one year down

first year of college, summarized in a quick list:

1. learned a whole lot about myself. i am aware that i say this after every year, but i swear i mean it every time... i think it is only natural that i learn more about myself with every progressing year anyways.
   
2. gained a much greater perspective of the world.
   
3. went to state street obsessively. urban outfitters, reference, pad thai, repeat the next weekend.
   
4. met some great people - can't say i was very close to most, but i genuinely enjoyed everyone's company.
   
5. also successfully kept in touch with old friends.
   
6. had a lovely roommate.
   
7. did pretty well, grade-wise.
   
8. struggled (and am still struggling, unfortunately) with choosing a major.
   
9. became fascinated with middle eastern history and culture, after taking an 'islam & modernity' course.
   
10. did more writing than i have ever done in my entire life, and in turn got to hone my writing skills a little bit.
    
11. also probably ate more desserts in the dining commons than ever before.
    
12. isla vista - 'nuff said.
    
13. fell in love with santa barbara.
    
14. thoroughly enjoyed myself!