4. Realizing

This week began well, even though I took two tests on Monday. I was much more relaxed about taking these tests than I was about previous test. My roommate and I are getting closer. It was kind of weird in the beginning, but weeks have gone by and we understand each other more. It feels great to be able to have a connection with my roommate.
I am continuing to figure out how hard college life really is. It really helps to be able to write down my thoughts and emotions. I am finding out things about myself and understanding myself better than before. It is very crucial that I become a better writer considering I am a Pre-law major. English class is helping me to expand my thought process and write better.
Getting my tests grades back at the end of this weekend, I realized I am not living up to my expectations. I have decided to change my purpose for coming to college. Originally, my reason for coming to college was to get a degree and get a good job. Now, my reason is to learn. That may sound weird, but I realized I must learn to be a better person and learn to understand different perspectives. My grades are important, but it is more important that I take something from each lesson.

3. Growing

I guess I have had a pretty good week this week. I have been taking a lot of test this week though. But, next week I will have even more test and I have to do my paper for English class. I am however excited to be able to write about my thoughts on what I think a “Christian education” is about. It is going to be a challenge trying to explain my concept. Hopefully, I am up for that challenge. I am also ready to have my first exams in certain classes, because you do not really have an idea of how the class will be until you take the first exam.
I think I am getting use to everything at MC. I have grown a lot since I have been here. I did not realize that until I went home this weekend. I am trying to be more responsible and get more organized. I must admit, I almost forgot to write my blog entry for this week, as you can tell. My faith is continuously being tested. But, I must continue to do the right thing and live according to what God wants.
Like earlier this week, one of my friends was having a bad day and I accidently stepped on her toe. It was a total mistake and I apologize, but she got mad. She started to say some outrageous things, and could have been just as ugly. However, I decided not to be negative, so I walked away and ignored the situation. I think that shows a huge growth in me, considering that I use to have a very short temper. I am attempting to correct my flaws. It is difficult, but I know it will be worth it.

2. Bad Week

This week has been a little difficult for me. It has been pretty tough and for some reason I do not know what the problem is. Maybe it is the fact that I still have to get use to being on my own. Having to do everything for yourself means having more worries.
The worse thing that happen to me this week was getting a horrible grade on my first quiz in one of my classes. The information was not very difficult to grasp. For some reason, I just had a bad day and made simple mistakes on the quiz. My mother tells me I over stress a lot. Maybe she is right.
I have to learn to relax and take it easy. Its hard though because I feel that on the next quiz, I cannot make any mistakes. I was feeling really down about it, but then I had a talk with my mother. Her words of wisdom and encouragement keep me sane at times. Now, I know I just have to work harder and that this quiz grade will not determine how well I do on the others. Staying motivated has gotten me this far and hopefully it will take me farther.

1. First Two Weeks

My first two weeks at Mississippi College have been exciting, but also has been a learning experience. It is a challenge to get use to a new environment. It is amazing how fast you have to grow up and make decisions of your own once you go to college. So far, I have already developed intellectually, spiritually, socially, and emotionally.
I think my English 101 class has been the center of my intellectual growth. I have never seen the methods Dr. Miller uses to teach. He encourages you to think outside the box and you are able to see different point of views. He also challenged me, by assigning this blog page. I must admit this is not something I would typically do.
Spiritually, I have grown because I have, what I believe is a closer relationship with God. Coming here has encouraged me to read my Bible more and focus on pleasing God. Taking Bible 110 and going to Chapel gives me great inspiration.
Socially, I think most freshmen have grown socially these past weeks. Coming to a new school and not knowing many people, forces you to mingle. Making new friends has been important because I am away from my family for long periods of time. Friends must substitute for family.
I know I have strengthen emotionally. Being away from my comfort zone and facing challenges makes me emotional. Dealing with those emotions and getting through them, that strengthens me.
I think that there is still a lot of growth to come. I am ready to receive all that MC has to offer me, because I want to continue to better myself.