With the end of fall quarter, I decided to take some time to reflect on all of the new experiences and knowledge gained during my first months at Northwestern. A new quarter (and a new year!) signifies a fresh start, but I believe it is important to keep past memories alive as a guide for what to do (and what not to do) in the future.
So, without further ado, here is my comprehensive list of things I learned in my first quarter of college. Here's hoping I pass on what small bits of wisdom I can.
❀ It's really easy to make friends if you wear a t-shirt with a band name on it.
❀ Every single person is bursting with unique traits and has amazing talent to offer the world. It’s daunting to realize everyone is better at you than something, but you realize this diversity is what makes the world so magical.
❀ It's really strange having two places to call home, but also wonderful.
❀ There's no getting away from awkward ex-hookup eye contact in the dining halls.
❀ It feels really, really good to call people from home. Don't forget to do that.
❀ The quickest way to bond with someone is to ride next to them on a roller coaster.
❀ Don't dismiss the importance of those small moments. Those everyday adventures with your best friends that seem so insignificant are what you’ll look back on and wish for again and again.
❀ For some reason, food that normally tastes awful tastes really, really good at 2 AM.
❀ Sometimes you'll get a not-so-great grade on an assignment you thought you aced, and it won’t be the end of the world.
❀ The most magical forms of serendipity come from when your carefully thought out plan completely unravels. You might think you know what you want, but sometimes fate has a better idea.
❀ Sometimes you have to go back into nature. Reconnect with the trees, the lake.
❀ I can’t emphasize enough the importance of brunch. So many stories, secrets, and confessions are shared over the late-morning meal.
❀ You’ll question all of your decisions: your major, your future career plans, even the college you chose. It’s okay. You are the most capable person to make decisions for yourself, so trust your judgement. And if you need to make a change, don’t be afraid to uproot.
Yours,
Helen
❀ It's really strange having two places to call home, but also wonderful.
❀ There's no getting away from awkward ex-hookup eye contact in the dining halls.
❀ It feels really, really good to call people from home. Don't forget to do that.
❀ The quickest way to bond with someone is to ride next to them on a roller coaster.
❀ Don't dismiss the importance of those small moments. Those everyday adventures with your best friends that seem so insignificant are what you’ll look back on and wish for again and again.
❀ For some reason, food that normally tastes awful tastes really, really good at 2 AM.
❀ Sometimes you'll get a not-so-great grade on an assignment you thought you aced, and it won’t be the end of the world.
❀ The most magical forms of serendipity come from when your carefully thought out plan completely unravels. You might think you know what you want, but sometimes fate has a better idea.
❀ Sometimes you have to go back into nature. Reconnect with the trees, the lake.
❀ I can’t emphasize enough the importance of brunch. So many stories, secrets, and confessions are shared over the late-morning meal.
❀ You’ll question all of your decisions: your major, your future career plans, even the college you chose. It’s okay. You are the most capable person to make decisions for yourself, so trust your judgement. And if you need to make a change, don’t be afraid to uproot.
Yours,
Helen
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