I really have not taken the time out to collect my thoughts and reflect on my experience at Howard, until now. My thoughts boggle my mind only because I am still in shock that I am even here at Howard University; to think, I finally made it to college the place I have been fantasizing about since my junior year in high school. So how do I like Howard you ask? Well I see Howard as a new chapter in my life and so far it has been great! The part I love the most about Howard is all the great people who have come from so many different places. Almost everyone here has been kind, open and willing to get to know you. Next I love the school’s energy and pride; it keeps me up beat and it makes me happy and proud to be here. Finally I like the area. Although some people complain about the rough areas, to me it does not matter because you will find rough areas no matter where you go. The areas that interest me are places like Chinatown and Georgetown and they make me want to explore and get to know the DMV. So now I find myself extremely optimistic as I try to convince my nineteen year old brother to transfer to Howard. However I do have a pessimistic side which haunts my thoughts. I think to myself about my course load and I wonder if I will be able to mange everything. College is so different from high school the professors are so straight forward and they let you know that your education is in your hands. They warn you not to lose yourself, to stay focus and remember why you came to Howard. Things become even more serious when you realize how much you are paying for your education. All these thoughts make me even more afraid to make a mistake or do something that I will regret. I wonder if when mid terms and finals roll around if I will still have this strong love for Howard… I wonder. Unfortunately freshman seminar falls into the pessimistic category of my thoughts. Although I am looking forward to the lectures, I am not looking forward to the blogs, mainly because I do not enjoy writing and I find it hard to put my thoughts into words. However I feel that the freshman seminar lectures will not only enlighten me about the rich history of Howard and my forefathers but it will also help me to realize that I too can make a name for myself by making a difference just as many alumni have done before me. None the less I feel that this class will be extremely inspirational and it will motivate me to do my best and to strive for greatness.
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