College has been intense. You would think that coming to UT wouldn’t be that new, that I’d be hanging out with all the same friends and not meeting anyone new. But it’s been completely different. The things I do with my free time are different. The people I spend my time with are different. Even my sleep schedule is (unfortunately) different. It’s amazing to see how things have changed since summer.
It’s surprising that the people I spend most of my time with are people I didn’t know before college. So many of my friends from high school and earlier are here at UT, but surprisingly, I’m not spending the majority of my time with them. I see my high school friends and have some classes with them. But it’s just fascinating that I find my community in people that I just met this year. I didn’t know anyone in my AACM small group before, and I the only person I knew in my Epic one was Jeremy. But even then, I didn’t know Jeremy that well, as we met at DCCYC and I didn’t really interact with him until now. But it’s been a blessing to be able to bond so well with all those guys.
My work ethic is pitiful. Haha. But I’m having to do more work and studying than ever. I don’t know if it actually is a lot of work, or if it only feels like a lot, but it definitely feels more than what I did at Westwood. People say, oh, coming from Westwood, college is pretty easy. Meh. I don’t think it’s easier. More responsibility is never easier.
Sleep has been interesting. I’ve been getting less and less sleep. Every week is busier, it seems. One thing that has slapped me in the face is calculus homework. Honestly, I haven’t done math homework since freshman year of high school. I did none in pre-cal, I did spontaneous problems in BC, and I did less than none in HL, haha. I always end up doing my math homework the night before (when we’re given a week) ’cause I forget about it… Can’t do this much longer though, I’m gonna actually start learning new things soon
I’ve stayed less and less in my dorm – Jon can testify to that. I’m finding that I want more to be around people, even if it’s just to be around people. I end up in the quiet lounge a lot (freakin’ quiet lounge, nothing gets done there) and the PCL. Alone time is good too. I usually spend the school day alone, going from class to class. Community comes in the late afternoon, when I’m done and ready to relax.
I’ve said before, I really enjoy one-on-ones. Grandpa Kai keeps saying, “I hate them. Man, they’re overrated. I’m telling you man. I don’t do one-on-ones.” Haha. I’m gonna find something to do with Grandpa. But other than that, I’ve enjoyed all my conversations. I’ve talked with my freshmen peers. Getting to know them and their backgrounds has been a blessing. Stories of God’s work are always encouraging. Same with the upperclassmen. Thanks to y’all for answering my questions and giving me advice on whatever decisions I have to make. Hearing their testimonies has been good. I’m really glad I’ve been able to share with people too. I feel like I’ve told my life story so many times in the past week… But it’s been good.
Things are still spontaneous here. Just like the past couple years, we just call each other up and wonder what we’re doing, so we can do nothing together. Or study together. Or maybe it’s just me calling other people up so I can join them and distract them from their work.
On another note, I feel more comfortable in Epic. What does that mean?
