September 20, 2007 10:00 PM
Back to School
Hi readers!
Its hard to believe its the second week of school! Between taking the maximum amount of courses, sports, and school activities it feels like ive been here for a while already. Its easy to get caught up in school once it starts. During this summer, i had so much fun and was so comfortable at home that i thought it would be very hard to come back to boarding school again. I also had one year of experience under my belt (so to speak) and had therefore lost the initial excitement and nervousness of not knowing what was going on that i had my first year. The problem was, I thought i knew exactly what was it was going to be like, and the prospect didn't excite me as it had before. Nevertheless, i boarded the plane and came to school. Once here, ive found that my predictions have come true (for the most part), but not in the way i expected them to. Instead of having less fun and comfort, I see my friends every single day, I have a roommate to talk to, and a whole academic support system behind me (math center, writing center, teachers available all day, etc). It was a lot easier than i expected getting used to not being around my family and coming to the cooler PA climate from super hot Texas. Also, with the many new students that have arrived, all grades in Mercersburg are a little less predictable than i factored in. The sports programs keep me busy in the afternoons along with homework at night... at times such as today when i have a game in the late afternoon, i start my homework a little early. Thank god for half-days on Wednesdays! As captain of the JV volleyball team i can say that the team is excited and nervous about our first game today. Wish us luck!
Armine
Posted by at September 20, 2007 10:00 PM