How I Have Grown

            Other than still growing vertical, I have really grown mental. First semester started off really hard for me. It’s been a big step to be able to feel comfortable here at school. Sitting in a chemistry class with more people than what was in my entire high school seemed crazy at first. But when you reach problems and different situations I figured out how to use my resources to answer all of my questions so I did not get left behind.

            At first a pushed myself way to much, trying to take close to 18 credits which I found out to be a bad idea. So I had to drop a class, which allowed me to enjoy school a lot more. A good way I found to help college seem easier and fun was by having by having fun and relaxing. Some times after taking a long test or a changing piece of homework reward yourself and do something that you enjoy. Whether it maybe heading to the rec or watching TV. It helps take your mind off that stressful subject and enjoy your time while your still here because time has really flown by.

Hixson Award

            For this weeks blog we were asked to write a blog about what the Hixson award means to us individually. To me the award gave me something to look forward to in the fall coming to college. Being able to attend a state university and not having to worry about having a job while in school to pay for expenses I would say is a big relief.

            But being a Hixson scholar is more than just being able to receive a scholarship and attending extra classes. As a group we are know as some of the better students who look out and help other students.

            Through the Hixson program we were able to meet new people. Whom we latter may find out we enjoy talking to and carrying conversations. We are pushed out of our comfort zones to do things as a group. A big thing that I enjoy is the special events that we can look forward to going to, such as football tailgates, pumpkin carving, and bingo. So it provides with things to look forward to do besides just studying and taking test all week.