This semester I have grown and experienced so much.

As a transfer student I did not know what to expect coming to Southern Miss.

I was not sure if I would make friends easily or if I would be home sick all the time. I was not sure if I would love the major I had chosen or if I would change my mind a thousand more times.

Even though my expectations were unknown, I came to USM this fall and I have enjoyed every second here.

It has flown by so quickly and I cannot believe the semester is coming to a close.

The friends and memories I have made have been more than I ever anticipating and more than I ever deserved.

As far as my major goes, I could not feel more at home. I love every concept and aspect of what I am studying. I enjoy going to class and learning about this stuff. I feel like when you experience this, there are only great things to come in the future. When you love your job (school) you never work a day in your life. And I love what I am studying to do.

I have discovered parts of myself that I did not know existed. I formed new beliefs and opinions based on my expansion of knowledge.

I have truly enjoyed my first semester here and I am looking forward to the rest of my time at the University of Southern Mississippi.