The College Journey- By Bella Verdesco
College, the institution of hell where you have to further your education for about four or more years in order to get a job. It also stands for my money being drained through my bank account to pay for tuition, books, housing, and meal plans. By the time I'm done with college I'm going to be in tremendous debt, and yet I still don't even know what I want to do with my life!
I've already started the college journey by touring a few university's. In November my family and I rode the train up to Boston to tour North Eastern University in order to get a feel for college life and what it's like being on campus. I can honestly say it was super stressful: facts are thrown out and about left and right while your walking through a mini town, dodging college student as they rush to class. I honestly felt like an outsider since I was the youngest student on the tour as well as being an undecided major. Walking out of the tour, I knew it was going to be hard to choose a college suitable for me.
In January, my family and I attended an educational presentation about Elon University for families in New Jersey. Again, I was the youngest person there: the main speaker was calling out grades and when she said, "Any sophomores in the room," I was the only hand to be raised and everyone turned to me. I was redder than a fire truck in that moment.
Over these past few years , my major choices have changed. Ever since I was in fourth grade, I had my mind set on being a Marine Biologist after attending a marine biology summer camp for three years. As I grew older though, this major became less realistic as there are very few jobs in the field and the job doesn't make enough money for me to support a family. I changed my mind to being a lawyer then. I joined Mock Trial (run by the talented Ms. Jordyn White) and started to gain a feel for what being in a courtroom is like and how parts of the legal system works. But once again, I changed my mind to being a Dermatologist in order to help those with skin conditions.
I know I have a long journey ahead of me: this Easter break I will be touring more Southern schools and soon enough I will have to start writing my college paper, but I know that it is all for a better and successful future for myself. Even though I will struggle along the way, have some debt, and change my majors and minors a few times, college is going to be some of the best times of my life and I can't wait to see where my life will take me.
I've already started the college journey by touring a few university's. In November my family and I rode the train up to Boston to tour North Eastern University in order to get a feel for college life and what it's like being on campus. I can honestly say it was super stressful: facts are thrown out and about left and right while your walking through a mini town, dodging college student as they rush to class. I honestly felt like an outsider since I was the youngest student on the tour as well as being an undecided major. Walking out of the tour, I knew it was going to be hard to choose a college suitable for me.
In January, my family and I attended an educational presentation about Elon University for families in New Jersey. Again, I was the youngest person there: the main speaker was calling out grades and when she said, "Any sophomores in the room," I was the only hand to be raised and everyone turned to me. I was redder than a fire truck in that moment.
Over these past few years , my major choices have changed. Ever since I was in fourth grade, I had my mind set on being a Marine Biologist after attending a marine biology summer camp for three years. As I grew older though, this major became less realistic as there are very few jobs in the field and the job doesn't make enough money for me to support a family. I changed my mind to being a lawyer then. I joined Mock Trial (run by the talented Ms. Jordyn White) and started to gain a feel for what being in a courtroom is like and how parts of the legal system works. But once again, I changed my mind to being a Dermatologist in order to help those with skin conditions.
I know I have a long journey ahead of me: this Easter break I will be touring more Southern schools and soon enough I will have to start writing my college paper, but I know that it is all for a better and successful future for myself. Even though I will struggle along the way, have some debt, and change my majors and minors a few times, college is going to be some of the best times of my life and I can't wait to see where my life will take me.
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This was very well written! The thought of college is very overwhelming, and I honestly don't even know where to start. It's a good step to start looking now and get an idea what you're looking for--big or small, close or far, D1, D2, or D3. I personally haven't been on any college tours, but I did attend a few softball clinics at Montclair, Rowan, and William Patterson. I can honestly say I don't want to go to any of those--I'm looking down south too. Clemson is a great school and their athletics are also very esteemed! I have faith in you finding your place and I'm happy to be struggling through this with you haha.
ReplyDeleteThe journey to college can be so overwhelming, but I'm confident that you'll find a school that is perfect for you! Remember to enjoy the rest of high school before you're stressed about college!
ReplyDeleteThis is so true to the max. I can't really relate with not having gone on any college tours but have definitely been called out like that where I was the only one so I felt that.
ReplyDeleteMan colleges am I right. Reminds me of what my Grandma used to tell me, "Life is like being a potato, if you get eaten you die". But alas I digress, great work Bella. Yet again you have opened my heart and pushed the limits of my thoughts. Thank you!!!
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