This quarter, I learned a lot about myself. I learned that I’m an anxious planner through the crazy, meticulous weekly planning I did. I learned the importance of realistic expectations and having gratitude for the small things. I also learned that I am capable of doing so much in my days and still be on top of everything. But through that, I also realized that I don’t have to put pressure on myself to have everything figured out. It’s important for me to give myself the time to learn, grow, and take things as they come. 

I feel very grateful for the endless scope of opportunities UW presents to me. Exploring avenues related to mental health, potentially through LiveWell, and engaging in mentorship, such as taking on an Honors Peer Educator role, aligns with my passion for giving back to the community.

Over the next 4 years, I hope to expand my interests and horizons through new friendships, conversations, classes, and activities. I intend to push myself out of my comfort zone - by applying for clubs I may not have the most polished skills for; by pushing myself to build new connections; and by spontaneously saying ‘yes’ to new experiences without overthinking them. I desire to graduate with lifelong connections - with friends, mentors, and professors - with self-confidence, leadership, time management, and public speaking skills that will help me thrive professionally.

I do feel a slight time constraint as I would love to add a minor in Business to my current academic load, but I need to figure out how to fit it all into a 4-year plan. With the Honors curriculum and a double major already planned, I’ve been feeling like there’s so much I want to do but not enough time or energy for me to accomplish everything. However, I understand that I have to make conscious choices and will need to prioritize things to get the most out of them. 

 

My goals for the year are to get into my majors - Economics and Psychology -, to thrive academically and socially, to have a concrete, diverse friend group, and to develop an optimistic, learning, and growth mindset. I also aim to become more comfortable with imperfection, overcome the fear of failure, and embrace change.

 

As this quarter concludes, I take pride in how I embraced this new chapter and navigated through this journey. I am grateful for the mentors and friends who supported me and for the abundant resources available. I’m thankful for the people I have back home who are cheering me on and who have my back. But most importantly, I am proud of myself for completing this quarter and for approaching it with enthusiasm, consistency, and a clear sense of direction. I’m very excited about all that’s yet to unfold in the coming quarters!