I cannot believe we’re already half way through the semester. Move in day and meeting my roommate seems like yesterday. The beginning of the semester had its ups and downs but it at least had more ups than downs. I’m extremely proud of myself academically. I’ve adjusted to having classes periodically during the day and during the week. I thought I would stress myself out more and not be as on top of things as I actually am. I’m really proud of my grades especially in my Italian class. I love the classes I’m in and that helps motivate me to be on top of all the work and studying I need to do. I haven’t missed anything since I’ve gotten here and I’ve become as involved as I can at the moment in the university. Socially I’ve done more than I expected of myself because I thought I would stick to the friend group that I came here with but I’ve made myself branch out and meet people and do things that put myself out there all by myself. My friends make everything better and being here with them makes everything worth while. Right now I don’t feel like I’m struggling at all. I think I’m finally into a schedule of sorts and know the swing of things and can go through the rest of the semester dealing with anything that comes my way. The only thing I’m really “figuring out” is how to reach out and ask for help when I need it but since I’ve gotten here I’ve made myself do it so that I can keep m head above the water and stay not struggling.