My First Week, and Goals

     

      Coming to Southern has to be one of the greatest experience so far in my life. I have met so many amazing people that were very welcoming and nice. I do have to admit that I was confronted with party temptations. Reluctantly I did attend the Welcome Weekend festivities. I went to the “YOLO” dance party, and had so much fun. It gave me a taste of what Southern has to offer, without having to get drunk and be irresponsible.  It was hard trying to balance creating a social life and maintain my educational career. But i met a lot of great people so far. Being a commuter, i stay at the dorms more than i go home! there's There was always someone in my ear telling me to either come and party or sit down and study with him or her.

            Sitting here a week later I can honestly say that I have became more responsible with my actions.  I go to class on time and everyday, and I make sure that I get my homework done before I go out. While everyone is out partying and having fun on this holiday weekend, I am here making sure that all my homework is done and ready to be presented in class on Tuesday. I want to be able to succeed here at school. When applying to Southern, I knew that I was going to be challenged in more ways than one. I have never been the best student, so I felt the pressure to be better and do better.

            Hopefully I can stay on track and continue putting my education first, and then party later. If I do all my homework at a reasonable time, or whenever I get back from classes, I will have enough time to go out and see my friends. Hopefully, all my friends will respect the fact that I need to fit my studies in just as they do, and I will do anything I can to help them with theirs. My first week is over, but there are many more interesting times to come.