2018 was the year of independence. I chose to become financially independent by working two part-time jobs here in CR, and when the school year began, I bought my own school supplies. I lived away from home for the first time and missed all the usual family events; I didn’t see my parents again until Family Weekend. My family and friends would both agree (if you asked) that I’m a very independent young woman. I’ve always desired my freedom and staying here in Iowa made the most sense to accomplish that goal. To start, I had plenty of free-time. Too much time means too many possibilities, so I would leave campus to explore the city. The library became my sanctuary, especially when I was looking for a job and wanted to relax in air conditioning (the air in my dorm didn’t work). The job hunt took a few weeks, and during that period I stayed up late to watch tv, slept in, cleaned, and read a lot of books. It was fun to relax, but also boring, so when I finally made it through the interviews, I accepted both jobs.
I knew I needed to continue working through the semester to pay off tuition, so I resigned from an officer position, and left all the clubs I joined (except one). I wish I devoted more time to myself and was able to be less stressed over my financial obligations. I wish I arranged my schedule differently, so I would have more time to study for exams. I wish I kept contact with old friends when the semester began. I wish I did a lot of things differently, but I’m also proud that I handled my obligations the way I did because I really did the best I could do without hindsight. I accomplished most of the short-term goals that I set for myself, and even the big long-term goal of paying for my tuition this semester on my own. I’m so grateful to have such supportive family members and friends and teachers and coworkers to give me the courage to believe in myself. It’s been a great year, and I wish nothing but the best for the future.
Thank you :0)
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