I saw one of my fellow Mountie's today and of course we said hello and walked down memory lane. Upon discovering that I too wasn't graduating yet she declared, "We are the Van Wilder's of Mount" All I could do was chuckle because in between the parties, alcohol, boys, friends, and roommates: I actually did go to class!! But in my fourth year, I realized what staying focused and working hard really meant. A lot of my friends, have either never stepped foot in the library or only went when necessary. I on the other hand, I found the libraries to be a safe haven; a place where I could spread everything I had in my book bag on table, listen to my ipod, and be in peace. The library was a place where my notes made sense. Studying in the dorms or in my dorm room was not effective. 2nd floor of sel was equipped with my favorite table and an eerie silence that was only okay once I opened my book bag.
Although I had worked hard during my first few years in college, the beginning of fourth year would prove to be the hardest. Repeating classes became the norm, with each passing quarter I would attempt to raise my lackluster GPA. My fourth year started and I knew something had to change. I needed to regroup, refocus, and remind myself of my long term goals. So naturally, I went to the 2nd floor of SEL and mapped out my life. (Ok not my whole entire life...just the next five years. Lol)....In that moment, I knew that in order to attain these great things, I had to no longer settle for good. I needed to be great! It was with this philosophy that got me through O.Chem. Although I haven't received an A in Ochem, my B wasn't an easy thing to get either. With that said, I have become reacquainted with SEL :-)
Four years later and a brand new library, I find myself there all the time. It's like wearing your favorite jeans, it just feels right.
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