Change

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Frances Charteris

WRTG 1150

October 22, 2013


Change

Many of us are afraid of change. Others embrace it gladly. I would like to think that I am easily happy and that change doesn’t bother me, but this week I’ve learned that this is not always the case. Change scares me. And frankly I’m a little afraid to grow up. The last week has been one of the hardest that I’ve ever experienced.

As hard as the last week has been, I have been so excited for college to start. I came to CU from being Homeschooled by my parents with my younger sister since kindergarten.  It has been an exciting experience; however for the last year I was bored in my High School studies and wanted nothing more than to head off to college. I am overjoyed to be here at CU-Boulder, but there are some things I feel I’ll never get used to.

I dislike these changes happening to me right now, but I also need them. I chose CU because of its Music School, and although this busy life style is very different than what I am used to, the things I have learned in such a short time are fascinating. I am playing the violin for four or five hours each day, which I love. On the hardest days this is what will help me though. Everyone is so friendly here. People I don’t even know smile and wave to me and just in general are very caring. I am making new friends easily thanks to the stimulating environment.

The differences between my old life and my new one are huge. Back home I was one of two students whereas, here at CU I am part of an incoming freshman class of over three-thousand students. I have always been very close to my family but until now I never realized how close. Mine was more of a lifestyle of learning than actual school time. Certainly I spent lots of time with textbooks, but there were also times where I learned just for the fun. Now I am spending hours in class and even more doing homework.

There is not as much time to talk to my sister and discuss silly things that sisters talk about. I miss the quiet evenings with my family and my best friend. We would spend hours reading. I’ve always been on the quiet side and the hustle and bustle of thousands of people rushing around is a complete contrast to my old life. I am in constant motion and always have something that needs to be done.

I have changed just in the last few weeks and I know that I will change even more in the next four years. My parents helped me become who I am today; they instilled in me a life-style of learning which will last a life time. They have given me their time and love. I would not be the person I am today without them, and I believe that CU can help me become the person I want to be in the future.