Though this semester was a tough one for me, I have not only learned a lot about myself, and the program, but also to explore new things, and not to let others stop me from being me, or a sickness hold me back from my studies, and in the end a professor's might become one of my most reliable resources, and a friend. When looking back over the last couple of months, I took a look in the mirror, and thought, "Is this who I really am?" I tried to answer this question honestly, but I struggled. How is it possible not to know who you really are? I thought harder, "Am I happy, and is this who God wanted me to be?" The answer was yes. I have learned that it does not matter what other people think about me. Why do I care if someone thinks I'm ugly, or attractive? No one should. Luckily I found someone who sees my beauty, even when I do not see it myself. I have learned, since I am an introvert when it comes to meeting new people and opening up, that I have no reason not to be confident in myself. I have also learned that I have a fear of libraries, do not like chemistry, loves to procrastinate until the day an assignment is due, math is not my strongest subject, and I cannot miss a class, or I am behind and so confused. Also, sleep is the cure for our sickness, it is just hard to find time for it when you have practice twice a day and classes in between, and don’t forget the homework. I came into the University with my head screwed on tight, however, as the semester came to a close, I began to question things. My goal was to maintain A's and B's, but that was a struggle. Being sick for three weeks was against my will, but that did however make reaching my goals tough. I also had the goal to become a Division 1 athlete, and I walked on to the University of Alabama's Woman's Crew team, and to success, I was asked to join the varsity team. Although I did meet my goal, the question is, am I capable of maintain both of my goals? I have not met my first goal with my grades, but the semester is not over. I am studying for my finals, and am going to do my best until the last day. I have learned that just because I did not reach my goal the first time, I shouldn't give up; I need to go back at it and keep trying until I do make it. If I give up I am letting myself down, and those who believe in me. Another goal was to open up, and not let my past control me. Throughout high school, I did not socialize or meet new people. I always kept myself busy with four advance placement classes, four jobs, and four varsity sports. I never had time for friends. I got to college, and I had a chance to start fresh, and I did. I spoke to other girls in my hall, and opened up. I became social. With being social, comes responsibility. Not only did I need to be responsible for myself, but also keep an eye on my friends. Responsibility was not just making smart choices, but also staying on top of school work and other activities. The moment I realized I was truly responsible for all