I turned on my laptop, feeling a mixture of excitement and apprehension. My first college experience was going to be entirely online, and I had no idea what to expect. As my screen came to life, I saw a sea of initials, some images, and a silent chat room.
Despite feeling nervous, I was thrilled to be starting this new chapter in my life. I had been stuck in the same routine for far too long, and now I finally had the chance to interact with people from all over the country. I knew that this was going to be a whole new world of opportunities for me.
We were supposed to have an induction for the first week, and I had no clue what was going to be presented to us. As the clock ticked away, my heart started racing. And then it began - the induction started with our seniors greeting us with a warm welcome. Everyone was giving their introductions, and sharing their club names. I listened closely, but I wasn't too interested in the clubs just yet.
Suddenly, we were asked to turn on our cameras. I felt a pang of nervousness in my chest. The crowd of unknown faces was overwhelming, and I was searching for a friendly smile or an appealing name. That's when I saw her - Hisae Watanabe. She looked cute and bubbly, and I knew that I had to befriend her.
To my surprise, the next thing I knew was her messaging me first. What a coincidence! I felt my nerves settle as we began chatting. Who knows what the future holds, but for now, I was just grateful to have found a friendly face in this new, uncertain world.
