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Howard University for me has been a true representation of "the college experience." I have experienced more emotion in one week of college than I have in the four years of high school. The transition from moving into a foreign place alone was all the more reason for a inexperienced freshman like myself to experience multiple emotions; sometimes conflicting with one another. For example: the thought of being independent and free excited me, but on the contrary it scared me as well. One can only imagine the amount of questions my mind was overwhelmed with. During highschool many times did I state, "I can't wait to go to college, graduation date can't come soon enough," but as I packed my clothes, went last minute school shopping, decorated for my going away party, and waved farewell to all I had known my whole life, my words suddenly changed. I suddenly was no longer excited about leaving. The thought of moving away scared me more than excited me. There I was, this proud graduate ready to take on the world morphing in the backseat of the truck on my way to Howard, into this scared timid freshman once again. Despite my overwhelming doubt my freshman week ended up being amazing. From the lavish parties to meeting new interesting people it was safe to say I was once again comforted. Freshman week is a good transitional week for incoming students. I couldn't possibly imagine going straight into the school week without it. After freshman week was completed reality once again set in. The fun memories that were made during that week slowly faded and were replaced with concerns. No longer was the music of driftnet cities being played, but instead we heard the voices of our Professor's some shocking us with distinct accents. We were handed 10 page syllabuses reminding us of how hard their class was going to be. We were handed our future listed by dates and assignments due on those particular days. Experiencing the first two weeks in their differences showed me exactly how college would be. A mixture of fun and hard work. It was exactly what I expected out of Howard University. Social opportunities as well as learning opportunities.
The class Freshman Seminar specifically, was the class I was the most unsure about. Upon arriving I believed that class would be some type of class designed for freshman to help with the transition. I believed that the criteria would consist of lessons varying from time management to studying skills. After entering the class I realize there's a lot more to it. The class is more structured to show freshman ancestry history and Howard's history. After gathering a little more information on the class I expect to learn how to work in functional groups, how to understand and connect to the community through the knowledge that would be taught, how to properly research open ended questions , and how to become computer literate. The lecture that I'm most interested in is lecture 4: Practices of Freedom & Justice: The Black Diaspora. This topic appeals to me because as a career choice I want to practice freedom and justice as a lawyer and judge. Not only do I want to experience it but my goal is to incorporate in others lives as well, especially minorities. I want to contribute to the Black Diaspora. The progression of my culture is extremely important to me. It not only affects my ancestors and history, but MY children and future as well. I believe that the class Freshman Seminar in general and its goals will help me as a student because it will teach me research skills, group skills, and computer skills.
I look forward to many more weeks at Howard and learning more about what exactly Freshman Seminar is and has to offer!
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