This past school year involved many changes and accomplishments, ups and downs, new experiences, happiness and disappointment. Here are some (as much as I can think of) unforgettable moments and lessons of my first year in college:
- registered for my first classes in college (BIO 311C, CH 301, PSY 301, UGS 302)
- got pharmacy technician certified (!!!)
- had panic attacks because of that stupid exam... but I passed thank God
- joined a campus ministry, ACTS
- met many new, interesting people
- became friends with my future roomie <3: SJ
- had freaking fried chicken at 2 in the morning like why #freshman15
- fmf <3: JK
- said hurtful things
- did my first ever QT/Bible study
- had the best small group (The BOYS) and small group leader, RL
- went to UT/house parties (LOL ugh)
- got alcohol poisoning (LOL again ugh)
- managed a 3.8 first semester
- got my tragus pierced
- almost rushed for a sorority
- lost many friendships
- felt lonely and out of place
- met someone to help me out of it <3: JY
- felt cheated
- went to my first ACTS spring retreat
- tried so many different food/dessert/coffee places (Blue Dahlia, Halal's, Cream Whiskers, Michi, Cow Tipping, Chi'Lantro, Central Market, Gourdough's, Teji's, and so many more that I'm not gonna name because I'm slightly embarrassed)
- saw AJ Rafael!!!
- went to my very first (and last) UT football game
- saw cool art exhibitions
- went to Mount Bonnell for the first time
- road-tripped to Dallas and had Boiling Crab for the first time
- went to my first ACTS camping trip
- got sick multiple times (I hate dorms)
- took many... many pictures
- went to IM games
- pulled all-nighters
- made stupid mistakes
- went to Trail of Lights for the first time
- got in 2 car accidents
- Rez Week!
- overdosed on caffeine
- cried because of my grades, future, friends, parents' expectations, etc.
- went on late night walks with SJ and RL and contemplated every aspect of our lives LOL
- had many sleepovers at JY's <3
- celebrated Easter Sunday with my ACTS fam
- attended my very first fashion show!!! (probably the best moment of my entire school year... it was so good)
- joined AED and LPPA first semester but wasn't as involved (currently on probation for AED wah)... Goal for next year: GET INVOLVED IN THESE TWO ORG'S.
- been heartbroken
Michelle Joo