Mar 14, 2010 01:14
Man, if there is one thing that I have learned about going to college it's that I DON'T fit in. Oh, don't get me wrong. I'm very outgoing and do extremely well in social situations, thus I find myself having a lot of friends. What I mean is, my morals and beliefs don't fit in with the rest of society. My high school was small and very Catholic. I learned so much about my faith there and was supported by a group of people who shared the same beliefs as me. Now, don't get me wrong. I knew bad stuff happened out in the "real world," and as much as I denied it, I knew I lived in a little bubble. However, I had no idea of the culture shock that I would encounter when I entered college. I couldn't believe the immorality that surrounded me. AND, I was at a Catholic college. This, led me into a bout of depression (also caused by my eating disorder). I wasn't happy where I was and found it harder each and every day to live my faith. Imagine being in a place where you are the odd one out, where you get made fun of for what you believe and how you are living your life. RIDICULOUS, if you ask me. But, that's just my humble opinion. HOWEVER, I will not give up, I will not loose hope, and I will keep on truckin'. :)
So, that is my mentality as I trudge back to the hell hole called college. There is a light at the end of the tunnel for me, as I will be switching to a much, MUCH better school in the fall (woohoo). It's just the home stretch that I have to get through, and by God's grace, I WILL.
Yes, this little rant is a way for me to procrastinate on something else. Would you expect anything more? :)
Much Love!
Don't loose your Faith, Hope, and Love.
Maria
catholic,
eating disorder. faith,
love,
college,
hope