This will most likely be my last post of any length until after exams.... so here you go!
I wanted to answer Super Frugalette's question: "I want to know more about how you feel as a college student. Is it living up to your expectations? Do you feel anything is lacking in your experience?"
Hmmm..... well, all in all, I am thoroughly enjoying college. I am learning sooo much, both in classes and by talking to other people, I am meeting lots of new friends, and, most importantly, I'm growing in my faith!
I should probably expand on those areas. Firstly, learning. Even though I'm not necessarily taking classes that I love, they have been good for me in the long run, and I've ended up liking aspects of them all. For instance, my poetry class has really helped me appreciate Christian poetry more. This past semester, my favorite class, by far, was Foundations of Catholicism. It was a "required" class, but I loved it. We learned a lot about doctrines of the faith, historical aspects of the Councils, and current-day issues. Under the same "learning" category- even though I attend a Catholic University, there are people who are either not Catholic or who come from a different background than I. I enjoy talking to them and learning their points of view. In a totally less significant area, it's been interesting to learn more about different ways that people grew up. There have been countless discussions about Christmas traditions, favorite family foods, and summer vacations, among other things.
Secondly, I've met so many wonderful friends. You know, it's funny.... in high school, it took me a while to make strong friendships. Since August 26th, I've formed 1 extremely strong friendship, 3 or so really good friendships, and about 15 good friendships. It's so much faster and easier to get to know someone when you're living within walking distance of them!! I love it.
Finally, and definitely most importantly, my faith has become so much more prevalent in my life. For goodness sakes, how could I NOT grow in my faith when there are 3 masses a day, perpetual Eucharistic adoration 6 minutes (walking) away, Jesus is one floor away, the main chapel is always open.... there are rosaries, worship nights, and night prayer meetings in "the bell tower". Oh yeah, and there's confession 4 days a week and spiritual direction in my dorm 16.5 hours a week. Seriously, I'm going to miss my early morning and late night journeys down to the chapel while I'm on Christmas break. (Before I leave the dorm in the morning, I stop in to say "good morning" to Jesus, then I try to say night prayer each night, as well).
As far as anything that's been lacking.... I guess the only thing is that I still feel like I'm in a "bubble". In high school I was in a very small bubble, so the bubble's gotten bigger. But let's face it- we live on "the hill". Everyone here acknowledges that we're in a Catholic bubble. I can't think of anything else significant! I wish there were more hours in the day, but doesn't everyone?!?
Hope that answers your question, super frugalette!!
To all my Christian followers- Happy Advent! I hope you're having a wonderful season of preparation for Christmas! I will be changing my blog theme to reflect the advent season, so hopefully I'll get that up soon!
As I mentioned at the beginning, I'm going into finals, so I'd appreciate prayers, but I also won't be posting anything significant for a week. 'Til next Wednesday!!
xoxo,
I should probably expand on those areas. Firstly, learning. Even though I'm not necessarily taking classes that I love, they have been good for me in the long run, and I've ended up liking aspects of them all. For instance, my poetry class has really helped me appreciate Christian poetry more. This past semester, my favorite class, by far, was Foundations of Catholicism. It was a "required" class, but I loved it. We learned a lot about doctrines of the faith, historical aspects of the Councils, and current-day issues. Under the same "learning" category- even though I attend a Catholic University, there are people who are either not Catholic or who come from a different background than I. I enjoy talking to them and learning their points of view. In a totally less significant area, it's been interesting to learn more about different ways that people grew up. There have been countless discussions about Christmas traditions, favorite family foods, and summer vacations, among other things.
Secondly, I've met so many wonderful friends. You know, it's funny.... in high school, it took me a while to make strong friendships. Since August 26th, I've formed 1 extremely strong friendship, 3 or so really good friendships, and about 15 good friendships. It's so much faster and easier to get to know someone when you're living within walking distance of them!! I love it.
Finally, and definitely most importantly, my faith has become so much more prevalent in my life. For goodness sakes, how could I NOT grow in my faith when there are 3 masses a day, perpetual Eucharistic adoration 6 minutes (walking) away, Jesus is one floor away, the main chapel is always open.... there are rosaries, worship nights, and night prayer meetings in "the bell tower". Oh yeah, and there's confession 4 days a week and spiritual direction in my dorm 16.5 hours a week. Seriously, I'm going to miss my early morning and late night journeys down to the chapel while I'm on Christmas break. (Before I leave the dorm in the morning, I stop in to say "good morning" to Jesus, then I try to say night prayer each night, as well).
As far as anything that's been lacking.... I guess the only thing is that I still feel like I'm in a "bubble". In high school I was in a very small bubble, so the bubble's gotten bigger. But let's face it- we live on "the hill". Everyone here acknowledges that we're in a Catholic bubble. I can't think of anything else significant! I wish there were more hours in the day, but doesn't everyone?!?
Hope that answers your question, super frugalette!!
To all my Christian followers- Happy Advent! I hope you're having a wonderful season of preparation for Christmas! I will be changing my blog theme to reflect the advent season, so hopefully I'll get that up soon!
As I mentioned at the beginning, I'm going into finals, so I'd appreciate prayers, but I also won't be posting anything significant for a week. 'Til next Wednesday!!
xoxo,
Just think...when the "bubble" 'pops', we'll be fortified to face 'the world' :D
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