This semester has definitely not been what I expected. I expected college to be hard and have to study, but did not see myself spending multiple weekends in the library to study for a test a week in advance. I have tried my best to keep with my workload and studies, although I have not received every grade that I would have liked, but that's life, I'm not always going to get what I want.

The study skills that I have learned thus far will definitely help me in my future college semesters. I can definitely improve how much I pay attention in certain classes, as well as approach different study habits. My skill both studying and completing work had definitely improved since I first began school. My professors (especially in smaller classes) have impacted me and definitely eased my first semester and helped it go smoothly.

After the semester, I am still in love with USC. I have not had one negative experience since i have been here. I knew my choice to come here would be well worth it. University 101 was a lot of fun! The class taught me many things about the school's history, classes, programs that I had no idea about. Being such a small class I got to know many people, as well as yourself on a personal level. I have made some good friends in this class, as well as got to know new people, as well as yourself.

Since this week is homecoming week and the homecoming game is this weekend, my life has been so hectic. Not only is this a busy week class-wise, but being a part of Zeta Tau Alpha I have required events to attend and many thins to do.

Monday on Greene Street was the Kick-off, tuesday was the showcase, wednesday spurs and struts, thursday cockfest-pep rally and finally friday is the parade and step show! It was mandatory for me to attend at least four of these events. I chose Kick-off, Showcase, Spurs and struts, and pep-rally. In addition to these events, every night after them we had to go and help put together our homecoming float with the Fraternity we are paired up with, Pi Kappa Alpha.

Watching a new friend and sister, Anna Lacerte, compete for the title of Homecoming Queen was so much fun! Although she did not win, she still did an amazing job. Also, tuesday I watched multiple friends and sisters dance in the "Spurs and Struts" competition. It was so much fun watching and cheering them on! Tonight I attended Cockfest-pep rally and a band came to play, along with a lot of other excitement. I am so excited for the game this weekend, and will be sitting in the students section! Goo Cocks!

My personal top three values are to pursue a career that I enjoy, have a happy and healthy family, and to have supportive friends and peers.

I would like to pursue a career that I enjoy because not only will it make my life easier and happier in the long run, but I would like to wake up every morning and not dread going to work like some people often do. To accomplish this goal, I know that I must start immediately. Being in college, I am still trying to find the right major for me. Once finding that major and those classes I enjoy, pursuing internships in the field of my choice will definitely make sure that I am enjoying what career I am in. Also, after graduate school, finding a satisfying job that meets my needs, wants etc. will definitely be helpful!

Having a happy and healthy family, I think, everyone wants. In order to accomplish this goal, I plan of finding a husband that makes me happy. Someone like me, who is there to support me. Also my immediate family is also very important to me. Keeping a good relationship with my mother, father, brother and grandparents will make our relationship stronger and healthier.

The third goal I have for myself, is to have supportive friends and peers. The friends and environment I choose to surround myself with will definitely help shape my life. In addition to my friends, I hope for my peers at work to look up to me and support me. To achieve this I would like to hold a position of recognition with my job. I believe the support of these people around me, will help me succeed.