A much needed break

First semester has been a blast. I have met so many new friends and have loved every minute I have spent at SMU. But, your first semester at college can be tough. Balancing my school and social life is difficult, and of course the work and course load of college is a lot different than it was in High School. I have learned to manage my time and how to study effectively. But, by the time November rolled around, I needed a break. I was sleep deprived, tired of cafeteria food, and missed the comforts of home. I had only seen my family once since August, so of course I missed them too. As soon as I set foot in Atlanta, I felt right at home. I no longer had to use shower shoes to shower, nor did I have to climb into a lofted twin bed. I could roll over in my bed without falling off or hitting the wall. My mom's food tasted delicious. I got to see all of my friends that I hadn't seen since August. It was so good to see everyone and hear about their experiences at college. Overall, I had a great time over break.