The other day, I decided to read some of the chapters from my old nonfiction journals. Let me just say it is so weird reading them. I started writing about my life in 2019, and it's currently 2023. In some of the chapters, I was basically talking about how I wish I had never started "talking to" Logan because, to me, that meant that Elijah was less likely to try to start something with me. Logan and Elijah are friends, but Logan and I never went on any dates. We just texted and had class together. He quickly moved on after I stopped showing interest, so I don't think he liked me that much. However, he would randomly try to start texting me again after talking to other people. I had a crush on Elijah since middle school. Elijah is my boyfriend now.
My college has assigned so many courses that I have to do before move-in day, and I am over it at this point. I did an hour-long assignment about consent. Then I had to read something that took almost an hour, and on one of the orientation days, we have to discuss a line that stuck out to us with our orientation group. So fun. Then I have to do an orientation course that is supposed to take six to eight hours, and I have to do an alcohol course. I get that they're just trying to inform us about the campus and keep us safe, but I feel like they could've done it in a quicker way.
College beginning soon is really starting to hit me. I move into my dorm room in less than three weeks. I feel like I am not prepared at all like I don't think I have everything that I will need. People on TikTok have loads of stuff that basically cover the entire room. My stuff fits on a singular table. Also, it stinks realizing something I am doing will be my last time. For instance, the last time going to my church with my boyfriend. I am not looking forward to having to find a new church that I can go to that is near campus. I also hate thinking about how I will not see my pets for months.
I am going on vacation soon, and the week after I come back is when I have to move in. I'm hoping move-in day goes smoothly. I haven't received my move-in time yet, but I hope it's not super late because I know we have orientation stuff that starts around 7 P.M. So I don't want to feel rushed. I am also a little nervous about the orientation activities. I will be surrounded by a ton of people I don't know, and I'll be forced to do activities with them. I know that everyone else also doesn't know everyone, but I am not the most social person, so I often feel awkward talking to new people. I also don't know what I would want to wear to these activities because they could alternate between being indoors and outdoors. So if it's hot outside, I would want a cooler outfit. But if it's indoors, it could possibly be cold. I guess that's a future me problem.
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College Life: Freshman Year
Non-FictionWhat is life like for a typical college student? Well, you and I are about to find out. Hi, my name is Liliana, and I am attending a small, private university. In my diary, I will be documenting my life experiences as a college freshman: the highs...
