My View of the College Experience

So far I like college.
I don't regret going to a community college, not at all. It's just that it is lacking a huge part of college, even though it has it in the title: Community.

The people here are all nice, and don't have any of the prejudices or assumptions that high school is notoriously known for. But every one is doing the same thing... Come to class, do the work that needs to be done, and leave. I'm as guilty as the next person, I park in the same spot every day and walk the same hallways at the same times. It would just be nice to have real friends here, new people that were interested in genuine friendships with other NCC students.

I think the hardest part for me is the distance I have to drive everyday for two hours of class. And drive here (I'm writing this from the Copp Student Center) twice on Thursdays for my night class. Without having a job, I've watched my money go from comfortable to nerve-wracking. I applied at BestBuy and GeekSquad, and they called me back two days later. I wasn't able to talk with them, they left a message telling me I could interview on a Saturday in which I was out of town; I haven't heard from them since, even after leaving multiple messages.

Frustrating? Yes, I think so.

So I don't have a job, seemingly can't get one, won't ask my parents for money, and haven't been charging for computer help. Awesome. Topping it off, I 'work' more at church now then I did when I was actually employed.

On the brighter side, I don't have anything left to buy. I have a ZuneHD, Digital Camera, Laptop and Cellphone. That's good news, and I'm blessed beyond belief to have all that.

Saving money will be hard. Finding a job? I know of one that is a possibility, but not sure how it will work around my school schedule. Maybe if my stupid computer would sell, then I could drive for another month without sweating every time I fill up.

Church is going alright... There is a retreat this weekend and I'm super excited for it! Tons of kids signed up, and more leaders then we've had. Great news, and a good chance for me to lead a cabin of freshman gentlemen (little twerps! :P).

Alas! Night class approaches, and I'm running out of blog material to write.

Hope your life is less stressful then mine.

Find someone special and go out and have fun together, make sure they know how much you appreciate them!

Keep your stick on the ice.

< Mattie B