Writing my last reflection of the year, I see a lot of things that I have overcome and experienced. I have been challenged this year more than I ever have in my entire life. I learned so much about myself as well academically. This class has played a huge part in this semester and how I approach my studies and confrontations with people.
I have learned such things as "the nine rule." This touches on the fact that you may have to try nine times out of ten before you tell a funny joke or make someone crack a smile. This is also very applicable in life. As a student of life, we may have to try things multiple times before we find a good idea or the right job. This has helped me greatly this semester. I have failed more times this semester than I ever believe I had, I had a hard time. School was the hardest it has ever been and this rule has always stayed in the back of my head to continue trying and to not give up.
This idea of not giving up is one that many people take too lightly. I have learned this semester that you are going to have to fight for what you want, and you will give up certain things in response to reach these goals. For me it was giving up my family to go to TCU, 1500 miles away from home. Though this has been a struggle to be afar, they are still supporting me in my fight to get a degree in a few years. This has also been brought up in my conversations with Brandon as we both had to give up certain relationships and experiences to come here. Overall, this class has taught me many things about the society and the world that I will forever carry with me on my journey through life.
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