The End of the First Semester: Running Toward Opportunities

The first semester has ended and we are currently in what is referred to as "January Session." As a First-Year student, I had no idea what my first semester of college would be like. I wanted to believe that I would tackle everything with the passion that I had in high school, but I could not be sure that that would be the case. As it turns out, I did fine in my classes and even made the Dean's List.


First semester taught me to run. I ran to class, ran to work, and even ran straight into the opportunity to present my research at the First-Year Writing Symposium. For all the running that I did in the past semester, doors have opened for me at Manchester College. Today, I ran to class, to lunch, and then here- to my computer in Career Services- to relate to you the gifts one receives when he or she runs toward the opportunities available to them.

Every student should keep in mind that, while it is necessary to take time to relax, running toward your goals will get you there faster. Runners will often tell you that running clears their minds: people think better when they are energized. I encourage you to beginning running toward your goals- find something that you want and go get it!