A close friend of mine asked me this yesterday, and when she did, I couldn’t help but smile before I said, “Yeah, I really am.”
Despite having my eyes set on UCI since my sophomore year of high school, I’ve always questioned whether I’d be happier at another college. Well, I still do wonder sometimes, but that doesn’t really matter anymore. Despite being so homesick during the first few weeks that I cried, I don’t regret a minute of my time at UCI. And as cliche as it sounds, a lot of the learning you do in college takes place outside the classroom. I’ve met a lot of different personalities, and in the process, I’ve gained a lot more confidence in myself. I’ve stopped agreeing with people in order to avoid arguments; instead, I did something I didn’t do enough in high school: speak up for myself when I needed to. I’m happy to respect your decisions, but you sure as hell better respect mine.
And that homesickness that hit me so hard the 2nd week of school? It’s gone. My Circle K family is so awkwardly amusing that you can’t help but feel comfortable around them. I’m so, so happy I chose to be in Ganondorf (and got in!) and I can’t wait for our weekly family dinners next quarter (: Snowbourn, third floor, I love you guys <3 Nancy, Roger, Kevin, Cynthia, Jerry, let’s turn our study sessions into weekly homework sessions next quarter! Katrina, my lovely roommate, thank you for being so amazing. I’m so glad I chose you as my roommate last minute :] Thank you for the late night chats and your impeccable taste in music; you’ve sure influenced the current music in my iTunes.
And lastly, thank you to Adrian and Annie. Adrian, YOU DON’T EVEN LIVE IN MY HALL, but you might as well. We’ve known each other since 8th grade, we’ve worked on the same board for Key Club, and although I love being a douchebag to you, I’m glad you’re at UCI. You’ve become my confidant over the past few months, and a much-needed reminder of home. Annie, WHY ARE YOU SO FREAKIN ADORABLE? I’m so glad you decided to join Circle K. I loooooved our conversation at the last Book Doctor of the quarter. We’ll definitely be hanging out over break, especially since we’re only half an hour away from each other [:
My first quarter at college ended last Friday, and I’ve reflected quite a bit on it these past few days. I’m slowly becoming the person I want to be, I’m making mistakes and learning from them, I’m more willing to put my heart on the line, and I’m so much more grateful to my parents and everything they’ve done for me these past 18 years.
So yes, despite college being a new and sometimes scary experience, I’ve never been happier in my life.
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