Freshmen Business Initiative Reflection

Where was I?

In the beginning of this semester I was optimistic for new challenges and experiences. I was nervous and unaware of how things roll in college. It was all a matter of trial and error to figure out study habits and exam prep. I was ready to take on college and meet new faces from people in different lifestyles. I was out of my comfort zone and had to take things head on and just go for it. Coming into college one of my biggest concerns was not being able to find a church, community, or organizations within Texas A&M. Applying for several organizations and experiencing different applications and interviews really challenged me and provided insightful feedback. There are so many different churches and organizations that you can join, that it was overwhelming at times. In order to provoke that change to find community, I showed up to more events. Living off campus is difficult when so many other freshmen live on campus and get to see each other all the time. I realized that in order to find community and deepen friendships I needed to go to more events. In doing so, I was able to talk to different people within the organizations I am in and get to know them better. Having an entrepreneurial mindset, I created opportunities to hangout or meet up with other freshmen who live in the same apartment complex as me. Taking a hold of situations and just showing up to events I was able to change from being anxious about uncertainty in college to excited on where the Lord will take me these next couple of years in college.

Where am I?

Now I am still seeking after genuine friendships that are more than surface level. At the same time, I am really finding things out about myself and finding where I stand. I am eager to seek after knowledge and wisdom from people older than me. I still do not know exactly what I want to choose as my major, but I have been researching it. One goal that I want to achieve is to go to each of my professors office hours at least once during the semester. Especially, my business class professors so that I can get their insight on the different majors. In order to achieve that I can make myself known by not being afraid to ask or answer questions. Later when wanting to intern or find a job, I will need recommendation letters and having professors write them will be good. Another goal that I need to complete swiftly is finding a roommate for next year. I can ask people I know if they have plans or if we would be a good match living together. I am a clean person and I would want my roommates to be pretty tidy as well. Talking and hanging out with friends I will be able to decide who I want to live with next year. Right now, I am hopeful for what is to come and the classes I am going to take next semester.

Where do I want to be?

Currently I want to be on a beach somewhere and not have to take finals. However, Rolling Stones taught me you can’t always get what you want. More realistically, I want to be involved in more organizations so that I can meet more people at Texas A&M. I want to join an organization that is specified for Business majors. This will allow me to have connections with several people within Mays and help me grow my future career. Potentially, I would want to run for a leadership title for Philadelphia Sisters, the organization I am in now. That is a way from now, but I like to be openminded in possibilities for the future. I want to establish study groups for my classes so that we’re able to go to each other for clarification on concepts. Upper business majors always talk about the community within “Wehner High” because you have the same classes with the same people throughout each semester. I want to be a part of that community and group of people to bond over struggles in classes and connect from being business majors. Where I want to be is always changing as goals are achieved and life throws different challenges at you, so I am just living in the moment I am currently in.