Thoughts on a future's forward
So I honestly can't believe how much time has gone by thus far. To think that it has been 3 fall semesters to which i have been at WMU. The end of this academic year will mark the one year date to graduation and the continuation of my education in graduate school. To think I will be out of my undergraduate studies in just four years with a major, two minors, an honors thesis and a study abroad, along with several extracurricular activities is just mind boggling. I have met so many interesting, random, spontaneous, goal-oriented, powerful (and the list goes on) types of people that I am going say, I will truly miss this school. I do realize I still have 3 semesters, which is more than enough time to enjoy it, but for reasons unannounced, I am feeling sentimental. :)
I am glad I have enjoyed this semester, with the laid back academic and work schedule, for next semester is the one that will determine a lot of things. It will determine if I truly want to go into the field of law (taking Constitutional Law, Defense Law, and Corporate Law) and I will also be busy preparing for the LSAT exam which will be taken in June. I only have classes on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, which sounds nice, but add to the fact that it's 18 credit hours, brings a whole new light to the rigor. I do plan, however, to spend my Mondays and Fridays devoted to work and LSAT prep, and will be taking a course on the LSAT coming up in May.
All of this preparation for graduation has truly made me look at what I have done these past 2 1/2 years. It has also enabled me to look at what I can still work on in the future. But what both of these elements boils down to is that decisions are coming up quick, big decisions, as well as some of the hardest times of my life (physiologically and Emotionally). I don't really know what all of this is supposed to mean, but I guess it should be a guidance to those of you just starting this semester as a first year student. My piece of advice is to truly cherish your college years, get involved, meet lots of people, and do things out of the ordinary. Those of you who do that will be 10 times more successful than those who don't. You will see the ways to correct mistakes, live with people, lead a group, or even conquer the world (okay that last one was a bit extreme). It is these times that will shape who you will become in the future. Don't take your college education for granted.
With that, I am off to meditation. I truly with everyone the best, and hope to see some of you during Thanksgiving! (BTW, I TURN 21 IN A WEEK AND A HALF!!)
~Matt
I am glad I have enjoyed this semester, with the laid back academic and work schedule, for next semester is the one that will determine a lot of things. It will determine if I truly want to go into the field of law (taking Constitutional Law, Defense Law, and Corporate Law) and I will also be busy preparing for the LSAT exam which will be taken in June. I only have classes on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, which sounds nice, but add to the fact that it's 18 credit hours, brings a whole new light to the rigor. I do plan, however, to spend my Mondays and Fridays devoted to work and LSAT prep, and will be taking a course on the LSAT coming up in May.
All of this preparation for graduation has truly made me look at what I have done these past 2 1/2 years. It has also enabled me to look at what I can still work on in the future. But what both of these elements boils down to is that decisions are coming up quick, big decisions, as well as some of the hardest times of my life (physiologically and Emotionally). I don't really know what all of this is supposed to mean, but I guess it should be a guidance to those of you just starting this semester as a first year student. My piece of advice is to truly cherish your college years, get involved, meet lots of people, and do things out of the ordinary. Those of you who do that will be 10 times more successful than those who don't. You will see the ways to correct mistakes, live with people, lead a group, or even conquer the world (okay that last one was a bit extreme). It is these times that will shape who you will become in the future. Don't take your college education for granted.
With that, I am off to meditation. I truly with everyone the best, and hope to see some of you during Thanksgiving! (BTW, I TURN 21 IN A WEEK AND A HALF!!)
~Matt