I’ve
finished my first semester at Eastern New Mexico University. This journey has
been everything I’ve ever hoped for and more. I took some classes that
frightened me. I wanted to drop them I was so scared. Upon completing the
courses, I realized they were just another challenge. I overcame these
challenges and succeeded greatly in them.
If you continue to just do what you know, are you growing as a person? “A
ship in harbor is safe — but that is not what ships are built for.” – John A
Shedd. I remind myself of that quote constantly. I am taking more courses and
getting involved in more things next semester that are new to me. But I am no
longer frightened. I am now eager to learn, grow, and develop the skills I need
for the future I envision.
Coming to school as a “non-traditional” student came with many worries and
fears. I have conquered each of them. I have made countless friends, dozens of
Brothers, and learned so much about myself. I ended the semester with a 4.0. I set this goal on day 1. It took immense
discipline, sleepless nights, a few tears and fierce determination to achieve
that goal.
Whatever you do in life, remain resilient. Your dreams are only impervious if
you so allow them to be. You are the person in control of your destiny. No
matter the adversity you face set out to follow your dreams and let absolutely
nothing hold you back.
I am so ready to continue excelling academically, getting involved in the
Digital Filmmaking and Theatre Department and advancing in my journey to become
a better man with the rest of my Brothers in the Kappa Sigma Fraternity.
Eastern has already provided me with so many things to be eternally grateful
for.
On to the Spring 2019 semester!
If you continue to just do what you know, are you growing as a person? “A ship in harbor is safe — but that is not what ships are built for.” – John A Shedd. I remind myself of that quote constantly. I am taking more courses and getting involved in more things next semester that are new to me. But I am no longer frightened. I am now eager to learn, grow, and develop the skills I need for the future I envision.
Coming to school as a “non-traditional” student came with many worries and fears. I have conquered each of them. I have made countless friends, dozens of Brothers, and learned so much about myself. I ended the semester with a 4.0. I set this goal on day 1. It took immense discipline, sleepless nights, a few tears and fierce determination to achieve that goal.
Whatever you do in life, remain resilient. Your dreams are only impervious if you so allow them to be. You are the person in control of your destiny. No matter the adversity you face set out to follow your dreams and let absolutely nothing hold you back.
I am so ready to continue excelling academically, getting involved in the Digital Filmmaking and Theatre Department and advancing in my journey to become a better man with the rest of my Brothers in the Kappa Sigma Fraternity. Eastern has already provided me with so many things to be eternally grateful for.
