Today is my final day of classes at Baylor. I can't believe it has been a year already; in only 13 days I will be heading back home to Dallas never to return to Waco again!
To various people, I have expressed that my sentiments leaving Baylor are completely ecstatic... "Can't wait to be done with this place!" But realistically, my feelings are much more complex.
While I know that leaving is the right choice, I will sincerely miss some of the students, particularly the musicians that have inspired me and those who have reached out to me throughout the year. While I hate to admit it sometimes, Baylor truly is a beautiful place deep down, full of people who are truly good at heart. Yes, some students are irritating, and others lack ambition. Yet, I can't help but think that there is a spirit of community here unlike any other. For better or for worse, that is one thing that I will undoubtedly not have next year at Arizona State.
And as much as students have touched me, the professors here have had an even greater impact. Beyond the inspiring professors I have had for my music classes, I was blessed to be enrolled in two amazing and rewarding history courses, both with passionate teachers. I have grown so much through my experiences during this first year of college, despite my hardships. I can only hope that the next three years in a new environment will be just as rewarding!
Lastly, and most inevitably, I am excited for summer. The bright summer sun and its welcoming embrace remind me every day that June days of reading and relaxation are ahead! I just have to focus on maintaining momentum for this last week of finals so I don't repeat my mistakes of last year.
Time to prepare for the day. Summer vacation beckons!
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