If the whole is equal to the sum of its parts than our "whole" cannot be reached until our parts are gathered and acknowledged. This blog will act as a collection, a gallery that records our “parts and particles” (our particulars) in an effort to connect the dots; to endlessly connect the dots.
I feel more alone than I have in the past. But I am not sad about it. I enjoy being left to my thoughts by force, considering none of my friends are here to distract me or console me. Being alone in a HUGE city feels really good surprisingly. I like being 1 of 3 million. I have to leave my own mark on society by trying hard. Especially since my family has lived in Detroit for many generations so reputation can't get in the way of anything.
ReplyDeleteThere are few emotions that run through my mind in reguards to college. I know that I am excited to start and get away from the south side of chicago. I have this ense of independence due to the fact that i will no longer be around my mother and famiy. In a way i am scared because I don't know what the world truly is when you are alone. But all i can say is that i have been looking forward to this for the longest and cannot wait to start.
ReplyDeleteToo me - starting college is bitter sweet. I am excited to start college in a new city about 7.5 hours away from home which is alright. I am not really worried about the distance - just being in a HUGE big city. I am naturally nervous because high school and college are very different. I am looking forward to this great transition with this bridge program.
ReplyDeleteI feel that I'm taking very tentative steps into this experience. But I'm full of excitement for the creative environment and the helping hand it extends in progessing myself. Overall I know I'll slip into the mix knowing that my time here can be tailored but my only worry is the fear of the unknown, basically. Also, the general gravity of the event of starting is kind of frightening but I know ultimately I'll find myself.
ReplyDeleteI don't really have any mixed emotions starting college. I've been to a community college so I'm kind of use to the college environment, but things may be different here since it's wayyy bigger than the college I went to. Okay, maybe I do have mixed emotions, I wonder if I'll make any friends that are genuine. I wonder if I'll excel in all my classes. I guess you can say I'm kind of nervous about being at a new school and making friends.
ReplyDeleteI feel alone and anxious..Although i'm not to far from home i feel as if i'm a million miles away and Traped in this city by myself with no one :(.. but i think that these feelings are only normal and are feelings that i can learn from and help me become a mature person.
ReplyDeleteim not really sure how to feel about it yet. there are many factors that make columbia the place for me but at the same time absolutely NONE of my friends go here. i wouldnt say i feel alone but i am definately missing any kind of connection with everyone around me. but i look at is as a new begining and im ready to start my journey and im looking forward to meeting new ppl.
ReplyDeletei really dont have mixed emotions about entering college... i just ready...
ReplyDeletemy emotions are pretty much... ready,excited,but worried. my worries are more so i hope IM READY!! at this point im not sure.
ReplyDeleteA lot of thoughts,which are controlable but confusing. I can handle it when I function and focus.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad to see that most of you are excited, but what about the experience makes you feel "ready" or excited? What does it mean to be ready for college?
ReplyDeleteA lot of you are worried about being away from home and being lonely--a major advantage of the Bridge program is that you've already found some pretty cool people and you already know more people at Columbia than a lot of the incoming freshman.
I was worried about college and, since I'm going back for another degree this fall, I can tell you that I have really mixed emotions. I often wonder if another degree is "worth" the cost and time and I sometimes doubt whether or not I can work full time, go to school part time, and keep up a household. While I have already been to school twice, I keep relearning that going to school is really dependent on total awareness of why you are doing what you are doing; it demands absolute and conscious decision making. For a long time, I didn't know what I wanted "to do" and I struggled in school; luckily, my parents supported my desire to follow my talent and I've published a bunch of poetry and gotten to study around the world.
I don't know how I'll do in the fall, but I know it's going to be a lot of work and I'm going to have to give up a lot of things in order to get where I need to go.
Like the majority I also feel anxious and ready. I'm sad only to leave my mom at home by herself, but thats about it. I guess the anxious feeling comes from my worries of debt, and failure. I struggled through highschool supporting myself and my family. But at the same time I feel ready because I finally get the chance to devote myself to my education.
ReplyDeleteBefore the Bridge Program started i was extremely nervous about getting to know the city. But this experience has really helped and I am more excited than I was before. I do feel anxious like stated above from Hannah, but like Kris said, we have met a lot of great people that seem like we will grow off of each other education wise and personally.
ReplyDeleteClarence had a hard time signing on yesterday, but here are his comments:
ReplyDelete"I have mixed emotions about starting college. I am excited on one hand, but apprehensive on the other. I am excited because Columbia is a great college. It has everything that I need for a career in journalism broadcasting. The atmosphere is exciting and fun. The staff is very helpful. The students are extremely nice.
Going to college is a big step. You have to be mentally prepared. It teaches you to prioritize your time. The teachers are not like the ones in high school, I find them to be better in the way they explain everything. College makes you more responsible. You need to depend on yourself more, no more excuses.
I'm looking forward to starting Columbia in the fall. It's going to be a lot of work, but I'm ready to get started and give it my best."