Journal #7
Madison Robinson
The third week of college has been surprisingly more difficult than the second week. This is the first weekend that I will not be going home, so it’s hard not having something to look forward to throughout the week. I know it’s important to stay on campus some weekends, so I’m trying my best to stay positive and find activities to do to keep myself busy. As for classes, the workload is picking up in some classes. The class that’s the most demanding so far is Gen Chem, but other than that, my classes are pretty straight forward. The residence halls haven’t changed much, and my roommate and I are still getting along well. I’m still getting used to sharing such a small space with someone who I just met three weeks ago. The bathrooms are usually clean, which is definitely a relief. Most of the other people on my floor have been good and easy to talk to, so that’s also good. The only concern I have as of right now is getting used to staying here on the weekends and finding things to do. I’m looking forward to getting into more content, especially in my Careers in pharmacy class. I enjoy learning about the different careers that are available for when I graduate pharmacy school. Overall, week three was successful and I’m hoping that it gets better in week four.
Week 3 has been stressful as hell for me which is probably my fault. I keep getting blindsided by assignments and I’m struggling to keep up, I feel overwhelmed. The residence halls are fine, I can’t complain. This term I’m mostly looking forward to adapting to this new world. I am very anxious about this semester, I feel like I’m always running out of time for assignments, and the days just keep going by quicker and quicker. I don’t have any accomplishments I’m proud of this semester sadly.
Since last week I have done 2 things. I went to a pilates class that will be every Thursday from now on. I loved it. I miss dancing and this is the closest thing I have to it at this point. I do not do very well being stagnant and working pizza has helped but I crave a structured and challenging dance class like a drug. I have never been this long without a dance class. I have danced since I was 7 and no longer know how to process my feelings without physical movement. I also went to a movie night on my dorm floor. We watched 10 things I hate about you and judged 90s standards of women and healthy relationships. We also giggled over the cute boys and had a blast getting to know each other. I am excited for the weekend as I am seeing my little cousins, my nana, grandpa, little brother, and my aunty Tracy. My family is a MASSIVE part of my life and I am so grateful to be so lucky. My grandpa and I love antique cars and the Old Orchard car show is truly an amazing show. The people are amazing and the cars are stunning 10/10 recommend we go every year.
Overall, I think that my 3rd week of being in college has been both good and bad. To start, my classes have been an adjustment. While I really enjoy learning new things and like having something important to do during the day, I also think that it can all be a little too overwhelming at times. Many of my classes happen on Tuesdays and Fridays, meaning that, on those days in particular, I get overloaded with work. But once it is all completed, I have a couple of days in my week when it feels like there’s nothing to do, and even though I’m all caught up, I get stressed and feel that I should still be doing something. On a different note, I’d say that I have adjusted well to residential life. Now that it’s been a few weeks, I’ve built a routine that I’m now feeling comfortable with. This term, I am still looking forward to meeting new people and putting myself out there by trying new experiences. My biggest concerns and anxieties have to do with my course work, which I feel I am handling well right now, but I’m worried in the future, specifically toward midterms and finals week, that I’ll be feeling extremely burnt out and exhausted by everything. Right now, I am proud that I have adjusted to living here on campus and that I am enjoying all of my classes. I am also proud that I have been pushing myself to try new things on top of a busy schedule. This is something I hope to continue doing throughout the term.
This week was a good week. I feel like I am finally getting into the hang of college life. I have a good study system, and my number one thing I have to do before I can have fun is getting my work done. I try to get my work done the day I receive it, this is to keep me on track and to not get too stressed out. I have been making myself to-do lists all the time to keep track of things I need to complete. So far I have been receiving good grades, these grades are for mini assignments but I am still proud of myself. I am nervous about statistics, in two weeks I will have my first exam. I hope I do well, but I am just not a math person. So we will see how I do when the time comes. I am excited for what I accomplish next week.
My third week of college was great! I actually really like college. This is such a relief because just four weeks ago, I was so scared that I was going to hate it and that I wouldn’t make new friends. However, I’ve found the complete opposite. Classes are still going well, I like all of my professors and I look forward to learning much more from them. I have been able to find a pretty good balance between studying and socializing and it’s working out well. Life in Featherman hall is still good, people on our floor are a little loud but we’ve become used to it. I really enjoy spending time with my roommates. I don’t really have any anxieties about the semester as of yet. I do have an exam next week, however I am confident that I will do well after studying. One accomplishment that I am proud of so far is becoming friends with an amazing group of girls. Like I stated previously, I was very nervous about making friends. I came from a very small high school where everyone knew everyone so you were guaranteed to have friends. Here, it’s a little different, however, I was able to find friends here pretty quickly. I am so glad because we all get along so well and we spend time together often.
During week 3 nothing has really changed for classes or soccer. I have gotten into a routine for my weeks here which has made my life a lot easier when it comes to getting homework done. Having soccer practices and classes during the week leaves specific time slots for me to get homework done or call family / friends. This makes my planning easier because I can estimate how long an assignment will take me and adjust when I complete homework accordingly.
Week three as a college student has been much more stressful than the previous weeks. We are starting to get more in depth in most of my classes and the workload is continuing to increase as well. I have the most classes on Tuesdays and Fridays and those days tend to tire me out the most since it feels like I am in classes all day. Luckily these days though I have a couple larger gaps in between that gives me the perfect opportunity to get most of my homework done that way I don’t have as much when I go home and can have some more free time. I do commute but I have been trying to spend more time on campus rather than just going home after classes so I can hang out with friends and still stay connected on campus.
During week three, there haven’t been many changes in my sports or classes. However, I’ve learned to balance my time between sports and work much more effectively. This has helped me stay organized and reduce stress. I’m starting to feel more confident in managing my schedule. Additionally, I’ve noticed that by prioritizing tasks, I can be more productive both on the court and in the classroom. Overall, this week has been about building better habits and improving my time management skills.
Week 3 went well! It was our first full week, so I was able to learn what a typical week will look like, as well as what my Monday schedule is like. I’m starting to better understand what my classes are like, for example how the different professors teach and what they expect. I’m not used to how they are all so different and how they have such different expectations. But, it’s something I’m starting to figure out. The residence halls have been pretty nice, still much better than I was expecting. People who live on my floor are like built-in friends, which is very fun. It’s nice being able to walk three steps and hang out with a friend. Also, I’ve been able to get a better grip on homework and the many different assignments I have. I’ve learned that I don’t have time to do everything I’d like to do. Before, I was trying to learn the ins and outs of every single topic in every class, but I do not have time for that! As long as I have an understanding, it’s okay. I can always go back and revisit a subject with more depth. I’m proud that I’ve made it this far, and that I will continue on despite any struggles that arise.
This week was nice to finally have a full week of classes and to see how the rest of the year will be like, because the past weeks have had a day or two of no classes. The second floor of Featherman is really active at night. Sometimes it is hard to sleep at night because the whole side of my floor all runs around and makes so much noise. In my room we have led lights and my roommate controls it so she’ll keep them on until like 1am and I can’t sleep with the leds on. I wake up at like 6-7am so I am not really getting much sleep and then at night, I am really tired and have a hard time doing homework. I am looking forward to hopefully doing the rest of the workshops. My concerns and anxieties are for this class and stats. This class because I sometimes struggle with finding time to go to the workshops and threads. I lose track of time so when I try to get my homework done I forget to look at the time and go to the threads. I am proud that I am still alive and not dead.
Week three for me was a little harder than the other two. I had a hard time waking up most days and I just didn’t feel good. Mentally I felt weird. Like I’m not in the right mindset most days. I think I just really need to find my peace and see what works for me. Obviously getting back into the groove of school can be hard but I just got to keep pushing through. Im looking forward to getting passed this little obstacle and really try to keep pushing and motivating myself to where I need to be at. I think this new environment is getting to me and the thought of this being “the real world” is a bit nerve wracking and messing me up. I want to work and make a living but how can I do that if I’m in school with a lot of homework. I guess I just must prioritize certain things and whatever it is it will come. I know it’s none of my professors as they are all such amazing people to me and have already made a lasting impression on me. But yeah, that’s my week three and hopefully week 4 goes a bit better than this.
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Journal #7
Madison Robinson
The third week of college has been surprisingly more difficult than the second week. This is the first weekend that I will not be going home, so it’s hard not having something to look forward to throughout the week. I know it’s important to stay on campus some weekends, so I’m trying my best to stay positive and find activities to do to keep myself busy. As for classes, the workload is picking up in some classes. The class that’s the most demanding so far is Gen Chem, but other than that, my classes are pretty straight forward. The residence halls haven’t changed much, and my roommate and I are still getting along well. I’m still getting used to sharing such a small space with someone who I just met three weeks ago. The bathrooms are usually clean, which is definitely a relief. Most of the other people on my floor have been good and easy to talk to, so that’s also good. The only concern I have as of right now is getting used to staying here on the weekends and finding things to do. I’m looking forward to getting into more content, especially in my Careers in pharmacy class. I enjoy learning about the different careers that are available for when I graduate pharmacy school. Overall, week three was successful and I’m hoping that it gets better in week four.
Week 3 has been stressful as hell for me which is probably my fault. I keep getting blindsided by assignments and I’m struggling to keep up, I feel overwhelmed. The residence halls are fine, I can’t complain. This term I’m mostly looking forward to adapting to this new world. I am very anxious about this semester, I feel like I’m always running out of time for assignments, and the days just keep going by quicker and quicker. I don’t have any accomplishments I’m proud of this semester sadly.
Journal 7 Outside of your dorm
Since last week I have done 2 things. I went to a pilates class that will be every Thursday from now on. I loved it. I miss dancing and this is the closest thing I have to it at this point. I do not do very well being stagnant and working pizza has helped but I crave a structured and challenging dance class like a drug. I have never been this long without a dance class. I have danced since I was 7 and no longer know how to process my feelings without physical movement. I also went to a movie night on my dorm floor. We watched 10 things I hate about you and judged 90s standards of women and healthy relationships. We also giggled over the cute boys and had a blast getting to know each other. I am excited for the weekend as I am seeing my little cousins, my nana, grandpa, little brother, and my aunty Tracy. My family is a MASSIVE part of my life and I am so grateful to be so lucky. My grandpa and I love antique cars and the Old Orchard car show is truly an amazing show. The people are amazing and the cars are stunning 10/10 recommend we go every year.
Overall, I think that my 3rd week of being in college has been both good and bad. To start, my classes have been an adjustment. While I really enjoy learning new things and like having something important to do during the day, I also think that it can all be a little too overwhelming at times. Many of my classes happen on Tuesdays and Fridays, meaning that, on those days in particular, I get overloaded with work. But once it is all completed, I have a couple of days in my week when it feels like there’s nothing to do, and even though I’m all caught up, I get stressed and feel that I should still be doing something. On a different note, I’d say that I have adjusted well to residential life. Now that it’s been a few weeks, I’ve built a routine that I’m now feeling comfortable with. This term, I am still looking forward to meeting new people and putting myself out there by trying new experiences. My biggest concerns and anxieties have to do with my course work, which I feel I am handling well right now, but I’m worried in the future, specifically toward midterms and finals week, that I’ll be feeling extremely burnt out and exhausted by everything. Right now, I am proud that I have adjusted to living here on campus and that I am enjoying all of my classes. I am also proud that I have been pushing myself to try new things on top of a busy schedule. This is something I hope to continue doing throughout the term.
Journal #7:
This week was a good week. I feel like I am finally getting into the hang of college life. I have a good study system, and my number one thing I have to do before I can have fun is getting my work done. I try to get my work done the day I receive it, this is to keep me on track and to not get too stressed out. I have been making myself to-do lists all the time to keep track of things I need to complete. So far I have been receiving good grades, these grades are for mini assignments but I am still proud of myself. I am nervous about statistics, in two weeks I will have my first exam. I hope I do well, but I am just not a math person. So we will see how I do when the time comes. I am excited for what I accomplish next week.
My third week of college was great! I actually really like college. This is such a relief because just four weeks ago, I was so scared that I was going to hate it and that I wouldn’t make new friends. However, I’ve found the complete opposite. Classes are still going well, I like all of my professors and I look forward to learning much more from them. I have been able to find a pretty good balance between studying and socializing and it’s working out well. Life in Featherman hall is still good, people on our floor are a little loud but we’ve become used to it. I really enjoy spending time with my roommates. I don’t really have any anxieties about the semester as of yet. I do have an exam next week, however I am confident that I will do well after studying. One accomplishment that I am proud of so far is becoming friends with an amazing group of girls. Like I stated previously, I was very nervous about making friends. I came from a very small high school where everyone knew everyone so you were guaranteed to have friends. Here, it’s a little different, however, I was able to find friends here pretty quickly. I am so glad because we all get along so well and we spend time together often.
During week 3 nothing has really changed for classes or soccer. I have gotten into a routine for my weeks here which has made my life a lot easier when it comes to getting homework done. Having soccer practices and classes during the week leaves specific time slots for me to get homework done or call family / friends. This makes my planning easier because I can estimate how long an assignment will take me and adjust when I complete homework accordingly.
Week three as a college student has been much more stressful than the previous weeks. We are starting to get more in depth in most of my classes and the workload is continuing to increase as well. I have the most classes on Tuesdays and Fridays and those days tend to tire me out the most since it feels like I am in classes all day. Luckily these days though I have a couple larger gaps in between that gives me the perfect opportunity to get most of my homework done that way I don’t have as much when I go home and can have some more free time. I do commute but I have been trying to spend more time on campus rather than just going home after classes so I can hang out with friends and still stay connected on campus.
During week three, there haven’t been many changes in my sports or classes. However, I’ve learned to balance my time between sports and work much more effectively. This has helped me stay organized and reduce stress. I’m starting to feel more confident in managing my schedule. Additionally, I’ve noticed that by prioritizing tasks, I can be more productive both on the court and in the classroom. Overall, this week has been about building better habits and improving my time management skills.
Week 3 went well! It was our first full week, so I was able to learn what a typical week will look like, as well as what my Monday schedule is like. I’m starting to better understand what my classes are like, for example how the different professors teach and what they expect. I’m not used to how they are all so different and how they have such different expectations. But, it’s something I’m starting to figure out. The residence halls have been pretty nice, still much better than I was expecting. People who live on my floor are like built-in friends, which is very fun. It’s nice being able to walk three steps and hang out with a friend. Also, I’ve been able to get a better grip on homework and the many different assignments I have. I’ve learned that I don’t have time to do everything I’d like to do. Before, I was trying to learn the ins and outs of every single topic in every class, but I do not have time for that! As long as I have an understanding, it’s okay. I can always go back and revisit a subject with more depth. I’m proud that I’ve made it this far, and that I will continue on despite any struggles that arise.
This week was nice to finally have a full week of classes and to see how the rest of the year will be like, because the past weeks have had a day or two of no classes. The second floor of Featherman is really active at night. Sometimes it is hard to sleep at night because the whole side of my floor all runs around and makes so much noise. In my room we have led lights and my roommate controls it so she’ll keep them on until like 1am and I can’t sleep with the leds on. I wake up at like 6-7am so I am not really getting much sleep and then at night, I am really tired and have a hard time doing homework. I am looking forward to hopefully doing the rest of the workshops. My concerns and anxieties are for this class and stats. This class because I sometimes struggle with finding time to go to the workshops and threads. I lose track of time so when I try to get my homework done I forget to look at the time and go to the threads. I am proud that I am still alive and not dead.
Week three for me was a little harder than the other two. I had a hard time waking up most days and I just didn’t feel good. Mentally I felt weird. Like I’m not in the right mindset most days. I think I just really need to find my peace and see what works for me. Obviously getting back into the groove of school can be hard but I just got to keep pushing through. Im looking forward to getting passed this little obstacle and really try to keep pushing and motivating myself to where I need to be at. I think this new environment is getting to me and the thought of this being “the real world” is a bit nerve wracking and messing me up. I want to work and make a living but how can I do that if I’m in school with a lot of homework. I guess I just must prioritize certain things and whatever it is it will come. I know it’s none of my professors as they are all such amazing people to me and have already made a lasting impression on me. But yeah, that’s my week three and hopefully week 4 goes a bit better than this.