In somewhat chronological order:
- I served as an Orientation Leader for the first time with an incredible group that stuck with me throughout the entire weekend (and some of which still talk to me).
- I was hired at the Freed Center scene shop.
- My family had to move out of my beloved childhood home.
- I became a charter member of both Sigma Alpha Iota and Polar Cares.
- I understudied with the world-renowned dance company, Taylor 2.
- I started cutting again, after nearly 3 years of being clean.
- Jessica killed herself.
- I spent four and a half days in New York City with my best friend. We saw four Tony Award-winning musicals and met some of my heroes, including Wayne Brady and Lin Manuel-Miranda.
- I completed 22 credit hours over the course of the first semester.
- I learned how to fly.
- I understudied with NYC-based dance company, Ballets With A Twist.
- I served as Master Electrician for Picnic.
- I was cast in the student directed one-act, Chamber Music.
- I overdosed and ended up in the hospital.
- I saw one of my favourite rappers, Kyle, and met/befriended a few talented local artists.
- I had a mental breakdown and went home for two weeks.
- I ended a two-year abusive relationship.
- I was diagnosed with bipolar disorder.
- I had to report my ex for stalking and harassment.
- I was nominated for Best Supporting Actor within the department for my role in Chamber Music.
- I quit my sorority.
- I will audition for the fall season tomorrow.
- I will be initiated into the Theatre Honorary, Theta Alpha Phi, on Sunday.
- By the end of the semester, I will have completed 25 credit hours.
These are just a few of the things that happened that have profoundly impacted me. It has undoubtedly been an eventful year, and it is not over yet. This will be my last blog for this class, but I value the lessons that I have learned and the opportunity I have had to share with my peers.
Be kind, be happy, and keep fighting the good fight.
Kathryn
Sounds like you had an eventful year. I don't think I could every survive 25 credit hours. I struggle with 19 as a pharmacy student every semester, props to you for going through with 25! Good luck on finals and hopefully you fit in a break in there somewhere!
ReplyDeleteA lot can happen in one year, and this list summarizes a busy, stressful and complex year as a college student. Well, as a person. I hope things get better and will manage to slow down this summer. Best of luck to you during finals week! Thank you for sharing your thoughts this semester.
ReplyDeleteYou have been through a lot this year. It has always fascinated me how much can happen in one year. We are all impacted by different events and we can never truly know what is going on in someone else's life. I am glad you shared your experiences this past year and were able to learn from them. Have a good Summer!
ReplyDeleteThis year has been eventful in good ways and bad. Hopefully we have all learned from many of these experiences, but it sounds like you had a great year! I hope that your college career is as successful as it was this year!
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ReplyDeleteYou have a pretty exciting list of events. It makes me want to write out a list to see everything that happen to me this year. It's good to reflect off past events if they were good or bad.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on finishing the school year! It sounds like you've had a roller coaster of a ride, so definitely happy you survived. Hope you enjoy your summer!
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