So as you guys already know: I’m officially going abroad! I am so excited and am so grateful for all my friend’s help :’)) but yeah, it’s real! I can’t wait to start learning about Denmark and not be at Smith next semester.
Speaking of Smith, I am realizing I neither like or dislike it and it's mostly because of its social atmosphere. My first-year, I think I really tried to make the most of the Smith social scene. I tried to make myself believe that it was fun and exciting. Then my second year, I really became absorbed in all the negative aspects of Smith and grew to really hate it. But now my third year, I think I have grown to accept Smith for what it is. It’s not as bad as I once thought it was nor does it have the possibility of being great. And I think I am okay with that. Since the start of the semester, I have just been sticking with a small group of friends and talking to family. I’m over trying to get out of my comfort zone and instead learning to embrace my anti-socialness: I don’t like people like that and I shouldn’t feel like I need to force myself to be around them.
As for academics, it has been going well so far. It’s only the first week but I am very hopeful. All my teachers are very sweet and kind and really want to make sure their students learn. Plus they all don’t believe in busy work, so even though I have a lot of work (even though it’s only day 4!) I feel like I am not wasting my time.
And for "exciting" events in my life, I went to the New London Beach! At first, I thought it was a whack beach since it was so small beach. But the smallness of the beach created a cute intimate vibe that I grew to appreciate. Me, Aboni, and Isabel went to a cute cafe before walking the short pier walk. Then we decided to go off the beaten path and discovered this small area where we could sit out on the rocks and overlook the waters. In this area there were fisherman, so every time they would catch a fish we would clap for them. Then we walked all the way back to the beach a created rock art which was very tedious and tiring. But the end result was worth it :)
Also the night before the beach me, Aboni, Emma, and a few other friends decided to go to a party. It was pretty fun in my opinion and I am really glad I went!
Overall, I feel very in control. The stress in my life feels motivating and healthy. I hope I don’t lose this feeling, because the way I feel right now makes me happy.
But, I hope you all are doing well and just as happy! Do good lovely ladies!
:0 we love the rock art,, glad you're having such a good start to the semester :^)
held og lykke with everything
Such a wholesome post :))
Sounds like you’re coming into your own this fine junior year 🤗 I’m surprised you’re over getting out of your comfort zone bc you always tell me to lol But understanding who you like to be around and not compromising is good too 🥰 That beach looks v fun!