Blog 6: How I've Grown and What I've Learned

"We grow neither better nor worse as we get old, but more like ourselves." - May Lamberton
      Within the last three months my life has changed drastically. For me, the transition from high school to college has been a huge obstacle to overcome, but I believe that I've grown tremendously and will continue to in the next four years. Growing up and becoming an adult is something I have anticipated for quite a while now. But now that it is finally here I don't know whether or not I appreciate it. Even though I'm confused about what I want out of my life, I have slowly started to learn how to cope being away from home, family, and friends, and realizing that the future won't slow down for anyone.
     This college experience, though short, has given me a new outlook on life. The world is much bigger than the hometown that I'm from. It can give me so many opportunities if I allow it to. That has been the greatest thing that I have learned. And after realizing these things, I know that I have grown up. Hopefully the world will be generous to me.



This is our last blog post!! How crazy! I had so much fun writing and reading all of your blogs :)

Blog 5: What This Award Means to Me

        Being a part of the Hixson program has made a huge impact on not just my college education, but my life as well. Before coming to Iowa State, I thought this program would only have a small role in my life here, but even after the first few weeks I knew I was wrong. Growing up, it was a dream of mine to be a Cyclone, but as I got closer to my senior year I realized that I wouldn't be able to afford it by myself. Because of this program, I'm able to be here at a much more comfortable level than I would be without the scholarship. It has also helped out my mom a great deal also. Just knowing that she doesn't have to worry so much about helping me through college is a relief I'm glad to take away from her.
       I'm also very thankful for the people that I've met. Our section, in my opinion, is one of the best. Getting to bond with each and every one of you has been such a great time. We've had a blast together throughout this semester, and I hope we can all continue the relationships that we've created.
     I know I definitely want to continue my involvement with the Hixson program because of all it is doing for me now, and where it will take me in the future.