Year 2 of 7 completed, it's a wrap!

Everything seems impossible until it's done… I think within every semester I ask myself How am I going to do this? I fear for the worst without ever acknowledging that I have done it before and I'll do it again. The spring semester was difficult for all of us… distance learning and navigating life confined to our homes is something that none of us could imagine. But, here we are, we finished the semester. I always feel like I take my free time for granted once the semester starts so I have forced myself to relax but also use my time wisely. This semester, I definitely studied more, planned more, and had my time split between a lot of different commitments. In the beginning of the semester, I attempted a work out schedule which may or may not have failed… I had classes six days a week, worked twice a week and had to make sure I was keeping track of studying school material almost every day. This time in my life was difficult, to say the least.

The night before my campus closed due to COVID-19, I remember praying to get through it all because I could feel myself becoming exhausted. Oddly enough this whole pandemic broke out and not to say perfect timing because it’s definitely not a great time, but by some miracle, most of my stress was alleviated. So this awful time has benefitted me in ways that I am forever grateful for. Aside from giving me a chance to breathe, it allowed me to focus on my passions and learn way more about myself. Keep in mind that this time has affected people in so many different ways. My experience happened to be a more positive one but it's important that we are conscious of how people, especially students, have been adversely affected by this shift to online based work. So, regardless, be proud of yourself for getting through these months because it hasn’t been easy.

Stay safe and empowered!

Love, 

The EBW