? I NEVER have time for
this!
Most
people go to the library late at night, this is more of an observation, but I
just don’t understand!!! When I’m going home to go to bed students are just
getting to the library! Sleep is important people!
I'm trying to get plugged into
ministries. I think I have found a church, but finding a church that resembles
Highlands, the church I have grown up in, is hard! Churches are all so
different, and many know that I hate change especially in the church but I’m
learning to accept the differences. The important thing is that scripture is being
taught and that the Gospel is being proclaimed. I’m excited for the opportunity
to get involved with K-life ministries (a branch of Kanakuk Ministries).
Through this I’ll be leading a small group of girls along with two other
leaders. I’ve also attended a few RUFs, but RUF at Baylor is wayyyy different
than in Mississippi. It’s super small here.
I’m
so thankful for the opportunity to be here at Baylor. Everything is new, it’s
exciting, scary, and challenging. I’m having to figure things out, but no worries
I’ve got the Lord walking alongside me every step of the way. Whatever you may
be going through, remember to be thankful and that the Lord is with you every
step of the way!
One of my favorite study spots!
