Different places, different faces.
Orientation went well, I suppose. Me and Mike stuck together like glue, even making a new friend through it all. Though, I would not recommend going to an orientation on three hours of sleep. It sucks.
:D
Halfway through it, I ended up with a really bad headache. You know, that dull kind that never leaves, even when you're sitting down in a restful state. Of course, with me and my brilliant foresight, I never brought any meds for anything, so I had to sleep it off. There was a benefit of it, and that was getting to know the campus. I can navigate for the most part. Plus, getting to know some faces of professors and admins. That'll come in handy, I'm sure.
The one thing I didn't notice or know before coming, though, was that BuffState being a Suny college gets major notoriety. Our programs are nationally acknowledged. And, it's not so much of what they have to offer you right out, but what they can do to help you get the education that you want. The point was made that we are there to educate ourselves. They do not do that for us. That only makes me more excited and apprehensive all at once, knowing that I am completely responsible for my success or failure.
The other big thing that I realized was more of a social thing. Even though it's a different atmosphere, different place, and full of people I have never before seen in my life, I'm still the same person. We still talked like we did in high school, still made the same stupid jokes and laughed until we cried. So what if I'm in college? I know I'm mature and can handle it, but I'm not going to become a 40 year-old overnight. Gotta have fun while I still can, and I can totally do that while rising to the top. I can do this, baby. :D
On other news, the mall today was fun. Got some shirts, a hoodie that is delightfully loud, and had fun with people I haven't seen in awhile, yet it feels like only yesterday. Wishing I can see certain people soon, but I'm sure I will.
Thoughts running through my head at the moment... I'm so tired, and yet waking up. Life is really getting started right now. Now, if only I can pass my driver's test...
:D
Halfway through it, I ended up with a really bad headache. You know, that dull kind that never leaves, even when you're sitting down in a restful state. Of course, with me and my brilliant foresight, I never brought any meds for anything, so I had to sleep it off. There was a benefit of it, and that was getting to know the campus. I can navigate for the most part. Plus, getting to know some faces of professors and admins. That'll come in handy, I'm sure.
The one thing I didn't notice or know before coming, though, was that BuffState being a Suny college gets major notoriety. Our programs are nationally acknowledged. And, it's not so much of what they have to offer you right out, but what they can do to help you get the education that you want. The point was made that we are there to educate ourselves. They do not do that for us. That only makes me more excited and apprehensive all at once, knowing that I am completely responsible for my success or failure.
The other big thing that I realized was more of a social thing. Even though it's a different atmosphere, different place, and full of people I have never before seen in my life, I'm still the same person. We still talked like we did in high school, still made the same stupid jokes and laughed until we cried. So what if I'm in college? I know I'm mature and can handle it, but I'm not going to become a 40 year-old overnight. Gotta have fun while I still can, and I can totally do that while rising to the top. I can do this, baby. :D
On other news, the mall today was fun. Got some shirts, a hoodie that is delightfully loud, and had fun with people I haven't seen in awhile, yet it feels like only yesterday. Wishing I can see certain people soon, but I'm sure I will.
Thoughts running through my head at the moment... I'm so tired, and yet waking up. Life is really getting started right now. Now, if only I can pass my driver's test...